Join me and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren probiotics, as we answer another probiotic-related question from one of our LTYG readers! This question reads: "Can Natren probiotics reverse Hashimoto's (or Hyperthyroidism)?" Don't forget to download my FREE eBook, What You Need to Know About Probiotics. Check my probiotic cheat sheet +additional resources here, and [...]
Many of my readers are pretty rigorous researchers and experimenters too, so every now and then someone sends me something I think is worth sharing, or passing along. I'm re-sharing this because this reader suffered greatly, and having come up with a way to deal with his condition (chronic constipation, anismus, and rectal prolapse) he [...]
Whether you believe in past lives, or not, is not really important. You may view time as linear, or you may subscribe to the more current view in physics of time as multi-layered, circular, enfolding into itself in multiple holograms, etc. You could view the whole concept of past/other lives as simply symbolic representations from [...]
Before launching my new QuikPlus line of atom-sized (nano, angstrom) minerals, I was having some trouble sourcing a supplier who could give me zinc in the concentration I required for Bone Matrix. I'd gathered LOTS of data supporting the importance of zinc in oral health - I found that having increased copper and zinc in [...]
Usually, PMS-related pain (premenstrual syndrome) is due to the uterus cramping. Sometimes other pelvic muscles can be involved, and sometimes the intestines can get triggered too. There are a number of effective remedies you can use, so have a read and see which of these "twigs" your intuition. For severe cramping and spasming, you may [...]
Join me and Dane Johnson of CrohnsColitisLifestyle as we talk about the minerals which used to be present in our soil, before industrial agriculture, mono-crops and widespread pesticide use degraded our soil. Modern agriculture has destroyed both our soil quality and microbial life - there should be more living microbes in a handful of soil [...]
As parents, we are often faced with a child who doesn't want to go to school, or soccer practice, or some other activity they are enrolled in. Usually, our knee-jerk reaction is to trumpet on at them about "commitment!" Thinking we are doing a good job by teaching our children the value of commitment, of sticking [...]
NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like aspirin and ibuprofen cause thousands of hospitalizations and deaths every year due to gastrointestinal bleeding. Fortunately, there are very powerful natural painkillers you can use that do not have harmful side effects. Learn about an effective painkilling herb used by Chinese, Indian, and Native American Indians for centuries, as well [...]
All about Natren probiotics and SIBO! Join me and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren probiotics, as we discuss which probiotics are best for SIBO, possible reactions to probiotics due to the Herxheimer effect, and what you can do to lessen these symptoms. And don't forget to download my FREE eBook, What You Need to Know [...]
This is a fantastic recipe for tummy-friendly turkey chili 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 [...]
We've had many people write in asking how they would know if my Healing Implant Enema is working or when they should see results. Well, here are some tips for you. If the blood has turned to clots, you are absolutely seeing progress! If more blood is coming out after you do the enema, then it [...]
Join me and Dane of CrohnsColitisLifestyle as we talk about the importance of probiotics, creating a healthy microbiome, and reversing our once poor gut health: You can learn even more about probiotics in the probiotic section of the LTYG blog - and don't forget to download my eBook, What You Need to Know About Probiotics, [...]
We received this email from a reader who was struggling with using my Probiotic Retention Enema, and I wanted to share it with ya'll in case there were anyone else having the same issues. A probiotic retention enema is the fastest way to implant a mega-dose of beneficial bacteria straight into the colon and lower [...]
Why Is My Gut Not Healing Faster? READER QUESTION: "Feeling frustrated. I think I'm on my 4th bottle of MucosaCalm and still have a lot of bleeding and a lot of mucus (taking 2 three times a day and 3 at bed). I was taking the Natren probiotics, but it seemed to make everything worse. [...]
Yes, you can take MucosaCalm along with any prescription medications. Regular licorice is contraindicated for steroids, but MucosaCalm contains only Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice, so it is safe to take with any drug. If you want to wean off the drugs (always wean gradually and slowly - consult your doctor about this) then you would take the [...]
Join me and Dane Johnson of CrohnsColitisLifestyle as we talk about : My thoughts on the tropical yeast Saccharomyces boulardii Colostrum & humane dairy Mixing S. boulardii or colostrum with Natren probiotics Learn more here about what’s gone wrong with dairy farming, and then let’s move into real, actionable solutions – humane solutions already being [...]
