We regularly see signs of ‘Candida overgrowth’ during colonics in the clinic. This shows as a fine foam in the tube, ranging from creamy, to yellow, to orange- brown, depending on how old the foam is. This often ties in with the symptoms the clients presents with, and gives us direction for our recommendations. But what does it mean, when you have Candida overgrowth, and what to do about it? Candida is a yeast, which lives on our skin and mucous surfaces, and in our digestive

With the cooler weather upon us, I love to make big pots of soup. Nice to take for lunch, either cold, or warm in a thermos, and great to come home to, after a long day. I usually make soup with the leftover vegetables in the draw of the fridge, but I found this recipe on a better choice.com.au. It makes 2 generous serves. Try it out, and if you like it, next time double it! It’s a good basic recipe, but add more vegetables if you like! Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 350 gr mus

Do I need a liver cleanse? What are the signs to look out for and how can you detoxify your liver? In this day and age, I belief everyone needs to look after their liver and help the liver to detox on a regular base. Let me explain why…. The liver is an extraordinary organ, it’s like a chemical factory, breaking down food particles into molecules and atoms, from which it then builds new molecules and proteins to create hormones, antioxidants, neurotransmitters, enzymes etc. A

Love fried rice? Want a healthier option and boost your vegetable intake? Try cauliflower fried rice! Easy, quick, and your tummy will love it. Stir-fry your veggies and preferred protein ( tofu, chicken, egg, cashews), as you would for normally do for fried rice, with garlic, ginger, or any way you like it. In a food processor, pulse cauliflower florets into ‘rice’. Add the cauliflower rice to the stir fried veggies, and fry for a few minutes. Add some soy sauce if y

I’m not a huge fan of falafel, I find it usually a bit dry and crumby. However, this recipe, which I found on the Affordable Wholefoods website, deals with that and creates yummy snacks that I love in my lunchbox. They freeze well too, so you can make a double batch while you are at it. Serve with some mayo, pesto, or hummus. Ingredients 500 gram sweet potato 1 cup falafel mix 3/4 cup of water 2 spring onion (or half a leek), chopped 1 tbsp tahini 1/2 cup flour (I used buckwh