If you’re looking for a whole-food snack bar that truly supports your child’s gut health, energy and focus — without protein powders, additives or ultra-processed ingredients — this recipe is for you. These no-bake snack bars are one of my favourites to share with families in clinic because they’re: High in fibre and plant protein […]
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Condition Deep Dive: Bloating and the 4pm Belly
Here’s the thing. You finish your workday or finally sit down after the school run, and you notice it. Your jeans feel two sizes too small, your energy is tanking and you feel like you’re carrying a bowling ball in your gut. You haven’t over eaten but your stomach is feeling enlarged and heavy whilst […]
How To Improve Your Digestion
How to improve your digestion- some simple ways to increase stomach acid and enzymes Ingest Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Start to balance the pH in your stomach with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice right before your meals. One tablespoon of ACV or lemon juice in a small amount of warm water. Apple cider vinegar is […]
A-Z of Immune Support
Your immune system is a network of organs, tissues, and cells that work together to keep you healthy by fighting off harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Your immune system acts as an interface between your body and the things you encounter (germs, bacteria’s etc) that can make you sick. When your immune system is compromised, it’s […]
An Acupuncturist’s Take on Acupuncture and Immunity
This paragraph from this article* by Liang et al. summarises my understanding of acupuncture and it’s possible effect on immunity. “The characteristic that acupuncture enhances resistance is closely related with the immune system, which functions in defense, homeostasis, and surveillance. More and more research has revealed that acupuncture can regulate immunity, for example, to enhance […]
