When I first wrote about the dangers of ingesting bacterial soil organisms (also known as HSO’s, SO’s, SBO’s, or shelf-stable probiotics) back in 2008, some claimed the information from Natasha Trenev was not valid (Natasha founded Natren, which is a probiotic manufacturer). So I copied my original article with the research references, and posted it [...]
Below is an email I'm re-sharing from one of my readers named Abby (not her real name). I am still so thankful to her for writing in and sharing truthfully about her healing journey, as I am to every one of you who has written to me and shared your stories. I wanted to share [...]
You may remember an old blog post about our friends over at LotusWei who started a podcast called Flowerlounge - and featured me as a guest on their 2nd episode! Well, now they are at a whopping episode 162, and this is an episode I just had to share with you. It is SO GOOD!! [...]
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 creamy hummus recipe, LOVES [...]
"Within 1 month, I went from a wheelchair to walking and playing 18 holes of golf. The best part is that I can now eat everything, sleep, travel, and think business again..." This is an excerpt from an email I recently received from a reader, who explains how she used Listen to Your Colon to [...]
When you need to avoid spicy foods because your gut can't handle it (or if you're allergic to chilies) this recipe will satisfy your craving for intense flavor (or if you're missing Indian food), without being hard on a sensitive or inflamed gut. As long as you're at the stage in your healing where you [...]
If you are familiar with how Absorb Plus was formulated, then you know before it became a reality I'd originally devised my own elemental formula by mixing together 6 different products. I did this 8-9 times a day to give my body the nutrients it needed in elemental (pre-digested for maximum absorption) form. 6 different [...]
We often receive emails and messages from readers who simply cannot afford the cost of Absorb Plus. Remember, that to go on a completely elemental diet (to provide bowel rest) most people need to consume between 4 - 7 servings per day - and that adds up VERY quickly! Then there is the cost of [...]
Is it helpful to use an infrared sauna if you have Crohn's or Colitis? YES. The only caveat is if you are malnourished/underweight, then you should only do 5-10 minutes at a time, as it can result in weight loss. Most naturopathic clinics have infrared saunas that you can pay to use, but of course [...]
I recently received this email from a reader (we will call her Alicia) who had just finished 6 weeks on the IBD Remission Diet - and her results are amazing! It reads: I did your IBD remission diet for six weeks. I followed every single instruction from your book. Before that, I had inflammation and [...]
When you quit sugar, you will indeed likely go through a withdrawal period. Your cravings can get intense and this is where you're likely to blow it and sabotage your health goals, or teeth healing protocol. Any restricted diet also causes feelings of deprivation and this is another saboteur that can wreck your goals. So [...]
Absorb Element+ is the EU version of my elemental diet shake, Absorb Plus. It is now available in our newly launched UK LTYG Shoppe for all of our lovely UK and EU readers! Absorb Element+ is almost identical to the US version, Absorb Plus, it just does not contain vanadium or boron - as EU [...]
Alright, I just have to share this super easy, quick, and versatile honey mustard recipe. Instead of honey, I just use stevia and/or luo han guo (monkfruit) to sweeten this sauce (making it sugar-free!). I then use with everything from scrambled eggs to chicken strips - or even as a veggie dip. It's so delicious [...]
Children are usually more susceptible to nosebleeds than adults, but what are the treatments for them? I'm not referring to a nosebleed caused by a sharp blow to the nose - we all know why those occur. I'm talking about nosebleeds that occur when you have not sustained any injury to your nose, or perhaps [...]
One of my favorite bits from this video is when Dane says, "Every single person on here has the ability to be a leader for their community and live their best lives ever - BECAUSE of their pain! You're now listening to two who went through some of the worst pain. That's why we're here! [...]
Okay, just had to share with you one of my latest addictions - goat cheese dip. I first had this in a restaurant and was crazy for it - but since it is a half hour drive away, I had to figure out how to make it myself! If you are sensitive to acidic foods, [...]
I've had some interesting discussions with people about why I don't formulate products that contain whole-food vitamins. And they also mistakenly believe that products like Absorb Plus contain synthetic vitamins or minerals - because if vitamins are not whole-food, then they must be synthetic. First of all, minerals are rarely (if ever) synthetic because they [...]
