Is your food a friend or foe?
Many people suffer from food intolerances without realising the impact on their gut health and overall well-being. Learn how to identify triggers, support digestion, and nourish your body with functional medicine principles.
Don’t get sick this winter!
The days are noticeably cooler and shorter and as we begin to pull out the winter woollies many of us brace ourselves for not only the cold change but the ill-health that winter often brings.
Echinacea root offers potent immune support
Echinacea is a powerful immune stimulating herb, especially during the cooler months when there is a prevalence of respiratory infections and bouts of general illness.
Mindfulness at Easter
Easter, like most holidays, is a time when we like to give ourselves a little break from our routines, we are surrounded by our friends and family and we allow ourselves to indulge in the festivities. Food and drink are aplenty and well-honed habits of wellness fall to the wayside. Brightly coloured wrapped temptations are […]
Ashwagandha is a key herb for adrenal support
Ashwagandha is also known as; Withania somnifera, Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry Ashwagandha is a key herb for adrenal support and is one of our favourite herbs. It has potent tonifying effects on the adrenal system, calms the nervous system, supports thyroid function and reduces inflammation. We only use high-quality, standardized tinctures; so you know […]
Detoxify your environment
Environmental toxins are everywhere, from air pollution to personal care products. Learn simple and practical steps to reduce your toxin burden and support your long-term health.
Low Carb, High Fat Cacao Slice
This slice is delicious as a decadent snack or morish treat. It is low in sugars and SIBO/FODMAP friendly, however, it is high in calories, so a small piece is all you will need. It keeps best in the freezer and may fall apart if only refrigerated. SIBO friendly / Low FODMAP / Gluten Free […]
What Colour Is Your Urine?
Have you ever paid attention to your urine colour? Urine colour can give you vital clues to your level of hydration. If you don’t do anything else except increase your water intake, you will improve your energy, brain function and long-term health. Our body is about 60% water, and this water is central to the […]
Macadamia Pesto
Vegan and Gluten free (with SIBO/Dairy free & FODMAP free variations) This is one of my favourite recipes for a fast snack, as it really only takes a few minutes in the blender and it’s ready to go! I also love to mix it with chicken and red lentil pasta for a high protein, high […]
Five Common Medications Linked with Leaky Gut
Did you know that common medications are one of the biggest causes of Leaky Gut? Leaky gut is also called “intestinal permeability”. It is where the tight junctions between the cells lining the gut become “leaky”, allowing undigested food particles, bacteria or toxins to enter the bloodstream. These foreign materials are detected by immune cells triggering […]