by admin | Sep 25, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Microbiome, Nutrition
This is one of my favourite supplements… Sulforaphane is a natural chemical found in specific plants from the brassica family e.g. broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale etc. and over the last few years there has been a bit of a buzz about it (its not the new kid on the...
by admin | Sep 18, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Microbiome, Nutrition
Gluten intolerance is pretty common with many people having been diagnosed with coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. According to Coeliac NZ, 10% of the population are gluten intolerant and 80% of those with an ‘intolerance’ actually have undiagnosed...
by admin | Sep 11, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Lifestyle, Microbiome, Nutrition, Stress, Women's Health
What is reflux? Acid reflux is when the contents of your stomach move upwards into your oesphagus (food pipe) and sometimes into the back of your throat. Sometimes it can feel like you have ‘thrown up’ in your mouth. Its technical term is gastroesophageal reflux...
by admin | Aug 28, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Lifestyle, Microbiome, Nutrition, Women's Health
Have you heard of something called quercetin? It’s another trendy substance that is beneficial for health – but what is it and is it worth the hype? What is Quercetin? Quercetin is a flavonoid, a natural pigment found in plants. It is particularly...
by admin | Aug 21, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Lifestyle, Microbiome, Nutrition, Women's Health
There is a HUGE connection between our oral health and the health of the rest of the body including the gut and of course a connection between our gut health and our oral health – no one way streets here. Gum disease not only causes problems in the gut but...
