Ingredients One bunch of kale 2 cups of fresh basil ½ cup of pre-soaked walnuts ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 freshly squeezed limes Himalayan salt Pepper Procedure Put all ingredients inside the food processor, and mix until a smooth, creamy consistency is reached. WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT KALE? Kale is a cousin of […]
We have two brains — one in your head and the other in your gut! Both are created from the same tissue during fetal development and both are connected via the vagus nerve which extends from the brain stem to the abdomen. Bacteria in the gut use the vagus nerve to transmit information to your […]
Non-stick pots and pans are in everyone’s kitchens including mine. They are a modern convenience which are easier ro clean and generally require less fat to cook your food in. Did you know that perfluoroalkyl substances (PFA’s) that are used to create these surfaces are extremely toxic and remain trapped in the body for a […]
Gastro-oesphageal reflux is common among the population, with increasing incidence as we age but it is an abnormal condition that can be treated effectively in most cases without the use of drugs. What causes reflux? After food passes through the oesophagus into the stomach, a valve in the lower part of the oesophagus shuts preventing […]
A look at the chart in the previous post made quite an impact on a number of people. Who knew that some fruit contained THAT much sugar. However, you would never eat 4-5 oreos instead of an apple and think it’s the same thing. Having foods that taste ‘sweet’ in our diet is natural […]
This quote is relevant to most aspects of life but has particular relevance to health professionals. Have you ever been to a doctor feeling unwell but when all your blood tests come back within the right parameters you are told that you are ok and perhaps you need to reduce your stress, lose weight or […]
I saw something frightening on channel nine a couple of weeks ago. It was a story about the value of using copper in skincare products ie/ copper to help improve the quality of skin. My reaction- Oh my god! It is true that copper helps to a small extent in connective tissue repair but we […]
Oxidative stress is essentially an imbalance between the production of free radicals (unstable oxygen particles) and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants. If you are a living person your body will naturally produce free radicals. An example is when we metabolize food or when your […]
This is a post about something that may be highly relevant to those people that suffer from conditions involving immune abnormalities such as persistent low immunity, infections and autoimmune disease to those suffering from behavioural, developmental and mood disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorders, depression and even autism. In fact, there is a good chance […]