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 [...]
Is it ever beneficial to take a break from supplementing with probiotics? Join me and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren probiotics, as we continue to answer probiotic-related questions from my LTYG readers. And don't forget to download my FREE eBook, What You Need to Know About Probiotics! Check my probiotic cheat sheet + more [...]
Here's another way to consume the immune-boosting power of chaga - in a totally delicious way! Instead of buying your chocolate bars at the store, where they are packed with refined sugar, how about making your own? If you want to make this chocolate sugar-free (i.e. no honey or maple syrup), of course you can [...]
We recently received this reader question, and it was so good I just had to share it with ya'll in case anyone else had a similar question. It reads: Hi guys. I've had an ileostomy done, which will be reversed in a few months, so at the moment I don't have a functioning large intestine. [...]
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've written about wild oregano oil in my book, Listen To Your Gut, and for those of you who are interested, I also offer a free Wild Oregano Oil Report - click here to see Home Remedy page for "the Flu," then scroll down to the green sign-up. That being said, there's nothing like seeing [...]
Join me and Dane Johnson of CrohnsColitisLifestyle as we talk about some of the possible underlying emotional factors of high calprotectin levels: In this video, I also talk about my favorite mind/body therapies - #1 being Lazer Tapping! If there's one thing everyone on a healing journey learns, it's that true, root-level healing is [...]
I continually get questions from my readers who are either drinking a few Absorb Plus Elemental shakes per day (along with their normal diet) OR they are exclusively on an elemental diet and not eating any normal foods. One of the most common concerns are bowel issues they are experiencing on an elemental diet. Bloating [...]
If you want to heal completely - and for the long-term - it's important to pay attention to the emotional and spiritual messages of symptoms. You need to address EVERY level of yourself that is asking to be healed; mind/body/soul. In this video, I explain and give you some examples from my own life: [...]
In this video, I discuss some diets which my readers and I have found helpful with IBD: I talk about: FODMAPS SCD Diet Low Residue Diet Raw Milk Diet Raw Vegetable Juice Bone Broths Semi-elemental (or half-elemental) Diet IBD Remission Diet What is an elemental diet? And don't forget to download my FREE Gut [...]
Join me and Dane Johnson of CrohnsColitisLifestyle as we discuss one of his client's issues after getting a colonoscopy. Learn more about my report, What You Need to Know About Colonoscopy, here. This eBook outlines the risks involved with supposed routine colonoscopies. This is data that even your doctor is unlikely to know – [...]
Maybe you are a healer? Or perhaps you have healed yourself and now find others asking you for help and guidance? But maybe you are also noticing that helping other people heal is draining your energy...and actually negatively affecting your own health? Like this email I received from a reader: "I (finally) made the decision [...]
There are many foods that counteract and delay the healing you’re trying to achieve because they are just too harsh on the gut....so, the question here is what can you eat?? In this video, I provide you with a list of gut-soothing food options which are fantastic when trying to heal your gut. What [...]
Colonic massage technique for gut issues is a valuable tool to have if: a) you're suffering gas and bloating, or diarrhea b) you're constipated c) you have a blockage, obstruction or stricture in your colon d) you have a colicky baby I describe exactly how to do colonic massage in Listen To Your Gut - [...]
Join me and Dane Johnson of CrohnsColitisLifestyle as we answer this reader question: "Can someone who does not have IBD or a gut disorder (and just wants to gain muscle) use Absorb Plus as their primary protein source?" Learn more about the Elemental (Bowel Rest) Diet: Download my FREE guide, What You Need to [...]
List of Foods to Avoid While Healing the Gut There are many things you just don't want to eat - they are too hard on your system, and they really counteract the healing and delay healing you’re trying to achieve. In this video, I provide you with a list of the foods you want to [...]
If you try to do a bowel rest diet using only whey protein (no carbohydrate component) you will quickly surpass your maximum daily protein limit whilst still feeling really hungry and tired. But more importantly, you will likely not gain any weight, so will remain very thin and weak, with low energy and lots of [...]
Natasha (founder of Natren probiotics) recently shared this video with me, and I had to pass it on to all of you! It's a video "how-to" in which Natasha shows the process of making homemade yogurt using the Natren probiotic yogurt starter - start to finish! She also shares some delicious, simple, and healthy yogurt [...]