If you're new to kale, or thinking about trying it, or trying to introduce it to your kids, here's a super yummy yet easy cranberry kale salad you can make to introduce it gently. Just use the proportions given and make as large or as small a salad as you wish: Cranberry Kale Salad Half kale [...]
I have an amazing and super important story to tell you - and of course, I'm changing the name of the person involved to protect his privacy. So Jeff went to his new holistic dentist and had a full panoramic (3D) CT Scan done on his teeth, jaw bone and lower sinuses. It cost $260. [...]
I talk a lot about the health benefits of drinking raw cow's milk or raw goat's milk on this blog, but for those of you that cannot tolerate it, are vegan, or who cannot obtain pasture-fed raw milk where you live, an excellent alternative is Raw Almond Milk! With raw almond milk, you can still [...]
Absorb Plus Elemental Diet Shake Taste Test! Join us as holistic health coach Dane Johnson does a live taste test of both the vegan isolate and whey isolate versions and flavors of the elemental shake, Absorb Plus! He tells us which flavors are his favorites, and which he could live without. As the formulator of [...]
As you may well know I'm ALWAYS stressing the importance of addressing the mind/body/spirit element of your healing journey. I know I sound like a broken record! But after recently receiving this email from a reader, I am again here to tell you that it's essential to do the emotional work too - otherwise you [...]
Here's another recipe for you to add more food-based probiotics to your diet. Remember that if you don't tolerate dairy, yogurt can be made from raw cow’s milk, goat’s milk, or coconut milk. Goat milk yogurt has smaller fat and protein globules than cow’s milk, and the protein is more similar to human breastmilk, making [...]
Well I have to say, I never thought I'd be writing this post... as you know, I discontinued carrying Mini-Minerals Bone Support in the LTYG Shoppe because I strongly suspected it did not meet its label claims. However, I have since been inundated with emails from readers all saying some version of this: "I know [...]
Ohmygosh, this conversation was so much fun - if you've watched any of my other videos with Dane Johnson, you'll know that we always have a blast on our calls. Dane asks me how long I've been drug and surgery-free AND how long I've been 100% symptom-free? Those of you who know me, know [...]
This is a question I've been wanting to provide a good solution for, for a LONG time: I'm ready to come off the elemental diet (IBD Remission Diet) but I'm not ready to be completely on solid foods yet, what should I do? So here's the thing: Absorb Plus is an expensive product, because it [...]
In this video, I talk about why "not feeling safe" is a big issue in auto-immune disease - as well as why you will likely not experience full healing until you address the trauma and wounds in the very cells of your body and release them. I also outline how the body IS the subconscious [...]
Our Herbal Tea section at the Shoppe includes a number of my favorites - here's what we carry and why I like each of them and/or how I use them: Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Tea (Caffeine-Free) This tea contains slippery elm and marshmallow root; two herbs that are soothing and healing for the gut lining. [...]
I have had MANY readers write in regarding their SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth) with the same issue - "I did the SIBO treatment, I was fine, but it keeps coming back!!" You may have heard this before, as I've mentioned numerous times throughout my blog and books/protocols that healing needs to encompass the mind/body/spirit [...]
Most recipes for culturing yogurt will advise you start with some store-bought yogurt and use that as the fermenting culture for your milk. Of course, that will work, and it will produce yogurt, but what will be the quality and potency of that yogurt as a probiotic? Not very good. Potent probiotics strains are a [...]
Gaining weight when you're underweight, or malnourished can be as challenging as losing weight when you're obese! The important point for weight gain though, is that you don't want to gain unhealthy fat, you want to gain strong, healthy muscle. The best way to do this is by eating nutrient-dense, healthy, yet tasty foods. If, [...]
I got a phone call from my neighbour whose friend wanted to know about natural remedies for acne, so I figured I might as well blog my answer so that many more can benefit! Whenever someone has a skin problem - acne, eczema, psoriasis, unexplained rash, etc - the first place we look is to [...]
MORE FOOD-BASED PROBIOTICS If you've seen my recipe for the Best Lacto-Fermented Mayonnaise Ever, but you don't know how to obtain the fresh liquid whey (the probiotics contained in fresh liquid whey are used to lacto-ferment mayonnaise, grains, vegetables, etc.) then here are detailed instructions: When you extract the liquid whey from yoghurt, you automatically [...]
