Candida 101
Candida albicans is a yeast/fungus that is found in all of our digestive systems. When kept in balance with our good bacteria, Candida doesn’t cause any problems. But Candida is “opportunistic” – which means, given the opportunity, it can, and will, grow out of control. When we have an overabundance of this yeast in our […]
Weight Gain In Menopause
We hear this so often. The moment women go into either menopause or peri-menopause, the weight starts piling on and all the wheels come off. Yes, it’s a hormonal problem, that’s pretty obvious, but what can you do about it? Know this, there is hope! The first thing to comfort yourself with is the knowledge […]
Are you collagen deficient?
In the same way that eggs ‘bind’ cake ingredients together when you make a cake, so collagen is the ‘glue’ or binding agent which holds your cells together so effectively. Collagen enables your skin to move flexibly, and to bounce back into place when you press it. Now – just imagine this glue “drying up” […]
Why you can’t live without Progesterone (ladies)
Do you struggle with any of the following – if so natural progesterone cream may be your answer. This is the cream I recommend. PMS Painful period Osteoporosis Restless sleep/insomnia Infertility Anxiety/depression Fluid retention Brain fog Menopausal symptoms Regular migraines/headaches Mood swings/irritability/crying Weight gain Bloating Breast tenderness Thyroid problems God created you with the most […]
Berberine – A Modern Panacea?
We know there is no such thing as a panacea, but Berberine comes pretty close if you are suffering from: Diabetes High blood sugar levels Insulin resistance NAFLD PCOS Hypertension Dyslipidemia (raised cholesterol etc) Weight gain Abdominal obesity Even cancer, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s it seems are responding in some preliminary studies. In the last decade […]
Alcohol, the Festive Season & Staying LCHF
‘Tis the time to be merry, to celebrate and to enjoy the company of those you love. But if you are following a low-carb lifestyle, will alcohol be off limits? Can you still have a little now and then? That’s the burning question. I’ll give you some information, and the rest is up to you […]
