For those of you experiencing digestive issues such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea and bloating aka IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) I would highly recommend hypnotherapy as one aspect to consider in treatment! There is this great app which is inexpensive...
The vaginal microbiota and pH has a lot to do with improving your vaginal ecosystem. This system is dominated by D-lactate-producing lactobacilli species. An unhealthy pH, that is one that has a pH >4.5, is a clear indication of a problematic ecosystem (in...
This handout from Eagle Natural Health below is a great outline of a gluten-free diet. It can be a daunting experience to go gluten-free but finding out what alternatives you can work with and getting all the resources can help with the transition. There are many...
I want to share with you this great information on how we can improve our gut health by Metagenics. They show us not only the benefits of these nutrients in supplemental form, but the food sources that are high in each nutrient. We can incorporate this straight away...
This recent study looks at the importance of consistent healthy eating to modulate the gut microbiome and decrease intestinal inflammatory markers. The gut microbiome has considerate effects on our body, largely the immune system. Eating whole foods such as legumes,...
Exploring your gut microbiome with Microba Insight™ The community of microorganisms living in your gut does much more than you may think! Your gut microbiome has the potential to benefit your overall health and supports many bodily functions, such as digestion,...
I love this article by biomedica which gives instights on how chemicals found in plant foods such as polyphenols and prebiotics, fuel for our gut microbiome help our gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and therefore our health. More proof on how important our gut health is!...
What's Your Bowel Transit Time! Transit time is the time between food entering the mouth, and exiting your body. It is important in learning about the health of your gut and will give you an idea how well your digestive system is working. Having a healthy gut means...
Are You Ready for a Detox? Find out how to detox properly. 3 Simple Steps to Detoxification It is important to detoxify the body a few times a year depending on your condition to reset the body and feel your best. But we also want to ensure your general detox...
Understanding Irritable Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease! Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is not to be confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Symptoms for both are chronic but IBD, as the name alludes to is an inflammatory condition with ...
Gall Bladder Is gallbladder removal absolutely necessary in all cases? The gallbladder is a small pouch like organ which sits just under the liver, its job is to store bile, which is produced by the liver. The gallbladder empties bile into the small intestine, and...
Ulcers Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) is a gram-negative bacteria which invades the human stomach, effecting 30% of children and 60% of adults worldwide - that is more than half the population! It has developed the ability to survive in the acid environment of the...
Are parasites causing illness and pain in your body? It sounds extreme, but parasites in humans are more common than you might think. You don’t need to travel in the wilds of South America to pick one up. Parasites can be found and contracted anywhere and not just...
