How Does Homeopathy Work If It’s So Diluted?
If you've ever looked into homeopathy, you've probably come across the same question: How can something work if there's almost nothing in it? ...
Top 10 Foods to Calm Digestion
If bloating, discomfort, or sluggish digestion is a regular concern, what you eat can make a big difference. Some foods actively soothe the gut, support liver function, stabilise blood sugar, and even help regulate hormones, all of which play a role in digestion. Here are my top 10 foods to calm digestion and support overall gut health: 1. Oats Oats are a gentle, soluble-fibre-rich food that feeds good gut bacteria and helps maintain smooth bowel movements. They also help stabilise blood sugar, which reduces digestive stress after meals. Overnight oats or porridge with chia seeds and almond butter is a simple, nourishing option. 2. Ginger Ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties and stimulates digestion. It can help to relieve bloating, nausea, and sluggish motility. Freshly grated in teas, broths, or lightly sautéed in vegetables is...
Why Am I Bloated? Common Causes and Solutions
Bloating is something I often see in clinic. It is uncomfortable and can make you feel sluggish or heavy after every meal. Many people assume it’s just “normal”, but frequent bloating is oftentimes your body sending a message - and there are many practical ways to reduce it. Understanding Bloating Bloating occurs when your gut is retaining gas or fluid, or when food isn’t moving efficiently through your digestive system. It can be triggered by many factors: what you eat, how you eat, how your gut works, your hormones, your blood sugar, and even how your liver functions. Occasional bloating after a large meal is normal. Persistent bloating, however, is worth looking at more closely. Common Causes of Bloating Poor Digestion of Fats and ProteinsFat and protein digestion rely on...
What Your Poo Says About Gut Health
As a naturopath, I find myself very comfortable taking about bowel motions, as it gives me vital information about both digestion and elimination of toxins. Observing what lands in the toilet helps me to understand so much more about digestion, and as a result, how to improve it. Your bowel motions can tell you a lot about what’s happening inside your digestive system. In clinic, I often ask detailed questions about frequency, consistency, colour, and even flatulence, and how bad it smells! It’s not glamorous, but it is incredibly useful information. Many people assume that as long as they are going regularly, everything must be fine. But there are some simple signs that can indicate whether your digestion is working well — or whether it might need...
Vitamin D – The nutrient your body makes in the sun
It’s probably the first time in history, other than perhaps for people who worked in the mines, when people work, travel, and spend leisure time without any exposure to the sun. In the past, even those who worked indoors would often walk to work, and most people would have a veggie garden that they spent time working in. In this current era when we have awareness of skin cancer, it seems we might have gone a bit too far. The main role of Vitamin D is to put calcium into bones. It does this by promoting the absorption of calcium, then helping to regulate calcium levels in the blood. It also works to repair and remodel bones, by stimulating the absorption and growth of new bone...