Many of you who read this blog and my books already have a good understanding of how important mind/body integration is to the healing process. Well, here's a study from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center showing how the relaxation response (meditation) can not just alleviate pain, anxiety and reduce [...]
Can taking too many probiotics hurt your gut? Join me and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren and world-renowned expert on probiotics, culturing, and fermenting, as we continue to answer probiotic-related questions from my LTYG readers! Download my FREE eBook, What You Need to Know About Probiotics. Shoppe Natren probiotics here.
Join me and Tami Hay, author of EarthGut: The Story of Peace, Love, Microbes, as we talk about our experiences with prebiotics and probiotics. I also talk about my Probiotic Retention Enema, which delivers very high dose probiotics directly to your colon (and lower part of your ileum) and can provide dramatic healing results. As [...]
Perhaps you've been doing Jini's Wild Oregano Oil Protocol and you're not getting the results you wanted, or it's taking a lot longer than you thought. Or perhaps you know of someone else who's been on multiple rounds of antibiotics but they just can't shake their infection. Well, what I'm going to suggest may seem [...]
Can too much of a good thing actually be a bad thing? Many people love their kombucha, but is it possible too much could, in fact, be harmful? Join me and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren and world-renowned expert on probiotics and culturing and fermenting, as we continue to answer probiotic-related questions from my LTYG [...]
What causes Crohn's, Colitis, or Diverticulitis? Join me and Tami Hay, author of EarthGut: The Story of Peace, Love, Microbes, as we talk about adequate detoxification pathways, mercury, environmental poisoning, toxins in your household, wifi radiation - and more! I also talk about How to Create a Healing Environment, a guide in which I show [...]
This video is all about dairy-based vs. non-dairy probiotics. Join me and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren, as we continue to answer probiotic-related questions from our LTYG readers. Our reader asks: ""If I am not mistaken the dairy version and the dairy-free version of Megadophilus have different strains. Is one proven to be more beneficial [...]
How do grains & carbs affect gut disorders? Join me and Tami Hay, author of EarthGut: The Story of Peace, Love, Microbes, as we talk about the potential effects of sugars, grains, and carbs (such as gluten) on the body. 2:53 - MAP (mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis) 2:58 - Jini’s Wild Oregano Oil Protocol 3:52 [...]
In case you were wondering how to eco-responsibly dispose of the packing materials in your recent LTYG Shoppe order... We've put together this instruction leaflet that will soon be inside every box we ship: Note: Some sources say that you can put the corn-based packing peanuts in your sink and dissolve them in water, but [...]
This video is all about microbiome testing and diet. Join me and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren probiotics, as we continue to answer probiotic-related questions from our LTYG readers. Our reader asks: "There are several companies that claim to be able to analyze your microbiome from your stool sample and from that information be able [...]
Join me and Tami Hay, author of EarthGut: The Story of Peace, Love, Microbes, as we discuss the gifts and challenges of living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. You can find all of my favorite mind/body/spirit healing tools here. I also highly encourage you to join me for a Free Lazer Tapping session on how [...]
Is it more beneficial to alternate probiotic strains? Join me and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren probiotics, as we continue to answer probiotic-related questions from our LTYG readers. Our reader asks: "Some natural doctors say it's best to switch around probiotics. What do you say about the need to change to a different type now [...]
How can you shift your mindset to increase resilience? Instead of viewing life as good/bad or black/white... what would happen if we viewed life's experiences and emotions as colors? What if anger were yellow, and joy was black, and peace was purple, and pain was green, and so on? What if the purpose of incarnating [...]
These are two recipes I get asked for over and over again - particularly by guests who stay at my house! They are an absolute hit with both children and adults, so I am sharing them with y'all in the hopes you'll love them just as much as my guests have. :) SOAKED OATS PORRIDGE [...]
My 14-year old son has been overseas at a soccer school for the last 2 weeks and recently contracted a certain flu bug (nudge, wink). So I sent him the link to my wild oregano flu protocol and told him to begin treatment immediately. Of course I had packed him a full medicine bag in [...]
When is the best time to use bowel rest for IBD, and how does bowel rest work? An elemental diet is a completely liquid diet with pre-digested nutrients that are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream (within 20 minutes). This gives your gastrointestinal system a rest, but still supplies your nutritional needs - also referred to [...]
