I’ve written newsletters in the past about the scourge of parasites infecting our intestinal tracts, organs and blood, and if you know me, you will know that I tend to regard parasites as “guilty unless proven innocent beyond doubt, even if tests have been carried out which came back ‘negative'”. I am not going to go into the symptoms and types of parasites here, as I like to keep my messages original and different rather than just re-hash what I have written before. Read the article Could Parasites Be Troubling You? if you want to venture into that topic.

Prior to the question of whether it’s better to take capsules or liquids, first here is some information on our top options.

Enula (this one is a liquid)

Enula is a combination of three herbs – Elecampane root, Jalapa root and West Indian Grape that are known to possess powerful anti parasitical properties. Practitioners have reported that Enula is very effective against Round Worms, Guinea Worm, Ascaris and certain species of Babesia, a parasite commonly associated with Borreliosis (Lyme disease). Elecampane contains inulin (44%), a phytochemical that coats and soothes the lining of the bronchial passages and acts as an expectorant in the body. Inulin helps promote beneficial intestinal bacteria, very important since 80% of the immune system is located in the digestive system. The antitussive (cough prevention and treatment) and carminative (soothing effect on the intestinal tract) effects of elecampane may possibly also be due to the inulin and mucilage content. Studies have also shown two other active ingredients in elecampane, alantolactone and isoalantolactone, to be useful in treating parasites, including Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm, and Threadworm; this research supports the traditional use of elecampane to treat digestive disorders and parasitic infections. Elecampane root and rhizome contain approximately 1–4% volatile oils. Most of these volatile oils are composed of sesquiterpene lactones, including alantolactone.

Paratrex (this one comes in capsules)

Firstly paratrex contains Black walnut hull which is one of the most potent herbs for removing harmful organisms from the intestinal tract. The high tannin content of the green hull is primarily responsible for this effect. Other constituents such as juglandin, juglone, and juglandic acid are also involved in the purging process. Research suggests black walnut can oxygenate the blood to create a hostile environment to harmful organisms. The green husk also contains organic iodine, which assists the cleansing of harmful organisms. The next ingredient is Wildcrafted Epazote (leaves, seed) which is a herb of choice for attacking and expelling various harmful organisms that take up residence in the intestinal tract. Diatomaceous earth Recently is an interesting ingredient, as there has been an increasing area of interest for its use lie in human and animal applications, particularly for its exciting benefit as a safe and effective anti-parasitic. (Being is rich in silica, it has also been suggested that it may have positive effects on skeletal health and metabolism).Organic Neem used to expel anything that’s unwanted in the body in Ayurvedic medicine more or less as far back as records go. Clove Bud is considered one of the best herbs for killing eggs from harmful organisms and it also discourages fungus. And finally Wormwood, which has been used as an intestinal cleansing herb as far back as 1600 BC. Wormwood creates an extremely hostile environment for harmful organisms in your intestinal tract and promotes healthy digestion by increasing liver and gallbladder secretions. It also contains Fulvic Acid which enhances absorption of everything else.

Aniseed Formula (this one also comes in capsules)

This is our own product and is the most cost effective option of the polyherbal products where money is an object. No, it doesn’t have a sexy label like the above products,it doesn’t have expensive marketing behind it, and its not it’s mass produced. It contains culinary herbs but don’t let that kid you. Lot’s of herbs used in the house (though its often the roots that are used medicinally) are seriously powerful for therapeutic purposes. Its claim to fame is the unique way this, and of The Finchley Clinic herbal range were formulated. As the developer put it “These formulae have been developed because we were dissatisfied with currently available products. Using our test system (Vega Biokinesiology), we find that single herbs “power score” (a measure of efficacy) 5-20, currently available herbal formulae power typically score 15-30, and our formulae power usually score 35-50. We therefore believe that our formulae are up to three times more effective than existing herbal formulae”. This maybe an exaggeration as the industry in general has raised its game in the two decades since he wrote this, but make not mistake, it’s a good product. Formulated for those who want something which combines a mixture of anti-worm, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ingredients. Obviously very useful for those who don’t know what kind of parasites they have (in other words 95% of us). The ingredients are Aniseed, Licorice, Cranberry, Turmeric, Celery Seed, Thyme, Pomegranite, Fennel, Peppermint. People often find this surprising as they are “culinary” and often take the view of “well that obviously can’t do anything” And they are wrong. Take pomegranite for example. It’s rich in the unique tannins punicalin, pedunculagin, punicalagin, which are all antifungal and antiparasitic. The issue here isn’t that the ingredients are ineffective. The issue is that people tend to treat the familiar with contempt.

Stop press: If you are on of the less than 5% of people who SPECIFICALLY know (or at least believe) that your parasite problem is protozoa as opposed to parasites in general, for example B. Hominis please use Pimpinella Formula instead of Aniseed Formula. Our formulator tweaked this one to focus on this particular class of parasite and it would work quicker than Aniseed Formula.

