by Claire | Jun 22, 2023 | Anti-inflammatory diet, Food intolerance, Gut health, Gut microbiome, Immunity, Liver detoxification
What is candida overgrowth? Candida overgrowth is caused by an imbalance of the Candida albicans fungus, a naturally occurring yeast found in the human body. Under normal circumstances, Candida is harmless. However, when the delicate balance of microorganisms in the...
by Claire | Feb 2, 2019 | Anti-inflammatory diet, Liver detoxification
Are you wondering if you need to be eating organic foods and how do non-organic foods impact your health? Or do you want to eat more organic foods but worry about the increased cost? If so, read on for the bottom line on eating organic, what it means for your health...
by Claire | Nov 26, 2018 | Digestion, Gut health, Gut microbiome, Hormone balance, Liver detoxification
Are you taking the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and worrying about long-term health effects? We know about the common (shorter-term) side effects linked to the oral contraceptive pill such as headaches, bloating, decreased libido, mood swings, break-through bleeding...
by Claire | Aug 7, 2018 | Gut health, Gut microbiome, Liver detoxification
Have you noticed the rise in “paraben-free” skin care products? Or the rise in “BPA-free” plastic food and drink containers? What’s this all about and how does this link to our health? Unfortunately, we are exposed to a huge number of chemicals and toxins every day...
by Claire | Aug 7, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Gut health, Liver detoxification
You may or may not be taking medication for anxiety and/or depression and I am not here to tell you if medication is right or wrong, or to dwell on the side effects. Medication has its place and purpose and can be a real life-saver for some. In this post, I am going...
