Gastrointestinal dysfunction, including SIBO and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is very common in women and people with endometriosis. Many of the symptoms of endometriosis present as irritable bowel syndrome and SIBO, namely distension, abdominal pain,
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Vitamin B12 – Are you getting enough?
Vitamin B12 is responsible for a number of important functions within the body and is essential for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. It plays an important role in the production of red
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Hemp Seeds Health Benefits: Science Based Reasons to Eat Them
Hemp seeds are the seeds of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Many people probably think of hemp or marijuana in terms of the recreational drug. Although hemp and marijuana are closely related, the hemp plant is just one
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A Healthy Gut is Linked to Healthy Aging
Research shows a potential link between a healthy gut and healthy aging, in one of the largest microbiota studies ever conducted in humans. Research was carried out by scientists at the Lawson Health Research Institute
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Bone Broth
Making and consuming bone broth is becoming more and more popular lately, however the act of using bones and off-cuts to make stock is an old tradition. Due to its healing effect on the gut, bone
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Love Your Gut: 7 Tips to Improve Your Gut Health
All disease begins in the gut. – Hippocrates Hippocrates said this over 2000 years ago and researchers are just beginning to realise how much our gut health really influences the health of our entire body. There are two things that
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Easy Coconut Yoghurt
I love making this coconut yoghurt. It really is so simple and costs a fraction of the store bought varieties. See the tips at the end to get the best result and happy fermenting! Ingredients 400ml can
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Fibre and prebiotics; what are they and why do we need them?
Fibre and prebiotics are essential for good gut health. Many Australian’s don’t get enough from their diets. In this article I’ll take a closer look at how you can increase your intake of dietary fibre and prebiotics
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7 Fermented Probiotic Foods for a Healthier Gut
Fermented probiotic foods are packed with beneficial bacteria. Probiotics are often called the microbiome or friendly bacteria that live in our digestive tract and are essential for nutrient absorption and immune health. Reduced gut bacteria may play a role in irritable bowel syndrome and
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