Biocidin (grapefruit seed oil) or Citricidal (grapefruit seed extract)

These are available in both liquid and capsules. This is very useful as an additional product to enhance any of the above for its general anti parasite activity, though my understanding is that its especially good for its ovicidal activity (ovicidal meaning “egg killing”). Also helps candida sufferers as it’s anti-fungal.

These products aren’t the be all and end all. We do have other products you can use. But they are usually my top choices when I am put on the spot.

What should you combine with anti parasite products (apart from a low sugar diet)

Everyone working to eradicate parasites should take one of our colon cleanse products before going to bed or first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.If you’re in London or Hertfordshire (within reasonable distance of my sister clinic, in High Barnet on the London / Herts border) you can also enhance the work with colon hydrotherapy or find a practitioner in your area. We can also recommend people in a few parts of the country, and you can contact us about this if you want to, but via the Contact Us form on the web site NOT by replying to this email. Colonic irrigation is not essential, but it will make everything else you do work quicker.

Secondly, you should take a good probiotic an hour or more away from the herbal products once or twice a day.

Die-Off problems

If you start taking these products and feel rubbish, which happens in a few cases, as the body rids itself of parasitic toxins, please take Burdock Formula (if you prefer capsules) or Burbur-Pinella (if you prefer a liquid). Personally if it were me, I would take double the label dosage no matter which one I used. These are both wonderful general detox products for the blood, lymph, and brain. But I am suggesting them here specifically to help with the ‘die-off’. For those who have strong reactions, they will normally make the entire experience more comfortable. If even if this doesn’t work. then the only option is to use a much slower and gentler approach, in which case you should contact me, and book a consultation (which I’m afraid would be chargeable).

“Is is better to use capsules or liquid products?”

In all honesty, I really don’t think it matters. They both work. What IS important is that you take them persistently for at least 6 weeks. Personally I’d rather you took them for at least 12 weeks, but hey what do I know, I’ve only been doing this stuff my entire adult life. A lot of people ask me how long does it take to get rid of these damn creatures. Well, individual results vary, and if you carry on eating sugar, which tends to feed them, it will take vastly longer than if you don’t (though you will get there in the end either way). It also depends on what sort of thing you’re dealing with. As a general rule worms you can get rid of pretty quickly (under a month, and often much quicker even than that), but protozoa (singled celled bacterial parasites) and candida (a parasitic fungus) take a few months rather than a few weeks.  At least that’s what the man who developed Aniseed Formula maintains, who in my opinion has exceptional knowledge (which even makes me look like a beginner), and in my experience he usually turns out to be right about virtually everything.

That’s it for now. Wishing everyone a healthy parasite free summer

Mark G. Lester
Director
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

Like so many things in life, maintaining the health of your intestinal system is all about balance. Too much stress, too many toxins, too many ‘bad bacteria’ and the balance in your gut (small intestine) can tip in the wrong direction. Unfortunately, it doesn’t make much to do that – it’s all too easy to encounter stress and toxins in everyday life – so how to turn the balance back in your favour? The answer is probiotics.

Derived from specific fermented foods and supplements, probiotics are adept at helping to detox the intestinal system, digest fibre, generate vitamins and balance the system – and, especially, balance the gut. In the gut then these living bacteria and yeast (which essentially exist in the body in a symbiotic relationship with it) promote a healthy microbiome full of ‘good bacteria’ – health-promoting micro-organisms – resulting in much improved digestion, immunity and mental and emotional wellbeing; when your body’s in better physical balance, so often tends to be your mind.

The benefits of probiotics

There are many and various advantages of populating your gut with probiotics; but some of the most important are that they can:

• boost immune system response
• cancel out the adverse effects of antibiotics (e.g. diarrhoea)
• help improve food digestion and nutrient absorption
• promote lactose tolerance
• improve yeast balance in the gut
• help the body to synthesise (produce) B vitamins and K vitamins.

Research findings

Furthermore, an increasing number of research studies are discovering more and more benefits of probiotics for the body. So, research suggests that by boosting your probiotic levels you might:

• enhance the bioavailability of many nutrients in your body (B vitamins, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc)
• drastically reduce constipation, if you’re of advanced age
• reduce the chance of developing upper respiratory tract infections
• possibly boost production of the critical mood-affecting neurotransmitter serotonin, thanks to a healthy, probiotic-rich gut.

Highly recommended probiotics

All of which leads us to how to actually boost probiotic strains in your intestinal tract. Well, a quick, easy and effective way is to take acclaimed, thoroughly naturally-derived probiotic supplements. There are many supplement probiotics on the market, of course; but those that we – and our customers – highly recommend include:

Floratrex – contains live and active cultures from 23 probiotic strains, ensuring it’s one of the most complete, full-spectrum live probiotic formulas in the world.

Bio-Acidophilous Forte Plus – provides 75 billion ‘good bacteria’ per capsule; ensuring each capsule’s the most potent probiotic source of all supplements (backed by scientifically proven stability, safety and efficacy).

Alternatively, please take a look at the many and various products available in our probiotics supplement range.

Did you know that, by the time they’ve reached 40-years-old, the average human being carries around between 10 and 20 pounds of hard, compacted faecal matter in their intestinal tract? And this is an accumulation of waste matter whose passing isn’t aided by bowel movements; it remains lodged in the person’s gut irrespective of how regular or successful their bowel movements might (appear to) be.

