Let’s start with the fact that your gut and the presence of healthy gut bacteria is linked to “the cradle of your immune system.” There are both good bacteria and bad bacteria that live in your gut, that is often referred to as your Gut flora or your microbiome. More and more research tells us about […]
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Bittersweet Chamomile – Medicine for the ‘brain & gut’
Chamomile – Why it’s way more than a calming tea What is Chamomile used for? The combination of essential oils and the bitter taste together make for a powerful ability to:- – reduce any inflammation and promote healing, especially in your gut. – a mild relaxant for the smooth muscles of your gut, uterus, bladder and […]
Gluten Could It Be Affecting Your Health
Is the Gluten Free Diet Just a Fad? What is Gluten? It’s a sticky protein found in rye, barley, and wheat kernels. Gluten (from Latin, “glue”) is a protein and it gives bread its airy and fluffy texture and dough its sticky texture. It’s used as a stabilising agent in many processed foods, such as salad dressings, […]
Wonderful Ginger – so much more than an anti-nausea remedy
Ginger a wonder botanical medicine Ginger, has been cultivated and used medicinally since antiquity and is used throughout the world as a medicinal agent, from the traditional medical systems of the west, China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa and South America. It’s from the same family as turmeric, which possible explains its amazing benefits. The medicinal benefits come from the pungent […]