Smoothies are a wonderful way to boost your intake of healing foods and pack in several powders and potions which you would struggle to consume otherwise. The below recipe is the perfect example of a therapeutic strength smoothie with superior gut healing and anti-inflammatory actions which surprisingly tastes tropical and fresh. Give it a go even if you do not … Continue reading Heal-thy-gut Smoothie
When I first started on my healthy eating journey, about twelve years ago now, the alternative sweeteners of choice were apple juice and pear juice concentrate. They were relatively cheap (you could even make them yourself by blending apples or pears!), marketed as diabetic friendly and did the job when it came to sweetening. I … Continue reading Sugar Coated – What You May Not Know About Natural Sweeteners
As a GAPS practitioner I see a large number of clients coming to with digestive problems accompanied by anxiety, fatigue and hormonal imbalances. It is often interesting to trace the cause of the gut being out of balance. The most common reasons that your gut may be playing havoc may be a result of one … Continue reading Three Reasons Your Gut May Be Out of Balance
The Gut and Psychology Syndrome and Gut and Physiology Syndrome (“GAPS”) are conditions of abnormal gut flora which create a damaged gut lining. GAPS is another term to describe a “leaky gut” or “intestinal dysbiosis”. Many of these words get thrown about in the natural health community, however the symptoms of these various termed conditions … Continue reading How Do I Know If I Have GAPS or Gut Dysbiosis
The Gut and Psychology Syndrome and Gut and Physiology Syndrome (“GAPS”) are conditions of abnormal gut flora which create a damaged gut lining. GAPS is another term to describe a “leaky gut” or “intestinal dysbiosis”. Many of these words get thrown about in the natural health community, however the symptoms of these various termed conditions … Continue reading The Domino Effect of An Unhappy Gut
We may be absorbing up to 2 kilograms per year of chemicals into our body each year The average woman wears nearly 515 chemicals a day Our skin absorbs as much as 60% or more of the topical products placed on our body When it comes to beauty many of us will go to extremes … Continue reading Toxic Beauty – Tips For Creating a Non-Toxic Beauty Regime
I was shocked to recently read statistics associated with i-phone use: Over 90% of those aged between 18 to 29 sleep with their smart phones next to them; 1 in 3 people would rather give up sex than their i-phone and 60% of us are sleep deprived due to i-phone use. Apart from the electromagnetic … Continue reading Switching off…Why Your Health Depends On It
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
This juice is the perfect spring skin drink. It contains beautiful skin-loving fruits and veggies. Cucumber is hydrating and is rich in silica which promotes collagen production. Mango, is not only fresh and delicious but also contains beta carotene which helps to protect the sun from skin damage. The leafy green, purslane which is in … Continue reading Skin Tonic for Healthy Dewy Glowing Skin
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
Get Belly Blissed Using Fermented Foods