Green lipped mussel oil
Omega 3 fatty acids are well known for reducing inflammation in the body. But new research is suggesting that Green Lipped Mussels supplements are yielding fantastic results.
If you haven’t yet read part one of Leaky Gut here is the link Leaky Gut.
Healing a Leaky Gut starts and ends with the microbiome. We have to identify what foods or irritants are entering your GUT in the first place that’s causing the breakdown of the gut lining and chronic inflammation.
This can be very difficult but excluding these known irritants is a start:
- Grains
- Chemical additives found in processed food
- Legumes
- Dairy
- Sugar
- Unhealthy oils like corn, vegetable, soya bean
- alcohol made with wheat, barley etc
- Excessive carbohydrates
The Microbiome is the myriad of species found in your gut. That is to say your gastro intestinal tract. Every inch of your food pipe from mouth to anus.
Over the years, but especially in recent times research into how important and critical to overall health and wellbeing the Microbiome is is starting to filter into main stream society. Without getting bogged down in all the complicated research and findings, I wanted to highlight some crucial facts about the microscopic species found in our gut. Highlight some key ways we can improve the habitat for ‘GOOD’ bacteria which will have profound positive effects on your body and your life.
RULE #1. DRINK LOTS OF WATER
We often confuse thirst with hunger, leading to loading our body with unnecessary calories, when what we really need is a glass of water. If you prefer, drink tea with fruit flavour but no sugar. It is a simple and healthy trick that will help you a lot in your weight loss efforts. Recommended Daily allowance is roughly 2 litres depending on the amount of activity you do, 2.5 litres in the summer.
During January, many of us are wishing to clear away all the toxins and excesses enjoyed over the Christmas Period. Detoxing, is the body’s natural process of ridding itself from harmful toxins. The body is amazing, and does this all on its own. There are many special detox programmes and diets out there, but we can simply use ordinary foods to help our body detox our selves the natural way.
Most people’s preconceived ideas about Hypnotherapy are, in general, completely misunderstood and are often associated with the portrayal of hypnosis for entertainment purposes. There is certainly nothing mysterious or supernatural about hypnotherapy, which when used properly can be amazingly effective in bringing about the most beneficial changes in a persons life. Hypnosis is a powerful tool for accessing the subconscious part of the mind to achieve that desired change.
Why I’m Eating Pears!! Health Benefits & Weight Loss….
We all know that Fruit and Vegetables are healthy and provide us with essential Vitamins and nutrients but for me, the humble Pear may have been slightly overlooked in the past!
Now… Pears are most definitely on my radar due to their fantastic Health Benefits and Weight Loss properties!
We all know ‘Swimming’ is great for our health, but do you know the #1 stroke to strengthen, tone and elongate your body?…..
We all know Water is good for us, and that we need it to survive…But why is it so great for Weight Loss? We’ve previously talked about why it’s so beneficial for great skin…(View my blog: Good Skin starts from Within) but many people don’t realize just how important drinking water is if you want to lose weight and stay healthy.
Protein is an important nutrient needed by everyone on a daily basis. Protein is made up of essential and non-essential amino acids, which are the “building blocks” for healthy bodies. Protein has a number of different roles in the body including the following:
- Repair body cells
- Build and repair muscles and bones
- Provide a source of energy
- Control many of the important processes in the body related to metabolism
