Prebiotics are the substrate or ‘food’ that gut bacteria like to feed on thereby enhancing gut health via the proliferation of our gut microbiota. Below are some of the most well-known prebiotic foods. Chicory Root: Chicory root contains a potent prebiotic fibre called inulin. Inulin passes through the upper gastrointestinal tract undigested and reaches the […]
https://www.livekindly.co/pcrm-dairy-dietary-guidelines-usda Dairy intolerance is the most common food intolerance I see with my patients. In fact, I see it on a whooping 80% of food intolerance testing!!! I do not like to remove anything permanently from a patient’s diet but if there are suspicions that certain foods are causing havoc in a patient’s gut, then […]
WHAT IS SIBO? Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is otherwise known as SIBO and may be an underlying factor in many people suffering from irritable bowel symptoms. This condition is characterised by an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine which can interfere with the healthy structure and function of the small intestine. The large colon […]
Most people who use natural supplements know that zinc is an important mineral. Zinc is an essential mineral involved in most of the major biochemical pathways in the body including detoxification, hormone and neurotransmitter balance. If zinc were a person she/he would be cool, calm, organised, protective and nurturing. If zinc had a sister, it […]
Ok. I am guilty at reading an American statistic but let’s face it, that is a large number of antibiotic- related emergencies. Also, how about those that may slip past and go unreported? The Centre of Disease Control (CDC) in America is notoriously inefficient on studying and reporting antibiotic and drug-related side effects (including vaccine side […]
Our bodies are not adapting fast enough to cope with the growing burden of toxicity that everyday life on earth presents us. As long as we breath air, eat food and live a normal life, we are exposed to a multitude of toxins that were not present in the lives of people 50 years ago. […]
YOUR WEIGHT AND THE ADRENAL/THYROID CONNECTION You are convinced that your thyroid isn’t working as well as it should.Your weight isn’t shifting despite watching your carb intake and going to the gym. Your paunchy middle seems to be getting worse and you feel tired, overwhelmed, frustrated and flat. Dr Google sums it all up perfectly […]
Probiotics. Everyone knows that they help with good bacteria in the gut right? Most people I speak to currently are or have been on probiotics at one stage on their health journey. But how much of the good bacteria that we consume actually stick around and make our intestines their home? Probiotics are undoubtedly beneficial […]
Autism is a serious behavioral disorder among young children that has skyrocketed over tha last few years. According to records, in some developed countries it has increased 1000% in the last 20 years. Each autistic child costs taxpayers about $2 million per child as lifetime care costs are easily five times higher. Not to mention the extreme burden of care […]
Anyone seen the Jamie Oliver’s Sugar Rush debate? Scary how so much hidden sugar is in our foods. Four grams of sugar equals a teaspoon of sugar. The average person is unwittingly consuming more than 30 teaspoons of sugar a day cleverly disguised in cereal, drinks, yoghurts, pre-packaged sauces and so forth. What a lot […]
