Stewed Apples for GUT/IMMUNE Health

Its amazing how a simple and delicious dish like this can address the root cause of so many diseases today.

Sauerkraut for Gut & Immune Health

Making my first batch of sauerkraut since being back in Sg! What makes fermented cabbage so good for our health? Cabbage is high in glutamine - a conditionally essential amino acid which is an important fuel source for cells in our immune and gastrointestinal system. Glutamine supports normal growth and development of intestinal cells and … Continue reading Sauerkraut for Gut & Immune Health

NMHNZ Conference 2019 – Takeaways

Last weekend, I attended the annual Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists of New Zealand (NMHNZ) conference. This year, the theme was Enhancing Immunity: Mind, Body & Naturopathy. It was held in Wellington which also gave me a good excuse to travel out of Auckland and see Wellington! 😋 Here are some of my main takeaways summarized … Continue reading NMHNZ Conference 2019 – Takeaways

My Story (June 2017)

Story of my autoimmune battles the last 6 months. Not giving up on this war!

GUT HEALING Apple Stew Recipe + Benefits of Eating Apples!

I stumbled upon this recipe when I watched this video titled, "Restoring Gut Health After Antibiotic Use". In it Dr.Tom O'Bryan explains how the good old Apple Stew or Apple Sauce (as they call it in the US) has great potential for healing leaky gut and feeding the good bacteria in our intestinal microbiome. It sounded easy … Continue reading GUT HEALING Apple Stew Recipe + Benefits of Eating Apples!

Lessons from a Nutritionist (Part 1)

Last month, taking the advice from a friend, I sought the professional advice of Healthystars' Nutritionist John Lynn. I had a flare up of my arthritis related autoimmune disease in January and this caused severe pain in my feet, left knee, hip and spine. By April, the pain was getting progressively worse to the point where I was limping with … Continue reading Lessons from a Nutritionist (Part 1)