Casomorphins and Gluten exorphins- What are these? They sound addictive? Like drugs! Pretty much! You often hear us Naturopaths and Nutritionists say “ I would like you to avoid Gluten and Dairy (casein is the protein in dairy – lactose is the sugar, gluten is the protein in wheat products) for a while -or forever […]
Why Dairy and Gluten can cause issues for your gut health. Read More »
Tempation is everywhere at Christmas time with gifts of chocolate, office parties, rich sweet cakes, and alcohol to help the celebrations along. Don’t forget all the cured meats, cheeses, decadent grazing boards with possibly a lot of food you don’t normally eat or that can irritate your gut. We can still incorporate all of the
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Gut health has been one of my main reasons for loving Naturopathy. It has become a bit of a fad in the last few years and everyone from health coaches to famous chefs are talking about it. For us old school Naturopaths this is what has always been our foundation for improving most conditions that
Healing the body is never a linear approach or straight line, if it were- we would all be walking around feeling 100% all the time. We are complex human beings, with different DNA patterns; familial medical history’s- both sides of the family; generational trauma/stored emotional patterns; previous environmental impacts- from wars, bioweapons, medicines, farming; generational
MAGNESIUM- did you know that most cases of deficiency go undiagnosed- as serum magnesium (blood) is different to intracellular magnesium which is where 99% is utilised. Only 1% is found in red blood cells and serum. Magnesium is necessary for over 300 enzymes in the body, with 90% being contained in the muscles and bones.
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ZINC- an essential mineral, I have noticed a lot of people taking zinc through winter, along with taking vitamin C and D too. Which is excellent. But did you know- that your levels have to be optimal for it to work effectively and zinc is involved in a lot more than just wound healing and
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We can all relate, I’m sure. Apparently Buddhist monks refer to the constant chatter in the human mind- monkey mind, swinging from branches, constant chattering but you can calm those monkeys down! You have heard them all before, but sleep hygiene is also a learned behaviour or you may need to adjust your habits to
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How is everyone feeling this week? Are you feeling super charged or tired? Are you feeling sluggish or bloated? You may be feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Well you wont be alone in any of the above! Sometimes it does take a little time to get back to being 100%…unfortunately there is NO MAGIC PILL and
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Some people respond very differently to histamines, sulphates, glutamates and other food chemicals. It may be the amount of foods you are eating or a combination of histamine inducing reactions from the environment, along with a body burden that is causing the reaction. It can be difficult to pinpoint which one. As we know gut
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We are all navigating through unusual times- some of us are being asked to get an experimental medical procedure to save our jobs. I receive many emails and messages and it’s a topic that comes up in nearly every consult. I totally respect your decision in making whatever choices you need for you and your
These are my favourite easy to make recipes to help you start the process of healing your gut.
Delicious and nutritious – even your kids will love them!