We human beings may think of ourselves as a highly evolved species of conscious individuals, but we are all far less human than most of us appreciate. Indeed, Princeton University scientists compared the approximately 30,000 human genes found in the average human to the more than 3 million bacterial genes inhabiting us, concluding that we … Continue reading
Part two in the reasons for unsuccessful weight management. Poor Alice she looks very stressed !! I think we have probably all had those days when we feel lousy and head straight for the comfort of our favourite foods. The unfortunate thing is these comfort foods are doing you and your stress levels absolutely no … Continue reading
Supporting the adrenal glands is the key to maintaining well-being during times of stress. The adrenals respond to your every stress by producing and secreting hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, that help regulate many essential processes in the body. When the adrenal glands are working overtime, circulating adrenal hormone levels often remain high. But … Continue reading
Ingredients 1½ tablespoon raw coconut palm sugar 2 egg whites 1 cup + 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, unsweetened 2 tablespoons almond flour pinch of salt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ tablespoon orange zest 1 teaspoon orange juice Instructions In a double boiler over medium heat, whisk the coconut palm sugar with the egg whites until … Continue reading
Part one in the reasons for unsuccessful weight management. Even Alice is shocked at this one! The thyroid gland is the largest of several glands in your endocrine system. It sits below your voice box wrapped around your trachea. One of the jobs of the thyroid hormone is to convert iodine from your diet into … Continue reading
Just as the body is a finely tuned, marvellous organism that is able to adjust to the most subtle changes, illness is always a biologically meaningful process, the purpose of which is to eliminate toxins and to repair, reduce, or contain the damage they cause. Symptoms are your bodies’ way of telling you that all … Continue reading
What disease has ever been found to be caused by a lack of a drug? Most of us recognize that health does not come from a pill … and that no disease is caused by a pharmaceutical or vaccine ‘deficiency’. So how is it that most consider it sound practice to use potentially toxic chemicals … Continue reading
What a fantastic story and grand cascade of events the digestive process is… Did you know a normal healthy person’s stomach contains hydrochloric acid (HCl)? Or that HCl is the body’s first line of immune defence breaking down ‘germs’ as well as food? Or that the stomach functions to initiate a whole cascade of digestive … Continue reading
Coconut oil, butter or ghee, for greasing 6 rashers bacon (nitrate free is best) 6 eggs Crumbled fetta, optional Handful of fresh chives – or any herb, chopped (serves 6) Preheat the oven to 200ºC / 400°F and lightly grease a 6 cup muffin tray. Use bacon rasher to line each muffin cup, looping or … Continue reading
With winter just around the corner, we can expect to see an increase in patients presenting with seasonal colds and ‘flu. Fortunately for our patients, there are many effective natural remedies we can offer to help them get through this cold and ‘flu season in good health! Most adults will get at least two colds … Continue reading