Over the past 60 years disruption to the gut’s microbiota has been linked to everything from gastrointestinal conditions such as IBS and obesity, allergies, immune deficiencies, fertility issues, allergies, auto- immune diseases and higher rates of autism, Multiple Schlerosis, and so much more. Something clearly has gone wrong, and it seems the wealthier of us […]
Sadly today’s farmed salmon is one of the most toxic foods in the world. The only safe salmon to eat is Wild Alaskan Salmon, as it’s not allowed to be farmed. Look for it in your heath food store, in a BPA-free tin or a glass jar. In Australia the only fresh salmon available to […]
‘Bowel Biotics Fibre’ is 100% natural, containing only fibre, prebiotics and probiotics. Lifestreams ‘BOWEL BIOTICS FIBRE’ IS THE MOST POPULAR NATURAL BOWEL FORMULA IN THE UK AND IS RECOMMENDED BY MANY GASTROENTEROLOGISTS, DOCTORS & NATURAL PRACTITIONERS IN THE UK. 1. Fibre (Psyllium husks) Fibre is important in the diet to ensure that waste material is […]
JAMU is a Turmeric wonder drink from Indonesia. Your daily anti-inflammatory hit. 50-100ml/day. Here’s how you DIY at home. Check it out! Also check out my Blog on Indonesian Herbal Medicine – http://janellapurcell.com/jamu-ancient-indonesian-art-herb…/
#Congee is a common breakfast dish in the East. There are many ways to eat congee, and just as many toppings to have with it. It is very soothing to the gut, so typically recommended when one is feeling run down, frail or depleted. You can use white rice (organic) if you like, and any […]
Many people think that only women suffer from an iron deficiency, and usually only after menstruation, and that the only symptom of a deficiency is fatigue. It’s a big one but not the only one. Iron is important for so many other reasons – liver detox, Oestrogen Dominance, proper digestion, immunity, growth and mental stability. […]
Where to get you iron on a plant-based diet? Check out these levels below. It’s not about trying to get your daily intake of iron in one hit, from one meal. Just be mindful of eating these foods regularly, and keeping an eye on your levels to ensure your gut is absorbing enough. (I add […]
(RDI) #SPIRULINA Men 19 years+: 7 mg/day Women 19-54 yo: 12–16 mg/day Women 54 yo+: 5–7 mg/day Pregnant: 22–36 mg/day Children 1-11 yo: 6–8 mg/day Children 12-18 yo: 10–13 mg/day I use and recommend Lifestream spirulina as it has the highest amount of phycocyanin of any spirulina on the market, and by a long way. […]
Insulin is a hormone that controls how the food you eat is changed into energy, or stored as fat for later use. Women with PCOS don’t respond normally to insulin. Resistance to insulin increases the body’s insulin levels which affects normal ovulation by preventing the body from ovulating or limiting the maturation process of the […]
CHASTE TREE (vitex agnus cactus) to balance you hormones and nourish your ovaries. Women with PCOS have more of the male hormone ‘androgen’ than estrogens. Estrogens are also called ‘female hormones’. Higher than normal androgen levels in women can prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation) during each menstrual cycle, and can cause extra […]