In part, the trouble here is the size of the intestinal tract; being 25-30 feet in length (effectively, its surface area could cover that of a tennis court – yes, really), the gut is an enormously long tunnel within the body, undoubtedly long enough for such a large mass of waste matter, as described above, to simply become stuck and potentially block it up.

So, what’s the answer? Well, the simple truth is that in such a situation, the intestinal tract – the colon – requires cleansing of this obstructive faecal matter. And to do this truly effectively, this solid compaction of waste ought to be cleansed in such a way that it’s turned into a liquid or gas.

What happens if you don’t cleanse your gut?

Now, of course, cleansing one’s intestinal tract isn’t a practice that might come naturally to you; it’s not a practice that’s embedded in our culture. And yet, it’s far from an unnatural thing to do – it’s been perfectly natural in many civilisations down through the ages to follow a diet that’s beneficial for colon health and aids in cleansing the tract of built-up faecal matter (for instance, a diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables).

And, don’t doubt it; maintaining such a diet or (in more modern terms) engaging in a colon cleanse is advantageous because not doing so could lead to the development of, or help fuel, a long list of complaints; some relatively minor and unpleasant, others more serious. We’re talking here the likes of back pain; bloating; body odour; diarrhoea; constipation (regular or occasional); halitosis (bad breath); headaches; a lack of energy; reduced appetite; a weakened immune system and weight issues.

Dietary improvements

So, as mentioned above, taking positive steps towards a healthier, gut-friendlier diet is highly advised if you want to achieve a colon-cleansing effect and, definitely, if you want what you put in your mouth to be easier on your digestive system and your intestinal tract as it makes its way through your body, before – its good nutrients removed – it’s excreted as waste.

To that end, the aforementioned raw fruits and vegetables (ideally live and organic), lean meat (poultry and fish), pasta and whole grain breads, and berries and nuts are recommended foods to work into your diet, with a view to eventually making them the cornerstones of your diet. A more balanced diet like this will prove so much more helpful for your gut because, among other things, it will promote the elimination of toxins from your body quickly. Indeed, for even better results, you should try to remember to also drink purified water – and a good deal of it!

Oxy-Powder – another option

However, should you feel you’d like more help to achieve a colon cleanse, in addition to or (perhaps due to food intolerances) in place of making dietary changes, then you might fancy going the supplementation route. Our advice here is to give the naturally-derived, oxygen-based supplement that’s Oxy-Powder a try. Offering a truly unique combination of ozone-oxygenated magnesium and citric acid, Oxy-Powder operates as an all-natural oxygen colon cleanser that can safely relieve the bloating and constipation symptoms that are so associated with colon problems.

More than this, though, Oxy-Powder is specifically designed to target a toxic colon to help ensure that the deep-seated waste in the gut and intestinal system is dissolved into liquid or gas. This takes place via an impressively realised method of time-released oxygen throughout the gut – the released oxygen generating an oxidation/ reduction reaction, liquefying the waste (or making it gaseous) so it’s excreted far easier and, thereby, resulting in an intestinal environment that becomes less prone to impurities, toxins and harmful bacteria taking root.

And here are a few further reasons to turn to Oxy-Powder for an effective colon cleanse:

• Oxy-Powder contains oxygen as its critical ingredient, as opposed to harmful herbs that can damage the delicate intestinal lining.
• A colon cleanse via Oxy-Powder doesn’t force you to take time off from work, nor does it interrupt your daily schedule
• It promotes intestinal harmony, while aiding the growth of ‘good bacteria’ (probiotics)
• It seeks to cleanse the whole digestive tract; not just the colon
• By reducing uncomfortable bloating, Oxy-Powder should also help flatten your stomach!

In actual fact, so much do we recommend Oxy-Powder as an excellent supplement solution for colon cleansing, we advise those who want a fully satisfying cleanse of the intestinal system to try pairing this product with the supplement Latero-Flora, in the shape of the GHC Colon Cleanse Kit.

Combined together in this kit, these two products’ beneficial work is enhanced as they seek to cleanse the body’s small intestine, large intestine and colon of toxins and impacted faecal matter; flushing out and neutralising toxins in the digestive tract to restore its colonies of beneficial, probiotics; thus, supporting healthy digestion, boosting wellbeing and strengthening the body’s own natural defences.

Despite wisdom to the contrary and only flimsy evidence suggesting it’s the way to go to lose weight, so-called quick fixes remain popular among people concerned with weight management. That said, more and more people appear to appreciate that long-term solutions for weight loss are better – are more likely to work for them – than quick fixes.

And, let’s not pretend otherwise, losing weight isn’t something to make light of. The fact is that, if you’re carrying a few extra pounds, it could well have a negative effect on your wellbeing. Studies show that dropping a mere 5-10 percent in weight can benefit you in many different ways, such as reducing the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, balancing blood sugar levels and improving mental health.

So, what are the most effective ways to go about trying to lose weight…?

