If you take any kind of photo with your cell phone and then upload it anywhere on the Internet (Facebook, Instagram, blog, email it to someone, etc.) you have just broadcast your exact location to anyone who wants to find out. So you have told people where your house is, the actual room the photo [...]

This video provides an excellent example of music as an enjoyable and powerful tool in our Healing Journey. In her quest to become a world-famous violinist, Ji-Hae Park fell into a severe depression. All the words of help became a miasma of noise until, ironically, only music was able to lift her out again. But [...]

Those of you who already have my IBD Remission Diet book, have these recipes already. But for those of you who don’t, or who are vegetarian so don’t want to use my chicken broth recipe (with it’s healing gelatin), here are two ways to prepare a healing vegetable broth. Henry Bieler recommended this first broth [...]

I’m about to turn a year older (on June 2nd). And, this time, I’m actually wiser! I learned that 800 million people on this planet still don’t have access to clean drinking water, and I’m doing something about it. This year, I’m giving up my birthday for charity: water. When I saw the video of [...]

These are called FAVE muffins because not only are they my kids’ new favorite muffin, but the recipe is adapted from my friend’s original recipe, who is called… Favian! Of course, we also call her Fave. : ) Hope you love these as much as we do – I’m currently working on a sugar-free version [...]

If you cannot afford to go on an elemental diet, or pay for the targeted healing supplements for IBD or IBS, then I have a few options for you that will not cost more than your regular grocery bill and should go a long way toward providing foundational healing for your digestive system and your [...]

Over the years, I have received countless emails from readers saying, “You seem to have it all – great kids, a successful business, you’re making a difference, you love what you’re doing,” they  ask, “How do I get your life?” I’ve also been running a business blog for a few years now, and have been [...]

Here’s another great recipe using my favorite pre-soaked, sprouted bean/lentil product. Of course, it’s organic, but it’s also available for a great price at Costco! It’s the TruRoots Organic Sprouted Bean Trio and it contains mung beans, green lentils and adzuki beans. Most of us know we should be eating beans and lentils once our [...]

I am just crazy for this pre-soaked, sprouted bean/lentil product. Of course, it’s organic, but it’s also available for a great price at Costco! It’s the TruRoots Organic Sprouted Bean Trio and it contains mung beans, green lentils and adzuki beans. Most of us know we should be eating beans and lentils once our guts [...]

I am beyond thrilled to be able to FINALLY have an outstanding superfood 100% grass-fed whey protein shake for all of you to enjoy and assist you on your Healing Journey. And I’m also going to share with you my favorite shake recipe (scroll down). But why do I say finally? Because I have searched [...]

If you’re at the place in your Healing Journey where you can tolerate some of those fabulous cruciferous vegetables again, you are going to love this quick and easy soup! The surprising thing for me, was how “cheesy” this soup tastes. If you’re craving a melted cheddar taste experience, this soup will hit the spot, [...]

Just a heads up that I am currently in testing to determine the best vegan protein powder for you guys. I posted on Facebook and asked for your favorites and I am currently taste-testing and usage-testing several lines, so I can cherry-pick the best products for you. Here’s an example of what my kitchen island [...]

One of my readers recently wrote in for any advice I had for his son with ADHD, so he wouldn’t have to put him on Ritalin (see his full letter below). For kids who suffer from ADHD, ADD, or any other label that involves any of these issues: short attention span problems focusing aggressive behaviour [...]

Flower essences are a form of vibrational medicine that has been used in Europe for hundreds of years. In this teleseminar (click the link below) learn first-hand how this gentle, yet deep medicine works both to prevent and treat a variety of health issues… Flower Essences Teleseminar with Katie Hess (left-click to listen, or, right-click [...]

I just received the most heartbreaking email… and this is not the first one I’ve received like this. This former, strapping Marine Corps elite athlete has been reduced to 130 pounds (he’s 6′). He cannot work, can barely eat, and has lost his home, car, career, insurance, all of his savings and a number of [...]

Many people contact me and they’re very frustrated because they’ve been following the appropriate diet, taking supplements, they’ve made lifestyle changes, but they’re still not seeing great results in their body. So let’s get into the different reasons people might not be seeing the results of their healing efforts quickly… 1. Expecting Results Too Quickly [...]

Jini says: If the blood has turned to clots, you are absolutely seeing progress! You have 3 things you can try if you have issues with water absorption during the enema: Drink 1-2 tsp. of L-glutamine powder (dissolve in 4 ounces of water) 30-60 minutes before administering the enema AND on an empty stomach. This [...]

