Most of us have experienced this unpleasant symptom at some stage in our lives, so you’ll be glad to know that Slippery Elm tablets is a great product for this. This herb can give great relief for people who suffer from heart burn and indigestion or dyspepsia. The tablet contains 500mg Ulmus rubra powder – a fantastic herb which can protect and calm the mucous membranes, especially in the digestive system.

Flavonoids in slippery elm also have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to relieve inflammation in ulcers. Because of this valuable mucous membrane protective property it can also be of great use when you suffer from diarrhea – it forms a “protective layer” to prevent dehydration.

If one suffers from recurring or chronic heart burn, it is also adviseble to make dietary changes such as avoiding spicy foods and alcohol, but we can look at this in a next post.

A Jacaranda FM listener is concerned because she’s careful about her diet, drinks enough water and exercises regularly but still feels bloated, tired and often even nauseous…

Over eating, too much of the wrong foods and excessive alcohol intake or lack of excercize are not the only causes of these type of symptoms. Another factor to consider is that toxins and heavy metals can accumulate systematically in the body over many years. We are all exposed to harmful metals and poisons on a daily basis and it’s hard to completely avoid such exposure. We don’t necessarily feel the results of such exposure so it may seem that everything is in order. But when we may perhaps over indulge over the festive season – even just a little – that extra strain on the liver and kidneys may be just enough to lead to the type of symptoms the listener experiences in spite of her positive efforts. That’s why it is important to support and protect your liver and kidneys. When these organs function well they help to prevent the accumulation of toxins and metals in your body. But when they are under pressure from such accumulation, it can lead to the symptoms this listener experiences in spite of doing the right things.

Flora Force Liver Flush capsules contain Silybum (Milk thistle), Centaurium (common centaury) and Zingiber (ginger) which contain antioxidants and flavonols. These active substances in the herbs may help to neutralise free radicals, thereby preventing damage to the liver and kidneys which may be caused by heavy metals, alcohol and other toxins.

Another Jakaranda FM listener writes that every year after his annual holiday, he suffers from stomach discomfort and bloating.

This is a complaint I hear very often, especially after our long summer vacations that fall over Christmas and the new year. It happens mostly because people tend to eat and and drink quite a lot more over the festive season. If you didn’t observe moderation over the festive season (or any other holiday or long weekend for that matter) then a natural product like Liver Flush capsules may help to get your body into action again.

Among the ingredients in Liver Flush capsules, the bitters from Centaurium (common centaury) Zingiber (ginger) and Rhamnus (cascara) help to stiumulate the whole digestive canal, thereby improving absorption of nutrients.
Rhamnus also has a stimulating effect on peristalsis in the colon, thereby helping to improve bowel motions and relieve constipation. This of course helps to eliminate toxins from the system, putting less strain on the liver. When the liver works better and the colon can eliminate better, you’ll feel less tired and less bloated after meals – you’ll experience more energy and even improved appetite for the healthy stuff.

A Jacaranda FM listener wanted to know how Cayenne can help for pain relief and indigestion.

Cayenne is a brilliant herb for those who suffer from indigestion becasue it has an anti-septic and anti-microbial effect against some microbes like Helicobacter pylorii. H. pylorii has been implicated in as a causative bug in stomach ulcers and can lead to much discomfort and pain in the stomach and small intestines.

As mentioned in a previous post, Cayenne has an effect on the neurotransmitter Substance P, which is involved in pain regulation.

Cayenne may also stimulate the adrenal glands. When these important glands are not functioning properly, you may experience fatigue and it can even lead to fatigue or exhaustion syndrome. So, if you feel that your body needs a holiday after the festive season, Cayenne you certainly be a product that may be of benefit.

The December holidays have hardly passed and Easter is around the corner. If you still feel the after effects of over indulgences of the festive season – you know, that sluggish & just can’t get going feeling – then the next couple of weeks should help you to get into gear again. I’ll share information about some herbs and natural supplements to support your health and get back into balance. The posts will be based on answers to questions from Radio Jacaranda FM listeners.

This week’s talk was about a herb which can be found in most people’s kitchen’s – Cayenne.

Cayenne
The herb Cayenne is a wonderful herb that provides many benefits. But most of us wouldn’t be able to eat the amount of cayenne pepper required to obtain or experience meaningful health benefits. That’s why it is important to take it in a capsule form in adequate doses, such as Flora Force Cayenne capsules.
Cayenne has stimulant effects and can help to improve metabolism and digestion. It can help to relieve indigestion – yes I know this probably hard to believe as you are probably thinking “wait a minute, it’s gonna GIVE me indigestion – but this is not so if taken in capsule form. On the contrary, some people find that it can actually help to alleviate bloating and heart burn type of stomach discomfort!

So cayenne can be very helpful if you feel worn out and sluggish after over indulging during the past festive season.

Cayenne contains capsaicin – an important active ingredient which regulates the release of the the neuro-transmitter “Substance P” from the brain. Increased activity of Substance P leads to increased pain impulses, so cayenne can help to down-regulate pain, especially if it is applied locally to sore joints and muscles.

Next week I’ll share how Cayenne supports the heart and cardiovascular system.