• Reach for glasses of water, not diet drinks – research suggests that drinking water instead of an equal amount of diet drinks actually may help someone to lose more weight, as well as improve their insulin resistance
• Adopt a vegan diet – a vegan diet is likely to result in a low body mass index; thus, placing you in a body type category with a reduced prevalence of type 2 diabetes
• Or adopt a low-carb diet – this means altering your eating habit so you cut out sugars and starches and reduce your carbohydrate intake; experts actually believe that alternative, so-called low-fat diets don’t result in as effective weight loss
• Prepare meals properly – carefully consider your food shopping, the preparation of your meals and plan meals in advance for across an entire week; remembering to include salad greens and fruit in them, so you receive antioxidants to boost metabolism and general wellness
• Don’t eat so much – obvious, right? Not so much. Because those who make for themselves bigger portions for meals end up eating more, according to studies, irrespective of the fact they may intend to eat less between meals
• Buy fibre-rich foods – fibre appears to promote weight loss because it helps prevents the absorption of dietary fat and cholesterol, as well as slowing down digestion, enabling more absorption of nutrients from the food you eat
• Give natural supplementation a go – finally, you might want to try organically-derived weight management supplements (especially should you be struggling to make progress with the aforementioned suggestions). We suggest the following products; all of them available through us at The Finchley Clinic:

MicroCell Lipotone Intensive – a powder that comprises conjugated lipoic acid (CL) with l-carnitine and garcinia cambogia A formulation; designed to help support the body’s natural management of fats and carbohydrates, when used as part of an exercise and dietary regime.

Slimirex – an all-natural weight loss formula that combines 10 potent fat fighting ingredients

Vermilia Slim – a herbal extract derived from leaves of Gentianella alborosea, an Andes-based mountain plant, which are traditionally used to aid weight loss.

Detox – or, the actual longer form of the word, detoxification – is a term that’s very familiar to people in today’s modern world. Fundamentally, many of us understand what it means – undergoing a change in what we put into our body in order to clear the body of harmful toxins. Yet, when it comes down to it, detoxification involves more than merely making dietary changes. Typically, a detox involves abstaining from specific harmful things so body processes can be optimised but, while some of these changes are temporary (a cleansing diet, for instance), others ought to be permanent.

Toxins

First things first, though; let’s be clear we know what we mean when we talk about toxins. In essence, toxins are substances that, to humans, are toxic (i.e. poisonous) and so can cause harm to the body.  Typically, specific chemicals, metals, pesticides, pollutants and ingredients in artificial foods that, when consumed, harm the body are what are commonly considered as toxins. And yet, so familiar a term – like detox – is toxin that it covers a wide variety of substances; everything from artificially created chemicals (as you might expect) to naturally occurring substances too. For instance, the naturally occurring arsenic is, of course, a very harmful, toxic substance.

Unfortunately, we come into contact with a good number of these toxins in practically every form of our environment and at practically every moment of the day. How so? Well, they’re there to be encountered in not just the food we eat but also the water we drink and the air we breathe – and this ensures that many of the health issues people suffer from are directly due to the toxins they’ve either allowed to or haven’t been able to prevent consuming and taking root in their body.

On a brighter note, though, owing to its own natural detoxification processes, we can rely on our body to counteract the harmful effects of many toxins and pollutants – for the most part, the toxins that we can’t avoid consuming on a daily basis. However, this is where a programme of detox, of regular cleansing, can really help out your body in successfully performing its natural detoxification processes.

Natural detoxification

Of course, with such an emphasis on us ‘detoxing’ as there is nowadays, it’s all too easy to overlook the fact that our bodies do, indeed, detox themselves naturally – and that any detoxification activities we perform ourselves are effective precisely because they help this natural detox process. So, what’s involved in natural detoxification? Well, detoxification is fundamentally enabled by the excretory system (via defecation and urination) and that means the involvement of several organs; the liver, kidneys, large intestine, lungs and even the skin.

The latter body part may sound like a surprising participant in excretion but, when you think about it, of course the skin is part of the excretory system (and, thus, detoxification), owing to the fact that sweat is excreted through the skin and, while sweating primarily takes place to regulate body temperature, the release of toxins also takes place through sweating.

And what of the rest of the excretory system? The liver is relied on for filtering and excreting waste, hormones and foreign chemicals, the large intestine converts food waste into human waste (stool) to be defecated, the kidneys remove waste from the blood to be excreted through urine and the lungs remove carbon dioxide from the body.

Aiding the body’s detoxification

So, what ought you do in your own ‘detoxing’ efforts to supplement and aid the body’s natural detoxification? First off, it’s all about selecting the kinds of food that’ll best aid these processes. The sort of ‘detox friendly’ foods we’re talking here then are inevitably those that are light in – or entirely free of – toxins; the likes of organic vegetables and fruits, while the likes of fast food and processed foods are at the complete other end of the spectrum.

So, try to cut those out and replace them with healthy, organically-derived foods – and those free of GMO products and pesticide-contamination, if at all possible. Additionally, there are specific foods that will help promote and actively aid natural detoxification, including broccoli sprouts, garlic, lemon, mung beans and raw vegetables.

