Our state of mental wellness is partly controlled by the neurotransmitters produced by the body. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that send messages around the body and brain, and are responsible for our moods, energy & activity levels. Common neurotransmitters include GABA, serotonin, norepinephrine, endorphin, and dopamine. The saturation or depletion of these 5x key neurotransmitters are…
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Detox – Do you need it? And how to do it safely.
Everyone knows someone that has gone on a ‘detox’ – maybe it was a 48 hour fast; maybe a juice-cleanse in Bali; maybe just ditching junk food, alcohol and caffeine for a week or two. But what exactly is detoxification, and how can we support our body through this process? Firstly – if you are…
SIBO Part #3 – Diet & Fermentable Carbohydrates
Anyone dealing with a SIBO diagnosis will know treating SIBO isn’t straightforward. It can be a long and drawn-out process, with many people experiencing relapse or struggling to eradicate the bacteria in the first place. After being diagnosed with SIBO, I was relieved to find a specialist in the area, Dr. Natalie Cruttenden, who put…
Gut Health & Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune diseases are fast on the rise in our modern society. In fact, at least 5% of Australians are thought to be suffering with some form of an autoimmune disease (1). While some of these may be little more than an annoyance, some autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis can be chronic and…
What’s the big fuss about Digestion?
We need our Digestion system working well to support almost all our body functions. If we’re not digesting our food, we’re not gaining the nutrients, minerals, vitamins and energy that our cells need to function. Recently, research has even demonstrated a clear connection between the gut and the brain – meaning what’s happening (or not happening) down…
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