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The Gut-Healing Power of Low pH Fermented Beverages
by Joanne DaviesIn our quest for better health and overall well-being, we often overlook the importance of our gut. The gut is home to trillions of microorganisms... -
Make your own kombucha
by Joanne DaviesWhen you have the time, making kombucha is awesome. Here's how: make a big pot of tea - 8gms of tea to every litre of filtered water. Add 150gms of... -
Gut flora explained.
by Joanne DaviesGut flora, also known as gut microbiota or gut microbiome, refers to the complex community of microorganisms that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract, primarily in the large intestine. This microbial community is composed of various bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms. The human gut contains trillions of these microorganisms, and they play a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. -
Embrace Gut Health: Your Path to Wellness
by Joanne DaviesEmbrace Gut Health: Your Path to Wellness! Hey there, health enthusiasts! 🙌 We know that your gut health plays a vital role in your overall well-be... -
Do you know why there is so much whoo haa about "Added Sugars?", I didn't. Let me explain.
by Joanne DaviesFor context: We manufacture gut-loving kombucha and water kefir designed for the social adult because we wanted something good to drink whilst soc... -
Kombucha is more than a healthy alternative to Coke.
by Joanne DaviesKombucha is more than a healthy alternative to Coke. By consuming real fermented non pasteurised products like Dark Forest Kombucha, or wild kimchi from South Coast Kimchi, you help you gut repair and improve your immunity.
Lower your craving for sugar, improve your skin, reduce inflammation and they taste awesome!
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Elimination Diet in review
by Joanne DaviesThe results of the elimination protocol
I feel much better, my skin is good, my eyes are clear, and I can hold two thoughts in my head - all at once!
After a visit to the rheumatologist, who proclaimed my RA is in remission and my liver, kidneys and blood markers are all ticketty-boo, I can reduce the methotrexate, which is fantastic because, in theory, if the medication reduces, so too do the side effects of that medication. My side effects are brain fog, skin irritation, hot mouth and thinning hair.
My next step is the 3-month Immune repair program found in the pages of Dr Susan Blum's book, The Immune system recovery plan. 3 MONTHS...August to October. Just in time for summer in Australia.
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Reporting from the halfway line of the Elimination protocol
by Joanne DaviesHalfway through the elimination protocol suggested by Dr Susan Blum and I feeling more energetic and comfortable in my skin. My tummy has retract from the elastic fencing and my brain has started to form whole sentences. -
Aussie Camping nearly killed me....
by Joanne DaviesCamping nearly killed me.
I forgot that escaping to the Desert meant adopting camp food which is practical and entertaining, not healthy and fresh.
After two weeks I came back with a skin rash like I've never experienced, bloating over my elasticised pants and an inability to string thought and whole sentences together.. I've decided to embark on Susan Blum's two week elimination protocol.. Elimination protocol - sounds glum right?!
I'll keep you posted. x
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Want to tackle inflammation and joint pain??
by Joanne DaviesInflammation and joint pain is fucked. I get it. Most with autoimmune diseases do. Eating healthy, raw foods might also be hurting you and here's why.
Raw foods can be hard to digest. When you stress your digestive system, it responds by giving you a sense of bloating and sluggishness and causes your tummy to look six months pregnant.
Consuming fermented food and beverages can reduce the stress on your digestion and help your system get the most nutrition out of your foods.