Luposan Herbal Power 30 Powder - 1000 g
 Feeding with Luposan Herbal Power 30 provides the basis for a healthy metabolism. Herbal Power 30 is a unique herbal food supplement containing micro-algae and many other natural components includingminerals amino acids trace elements vitamins and non- [... more]
£19.98
Zoo Plus |
Liquid paraffin oral emulsion BP
Liquid Paraffin acts by softening and lubricating the faeces. The faeces can then move more easily through the bowel. By doing this it relieves constipation and reduces the pain of some conditions such as piles (haemorrhoids).It is not as good as ... [... more]
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Nivemycin
Neomycin sulphate is generally used to sterilise the bowel during intestinal surgery. Neomycin sulphate may increase the risk of kidney damage when used with: Neomycin sulphate may increase the risk of ear damage when it is used with loop ... [... more]
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Constipation
Large amounts of laxatives are bought over the counter every day. Although constipation is a common term, from a medical perspective it is hard to define precisely. The dictionary definition is: 'A condition in which bowel emptying occurs ... [... more]
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Citramag
Magnesium carbonate when mixed in water combines with citric acid to form magnesium citrate which acts as an 'osmotic laxative'. It works by causing water to be drawn into the lower bowel. This increases the water content and volume of the ... [... more]
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Stomach cancer
As with colorectal (bowel) cancer, the embarrassment of talking about the symptoms of stomach cancer often puts people off seeking medical help. But late diagnosis leads to a low survival rate, so the sooner it gets treated the better. The ... [... more]
BBC |
Health and Vegetarians Part 2
A vegetarian diet is known to confer a wide range of health benefits. Research has shown vegetarians to suffer less heart disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, various cancers, diverticular disease, bowel disorders, gall stones, kidney ... [... more]
Vegetarian Society |
Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
HNPCC is an inherited genetic mutation that causes of cancer of the bowel. A guide to hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer, the facts and where to go for support In Britain about one person in 50 will develop cancer of the bowel during ... [... more]
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Lynch syndrome
HNPCC, or Lynch syndrome, is an inherited genetic mutation that causes of cancer of the bowel. A guide to hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer, the facts and where to go for support In Britain about one person in 50 will develop cancer of ... [... more]
BBC |
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, which is a small extension off the side of the large bowel. It's more common among children than adults. In animals, the appendix plays a vital role in the breakdown and digestion of vegetable ... [... more]
BBC |
Diverticular disease
Diverticular disease is a condition affecting the large bowel or colon and is thought to be caused by eating too little fibre. Over a lifetime, it's estimated the human gut digests more than 65 tonnes of food and drink. Much of this food will be ... [... more]
BBC |
Colonoscopy - examining the colon
The colon is another name for the large bowel. While the back passage and the lower parts of the colon can be viewed directly using small metal or plastic tubes, other methods are needed to inspect the rest of the bowel. This is usually done by a ... [... more]
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