Alternative & Complementary Healthcare
I'm always on the lookout for non-toxic, environmentally-friendly stuff for us. Today, here's a natural, refillable, probiotic-based deodorant that seems to have great reviews. It's vegan and corn-free so should be suitable for us TGF grain and dairy free people. The Fussy deodorant is made from the following ingredients and comes in 4 scents or …
Two-thirds of people with a gluten sensitivity experience neurological symptoms instead of gut symptoms. This is because the tissue most affected by a gluten sensitivity is nerve tissue.The majority of Hashimoto’s [autoimmune hypothyroid] patients are gluten-sensitive or have celiac disease, which means gluten can play a role in their depression and anxiety.Gluten cross reacts with dairy, meaning the …
Excellent post from Michelle at FoodsMatter today with lots of info and practical advice about how to lower the electrosmog in your home. Take a look. Dirty electricity, solar panels and smart meters – what you need to know about them How many of these tips do you already follow? I am quite good, I …
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Christine and I are trying our best to update the key books for you. This time, we've done the Gut Plan, checked it is up to date research-wise, ensured the right advice and products are there for you and all the links work etc. No mean feat, I can tell you. The Gut Plan The 62 page …
I've been looking for a good personalised gut test and customised formula for you for ages. As our knowledge grows about the different strains of bacteria in our guts, simple probiotics are becoming more and more outdated. That said, I've yet to see a person not improve by just giving the two most beneficial bacteria: …
A recent study reminded me how good myo-inositol, a close associate of the B Complex vitamin group, can be for polycystic ovary syndrome, especially if you are having trouble conceiving. Check the study here: Impact of myo-inositol treatment in women with polycystic ovary syndrome in assisted reproductive technologies Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is marked in …
We all know that wandering about in a forest or by the sea is good for us. But what you probably don't know is that it results in significant, measurable changes to the immune system. I came across this fascinating article from the Townsend Newsletter the other day, which really puts the benefits into scientific …
Just a quick reminder that there are now almost 400 AIP recipes on my Pinterest board for you to use. Lots of great ideas for you, including three new ones I posted today: a rice pudding type dish made with coconut flakes, beef with cucumber - oh yes, cooked cucumber is nice and traditional in …
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An evaluation revealed a 71% decrease in feelings of anxiety and a 73% fall in depression; 76% of participants said their wellbeing increased and 69% felt more socially included. Arts & Minds, an arts and mental health charity runs weekly art workshops for people experiencing depression, stress or anxiety in Cambridgeshire. Sessions are led by …
Diet and exercise can influence the risk of cognitive decline (CD) and dementia long before their onset, according to new research from King’s College London. In the study, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, the researchers established that 12 years prior to diagnosis, both CD and Alzheimer’s were associated with levels of …
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