Jini says: I asked this very same question of my brother (an MD and Medical Geneticist) and he assured me that whatever is in your feces has already been carried throughout your body due to absorption via the intestinal wall. Remember, the one of the primary functions of the colon is to re-absorb liquid. So [...]

We often receive messages from customers in the UK who want to use Absorb Plus but cannot find it locally since we do not have a local distributor. Defra only allows the import of two (2) full-size Absorb Plus containers per shipment due to regulations on whey protein. A number of customers have obtained import [...]

When we first launched Absorb Plus back in 2002, we were only thinking about how it would be so valuable for my readers with Crohn’s, colitis and diverticulitis – another great healing therapy to add to their toolkit. Then, we started getting emails from people who had passed on a tub of Absorb Plus to [...]

A friend wrote to me of her son who was diagnosed with toddler diarrhea. A Colonoscopy revealed nothing serious – no inflammation or ulceration. He has been on various medications since being diagnosed a couple of years ago, but they only work short-term and then he is back to explosive stool, leakage of stool into [...]

This is SO GREAT!! This lively film has medical experts, PhD’s etc. explaining why the myth that we don’t have a cure for cancer is still being perpetrated. It explains why Big Pharma and the cancer industry is suppressing knowledge and often application of all the cures we do have. And then it presents a [...]

If you are in Europe, the link below will take you to a site where you can purchase low EMF phones: http://www.emfields.org/phones/cordless.asp We’ve yet to find a company in North America who is selling them locally but the blog post below says that there is now a brand available in the USA: http://www.emfrf.com/index.php/emf-rf/company/owners-blog/low-emf-cordless-phones-now-available.html You can [...]

Recently I wrote a blog post questioning a ‘health’ product called Adya Clarity that was being promoted heavily ( in the Raw Food community and on Facebook). Unfortunately, when I looked at the patent application for the product, it just didn’t look kosher to me. It was eventually revealed that (among other problems) Adya Clarity [...]

An elemental diet is a liquid diet consisting of completely pre-digested nutrients that include a combination of: protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. It is highly beneficial to also add an ample amount of Essential Fatty Acids such as, flax oil or coconut oil (MCTs). An elemental diet (also known as an enteral diet) is often [...]

You may numb your feelings to protect yourself, but in actuality you’re just driving your pain deeper into your physical body. EFT expert Annabel Fisher interviews me (Jini Patel Thompson) on her radio show and we discuss how moving out of numbing and into courageous vulnerability is the beginning of root-level healing for both your [...]

These are two recipes I get asked for over and over again – particularly by guests who stay at my house! SOAKED OATS PORRIDGE The night before (or at least 12 hours before): 1. Put 1 cup of slow-cook (rolled or steel-cut) oats and 1.5 cups of filtered water in a bowl. 2. Add 1 [...]

I’m very picky about my hummus! Perhaps because I lived in an area of London known as ‘little Cyprus’ for a year. At any rate, I tried many variations on hummus recipes before coming up with this one and I tell you the truth: EVERY single person who has tasted this, LOVES it. Even people [...]

What do medical doctors say about Listen To Your Gut and The IBD Remission Diet – my books on natural healing remedies for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, diverticulitis and IBS? People are often surprised to hear that numerous medical doctors and PhD scientists have used the protocols in my books to heal either themselves, or [...]

This is the kind of study you can hang your hat on: Definitive proof that GMO corn is seriously harmful to our health. This photo is taken directly from the study and shows the massive tumors that developed in the rats fed genetically-modified corn. Women take note: The pituitary and mammary glands of the female [...]

When I gave this to my kids last night, my daughter Zara said, “BEST dinner EVER!” My eldest son (the pickiest eater in our family, barring me!) at first screeched, “No, don’t put it ON the chicken!” But then when I had him taste a piece he said, “Oh, okay, pour it on!” If you’re [...]

Double YAY as our new LTYG site is finally UP and live!! It has so many new goodies for you, please watch this video where I show you how to find what you need and where all the freebies are (note: If you just want to know how the new LTYG Shoppe works, then skip [...]

A lot of websites make claims about the ability of bentonite (montmorillonite) and other clays to detox bad bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc. from the gut. For example, here is a statement I saw again and again, on literally dozens of sites: According to the Canadian Journal of Microbiology, bentonite can absorb pathogenic viruses, the mold [...]

