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Gut Microbiome & Gut Check-up: General Information from a Naturopathic Perspective
The gut performs central functions for digestion, metabolism and immune regulation. A gut check-up can help to better understand function…
What Is Colon Hydrotherapy?
The treatment takes about 60 minutes. In addition to the time needed for preparation (undressing, connecting to the colon hydrotherapy de…
Constipation (Obstipation)
Constipation (obstipation) refers to acute or chronic retention of stool in the bowel. It is defined as difficult bowel movements occurri…
Candida Yeast Infection in the Gut
A Candida yeast infection describes an increased colonization with yeasts of the genus Candida, which can also occur naturally in the hum…
Gut Complaints
In today's world, the gut is often considered in connection with various environmental and lifestyle factors. These include dietary habit…
Stool Analysis
A stool analysis serves as an orienting look at various intestinal parameters, for example with regard to intestinal flora, immunological…
Tips on Colon Cleansing
Colon cleansing is frequently discussed in naturopathic and complementary medicine contexts. The following notes describe general recomme…
The Gut and the Parasympathetic Nervous System
Autonomic dysregulation refers to a functional maladjustment of the autonomic nervous system in which the regulation of tension and nerve…
Bacteria in the Gut
The human gut is home to a great diversity of microorganisms. According to estimates, it harbors several hundred to more than a thousand …
Prebiotics
Prebiotics are classified as indigestible food components that have the property of stimulating and supporting the growth and/or activity…
Gut Strain, Nutrient Deficiency and Pain
The gut is a central organ for digestion, the immune system and metabolism. If the protective function of the intestinal mucosa is distur…
Building Up the Gut Flora – Basics and Holistic Context
The gut flora comprises a large number of microorganisms that interact closely with digestion, the immune system, and metabolism. If this…
Ammonia – A Toxin for the Cells
Ammonia is produced in the gut as a metabolic product of protein utilization and, in an unfavorable intestinal environment, can enter the…
Coffee Enema
The coffee enema is a traditionally described naturopathic procedure that is placed within holistic concepts. The focus is on historical …
Bowel Function and Relief – a Holistic Approach
In naturopathy, the bowel is regarded as a central organ of regulation and elimination. Procedures such as colon hydrotherapy are classif…
