Let’s take a look at other ways we can cleanse in Spring. Cleansing means eliminating toxins from our body (de-tox) whilst ideally slowly down the re-tox, and this isn’t only about cleaner eating and drinking cleaner. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR – What: The vinegar must be raw, non-pasteurized, apple cider vinegar. All other vinegars are acid […]
Let’s take a look at other ways we can cleanse in Spring. Cleansing means eliminating toxins from our body (de-tox) whilst ideally slowly down the re-tox, and this isn’t only about cleaner eating and drinking. What: Using a soft bristle brush with natural fibres, brush dry skin for a few minutes before you get […]
Lemon drink first thing in the morning. The liver is responsible for detoxing and filtering harmful substances in the body as well as many other functions. Thanks to a pretty toxic environment – both inside and outside your home – your liver is likely be one of the the most overburdened organs in your […]
Our Liver is at its most sensitive during this season, so it needs extra special attention. A stagnant liver, which in many cases is caused by over-eating or drinking, too much stress, or too many man-made chemicals (especially nasty oestrogen), means your ‘qi’ or energy is blocked, causing feelings of sluggishness. This leads to anger […]
Spring represents the beginning of another cycle – the first season of the year. • the preparation of food should be simple, as spring represents youth and the raw foods recommended during this season are thought to bring about a sense of renewal • cook food for a shorter time but at higher temperatures, […]
As always with gut complaints, start by addressing your lifestyle, including your stress levels – work/life balance. Eating too quickly, on the go and/or under stress will make it very difficult for your organs of digestion to function efficiently. Give them a helping hand by practicing ‘Mindful Eating’. This is eating whilst doing nothing else, […]
Hashimoto’s disease is a common cause of hypOthyroidism (underactive thyroid). It is an autoimmune condition as immune system cells attack the thyroid gland, causing inflammation. This reduces the thyroid’s ability to make hormones. The condition is also called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis. Symptoms include – Constant fatigue Feeling the cold Constipation […]
Two types of foods may affect thyroid health: 1. Those containing iodine and 2. Those containing substances called goitrogens. Your thyroid needs iodine to produce the many types of thyroid hormones, while goitrogens inhibit thyroid function. You’ll find loads of iodine in seaweeds and Lifestream Spirulina. Goitrogenic foods include cruciferous vegetables – broccoli, cabbage, Brussels […]
Thyroid health and adrenal function go and in hand. The way you handle stress has a direct effect on both these two glands. Chronic stress – the norm’ in the 21 century – results in increased adrenaline and cortisol (stress hormones) being produced by your adrenal glands. Elevated cortisol has a negative impact on thyroid […]
Bromines are a common endocrine (hormone) disruptor, making iodine unavailable in the thyroid and anywhere else iodine is needed. This will inhibit thyroid hormone production resulting in a low thyroid state. When you ingest or absorb bromine, it displaces iodine, and this iodine deficiency leads to an increased risk for cancer of the breast, […]
