SIBO
Discover effective strategies to tackle SIBO symptoms. Expert advice on diet, lifestyle changes, and holistic approaches for optimal gut health.
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Antimicrobial Foods – Nature’s Defence Against Harmful Microbes
For individuals struggling with chronic gut issues, antimicrobial foods provide a valuable foundation for restoring balance. They help reduce harmful microbes, protect the gut lining, and encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria necessary for a healthy microbiome. This contributes to symptom relief, better digestion, and long-term healing.
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Polyphenol Rich Foods
Polyphenols, plant-derived nutrients, play a crucial role in reducing oxidative stress and controlling inflammation within the body. Our comprehensive polyphenol page can teach you everything there is to know about these amazing foods.
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The Foundation Diet
The origins of the Foundation Diet stem from my own gut health struggles in the 1980s, long before “gut health” became the household term it is today. Like so many others at the time, I experienced the fallout of antibiotic overuse, which led to persistent Candida overgrowth and gut dysbiosis—conditions that would take me years to fully understand and overcome. My personal health journey ignited a lifelong commitment to natural healing, Candida recovery, and a deepening focus on diet, nutrition, and lifestyle as core strategies for gut restoration.
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Berberine
What Is Berberine? Berberine is a potent, naturally occurring compound found in several plants, including goldenseal, and Oregon grape. Known for its vibrant yellow…
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Spices and Condiments
Herbs, spices, and condiments have long been treasured for their ability to transform meals with bold flavours, but their benefits go far beyond the palate. They possess powerful properties that support gut health, fight-off harmful pathogens, and even boost overall health and wellbeing.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that has been used for thousands of years. It has powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties that make it most useful when it comes to Candida overgrowth and SIBO.
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Cloves
Cloves are a rich source of phenolic compounds like eugenol and gallic acid, giving them significant potential in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and agricultural applications. They are an excellent antifungal.
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Nutmeg
Nutmeg is not a nut but the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen tree species native to Indonesia’s Banda Spice Islands, also known as the Moluccas. This tropical tree is the source of two prized spices: nutmeg and mace.
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Gut Microbiome Restoration
The gut microbiome refers to the vast community of microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes—that collectively live in our small and large intestines. These microbes predominantly occupy our large intestine, and collectively make up the gut microbiome.
