Herbalism and Alternative Medicine | Byron Bay & Australia
Blastocystis hominis is a common parasite here in the Byron Bay region and Australia in general. As a protozoan parasite infection it is often transmitted through contaminated water (think unfilter rainwater for anyone living out of towns and cities). This article will cover one particular case of Blastocystis infection coupled with low B12 status and […]
Unknowingly we have been consuming prebiotic foods for eons. Anyone who was breastfed as an infant has consumed prebiotics that have altered their gut microbiome in a beneficial way. Recently prebiotics have taken the front stage as a gut boosting health supplement. This article will unpack a number of prebiotic review papers and outline when, […]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an extremely common ailment with studies indicating that 10-20% of the western population suffers from it’s symptoms. The basic pathophysiology of GERD involves the acidic contents of the stomach making their way back up into the esophagus. The stomach has mechanistic properties that protect it from the caustic nature of stomach […]
The elimination diet is one of the gold standards in functional medicine and is one of the most reliable ways to get down to the brass tax. What foods are helping me and what ones are hindering me. In the past I have experimented with different versions of the elimination diet (and will continue to […]