“Natural”… how do we know? { Accredited Nutritionist, Brooke Glew puts Vege Chips to the test in the “natural” debate } Contributor: Yum. Gluten Free yum. Gluten Free had the pleasure of talking snack foods and how to determine what’s natural and what’s not with Health Coach Army founder, Brooke Glew. Brooke struggled with health ailments her entire life prior to becoming a Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Homeopath and Iridologist. She is extremely passionate about food and product labelling for best health and is a proud supporter of the well-known brand, Vege Chips. yum. gluten free: Hey Brooke! Tell us a
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HURRY UP AND RELAX { IT’S JUST THE WAY US HUMANS ARE. WE FILL OUR DAYS FULL-UP WITH PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO AND PEOPLE TO SEE, ZIPPING THROUGH LIFE LIKE WE’VE GOT A BOX TO TICK, AND CATCHING UP WITH FRIENDS WHO ARE…(YOU GUESSED IT)…JUST AS BUSY. } Contributor: Luke Hines Oh the hustle. It’s just the way us humans are. We fill our days full-up with plenty of things to do and people to see, zipping through life like we’ve got a box to tick, and catching up with friends who are…(you guessed it)…just as busy. Add to
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Is a modified cleanse still a cleanse? { THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT REASONS WE SEEK OUT A ‘CLEANSE’. FOR SOME PEOPLE IS BOOZING TO HARD. I’M BORING, I JUST REALISED ONE AFTERNOON IN A RATHER DRAMATIC FASHION THAT I SIMPLY COULD NOT CARRY ON WITHOUT A LARGE AMOUNT OF CHOCOLATE. } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free I’ve used my baby (now ten months old) as an excuse for a sugar hit for ages now. Oh look I’m breastfeeding so I can have lactation cookies and I’m tired because she never sleeps so I can have a block of chocolate. Now the
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Is Your Child Gluten Intolerant? { GLUTEN INTOLERANCE AND COELIAC DISEASE IN ADULTS IS INCREASINGLY WELL UNDERSTOOD BY GPS. DIAGNOSING IT IN CHILDREN IS A BIT MORE HIT-OR-MISS AS SHARON AND EMILY FOUND OUT IN THE TWO YEARS LEADING UP TO EMILY’S DIAGNOSIS. } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free We hear the story of one little girls diagnosis… Sharon is a mum of twins. Hats off to her before even saying another word! William and Emily may have shared a cozy womb but only Emily is a diagnosed coeliac. Gluten intolerance and coeliac disease in adults is increasingly well understood by
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Leaky Gut Explained By Dr Alessio Fasano { LEAKY GUT IS A SYNDROME SHROUDED IN MYSTERY. SOME PRACTITIONERS REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT WHILE OTHERS BELIEVE IT IS AT THE CORE OF RESORTING DIGESTIVE HEALTH. } Contributor: Luke Hines Leaky Gut is a syndrome shrouded in mystery. Some practitioners refuse to acknowledge it while others believe it is at the core of resorting digestive health. Yum was given the opportunity to ask world-renowned paediatric gastroenterologist and research scientist Dr Alessio Fasano some key questions on Leaky Gut Syndrome. Dr Alessio Fasano will be presenting to healthcare practitioners at the 4th BioCeuticals
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Rebecca Coomes’ Life-changing Diagnosis with SIBO { ARE YOU AN UNDIAGNOSED SUFFERER OF SIBO? ARE YOU CURRENTLY DIAGNOSED AND DESPERATE FOR TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MANAGING THIS NEW LIFESTYLE? } Contributor: Rebecca Coomes Have you ever heard of SIBO? It is very possible that you, or someone close to you, may be a sufferer but have never learned about this treatable illness. Rebecca Coomes was one of these people and her diagnosis truly brought her life back. Have a read… does this sound like you?   Yum: Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born 2 months premature, so
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