If we know one thing for sure, it’s that the prevalence of food allergies and intolerances are on the rise. Let’s take a look at the difference between an allergy and an intolerance and why the incidence of food sensitivity—in all its forms—is skyrocketing. What are food allergies? Food allergies are not fun, especially if […]
When we talk about pathogenesis, we’re talking about what causes us to develop a disease or condition in the first place. There are a number of theories as to how we might develop the cluster of symptoms known as IBS, some of them more accepted than others. Let’s take a look at potential causes of […]
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Often left untreated by sufferers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a collection of unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, diarrhoea, wind, and abdominal pain. What causes IBS? Nobody really know what causes IBS. If your medical professionals cannot find any other anatomical causes for your symptoms via lab tests, […]
Stress, anxiety, and low mood can affect all of us at some point, and for some of us, it’s every day. Clinical nutritionist and guest blogger—Bri Clancy Olins—gives us some simple but effective tips to help you take hold of your anxiety and boost your mood every day. Reduce stimulants like caffeine I bet you’ve […]
Our guest blogger and author of four books on the subject—Donna Fisher, the EMF girl—discusses electromagnetic fields (EMF) and how they could be seriously affecting your health. What are electromagnetic fields (EMF)? EMFs are the artificial, human-made electromagnetic fields that emanate from all things electrical, electronic, and wireless. They include: Wi-Fi mobile phones mobile-phone antennas […]
Nine ways to give stress the flick Here are some easy ways to feel more relaxed in your daily life. Eat mood-boosting foods Practise breathing techniques: Meditate. Meditation can be a great way to relax, especially if you are under a lot of stress Get a massage Have a hot Magnesium-Salt bath Exercise daily Practise good sleep hygiene Pre and Probiotics Nutrient […]
if you’re serious about your physical and mental health, it’s really important to get your stress under control. Short-term effects of stress In the short term, stress can lead to a wide variety of symptoms both physical and mental, including muscle tension fatigue gastrointestinal symptoms headaches insomnia Long-term effects of stress Long-term chronic stress can […]
In our last post we talked about the effect stress has on our gut and our overall health, and we touched on the Vagus Nerve. In this post, we get a little deeper into the science of the Vagus Nerve. So what is the Vagus Nerve? The Vagus Nerve is the longest cranial nerve. It contains motor and sensory […]
What is stress? And what on earth does it have to do with your gut? Some definitions of stress In the words of Dr Heidi Hanna, “stress is what happens when demand exceeds capacity.” According to Hans Selye (1907-1982) in his 1956 book “The Stress of Life”: “Stress is essentially reflected by the rate of […]
You know how much we love bone broth, and it’s one of the best things ever for healing the gut. However, as SIBO can involve many food intolerances, there are a few SIBO-friendly tips for making your own bone broth. Beef broth better for SIBO Firstly start with a beef broth. It’s best to use […]