Category: brain health

EMF’s and Our GUT Microbiome

What are EMF’s? Here is a description from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences:  “Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are invisible areas of energy, often referred to as radiation, that are associated with the use of electrical power and various forms of natural and man-made lighting. EMFs are typically grouped into one of two categories […]

Underground Garlic Heavy Metal GUT Healer

Fermented Garlic Benefits: -Garlic Removes heavy metals- here is a study showing garlic is more effective than DMSA, one of the current medication prescribed for heavy Metal detox. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/3268178/ Balances pH, which supports detoxification Anti-fungal Anti-bacterial Anti-parasitic With the addition of organic raw apple cider vinegar this also provides: Improves GUT function Lowers blood pressure […]

Prebiotic Probiotic GUT Basics Salad

Put the following ingredients in a large glass bowl and stir. Eat immediately or refrigerate and eat later. This is a delicious, power-packed salad! Ingredients:2-cups organic arugula, coarsely choppedArugula benefits:Fights CancerProtects Eye HealthImproves Heart HealthHelps Maintain Strong BonesAids in Weight LossImproves DigestionHelps Prevent DiabetesReduces Skin Inflammation and InfectionsSupplies Important Vitamins and MineralsMay Act as a […]

GUT Basics for Spring….Our Liver!

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is the time that our liver needs extra attention! When our liver isn’t working optimally, we can develop histamine reactions to (fermented foods, tomatoes, wheat, dairy, chocolate, wine and cured meats). Then the cascade starts…..watery eyes, brain fog, inflammation of the gut and brain, and constipation.OY! The emotions tied […]

An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away Smoothie

Appropriate for peeps following the SCD diet, Keto Diet, GAPS, BED followers, and ESPECIALLY good for those who need mitochondrial, thyroid support! Put the following Ingredients in a high powered blender:1-organic Granny Smith Apple-great for releasing histamines (think goodbye seasonal allergies)1/2 cup Organic, full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream (you can replace yogurt, raw milk […]

Bodacious Sweet Potato Pie

It’s better than pumpkin pie Free of gluten and dairy and no one will ever know if you don’t tell them! This recipe makes one 9” pie. I always double this recipe because my family eats the whole thing within an hour. Ingredients: 1-bag gluten free ginger snaps 1-tablespoon chia seeds 3-eggs, organic is best […]

GUT Healing Benefits of Kombucha

Known in China as the “tea of immortality,” Kombucha (pronounced kum-boocha) is a drink that is fermented from a type of mushroom, tea and sugar (it’s not really a mushroom, it just looks like one). This “mushroom” is often called a “scoby,” which stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. The culture is placed […]

Sprouted, Vitality Oil GUT/Brain Smoothie

Summer offers a beautiful bounty of fresh vegetables and fruit through our back yard gardens, local farms and CSA (community supported agriculture), then winter hits for most of us and our food options shift. One of the best foods for our gut is live sprouts because they are full of beneficial bacteria and enzymes. Why […]