What are polyols?

Polyol Molecule
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Polyols, also known as sugar-alcohols, are a group of naturally sweet carbohydrates found in several plants, stone fruits, vegetables, and plant fibres. Polyols are commonly used to replace sugar in many sugar-free foods, toothpaste, and diabetic confections; some are formulated for use in pharmaceutical products. Sugar alcohols offer several physiological benefits, such as reducing the glycaemic response after eating, preventing tooth decay, supporting a healthy blood glucose level and assisting in weight management due to their low-calorie count. Although sweet-tasting, they are sugar-free; this is a confusing dynamic to understand!

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Find Your Synergy

Synergy RangeI’m delighted to announce that our complete Synergy Range is now available! Arising out of 17 years of experience and observations, the AllisOne Synergy Range is  designed for ease of use. The Immuno Synergy and Rescue Synergy have been well received since their introduction in May 2011, and we are sure their siblings will delight you too!

Within the Synergy Range are the basics of systemic care of the body, and they are ideal to use as tonics to maintain wellness: Continue reading Find Your Synergy

Moonsign Calendar Feedback

CURRENT MOON

When people ask how to use tissue salts when they are generally healthy, I usually recommend that they follow the Moonsign Calendar by clicking on the day and revealing which of the salts are optimal to supplement on that day. I was delighted to receive this feedback on 11 January 2011 and asked if I could share this experience here:

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Can one be sure that a tissue salt molecule is actually in the tablet?

Tissue saltsQ: I read the article about tissue salts.  If the dilution is 1 active molecule (salt) to 1 000 000 molecules lactose, I was wondering if one tablet contains 1 000 000 molecules and if one can be sure that a tissue salt molecule is actually in the tablet you take?

A: Each of our 500mg tablets contains 500ng of tissue salt. During the manufacturing process, the tissue salt is sequentially blended into the diluent (and ours is not lactose) in a unique proprietary process. Continue reading Can one be sure that a tissue salt molecule is actually in the tablet?

Antibiotics, Infections & Tissue Salts

I read a very interesting comment on the use of antibiotics and our health this morning, and the rise of the superbugs. What are the tissue salt options?

Tissue salts are entirely compatible with any antibiotics or other medication your doctor prescribes, but perhaps before resorting to that, one can use tissue salts to restore balance. The big thing to be aware of is Continue reading Antibiotics, Infections & Tissue Salts

Tissue salts for children with ADD / ADHD

The question of using tissue salts for children diagnosed with attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder comes up from time-to-time. This morning when I received this query again, it prompted the thought that many parents may be tormented with their child being given this same label, and could possibly derive some benefit from the simple salts. Continue reading Tissue salts for children with ADD / ADHD