Helicobacter pylori, commonly known as H-pylori is a type of bacteria that can penetrate your body and reside in the mucosa of your stomach and duodenum. It is classified as a gram- negative microbe with a negative reputation due to its ability to cause peptic ulcer disease in your gut lining. For other people, the …
1. Your home’s health is just as important as your own – check the humidity and have a look around for mold 2. The role of the gut microbiome remains understated. For one thing, your microbes steal your minerals if you don’t provide sufficient amounts. Water is one vesicle for minerals and there are companies …
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I am obsessed with the contrast of the lemony light citrus filling to the darker chocolate crust. All parts of this pie are thick and satisfying thanks to the prebiotics and healthy fats. Your mouth and gut will thank you for making this one! Mine sure did! CRUST INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cup Otto’s Cassava …
If you have Celiac Disease, or non-Celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), but are still having villi damage or residual symptoms, you may still be getting gluten exposure from hidden sources, including non-dietary sources. This comprehensive list will help you identify potential exposures that you weren’t aware of and then you can make sure to read their …
I had originally whipped up this recipe with the intention of giving Christmas Cards to our in clinic clients, but thanks to your encouragement it’s now here on the site for everyone to enjoy this holiday season!The key to the microbiome boost is the Resistant Starch rich Tigernut Flour and prebiotic Acacia powder. Resistant Starch …
I bet you’re all familiar with cacao as a superfood, but have you heard of Carob? In regards to microbiome health and microbial diversity, carob can actually be an even better option than cacao to fulfil your chocolate cravings. And just like cacao, it is incredibly versatile. Try using it in smoothies, brownies, energy balls, iced lattes and “hot …
Is Inulin beneficial for your gut health? Thanks to the spreading popularity of diets like Low Fodmap, SCD Diet and Biphasic; patients working on Leaky Gut, IBS, IBD or dysbiosis are getting the idea that Inulin isn’t good for gut health; despite the fact that it can play a much needed role in microbiome restoration if you know when/how to …
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I am often asked about the impact of coffee on digestive health and the microbiome. The truth is that coffee can effect the microbiome both positively and negatively. So, here is a summary on what the research has to say and a bit about my personal experience. You should be able to weigh the benefits and …
The ingredients in this pie are an eclectic marriage of gut loving resistant starch, polyphenols and anti-inflammatories. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! CRUST Ingredients 1 cup PLUS 3 tablespoons tiger nut flour ⅓ cup arrowroot flour ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt 5 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted and cooled …
Ibuprofen, Naproxen and Aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are compounds that we occasionally see being used by our chronically ill patients. Whether they’re seeing us for primarily digestive issues, pain, fatigue or otherwise, we make sure that our patients are informed as to the adverse effects of NSAIDS and their options when it comes …
