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Alison Bell
The Incredible Benefits of Bone Broth
You may have heard of bone broth but are you aware of its health benefits? This product has been used for centuries to add flavour to meals and to boost wellbeing. Take a quick look at what bone broth is and find out why it’s so good for you. What is bone broth? If you pop what’s left of a roast chicken after dinner into a pot, cover it with water and let it simmer overnight, the result is a ‘bone broth’ which, when strained, is a nutritious liquid that contains all the benefits of the meat and bones. Bone...
Alison Bell
Bone Broth and Motherhood
A Perfect Match I don’t know about you, but the abilities and benefits of bone broth never cease to amaze me. The capabilities of our favourite ancient elixir reach so far into the world of health and wellbeing that I am often rendered speechless. The incredible thing is though, that despite thinking I know all there is to know on the topic, it teaches me something almost daily. Most recently, along with its incredible healing abilities, its ability to fight infections, act as an anti-inflammatory and relieve joint pain; Broth of Life’s handmade, certified organic, dehydrated bone broth has proven...
Alison Bell
Understanding Leaky Gut Syndrome and How to Heal Your Gut Naturally
Written by MINND Foundation Leaky Gut Syndrome is one of many diseases that results from chronic inflammation. Poor gut health and inflammatory bowel diseases can be significant causes. Gut Health is Connected to All Aspects of Your Health Gastrointestinal issues may be as simple as gas and bloating, or as severe as food sensitivity and constipation, yet these conditions are not a natural part of daily health or the process of ageing. Gut health serves as a direct indicator of overall health; thus, digestive issues can be symptoms of more serious conditions. The Gut Responds to Diet and Lifestyle The...
Alison Bell
Thyroid: 10 Things I Wish My Endocrinologist Would Have Told Me
Written by Dr Izabella Wentz When I was first diagnosed I consulted with a variety of specialists, I felt that I still didn’t get a good understanding of what’s really going on in Hashimoto’s. Here are a few things that would have been helpful to know at the beginning of my journey… Ten Things I Wish My Doctor Would Have Told Me… You are not going crazy! The anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings, and emotional numbness you are feeling could be related to your thyroid. Thyroid antibodies are a marker that lets us know that the immune system is destroying thyroid tissue,...