For many women, #ovulation passes by unnoticed – but when it’s not working properly it can impact on more than your fertility. Naturopath Janella Purcell looks at improving ovarian health naturally. See FULL Article:Ovulation issues and natural healing Foods for healthy ovaries: 1. Wholegrains: Barley, rye, spelt, freekeh, brown rice, millet and amaranth. 2. Foods […]
Those with an MTHFR gene defect have a reduced ability to eliminate toxins, so it’s important to reduce the RE-tox, and increase the DE-tox. Here’s how – 1. Maintain good gut health: Eat foods that are easier to absorb, and also that your own body likes. Include fermented foods (unless there’s a histamine issue), and […]
Oestrogen supports the growth of Candida. Research also shows that a common cause of Candida overgrowth is the use of oral contraceptives. A waste product that, in the human body, mimics oestrogen is produced by Candida. This means that your body thinks it’s producing more estrogen than it really is. A problem! The effect a […]
The colon, which is the lung’s partner in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is responsible for how well you can ‘let go’ or ‘hold on’ in certain situations. In this way, you can see how interconnected your body, mind and spirit are—it is difficult to have or maintain good mental or spiritual health if your bodily […]
Basically, it helps balance an oestrogen dominance; to mop up excess oestrogen, (to regulate the ratio of e2) – which is what we have with Endometriosis. The majority of ingested I3C is absorbed in the small intestine as diindolylmethane (DIM), which is thought to be the primary contributor to I3C’s beneficial properties. DIM is a […]
Thyroid health and Adrenal function go and in hand. The way you handle stress has a direct effect on both these two glands.In order to have a healthy thyroid we usually need to also treat the adrenal glands – where the problem started. Chronic stress – the norm’ it seems in the 21 century – […]
I’ve been pretty focused on writing my new book of late, so I haven’t posted allot recently . So, until I finish my book (by May) posts may not be as regular as they have been. Many more of us are being diagnosed with either ‘under’ or ‘over’ active thyroid. Why? Well, I’m going to […]
LEAKY GUT: As Hippocrates said – All disease begins in the gut, and I think we’re starting to understand just how true this might be. Food allergies, fatigue, joint pain, thyroid disease, autoimmune conditions, depression, bloating, skin issues, Endometriosis and weight gain have all been shown to be linked to LEAKY GUT. What is […]
SIBO – Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth could be the problem. Gas produced in the small intestine means something entirely different to gas produced in the large intestine. Gas in the latter is normal and isn’t usually painful. Gas in the small intestine however has nowhere to go, so it accumulates – thus putting pressure […]
There are two places where intestinal gas can collect: in the large intestine and in the small intestine. Some gas is always produced during the digestive process, although if your body is producing excessive gas, this is sign that large quantities of food are going through your gut undigested. What happens to this gas? It […]
