Under healthy conditions, the gut lining or “intestinal mucosa” permits the absorption of vital nutrients from bowel while presenting a barrier against the passage of pathogenic substances into the body. Leaky gut syndrome or intestinal permeability involves an increase in the permeability of the gut lining. This causes an increased absorption of intestinally derived endotoxins, … Continue reading Unravelling Intestinal Permeability
Discovering the Magic of Kefir Kefir has been around for centuries. Interestingly it was discovered in the Caucasus mountains when shepherds discovered that fresh milk carried in leather pouches would ferment into a delicious effervescent beverage. This bubbly drink was coined “keif” which meaning “good feeling” – associated with the uplifting feeling one experiences after … Continue reading Discovering the Magic of Kefir
There is no doubt that vaccinations have done wonders for the world in the 20th century and I am not pro or anti vaccinations as such. However I do believe that we are slightly unware of how we can better administer vaccinations to reduce any potential side effects. In the below post I provide a … Continue reading Smart Tips for Vaccination
““With every mouthful of sauerkraut you’re consuming billions of beneficial microbes which will be killing the pathogens in your gut driving them out and replenishing the beneficial flora in your digestive tract.” Dr Natasha Campbell McBride Fermented foods are the ultimate in functional foods providing your body with a hit of good gut flora … Continue reading Fabulous Fermented Foods
Get Belly Blissed Using Fermented Foods