Alternatively, if you’re restricted in dietary changes you can realistically make (perhaps due to food intolerances), then you might well want to try supplementation. You won’t be surprised to learn that we only recommend naturally-derived supplements, so those that we highly recommend to aid detoxification include the following:

Green Magma (Barley Grass Powder) – a certified organic extract of young Green Barley Juice, this supplement may aid detoxification, improve digestion and boost energy.

ORËÁ – a whole body-focused, natural toxin remover, this supplement can aid in the removal of environmental toxins like lead, mercury, arsenic, biotoxins and solvents.

The hectic nature of modern life leaves us with little choice but to move quickly and to keep busy all the time. For many of us, this isn’t a problem – many of us prefer to be active and busy than not. But what if it does become a problem; what if because so many of us are so constantly busy that we just seem to be tired and fatigued all the time?

There is a theory that this is, in fact, a medical complaint spurred on by our busy lifestyles; leading to the phrase adrenal fatigue, which was created by the American expert Dr James M. Wilson. The theory goes that, due to lifestyle, energy levels are dramatically reduced thanks to a change in the natural production of hormones in the body, owing to chronic levels of mental, physical or emotional stress (or even a combination of all these three kinds of stress). Symptoms-wise, adrenal fatigue has also been said to cause insomnia (issues with falling asleep and remaining asleep and waking up in the morning), as well as cravings for food, not least salt and sugar.

Where these hormones are produced – the adrenal glands

Adrenal fatigue gains its named from the part of the body where many of these aforementioned hormones are created, the adrenal glands (which are located above the kidneys and form part of the body’s endocrine system, along with the thyroid, the pituitary gland, the pancreas, the parathyroid gland, the female ovaries and the male testes). Producing the likes of adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol, these glands’ hormones task themselves with regulating growth, sleep, mood, fertility and metabolism.

Adrenal insufficiency – it’s not adrenal fatigue

Like it or not, it’s easy to confuse adrenal fatigue with another condition. Adrenal fatigue and adrenal insufficiency are not the same thing. The latter is also referred to as Addison’s disease and specifically occurs when something goes wrong with the adrenal glands themselves; when their function is disrupted by nutritional imbalances in the body.

What does it do? Well, it sees them cease creating aldosterone, the hormone (mentioned above) that’s critical for the regulation of both blood pressure and salt level in blood, as well as cortisol, which is generated and secreted directly into the blood flow as a reaction to stress. That said, cortisol’s remit goes further, as it also plays a role in maintaining blood pressure, slowing inflammatory response and contributing to the body’s metabolism. Moreover, the nutritional imbalances that bring on Addison’s disease are often linked to autoimmune disorders; tuberculosis, fungal infections and cancer are believed to be responsible for all further cases of Addison’s disease.

When it comes to symptoms, adrenal insufficiency tends to throw up those at the more dramatic end of the scale to adrenal fatigue. Although, things may kick off with a loss of appetite and dizziness, it’s usual for this to progress to not just weakness, but also nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and weight loss. Low blood pressure and a darkening of skin (usually in skin folds at the knees, elbows, knuckles, toes and lips) are common too. Yet, most importantly – and dangerously – if adrenal insufficiency isn’t identified and correctly addressed by medical professionals, it can be fatal; treatment often involves supplying the body with the hormones it isn’t producing and needs.

How to prevent – and combat – adrenal fatigue

There are several things you can do should you feel you’re exhausted and, frankly, more tired, more often than you ought to be – and, especially, should you think you’re suffering from adrenal fatigue. These tips are designed to keep your endocrine system in balance, so should also help keep adrenal insufficiency at bay:

• Make sure you get enough rest; even if you’re suffering from insomnia, it’s important to put time aside to relax so your body can at least rest and you’ve a better chance of getting some decent sleep
• Exercise – it doesn’t prevent you getting rest and it doesn’t increase stress levels; quite the opposite, in fact – it helps decrease both stress and cortisol levels
• Try not to consume endocrine disrupters; they’re man-made chemicals that can crop up in some foods that can interfere with your adrenal glands and, thus, hormones in your body
• Adopt an adrenal fatigue diet, which should feature various naturally-occurring, organic foods such as healthy proteins, whole grains and fruits and vegetables to provide your body with the good nutritional value it needs.

However, if you’re unable to institute a satisfying adrenal fatigue diet (perhaps due to intolerances to one or more specific foods) then there are some adrenal fatigue-focused supplements you might want to try through us, at The Finchley Clinic. Naturally, we hold all three of the following in high regard and, should you try one or more of them, advise you to try them out and see how you get on with them – and, should you not feel one of them isn’t for you, try another of them instead…

Adrenal Support – a proprietary blend of the extracts of five adaptogenic plants (schisandra, astragalus, snow rose, ginseng and rhodiola) combined together in one supplement to help maintain healthy adrenal function.

AD Intensive – a powder-based, good-tasting supplement designed to support energy levels, which features a high-potency collection of amino acids, botanicals, nutrients and antioxidants (including chromium, magnesium, Korean ginseng, liquorice root and the Vitamins C, B3 and B5).

