Have you wondered what exactly autoimmunity means? This is the first video in a series where I explain just that, how the immune system works, what factors predispose us to AID, and what diet and lifestyle changes we might consider making in order to feel better…(Read More)
How I get my kids to eat veggies and all the other food they eat is a question that I get fairly often. Here are the things that I think have worked for our family, and some that I’m sharing that I do in the HOPES it’s the right thing, but only time…(Read More)
There is one thing about health I know to be true for everyone. Your health today did not happen overnight. Everyone’s health is a sum total of their life factors that cumulatively worked together in synergistic and antagonistic relationships to bring you where you are today…(Read More)
Have you ever considered your relationships when thinking about how to improve your health? When I first started studying Nutrition and Functional Medicine, I approached the whole subject of health and illness in SUCH a left brained way! I wanted all the hard science and biochemistry and none of the fuzzy emotional, spiritual or ‘hippy…(Read More)
In true nutrition-nerd mode, I have jumped down the rabbit hole of the spice world, and I couldn’t be more pleased to tell you that, for four reasons…(Read More)
If you have Coeliac Disease, there will probably come a time when you will accidentally be exposed to gluten. Here’s what you should do if that happens…(Read More)
I decided to use the opportunity to catch up on my podcast listening and I am SO happy that I did that. I wanted to take the time to share what I learned…(Read More)
Today’s fun find is an accidental one. My friend, Nicky Duffell, recently shared a couple of Yes Mum Cards on Facebook and I immediately fell in love…(Read More)
Making bone broth is not difficult and is an extremely healing and nutrient-dense food. Having the right tools will de-stress and simplify the process…(Read More)
The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) have recently produced a series of invaluable leaflets, aimed at general guidelines for a healthy diet…(Read More)
Today I am going to share my top two kitchen hacks that I literally use every single day…(Read More)
All books about fermentation are NOT created equal, even if they have beautiful photography and food styling…(Read More)
With all the great fermenting that I expect is going on in your kitchen as a result of all my enthusiasm and recipes, I thought it would be useful to share with you what pieces of equipment you might like to consider, to make this project a successful breeze and not a mouldy chore. Here…(Read More)
Aiming to do your best in any given situation is healthy. Striving for perfection might actually make you sicker. It’s all about balance…(Read More)
Today I am going to share something that I found really interesting. A smoothie that contains 100 nutrients. Actually, 2 of them…(Read More)
This week I want to talk about pasta made from beans and legumes, because I LOVE IT as it’s nutrient dense and super delicious…(Read More)
It’s time for Fun Find Friday! Today I’m going to share my favourite healthy podcasts to listen to…(Read More)
I think fermented foods are critical for repairing & maintaining gut health. Today, I want to share 3 different sauerkrauts that have my stamp of approval…(Read More)
Since I love chocolate and love food that is secretly healthy, I wanted to share this delicious and healthy brownie recipe with you…(Read More)
I have a cupboard absolutely crammed full of different herbal blends. For the moment, I want to share the ones I have just recently discovered…(Read More)
Hair care is particularly difficult for me because I have ‘difficult’ hair. That’s why I wanted to share some of my favorite non-toxic hair care finds…(Read More)
In order to have healthy gut flora, and therefore a healthy immune system, your micro biome must be both diverse and abundant. Here’s how to achieve that…(Read More)
I want to spend some time discussing an environmental trigger – an infectious agent, called Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). What is it? Read on to find out…(Read More)
Ok, it’s time for Fun Find Friday again. I hope you’ve all had a healthy week! The Digestive Health Solution. Today I am excited to tell you about a new book I just finished reading. It’s called The Digestive Health Solution, by Benjamin Brown, ND. I love the gut! I’m sure…(Read More)
There is no reason that travel needs to mean compromising on your health. I am going to share with you to make travel successful for me…(Read More)
Well it’s Friday yet again, I hope everyone has had a wonderful week. It’s Mother’s day in Australia and the USA this coming Sunday, so a big shout out to all the mothers in my life! Non-Toxic Bedding. Continuing on from last week’s post, where I shared a great duvet…(Read More)
It’s time for Fun Find Friday! Where I share my favourite new things with you. Hello there! How’s everybody’s week been? I’ve been dealing with two jet lagged babies, and unpacking from moving house, so it hasn’t been the most restful week of my life to be honest. However, maybe…(Read More)
It’s Friday! Another busy week draws to a close, and while it’s been hectic somehow there’s been time for shopping. So strange, that. It occurred to me that I am often in the lucky position of being sent samples or notifications for new products, and I’m also always on the lookout…(Read More)
The road to health, especially if you have been sick for a long time or have a complex case, is never a straight line…(Read More)
I started studying with the Institute for Functional Medicine in 2011. The first module I did was Hormones and I was totally blown away by the calibre of the information and the way all the dots were being connected to find and address the underlying cause of the presenting problems. I was also absolutely thrilled…(Read More)
Let’s talk about what it means to be diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in our current system…(Read More)
Kitchen Equipment What equipment would you expect to find in a Healthy Kitchen? I had to teach myself how to cook several times. First was when I moved out of home at 17. I ate a surprising amount of veggies for someone young in hindsight, but I also thought cooking from a packet was normal…(Read More)
How many people in the general population do you think have eaten goji berries? Or had an Acai Bowl? How many little kids do you know that know what Maca is? Or Propolis? The term ‘Superfood’ generally conjures up some rare and unusual fruit, seed or extract, found in a far and foreign land that…(Read More)
This is the fourth article in a series. Here are part 1, part 2 and part 3. After diagnosis and starting the gluten free diet, did you develop symptoms that you’ve never had before? Or did you go on to get another diagnosis such as endometriosis or arthritis? Well, you’re certainly not alone…(Read More)
This is the third article in a series. Click here to read Part One, and here to read Part Two. Coeliac disease and your brain. Did you know that the brain and nervous system is significantly affected by gluten and CD? This follows on from the points I make in Part Two of this series…(Read More)
Well folks, here are are again at the end of the week. I hope you have all had a great one. It’s time for another Five on Friday, and today’s topic is actually a fairly simple one which is aimed at anyone who is just getting started on their health journey, or starting…(Read More)
This is the second article in a series. Click here to read part One. A common issue that I have come across in people with coeliac disease, after diagnosis, is that they can have symptoms that persist even after the gluten free diet is in place. Some people actually go on to develop new symptoms…(Read More)
What does it mean to have Coeliac Disease? Part 1. When I was diagnosed in 2004, I was told that my villi were completely flat, that I would need a follow-up endoscopy to make sure they were healing appropriately and that I had to follow a strict gluten-free diet for the rest of…(Read More)
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that goes something like this: The wise physician prevents disease, the mediocre physician treats impending disease, and the inferior physician treats disease. By those standards, I and my medical colleagues across America are mediocre to inferior. One hundred years ago, Thomas Edison, one of America’s most prolific inventors…(Read More)
Perhaps no disease is more overlooked in the healthcare system, than Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks and damages the thyroid gland. Like other autoimmune diseases, Hashimoto’s occurs when the body is attempting to defend itself against something possibly dangerous, such as an infectious agent like bacteria or…(Read More)