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Foods to eat when you have H pylori and a bad tummy...

I’m often asked what foods to eat when you have H pylori, and for several reasons it’s not that easy of a question to answer. It may be more important to consider foods to avoid when you have H pylori rather than the ones you eat. Why? Simply because some commonly eaten foods can make H pylori symptoms much worse, and make it harder to eradicate H pylori infections. Foods such as refined vegetable oils, gluten, cow’s milk, soy, sugary foods, processed carbohydrate, alcohol, processed meats and spicy foods should all be eaten with caution if you have an...

Histamine intolerance: is it causing your symptoms?...

If you have heartburn, bloating, wind, abdominal pain, headaches, a blocked nose and other common symptoms, the culprit may be histamine intolerance. Red wine. Aged cheese. Citrus fruits. Sauerkraut. Bacon. These foods are ok, right? Yes, for many people these foods work great, but not if you have a histamine intolerance. These and other popular foods are capable of causing all manner of symptoms, including migraines, hives, anxiety, acid reflux, and nasal congestion. What is histamine intolerance? If you haven’t heard of histamine intolerance, don’t worry. You’re not alone. It’s hard to diagnose and can cause a lot of...

Mineral Broth Recipe – simple, nutritious and delicious!...

You’re about to learn how to make a simple, great tasting and nutritious homemade mineral broth recipe! I call it “Magical  Mineral Broth”. It’s a delicious soup that author Rebecca Katz calls a “nourishing tonic.” Homemade mineral broth can be served as everything from a lovely, warming sipping tea to a powerful, energising base for hearty soups, curries, casseroles and stews. Like bone broth, this homemade mineral broth recipe can provide a tremendous rejuvenating boost. Chock-full of magnesium, potassium, and sodium, it helps to refresh and restore your body, but only if it’s included as part of an overall...

What is SIBO and how does it cause IBS?

What is SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and is it making you feel unwell? The food you eat, the way you eat it, and infections like H pylori, parasites and Candida can all cause digestive symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome. But there’s another common, yet frequently overlooked problem that isn’t very well known. SIBO – or ‘small intestinal bacterial’ overgrowth – is a relatively common condition among people with digestive symptoms. But what is SIBO, exactly? Well, it’s a condition in which large numbers of bacteria from your large intestine, or colon, end up in your small intestine...

Stewed cinnamon apples – a great gut healthy recipe...

I picked up this stewed cinnamon apples recipe from Michael Ash DO ND and have found it to be incredibly helpful in bringing down inflammation and offering healing effects to the gut. H pylori and other bad bugs cause inflammation and immune responses in your stomach and intestine, which is what causes your pain, burning, and even constipation and diarrhoea. You can modulate your immune system and reduce inflammation using food, herbs and spices. The combination of apple and cinnamon can work wonders. Stewed Cinnamon Apples – Ingredients: 6 cooking apples (or apples of choice preferably grown organically) ½...

Best herbs for killing H pylori – 11 options listed here...

What are the best herbs for killing H pylori? When I’m asked “what are the best herbs for killing H pylori?” I’m hesitant to give a firm answer. Why? Because actually, there are LOADS of different plant extracts and herbs that seem to work well. They include coconut oil (lauric acid), garlic, ginger, curcumin, ginger, broccoli compounds, mastic gum, licorice and more. But it’s how you use them, when you use them, and for how long you use them that determines whether they work. As you know, I’m inspired to share information that empowers you to take command of...