Drive! – comprising the amino acid Tyrosine, along with supportive co-nutrients, this supplement provides improved energy, balanced brain chemistry, reduced depression and adrenal and thyroid gland support.

Don’t forget, though; if you believe you’re suffering from adrenal fatigue symptoms and they’re causing serious disruption to your life, then it’s important to seek out a healthcare provider (ideally your GP), especially to prevent the development of adrenal insufficiency.

Many people have probably heard of Candida – especially in relation to it being potentially harmful, not least in terms of women’s health – but few knew exactly what it is. Generally speaking, it’s a kind of fungus – more specifically, a type of yeast – and it’s the root cause, if it’s allowed to be, of fungal infections, such as candidiasis, candidemia and oral thrush. To wit, when the body’s immune system is functioning as it should, Candida doesn’t pose a problem; it remains at a healthy level on the skin and in the mucous membranes of places like the gut and, in women, the vaginal area. It’s when an immune system’s compromised then – usually due to the likes of poor diet – that an imbalance occurs and Candida overgrowth becomes an issue; enabling the yeast to overwhelm the body.

Candida overgrowth – the problem

To reiterate then, there’s some form of Candida, some level of Candida, in every individual’s body; it’s nothing to be concerned about because it’s entirely normal. It’s when this level of Candida grows too much and gets out of control that it causes problems. When a body is healthy and happy, its immune system is perfectly capable of keeping the body’s Candida in balance, yet unhealthy lifestyle choices and health conditions ensure it isn’t able to do this and Candida overgrowth takes place – with the yeast level spiralling and impacting on normal, necessary process within the body.

With the potential to cause a plethora of problems, Candida overgrowth could result in infection of the skin, the throat, the oesophagus, the blood and the genitals, while it might also seriously disrupt the balance between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria in the gut, thereby possibly leading to leaky gut syndrome. This condition sees the gut’s protective barrier (the intestinal mucosa) punched with microscopic holes, ensuring its contents – that is, its harmful contents it’s helping to take away and out of the body – leak into the body’s bloodstream.

Candida overgrowth causes

So, what can trigger or outright cause Candida levels to multiply? Like it or not, some of the most commonly occurring causes are:

• Antibiotics – unfortunately, antibiotics work by attacking all bacteria in the body (yes, ‘good’ as well as ‘bad’); thus, potentially the body’s balance and that of its microbiome and so the latter’s efficacy
• Alcohol – some species of Candida can multiply due to chronic alcohol consumption, which pretty inevitably can lead to serious health problems
• Weakened immune system – when your body’s immune system is suppressed, the door is always opened to potential Candida overgrowth and sundry medical complaints can weaken immunity
• Diabetes – high blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) naturally affects the immune system; reducing the antibacterial-related activity of urine and impeding the function of the digestive and urinary systems (i.e. removing waste from the body).

Additionally, factors such as pregnancy, organ transplantation and kidney failure or haemodialysis can also play a role in Candida overgrowth.

Candida species

There are many different species of Candida, the most common of which is probably Candida albicans. ‘Opportunistic’ by nature, this fungus is the one that causes most fungal infections. As noted above, in itself and when present or in the human body, Candida albicans is generally harmless – it’s when it’s allowed to multiply wildly and run riot that it can lead to serious problems; among the most commonly occurring being vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush. Other kinds of Candida include Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, Candida krusei, Candida dubliniensis, Candida lusitaniae, Candida guilliermondii, Candida rugosa, Candida zeylanoides and Candida tropicalis.

Combatting Candida overgrowth

Should you believe you’ve developed a yeast infection or any other illness caused by or linked to Candida overgrowth, the onus is on you to act quickly. Improving your diet can work wonders in the long term, while many may suggest turning to naturally-derived remedies for shorter-term treatment; the likes of tea tree oil, star anise and eucalyptus are all advised.

However, you may also be tempted to try fully organically-derived supplements designed specifically to tackle and combat Candida overgrowth (after all, tea tree oil, star anise and eucalyptus aren’t particularly easy to come by on their own; let alone together). So, among those relevant supplements we stock at The Finchley Clinic – and our customers rate most highly – are the following:

Candizolv – featuring a fine balance of yeast-dissolving enzymes, especially chitinase and chitosanase, this supplement combats Candida overgrowth by working its way into the body’s fat cells so it can be released over time for maximum efficacy.

Fivelac, Oxygen Elements Max and Active Digestive Enzymes Kit – a combination of supplements that boosts the brilliant benefits of Fivelac via the ‘life force energy’-supporting attributes of Oxygen Elements Max and the intestinal-enhancing work of the nutrients that make up Active Digestive Enzymes.

Fivelac, Oxylift and Active Digestive Enzymes Kit – an offering that combines the great digestive health properties of Fivelac with the fulvic acid driven-benefits of OxyLift and the intestinal-improving attributes of all the nutrients that make up Active Digestive Enzymes.

