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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Gut Health”

Why You Shouldn’t Always Treat Parasites

alessandra May 25, 2016 Gut Health

Parasites like Dientamoeba fragilis and Blastocystis hominis are two of the most common causes of digestive problems I see in clinic. From adults to very young kids, these critters can …

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Food IntolerancesIBSInflammatory bowel diseaseprebioticsProbioticsSIBOSoluble fibreSuperfoodsTraditional food

Why You Should Avoid BPA-Free Bottles

alessandra April 8, 2016 Featured, Gut Health

Ever since BPA-free packaging has hit the shelves, I have been smelling a rat. The overnight switch to BPA-free materials seemed too easy, too global and too fast. While colourful, …

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DetoxificationEndometriosisMicrobiome

How To Tolerate Grains After A No Grain Diet

alessandra March 3, 2016 Gut Health

Curious how to tolerate grains after a no grain diet? This article tells you how.

AntioxidantsChildren's healthCoeliac's diseaseConstipationFODMAPSGluten freeGluten intoleranceIBSInflammatory bowel diseaseMicrobiomePaleoSCD

How To Boost Your Nitric Oxide Levels Naturally

alessandra February 16, 2016 Gut Health, Mental Health, Nutrigenomics

Nitric oxide (NO) is a powerful biochemical gas produced by the body that acts as a cellular signalling molecule. It has an incredibly short half-life of a few seconds and …

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Why The GAPS Diet Can Mess With Your Health

alessandra February 14, 2016 Gut Health

In recent years we have come to understand that insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome go beyond genetics, exercise and dietary habits alone. A number of studies have emerged looking …

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Coeliac's diseaseFODMAPSGAPSHigh fibreInsomniaInsulin resistanceMicrobiomeprebioticsSalicylate intoleranceSIBOWeston A Price

Why Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Bad For You?

alessandra September 30, 2015 Gut Health

One of my least favourite medicines of all time are proton-pump inhibitors, aka ‘PPIs’ or ‘acid blockers’. I’m seeing more and more people on them, who clearly shouldn’t be. It …

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GastritisInsulin resistanceMicrobiomeReflux

Prebiotics Improve Iron Absorption

alessandra June 3, 2015 Gut Health, Health Hacks

Iron deficiency is very common in both adults and children. I’ve recently discussed ways in which you can improve iron status here. A new study on iron deficient rats has revealed …

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Food as medicineIron deficiencyMicrobiomeVegetarian

Causes And Treatment Of Chronic Iron Deficiency

alessandra May 27, 2015 Gut Health, Health Hacks, Nutrigenomics

In these days of food abundance and calorie excess it is surprising to find out that iron deficiency is very common among both Australian adults and children. While most cases of iron deficiency …

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Coeliac's diseaseConstipationFood as medicineGAPSGastritisGluten intoleranceIron deficiencyMicrobiomeSIBO

Do Antibiotics Make You Fat?

alessandra April 1, 2015 Gut Health

We know from looking at US farming practices that giving antibiotics to young animals changes the composition of their gut microbiota, inducing genetic changes that make the animals grow fatter …

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AgeingChildren's healthMicrobiomeWeight loss

Natural Remedies For Gastro

alessandra February 19, 2015 Featured, Gut Health, Health Hacks

Gastroenteritis is the most common infectious illness in children. It is a very unpleasant experience for both parents and child. While there are no magic pills that will make it disappear …

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Food as medicineGastroGluten freeIBSMicrobiome
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