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Arthritis and joint pain are common conditions, and while they are not life-threatening, there is no dobut that they can impact considerably on quality of life. While conventional medicine offers an array of painkilling drugs, there do not provide effective relief for everyone, and many medications have toxic side-effects some individuals are keen to avoid.

We can all feel tired from time to time, and for most of us, a little more rest will get us back on track quickly enough. However, for some, fatigue can be persistent even after a few good nights' sleep. Some, for instance, will find themselves suffering from a slump of energy in the mid-afternoon, and feel the need for some sugar or caffeine to pick them up at this time. Others can find their energy levels are perpetually flat, no matter what they do, causing them to feel as though they're wading through treacle all day long.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic (long-term) digestive disorder that gives rise to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation. Although the condition is estimated to affect almost 20% of the population, the conventional treatment options for sufferers are very limited. As a result, many individuals can suffer from uncomfortable and debilitating symptoms with little hope of relief.