Herbalism and Alternative Medicine | Byron Bay & Australia
Since publishing my experience successfully treating Blastocystis spp. (formerly Blastocystis hominis) I have been contacted by hundreds of people looking for help treating their Blastocystis infection. Lately I have been wondering if it is really necessary to completely eradicate Blastocystis at all. I know this isn’t going to be a popular post but hear me […]
Today we will be covering everything you need to know about small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. This complete guide to SIBO, in all it’s 10,000 plus words glory, covers the key points on SIBO including testing options, conventional and alternative treatments and the common underlying causes of this gut disorder. If you suspect you have SIBO […]
Candida is one of a number of fungal residents of the human gut. An overgrowth and the progression towards the hyphal form of Candida is commonly associated with digestive symptoms and an activated immune system, classic signs of a Candida infection. Something is invading that needs to be dealt with. Today we will explore how […]
Bacterial infections in the large bowel (also known as bacterial overgrowths or simply dysbiosis) come in many different shapes and sizes. Today we will be covering the multi-pronged approach to defining and treating bacterial infections or overgrowths in the large bowel. Bacterial infections can take many shapes and sizes. First we have small intestinal bacterial […]
Methane dominant SIBO, also known as methane SIBO or constipation SIBO, is a form of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. The predominant microbe, called Methanobrevibacter smithii, is an archaeon which can convert hydrogen into methane, resulting in slowed intestinal transit. The most common symptoms of methane SIBO are constipation and bloating. Read on to learn what […]
Anyone dealing with constant constipation will know that it isn’t fun. Hours of your week spent in the toilet. Pain when things finally start moving. Struggling and straining. Definitely not enjoyable. Today we will be exploring how herbal medicine can help if you are constipated or having trouble doing a number two. First off we will […]
Welcome to the Australian guide to the Complete Microbiome Mapping gut testing. This guide will be covering a new test on the Australian market that gives you an incredible amount of insight when it comes to digestive health and gut issues. This test almost does it all. It screens for important markers of gut inflammation, […]
Gut infections are more common than I originally thought. They can be the root cause of many different gut issues including irritable bowel, chronic constipation and diarrhoea. Herbal medicine can play a big part in shifting your gut health back into balance. Today we will be exploring a natural treatment for gut infections. Gut Infections – […]
Herbal medicine can soothe and nourish the digestive tract. It can help to heal and seal the gut wall to prevent leaky gut and it can improve digestion. Herbal medicine can be an effective treatment for parasite infections and bacterial overgrowths, both of which can cause serious gut symptoms. They are also helpful combating viruses […]
Bile flow is an important but often neglected aspect of digestion. Many times it is ignored up until the doctor is recommending surgery to remove your gallbladder. Thankfully herbal medicine has an answer for improving bile flow and as a knock on effect improving digestion. Read on to learn how herbal medicine and bile flow […]