Digestive Function

DIGESTIVE FUNCTION can be disturbed by many occurrences - even a holiday away from home can trigger acute constipation. Stress can cause or aggravate a whole range of problems from indigestion and diarrhoea, to nausea and cramping. Almost everybody over-indulges at some time, and suffers for it later.

The products in this section have been traditionally used for just this type of temporary dysfunction. Many of them are also popular with therapists, who use them as part of a more comprehensive and personalised programme.

Note: Recurrent or severe symptoms should be reported to your health practitioner.

	Calendula and Crampbark Tincture (previously known as IBS1 for Cramp and Diarrhoea) Calming herbs to address symptoms of diarrhoea and cramping of non-infective origin. Includes calendula, dandelion, wild yam and crampbark, traditionally used to soothe and comfort. Suitable for long term use in chronic conditions, as well as shorter term relief of symptoms. This tincture can be used alternately with the Dandelion and Milk Thistle Complex, as required. ... Available from £8.50 Further Information & Buy online ..
	Dandelion and Milk Thistle Tincture (previously known as IBS 2 Mixture for Bloating and Constipation) Traditional herbs used for digestive problems involving constipation and bloating. Using dandelion, milk thistle and wild yam, this complex mixture of organic tinctures gently stimulates bowel and liver, encouraging a return to normal function. The above remedy can be used alternately with the Calendula and Crampbark Complex, according to the prevailing symptoms. ... Available from £8.50 Further Information & Buy online ..
	F.O.S. (fructo-oligo-saccharides) Powder F.O.S. is a delicious calorie-free sweet powder which is a type of sugar. It is not digested by humans; however, it provides a perfect food source for the beneficial bacteria of the gut. These are responsible for maintaining bowel health, increasing detoxification and improving general immunity and wellbeing. Using F.O.S. regularly can increase the population of beneficial bacteria up to 10 fold. ... Available from £2.95 Further Information & Buy online ..
	HepaGuard Forte - Liver Health Complex HepaGuard Forte, by BioCare, is a singularly valuable tool for the maintenance of healthy liver metabolism. It contains an exclusive combination of natural ingredients which are required for efficient detoxification and good lipid-handling functions. As well as the familiar toxin-removing actions, the liver is responsible for most of the cholesterol production and breakdown within the body. Available from £14.20 Further Information & Buy online ..
	Ibisene (High Potency Artichoke) 8000mg Tablets Lamberts' IBISENE® is a high potency extract derived from the leaves of the globe artichoke. It is only the leaves that contain the key active ingredient, cynarin - much studied for its beneficial effects on liver function and constipation.Medicinal bitters have a long history of use for digestive enhancement. Artichoke extract is the main active ingredient in a popular Italian 'digestivo', ... Available from £11.95 Further Information & Buy online ..
	Maxicol Capsules & Grains Bowel disorders in the 21st century are very common. IBS has become second only to back pain in terms of numbers of sufferers. Many bowel problems can be due partly or wholly to insufficient intake of dietary fibre. Sufficient fibre encourages good bowel function, reduces constipation, improves liver detoxification and removes toxic waste (including hormones and cholesterol) from the body. ... Available from £6.99 Further Information & Buy online ..
	Milk Thistle (providing 200mg Silymarin) Tablets Milk Thistle has been the subject of much research due to its apparently remarkable liver detoxification abilities. It has potential use in many conditions where there is extra stress on the liver,including gut problems and over indulgence - hence the increase of sales around Christmas and New Year! Many practitioners recommend MILK THISTLE to improve efficient hormone detoxification ... Available from £9.50 Further Information & Buy online ..
	Milk Thistle Tincture & Tincture Complex (previously known as Detox Mixture) Detox is the big buzz word today and this organic formula works gently and effectively on all the most important pathways: the liver, kidneys, gut and bloodstream. We utilise only the finest purifying organic herbs available,including Milk Thistle, Dandelion and Fennel. It works best when combined with a suitable 'detox' diet. Ideal for use after periods of overindulgence! Available from £7.50 Further Information & Buy online ..