Illness via infection and disease is, of course, a regular occurrence, one which it’s believed – even via the most advanced techniques possible – is simply impossible to rule out entirely. This may well be true but there’s no question we can greatly restrict the chances of us getting continually ill through infection. And, in most cases, the emphasis of doing so is based on getting one’s diet right; adopting a decidedly healthy and balanced diet that eschews saturate fats and toxins for proved natural vitamins and many more nutrients. However, is there more we can do here?

Well, Dr Edward Group, respected American founder of the Global Healing Center, believes one of the root causes of illness and disease is down to the body becoming so contaminated with toxic residue from everyday life that its internal self-healing mechanism suffers suppression. The source of all these toxins is, of course, is all around us – namely the air, food, water, beverages, harmful organisms, stress, radiation and so on. And, yes, more than 90 percent of toxins get into all parts of the body by escaping the digestive system through its intestinal lining.

Oxygen intestinal cleansing

Dr Group then believes that this toxic residue can be successfully tackled and combatted through the supplement produced by his company, Oxy-Powder, which brings about superoxide/ ozonide creation and a resultant specific stabilisation process, thanks to transforming reactive oxygen species to magnesium compounds. And yet, it’s not just Dr Group himself who’s sure of thus; judging by the Global Healing Group’s feedback, our own feedback and the sales figures of Oxy-Powder, it’s a supplement – the most powerful oxygen-releasing, toxin-neutralising colon (and full digestive tract) cleansing product on the market – that can do a proper job in helping keep people healthy and well.

Indeed, we at The Finchley Clinic began selling the supplement in the late 1990s and, from then on, it emerged to become the industry standard for oxygen intestinal cleansing. So much so, in fact, that the word ‘Oxy-Powder’ has since become adopted to describe the process and power of transmuting a preparation of ozone and magnesium oxides into a stabilised oxygen releasing powder; all in the name of supporting health and long-life.

Brilliant at boosting immunity

Another critical component in Oxy-Powder’s efficacy is what it can do to boost the body’s immunity. Lest we forget, 70 percent of the immune system actually resides in the digestive tract. This is important to note because of Oxy-Powder’s proven ability, backed-up by its high-tech titration-measuring oxygen release, to keep on releasing beneficial oxygen into the digestive tract.

So, when the supplement’s consumed, the stomach’s hydrochloric acid reacts with its oxygenated magnesium; thus, promoting the slow release of oxygen throughout the body, which softens faecal matter. Furthermore, probiotics present in the gut are strengthened and fed by this supply of oxygen, enhancing intestinal and digestive benefits in addition to creating a stable bowel environment.

Plus, the oxygen released by Oxy-Powder oxidises and cleans the entire bowel, thereby relieving constipation and compaction. And, when you consume a fully formulated oxygen-based colon cleanser exactly like Oxy-Powder, the level of oxygen reactive species (ORS) in the gut are automatically increased; thus, bringing about a stimulation of lymphocytes and creating more T-cells, the result of which is the promotion of a strengthened immune system.

At a glance – 7 reasons to use Oxy-Powder

• Oxy-Powder promotes intestinal harmony; in part, by creating an environment that aids friendly probiotic growth
• It can actively tackle the effects of abdominal-related ailments, including back pain, bloating, body odour, diarrhoea, halitosis, low energy, headaches, mood swings, poor appetite and weight problems
• It gets to work immediately and so delivers results quickly, as well as being easy to consume with usually few or no side effects
• In a phase III clinical trial, Oxy-Powder was proved to be more effective in treating constipation than rival product Dulcolax
• Oxy-Powder comprises powerful compounds, which contain magnesium oxide, natural citric acid and organic gum acacia (and can be taken in Kosher-vegetarian capsules), each of which is non-toxic and non-addictive; thus, safe for ingestion
• It doesn’t contain ascorbic acid among its ingredients; granted, many oxygen-based products do contain this nutrient owing to its strong antioxidant properties, yet were it to feature in this supplement it would naturally neutralise its oxygen release abilities – you can be sure this isn’t the case
• Finally, as outlined at length above, Oxy-Powder is brilliant at boosting immunity.

OK, this is a bit embarrassing. Yesterday I put out a newsletter saying we had 30 boxes of Kidslac available at cost price (best before end of 07/2019). Turns out we had another 50 in an an unopened box. We’ve already given a refund to a couple people who bought it at full price, when we had another 50 boxes available with the short expiry date. The rest have been put on sale at cost price. That means we are selling them for just £11.99 each.

Contents of Kidslac

 DDS-1 strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus – Initiates the colonization of good bacteria and helps control PH levels primarily in the colon.

 Bifidobacterium bifidum – Helps maintain intestinal flora.

 Bifidobacterium infantis – The main bacteria found in breastfed infants.

 Bifidobacterium lactis – Supports the immune system.

 Bifidobacterium longum – Helps metabolize a wider range of carbohydrates.

