
National Chocolate Week
Most of us love chocolate. People go to it for comfort when they’re feeling down or stressed, as a treat or just for a quick sugar boost. A lot of us think of it as a naughty treat but we are hearing more and more about the benefits of good quality dark chocolate recently and it’s certainly one that is Nutritional Therapists recommend to clients. Milk and white chocolate are less beneficial as they are very high in sugar and contain a much lower cocoa content. Cocoa is the po

Too much or too little stomach acid?
Stomach acid is a subject that is becoming more widely discussed recently. We have all heard of acid reflux and most people presume, somewhat logically that it is caused by excess stomach acid and while sometimes this is the case, it is often actually low stomach acid. This can be confusing as the symptoms for both are very similar; heartburn sensation, burping, bloating and feeling full even after eating a small amount. Our stomach acid declines with age and is also diminish