Immunity There are many reasons we get sick. Stress is a big one, poor quality food is another. Not getting enough sleep and rest is up there as a major contributor also. Over prescribing of medication can also affect out immune system as can a broken heart or a shock. Hippocrates said something similar to […]
We have evolved as humans eating a variety of wild bitter greens and most probably once had an even broader variety of taste experiences each day. Our digestion has became quite accustomed to these many flavors over the millennia, and now with less of them on our plate – and considering other modern lifestyle factors […]
With all the bad press carbs have received over the past decade or two, it’s time to set the record straight and reinstate the good reputation carbohydrates have enjoyed and deserved for centuries. I think some of the confusion around carbs may have stemmed from the different terms we’ve been using – simple vs complex, […]
A human being is a part of the whole, called by us “Universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal […]
A normal healthy adult can properly digest 25-50 grams of fructose per day. Many people have difficulty digesting less than that, and a few of us have difficulty digesting any fructose at all. Why? Are apples really the problem? Has too much honey contributed the massive increase in gut problems. Why is it we are […]
B6 seems to be in so many supplements now. It’s needed for proper dreaming, digestion, hormones, mood and so many other things. Why are so many of deficient in this B vitamin and how do we get out levels up? A mild deficiency of vitamin B6 is common in Australia, and without sufficient levels […]
Any vegetarian will tell you how often they’re asked where they get their iron. In fact it used to be my most frequently asked question. Until very recently most of us believed to get enough from our diet we needed to eat meat, and if we were anaemic – it needed to be increased. There […]
Indo has been influenced by the diets and ancient medical systems of 4 different cultures – Indian, European, Arab and Chinese. They each support – to varying degrees – the theory that proper nutrition is the key to good health. Food, medicine and power of the mind have long bean seen as a single entity. […]
January 2015 I’m so often asked my opinion on the different diets around today. Which one is BEST! I hesitate to comment on this, as there is rarely a more contentious or personal issue that pushes people buttons. It’s akin to discussing politics, planned parent hood, boat people, controlled crying versus attachment parenting, vaccinations, […]
(2nd Blog for December 2014) Image -The benefits of infrared sauna. DIY Detox’: Cleanse, detox and alkaline both your internal and external body – without changing your diet. This is the time of year when many of us have a little freak out about our weight, skin, insomnia, energy levels, mood or whatever […]
