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Hormonal Imbalances: Is it All In Your Gut?
When hormones are out of whack, life can turn into a real nightmare. From dreaded pimples, mood swings, PMS, PCOS, and menopause... to endometriosis and breast cancer, it can be a bit of a...
What’s wrong with Spinach, Almonds and Berries!
Something I often see with my clients is that they try really hard to eat healthy... because they desperately want to feel better! But unfortunately, the information 'out there' doesn't take...
The Psoas and Digestion Connection
Did you know there is a muscle in your body called the Psoas (pronounced SO-az) that could play a major role in your gut issues (from bloating to constipation... even SIBO)? We know this muscle as...
Getting Tested For Gut Issues
Before we talk about the various types of tests you can do to help get to the root cause of your gut issues, I want to start with a caveat: I believe that lab tests are overused by many...
Is it IBS… or is it SIBO?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is nothing short of an epidemic, affecting nearly one in six people in Western Countries. It’s one of the most common reasons for visits to the doctor, and yet, most...
Fermented Foods, Are They For Everyone?
Fermented foods are probably the number one recommendation when it comes to improving gut health, with probiotics being a close second. From Sauerkraut to Kombucha, fermented foods now overcrowd the...
I Eat Healthy and Still Feel Bad: Is It Leaky Gut
Food can be both our most powerful medicine and the sole reason for our sickness. Are you already eating a healthy diet and still suffering from debilitating symptoms? You may be dealing with Leaky...
The Definitive Guide to a Great Poop
Have you ever experienced poo-phoria? That's right, for some, going to the toilet can be like having an orgasm! A researcher revealed that the key is the passing of a large stool, which stimulates...
10 Tips For a Good Night’s Sleep
There aren't many things in life more frustrating than being exhausted, yet unable to have a good night's sleep. Most people know that getting enough sleep is really important for optimal health....
Ginger & Honey Chicken Wings
Chicken wings... the perfect finger food! ? Unfortunately, most chicken wings are loaded with sugar and dubious ingredients, like MSG. ? But this flavourful recipe will rival any bar snack, and...
Moroccan Tagine
This recipe is a bit more labour intensive than most of my recipes, but it is worth the effort, I promise!! INGREDIENTS 4 lamb shanks or 1 kg chicken thighs or legs (preferably bone-in) 1...
Stress: 7 Ways It Messes With Your Body
We all know that stress is bad for us, right? It can even make our hair turn grey!!! I’ll explain how that works below. It’s also very often the trigger for chronic gut issues. In fact, when I take...
Best Ever Chicken Liver Pate
I have this memory of my mum 'forcing' us to eat chicken liver when I was a kid...telling us it was good for us to grow tall and strong! Well...as always, she was right (although it appears like she...
Miso Bowl
This miso soup inspired dish is packed full of flavour and absolutely delicious. Even Gen's fussy kids can't get enough! If you're histamine intolerant, reduce the amount of miso paste and only...
Fish Butter Curry
Who doesn't love a good curry?!? When you make your own, it's easier to adapt for food sensitivities and avoid feeling terrible the next day. Just omit the ingredients you're sensitive to. It will...
Basil & Parsley Pesto Recipe
Making your own pesto is so easy, and a great way to get a bit more 'green stuff' into your diet. Although traditional pesto is made with basil and pine nuts, I have tried many different...
Healing Prawn Curry!
“Fish broth will cure anything” ... says a Proverb from South America. Fish broth has been revered for centuries for it's ability to 'bring back the dead'. It's packed full of omega 3s and essential...
Best Ever Gluten-Free Pancakes
Pancakes are one of those breakfast treats I used to crave on certain Sunday mornings... and then I gave up gluten! I searched tirelessly for a good gluten-free version, to no avail... ...until I...
Carrot Soup.. with magical healing powers!
Soups have magical healing powers. They are very easy to digest, have a wonderful warming quality and are very nutritious. For extra healing power, I recommend making your own bone broth....
10 Causes of Oestrogen Dominance… and How To Fix It!
Mary first consulted with me because of gut health issues —she enrolled in The Happy Gut Program. But after our first session together, I uncovered that some of her worst symptoms were caused by...
Cashew Kale Chips
Kale is said to be one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. HEALTH BENEFITS Like all the cruciferous family, it's high in sulfur, which helps with detoxification. It's loaded with...





