I have been working like a DOG on this new site and I am SO excited about it! For those of you who have been frustrated trying to shop (or find things) in our antiquated Holistic Health Shoppe – you are going to go crazy for our brand new state-of-the-art Shoppe! You can also do [...]

Some doctors are now recommending that people with Crohn’s and Colitis NOT take probiotics. They are saying that people with IBD do not have a normal response to beneficial bacteria and therefore probiotics can aggravate these conditions. Back when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s (1984), the medical establishment maintained that Crohn’s  was an autoimmune disorder [...]

A number of articles have been published recently reporting on the harmful effects of maltodextrin on Crohn’s patients. The articles say that maltodextrin increases bacteria’s ability to form biofilms and adhere to intestinal epithelial cells. “While dietary additives like maltodextrin are generally considered safe, these findings suggest that perhaps people who are prone to develop [...]

As far as diseases go, bowel disorders are definitely at the bottom of the list (no pun intended). People will quite openly discuss breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia or brain tumors. But bring up “the runs” or mention your colon and people get uncomfortable. Well, it’s understandable really, how do you mention in polite conversation: [...]

What is Rectal Prolapse? Let’s start by giving you an overview of rectal prolapse, so you know exactly what I’m talking about.  Although, further down, I am also going to talk about rectocele – so if that’s your condition, then stay with me. Rectal or colon prolapse occurs when the tissue that lines the rectum [...]

This March, our family tried something different for our annual Mexico trip. Now before you start thinking eco-huts on stilts in the jungle, let me make a few things clear. Trial and error has showed us that what our family likes and wants in a vacation are: Beautiful, diggable, sandy beach Snorkeling or surfing, but [...]

My brother just told me about this fantastic interview series (downloads are free!) where leaders in self-growth and spirituality share their innermost challenges. Some of my favorite quotes from speakers thus far are: “I’m an asshole who is just trying his utmost to be loving, doing the very best imitation of an absolutely loving man [...]

If your child (or you!) has been getting unexplained headaches, nosebleeds, insomnia, heart palpitations, nausea or dizziness, then it’s a really good idea for you to take a look at your cell phone and WiFi exposure as a possible cause. This email sent out by a woman working tirelessly to get her school to hardwire [...]

I grew up in the country surrounded by horses, hay, grass, trees and never had any symptoms of allergies – not even a sniffle.  Then I moved to Tokyo for two years (a very polluted city) and when I returned home in the summer I was struck with hay fever – which plagued me from then [...]

Vulnerability – the ability to be vulnerable; open, raw, honest, authentic… this is a concept my life’s journey (and Healing Journey) has been leading me to explore for some time now. I even have one of my BFF’s writing a book on it for pete’s sake! But what does vulnerability have to do with healing [...]

Those of you who have been reading my blog posts on eating organ meats and watching my videos on healthy fats, already know why this recipe is super healthy for you. What you won’t know – until you make it – is how amazingly delicious this is! I served this pate to a friend of [...]

As the mother of 3 healthy kidlets – combined with all my gut knowledge – I often get friends or family members who have become pregnant emailing me to ask for any advice or tips I might have. For myself, my pregnancies were the strictest diet/health times of my life. I was always aware that [...]

A new article has just come out in Science Daily featuring the results of a clinical trial with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in treating Crohn’s disease: “In our recent open label study of CLA as a supplement in study subjects with mild to moderate CD there was a marked improvement in disease activity and quality [...]

There are a few different ways to gain weight using Absorb Plus elemental diet shakes – and the methods differ depending on whether you need to keep the shakes elemental (enteral diet) or whether you can add regular foods and liquids to the shakes (half elemental diet, or just using as a supplement to regular [...]

When inflammation has been present for a long time in the rectum or anal canal, it sometimes causes scarring (fibrosis). Repeated ulceration and healing (often from proctitis) can also result in scar tissue. Surgical procedures for hemorrhoids, skin tags, anal dilation, sphincterectomy, etc. all cause scar tissue as the body heals the wound. Scar tissue [...]

You have likely noticed that the new Absorb Plus is certified gluten-free and has a slightly different taste. Some people have emailed to say they like it better, and some have asked me to bring back the old one! While I know that change is stressful – especially when you’ve come to rely on something [...]

I have GREAT news for you if you suffer from intestinal strictures or bowel obstruction or have been considering testing my new Intestinal StrictureHeal protocol: One of my readers – who is a medical doctor – has been testing my Intestinal StrictureHeal protocol on himself. He has had Crohn’s Disease for 30 years (but has [...]