Herbalism and Alternative Medicine | Byron Bay & Australia
Fighting off an oncoming cold isn’t as hard as you might think. True there are a million and one different approaches that you can dig up on the internet. In our household we have tried a dozen or so different approaches from garlic, raw onions in honey to mega dosing on echinacea. There is one […]
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 […]
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 – […]
Parasite infections are more common than you might think, especially when you live (or visit) warmer climates. Bali belly is a classic example of this idea. Many parasites can take up residence in your gut and cause some classic poor gut health symptoms. This article will cover natural treatments for parasite infections. Today we will […]
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 […]
UPDATE: The following article outlines my successful treatment of Blastocystis and Dientamoeba fragilis using herbal medicine. Since writing this article, and thanks to mentoring from Dr Jason Hawrelak, I have come to see Blastocystis as less of an issue in most people. Please be sure to read my updated thinking on Blastocystis before assuming it […]
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO, describes a condition of increased counts of bacteria in the small intestine. This article will explore an underlying cause that allows bacteria to stagnate and multiply in the small intestine, thus causing SIBO. Treatments for SIBO vary. Some have experienced success with different antibiotics and some have helped to eliminate it […]
Gentiana lutea, commonly known as gentian or bitterwort is yet another bitter herbal medicine used for digestive complaints and disorders. Applications include dyspepsia, anorexia and loss of appetite. It is approved by the German Commission E for a number of digestive complaints such as loss of appetite, uncomfortable fullness after a meal and flatulence. The […]
Bitter herbs, commonly referred to as bitter tonics, digestive stimulants and aromatic digestives, come in many shapes and forms and have been used since ancient times. Even today many different cultures appreciate bitter foods and drinks and use them regularly to improve digestive function. Bitter Herbs – Don’t Mask The Taste The bitterness of a […]