Customer comments on Kidslac

I bought this for my son. He is adopted and had a very poor nutritional start with no or inappropriate solid food until 15 months. He has always suffered from reflux we think although it has only been in the last 12 months we/doctor have recognized it as such after he was referred by the school to a speech therapist who put us on a fresh line of enquiry. (He complained of sore throat, choking, not being able to breath and “feeling full” and long frequent belching.) The kidslac definitely helped provided it was taken regularly and I would recommend this. (The real breakthrough for us came from Active Digestive Enzymes as after taking this there was a marked improvement even sometimes missed.) He is not keen on food and doesn’t eat a lot but since these products has had a very impressive growth spurt!

This is an excellent probiotic for children. I have tried many different ones for my 8 yearr old daughter and this is the best so far, helping with her allergies, digestion and energy.

I have four children and use this probiotic to supplement their diet, at times when they are under the weather or need a bit more support. I notice improvements in their general health. Also they don’t mind the taste, apple, which is good!

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Wishing Good Health to All

Mark G. Lester
Director – The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com – Our products web site
Health Fusion Clinic  – Our new associate company’s web site offering colon hydrotherapy, Vitamin IV infusions and injections, and various detox treatments in Barnet, Hertfordshire. You can also pick up all our most popular products at this location.

It may strike you as a head-scratcher – it certainly does us at The Finchley Clinic – but there are some people out there who still believe that consuming Vitamin C isn’t beneficial to the human body. Frankly, it’s a bizarre and rather laughable idea, given that it flies in the face of practically all credible research on the subject and, well, the simple fact that the body doesn’t produce this hugely necessary vitamin itself. Hugely necessary? Yes, because without enough Vitamin C in your system you could develop the potentially fatal disease of scurvy.

To that end then, what we should be asking ourselves is not whether we need Vitamin C but in what form is it best consumed? Ideally, of course, as is pretty much always the case, this nutrient is surely best consumed via one’s diet. Yet, given that some of us suffer from intolerances to certain foods this can cause problems. Which, naturally, is where Vitamin C supplements come in. And, make no mistake, one of the very best on the market – one which we highly suggest you try giving a go; not just because it’s our best-selling supplement-provider of the vitamin – is Tapioca Vitamin C.

Why Vitamin C’s so important

First, though, a bit of background. Only those of a certain age may be able to recall the time when Vitamin C (or ascorbic acid, as it’s also known) wasn’t quite the household name it is nowadays – basically, it’s been ubiquitous in dietary and nutritional terminology from the early 1970s onwards, when the famous American chemist and peace activist Linus Pauling published his book ‘Vitamin C and the Common Cold’ (which was followed about 30 years later by another highly regarded and important book, Thomas E Levy’s ‘Vitamin C, Infectious Diseases and Toxins: Curing the Incurable’).

From that point on, not only has Vitamin C been an ever-present in the mainstream understanding of human dietary requirements, but the vast majority of the scientific community’s been united on just why it’s so important. And that appreciation for why it’s so important the vitamin’s consumed has grown and evolved. For, today, it’s widely accepted that the vitamin is crucial for:

• detoxifying
• acting as an antioxidant agent
• anti-aging
• collagen building
• immune building
• providing anti-viral properties
• battling general infection

Not all Vitamin C supplements are the same

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) recommends that adults between the ages of 19 and 64-years-old should consume no less than 40mg of Vitamin C daily; in the US, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) is 60mg a day. However, these dosages really are at the bottom level of the scale – they basically constitute the dosage any person ought to consume to avoid scurvy (which effectively comes about because of grossly deficient Vitamin C intake). The reality then is that all of us should surely consume, on a daily basis, much more of this vitamin.

So, taking that into account, it’s well within your interests to ensure that, should you not be able to rely on your daily diet to get all the Vitamin C you need, you choose the right nutritional supplement to fulfill that need. Now, sure; there’s no end of Vitamin C supplements on the market – be they purchasable in pharmacies, supermarkets, health shops or wherever – but the downside with so many of them is that they tend to be sourced from corn.

And the problem with corn? Many people (up to 65 percent of the population, it’s been estimated) find they’re actually allergenic to this foodstuff – which means that Vitamin C products sourced from it retain corn remnants. Moreover, very often they also contain bioflavonoids, which may trigger intolerance in some people due to these citrus elements’ allergenic nature; plus, it may well be that the level of bioflavonoids (although enough to cause intolerance in some people) isn’t enough to improve Vitamin C absorption – the actual reason why it’s included in the first place.

How Tapioca Vitamin C is different

All of which points to the fact that the best supplement solution for boosting your Vitamin C intake has to be a supplement like the ultra-pure Tapioca Vitamin C. Comprising 1,000mg of the vitamin (99.9 percent of it, in fact), it’s not sourced from corn at all but from the all-natural tapioca – a starchy substance obtained from cassava root – ensuring it’s hypoallergenic, not allergenic.

It also comprises no unnecessary and ineffective chemicals or additives that get in the way of its Vitamin C-absorbance; the Vitamin C it contains being entirely L-ascorbic acid (there are no bioflavonoids or anything here). And both vegetarians and vegans will be pleased to learn that Tapioca Vitamin C is also fully vegan-friendly, so totally suitable for non-meat/ fish/ dairy eaters.

All in all then, you might well conclude it’s not difficult to see why Tapioca Vitamin C has become our best-selling Vitamin C product!