What is Helicobactor Pylori? Helicobactor Pylori (or H. Pylori) is a bacteria often found in the stomach, as it can enter your body and live in your digestive tract for years. This can lead to painful sores, or ulcers, in the lining of your stomach and intestines. Over a long period of time, it may [...]
I did a lot of experimenting to determine which oils provide the best-tasting mayonnaise, whilst providing excellent nutrition – I think this recipe is my fifth variation and I’m finally happy with it! My never-ending thanks to Nourishing Traditions cookbook for providing the lacto-fermentation method whereby the mayonnaise keeps for 3-4 months, rather than a [...]
For a few months now, I've had many people write in asking if George's Aloe Vera is suitable for making your own DIY hand sanitizer. Well, the answer is yes - however, actually washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the BEST way to go! That being said, sometimes [...]
Let's face it - no one is ever going to agree 24/7. Whether you're discussing a thorny issue, trying to resolve a conflict with a loved one, or you're mediating 2 kids who'd love to punch each other out, it can get messy and emotional. While it's impossible to always see eye-to-eye, you may want [...]
When you're trying to figure out what caused your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you may be looking for just one trigger, or defining event. However, neither dis-ease, nor healing is usually that simple. Let's go through a bit of a process here - stay with me, it's useful, I promise - and then we'll get [...]
In 2018, I received an email from famed animal communicator Anna Breytenbach. It said: "If you're wondering why it's been awhile since you heard from me, it's because I'm on sabbatical this year. A period of recuperation is the priority after dealing with a life-threatening illness for 18 months that finally forced me to stop [...]
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 [...]
It's difficult for the body to adjust to a completely new food source (liquid, pre-digested) so expect an adjustment phase when you begin an elemental diet. At the same time, you need to be alert for signs of intolerance. Unfortunately, although no one wants to hear this, those two things can look/feel the same. "My [...]
"These minerals have been super helpful in my healing!" This is a message I recently received from a reader in response to my post on the safety of Atom-Sized, Angstrom, Nano Minerals. I reached out to her immediately and asked if she would share her story with our Listen to Your Gut community, and she [...]
I first heard about atom-sized minerals back in 2006 - also called angstrom, picometer, or nano-sized minerals. As soon as most of us hear the words nano or nanoparticle, we get worried. It sounds so high tech - how can it be safe, or have a proven record of safety? However, when I looked at [...]
This is a video of a presentation I gave to health store owners at the CHFA West conference about how to help clients who walk in with gut disorders. In it, I talk about the most effective supplements for IBD/IBS, Crohn's and colitis - and tips and tricks on how to use them. If you [...]
When you're trying to get rid of a stubborn case of C. difficile infection, or Candida overgrowth, have you ever stopped to think about WHY that microorganism chose you, or won't depart from you? Join me as I chat with Dr. Juliet Ghodsian (who has also completely healed herself of Crohn's Disease) about a completely [...]
Over the years, hundreds of pregnant or nursing women (with some form of IBD or IBS) have written in asking me what is safe for them to take. Did you know that this topic is covered in great detail in Chapter 9 of Listen to Your Gut? There are 32 pages devoted to it, in fact! So, [...]
If your hair has been thinning, or looking dull or lank, there are a few things you can do to address this. First of all, get your hormones checked by a doctor that specializes in hormones. If you can't afford to do this, then try Thyroplex or natural progesterone cream and see if that helps [...]
Although we sold the Mini-Minerals line for many years and I used it myself with good results, I also wondered why other products - like the Angstrom line and Dr. Carolyn Dean's line - tasted so much stronger. These other nano/angstrom/picometer/atom-sized minerals had an actual taste, whereas the Mini-Minerals line (Bone Support) tasted like water. [...]
I've received a lot of spontaneous thank-you emails and letters over the years, but this is the first video thank-you I've received! Francine first connected with me on Facebook and then sent over this lovely video testimonial about how my books helped both of her kids over the last decade. Seriously, it doesn't get any [...]
Many people with IBD and IBS are also on prescription antidepressants, either prior to their intestinal diagnosis, or, because of it! Sometimes it's overwhelmingly difficult to deal with the restrictions a serious or chronic illness places on your life, your relationships, your desires, your body, your plans, etc, Unless you are suffering from chronic depression [...]
