Dealing with Candida overgrowth can be challenging, especially when the foods we consume daily might be exacerbating the problem. Candida, a type of yeast, naturally lives in small amounts in our bodies. However, when it grows out of control, it can cause a host of health issues, including fatigue, digestive problems, and infections, and can become systemic. The food we eat plays a significant role in either feeding or starving Candida. There are many other foods to avoid that are more commonly known such as sugar and fruit. However there are hidden food ingredients you should also avo ..read more

Addressing the Emotional Aspects of Healing – When I was suffering from Systemic Candida and immersed in natural healing, I was doing all the things! The anti-candida diet, taking probiotics, undergoing colonics, juice fasting, spending time in saunas, using gut healing herbs, receiving Vitamin C IVs, and following various detox protocols. Despite my efforts, my progress was slow, often feeling like I was taking two steps forward and one step back. I was still hating the illness and the suffering it brought me. I was ashamed to share my illness with my work colleagues, and was annoyed it was ..read more

Addressing the Emotional Aspects of Illness To Healing – When I was suffering from Systemic Candida and immersed in natural healing, I was doing all the things! The anti-candida diet, taking probiotics, undergoing colonics, juice fasting, spending time in saunas, using gut healing herbs, receiving Vitamin C IVs, and following various detox protocols. Despite my efforts, my progress was slow, often feeling like I was taking two steps forward and one step back. I was still hating the illness and the suffering it brought me. I was ashamed to share my illness with my work colleagues, and was anno ..read more

 A Day of Eating the Longevity Diet Including Fermented Foods! Embracing a longevity diet, particularly one enriched with fermented foods, can be a game-changer for your health and overall well-being. Fermented foods are staples in the Blue Zones—regions around the world where people live longer, healthier lives. This article will guide you through a day of eating the longevity diet, focusing on the inclusion of fermented foods and their numerous benefits.   Breakfast: Fermented Oats with Homemade Fermented Cashew Yogurt Let’s start the day with a nourishing breakfast. I prepared Fe ..read more

Hello from Bali! For those of you who have been following for me a while know about my love for Bali. But not the Bali belly! I used to get food poisoning so often when I was here it nearly almost always ruined by holiday. How I Keep My Gut Healthy While Travelling: SO it wasn’t until I started really paying attention to my gut health, and really cleaning it up, clearing out the toxins, eating foods that support good gut bacteria, and introducing fermented foods and other unique pro-biotics. And in this blog I am going to share with you what my essentials are now when travelling to ensure I ..read more

For all my perimenopausal or menopausal women out there, maintaining hormone balance becomes uber important for well-being. Did you know incorporating specific foods into your diet can help support hormone regulation and promote health? Here Are 5 Foods to Eat to Help Balance Hormones: Cruciferous Vegetables Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, and rocket, are powerhouses when it comes to hormone balance. These veggies contain compounds that support liver detoxification, helping to metabolize excess hormones and keep your system in balance. – Broccoli: Rich in vitamins C ..read more

In recent years, fermented foods have been gaining popularity for their myriad health benefits, and sauerkraut is no exception. This humble dish of tangy, crunchy cabbage shreds is not just a tasty condiment but also a nutritional powerhouse packed with essential nutrients and gut-friendly bacteria. Today, we’re diving into 5 surprising reasons why you should eat more sauerkraut today.   Gut Health Let’s start with the most significant benefit: gut health. Sauerkraut is a potent source of probiotics, providing over 10 trillion good bacteria in just half a cup. These beneficial microbes ..read more

Why do a blog on the Top 5 Supplements To Help Support Brain Health? With brain related diseases on the rise, particularly dementia – there were over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2020. This number is expected to double every 20 years, reaching 78 million in 2030 and 139 million in 2050. Why is this happening and what can we do about it now to help protect our brain health as we get older? Oxidative stress has long been linked to age-related cognitive decline, the harbinger of dementia. Oxidative stress is a general term used to describe the steady state level of oxidati ..read more

Have you noticed your muscle mass decreasing as you age, despite being committed to a regular gym routine and maintaining a clean diet? It’s a common concern, and it’s a real thing! It’s something I have noticed lately which inspired me to write this blog: The Power of Protein for Women as They Age: A Comprehensive Guide. As we navigate through different stages of life, our dietary needs change, and protein becomes more critical than ever. In this blog, we’ll delve into the pivotal role that protein plays in the lives of women as they age, and we’ll help you determine your unique protein requ ..read more

This Unlocking Change: Do You Need Pain As Your Motivator For Transformation blog article is personal, having experienced enough trauma to motivate me to create changes in my diet to recover from an illness. Why could I not make changes before that? I had many warning signs from my body years before, acne, weight gain, insomnia, low energy. But it wasn’t until the pain and discomfort and the worsening symptoms started to have an impact on my day to day life did I sit up and take notice. Does this resonate with you too? Let’s explore why there is a phenomenon of needing a particular level of p ..read more