While we’d love to be able to provide one-on-one consultations to everyone suffering from IBS, SIBO, constipation, diarrhea and other digestive conditions, we know that is not humanly possible. So, we decided to invest a lot of time and effort into creating in depth but easy to understand blog articles on many of the key concepts related to what our clients need to know. We sincerely hope these blog posts help you with your gut healing journey.
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Healing your damaged gut is a journey full of trial and error, and lots of HARD work. I know that right now you are probably experiencing countless overlapping symptoms, and there are countless healing modalities and approaches out there, all competing for your attention. And they all seem to work so differently for different people. Not to mention the complete minefield presented by forums, Facebook groups and random online success stories.
Read MoreWhen a Brisbanite heads to Melbourne, she is excited about two things: the food and the shopping! I’m going to focus on the food here because that’s what us gut-health peeps really care about (maybe even more than Chapel Street and Chadstone?) and share all of the places that I sampled and can recommend.
Read MoreAustralia’s first SIBO Summit was held in chilly Melbourne on 8th October 2016. I had the absolute pleasure of attending and rubbing shoulders (well, almost!) with Dr Alison Siebecker, my favourite SIBO guru from the USA, Dr Nirala Jacobi, Naturopath and creator of SIBOTest, and Dr Jason Hawrelak, our very own Aussie probiotics advisor. As an added bonus to my recent 3-part SIBO blog series, here are my top 20 takeaways from the day that I hope can help you with your healing journey.
Read MoreWe know that SIBO is hugely underdiagnosed and potentially responsible for up to 85% of IBS cases (1); people who are told that there is nothing identifiably wrong with them. But how can this be? Why is SIBO so commonly missed or overlooked? A big part of the problem has to do with SIBO testing; who to test, when to test, how to test and most importantly how to interpret the SIBO breath test results.
Read MoreThis post is personal. As a SIBO sufferer I am pretty passionate about getting the word out about this under-diagnosed IBS condition. It wrecked my life for 2 years, so I’m dedicating a three-part series to it, to give you the most up-to-date science and everything you need to know about what it is, and how to get started with testing and treatment so it doesn’t wreck yours.
Read MoreIf life gives you lemons, make a paleo lemon tart! There is a lot of love for all things lemon in our family. Particularly the baked goods variety. This recipe needs a fair bit of honey and coconut sugar so it's not recommended for anyone with inflammation or who is in the early phases of a gut healing protocol. But it is gluten and dairy free, paleo and SCD-friendly, so for everyone else, eat up!
Read MoreAnother celebration means another recipe creation! It was Father's Day here in Australia over the weekend just gone and Dad requested a challenge - Hummingbird Cake with lots of thick and creamy icing... So I delivered the gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, low-FODMAP and vegan version - just 'cause you're gut healing, doesn't mean you can't eat cake! And of course, it had to be delicious - Dad has a sweet tooth, after all.
Read MoreI talk about gut health a LOT... So you might be wondering just how healthy yours is. Especially because it has such a big impact on almost every aspect of our overall health, including our immune system, allergies and sensitivities, autoimmunity and even our weight. And while we can do proper functional lab tests to identify conditions like SIBO, Leaky Gut, dysbiosis and infections like parasites, candida and bad bacteria, there are a few DIY Gut Health Tests you can do at home to get an idea of the state of your gut health and see if there are clues about whether you need proper testing.
Read MoreWe were back on the gluten, dairy and egg-free baking bandwagon this week for my gorgeous Mumma's birthday - cupcakes were her request. We came up with a recipe that can be modified for the jaffa or espresso lovers out there. Or, you can just make them both!
Read MoreI don’t eat dairy. I don’t hate dairy either. It just doesn’t agree with me. But that wasn’t always the case. Six years ago I was drinking milk for breakfast, eating yoghurt for a morning snack and munching my way through multiple serves of cheese every day. But, I was also chronically constipated, had horrible skin and a constantly running nose.
Read MoreI am a sucker for the challenge of gluten, dairy and egg-free baking, creating options for my clients who are on gut-healing protocols. So, the next delicacy I wanted to conquer is the chewy and moist oatmeal cookie alternative that helps heal your gut with the addition of gelatin. I like mine plain and simple with... a turmeric latte of course!
Read MoreA Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) sucks. They are uncomfortable, painful and make it hard to keep up with everyday life. BUT, they are beatable and the good news is you can successfully get rid of a UTI without the gut-destroying antibiotics I once thought were my only option. And, I am going to share with you my approach to UTI treatment without antibiotics that actually works. It's an all natural protocol that I use with myself and my clients with great results.
Read MoreRock-cakes suck. And when it comes to allergy-friendly baking, it’s not just the gluten-free flour making life difficult. Whether you’re vegan, allergic or intolerant, baking without eggs is a challenge for achieving the right taste and texture that will test even the most seasoned master chef. But it’s a challenge that can be won. So I wanted to share everything I’ve learnt over the last decade, through trial and (lots of) error to make the transition to egg-free baking an enjoyable and eggcellent experience!
Read MoreIt is safe to say that pancakes are by far my favourite breakfast food. Growing up, we would hit Mum up for pancakes at all special occasions - birthdays, christmas, school holidays, weekends, hump day, Fridays... This basically meant that I had to nail a gluten, dairy and egg-free recipe ASAP. Here is an oldie, but a goodie, the world's easiest allergy-friendly pancake recipe.
Read MoreHaving travelled to over forty countries, including many in South-East Asia, Africa and South America, I (unfortunately) know a thing or two about Traveller’s Diarrhoea. Bali Belly, Thailand Trots, Montezuma’s Revenge... you name it, I’ve had it. Traveller’s Diarrhoea affects up to 50% of people holidaying abroad, so if you spend a bit of time overseas, chances are pretty high that you will get caught out at some stage (1). So how can you prevent Traveller’s Diarrhoea yourself naturally so you don’t end up wasting your holiday on the loo? Well, let’s find out!
Read MoreThe term ‘Adrenal Fatigue’ might have been thrown around a lot lately but that doesn’t mean the actual condition isn’t very real and very debilitating. While IBS-type symptoms let you know that your digestive system isn’t happy, the symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue make you feel like you are falling off a cliff. You are tired, completely worn out and can’t retain your usual energy levels, no matter what you do. Through my own journey, and those of my clients, with both Adrenal Fatigue and IBS, I’ve learnt a lot about the often overlooked connection between these two misunderstood conditions.
Read MoreTwo parts science, one part ancient medicine and whole lot of parts deliciousness, turmeric lattes are my new favourite healthy alternative to the old evening hot chocolate. And maybe for some, a valid rival for coffee? Too far? Usually I’m not big on hot drinks, a hang up from growing up in muggy Queensland, but I found a new love recently when we were in chilly Sydney that HAD to be re-created.
Read MoreThe only thing more daunting than eating out, if you have food sensitivities or IBS, is eating out in a foreign city. But, if you are heading to Sydney, I’ve got you covered. After lots of menu research and plenty of taste-testing, here are four of my favourite gut and allergy-friendly places to eat while exploring this beautiful part of the world.
Read MoreHave you ever followed a healing diet like Paleo, SCD, GAPS or low-FODMAP to control your IBS symptoms? You might have felt great for a while, and then found that your gut symptoms came creeping back. And you felt like a complete failure because these diets are supposed to control IBS, right!?! What if I told you that no matter how perfectly you stick to that diet it isn’t going to work on its own if a hidden gut infection is the root cause of your IBS.
Read MoreI am a firm believer that everything should come in chocolate flavour, so the chia pudding received a make-over and it is chocolicious! Whip these banana choc chia puddings up for easy snacking during the week.
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