Audelina, Jini, Tiah (c) Linda Bickerton-Ross As a reader of mine, you may already know that my family consists of two dogs, two cats, and 11 horses. That being said, when this email came through OF COURSE I wanted to do whatever I could to help ASAP! Although legally I really can't provide [...]
As elemental diets grow in popularity - especially for use with SIBO - I've received a few emails from people (and doctors) suggesting that Absorb Plus (Original formula) is not actually an elemental diet product. And that only products with free-form amino acids as their protein source qualify as "elemental". So what's the difference between [...]
Several weeks ago I wrote a lovely post about listening to my body's wisdom and taking a sabbatical... however, after a lovely, languid, lazy two weeks, numerous elements in my world went sideways and BAM! Just like that, my sabbatical was over. The interesting thing is that within a day or so of ending my [...]
I recently received this interesting question: "I have been trying to resolve a major issue for over 15 years, but to no avail. I've gone to dozens of western doctors, in addition to, naturopaths, herbalists and homeopathic physicians. I haven't met one who has been able to give me a diagnosis. I've developed Major Depressive [...]
For several years now we have been using DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) - both topically and orally - to treat various human conditions such as hemorrhoids, rectal strictures, and intestinal strictures. There are many treatment protocols available throughout my blog and Shoppe. Simply search "DMSO" and you will find information regarding the above conditions, as well [...]
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 was in Europe a few weeks ago and visited some friends in Sitges, Spain. While we were there, my husband Ian and I had lunch with a fascinating man from Holland (Fares Boustanji) who knew exactly the kind of stuff I do with my horses, because he experiences the same communication from birds of [...]
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 [...]
Making the Most of One Organic Chicken As you may know, I'm all about getting the "biggest bang for your buck". I'm always looking for ways to make life more efficient; obtain the same results with less effort, so that I have more time to play! So in the steps below I'm going to show [...]
Questions I get on Natural Healing Knowing when to take your supplements and creating a schedule can be confusing. These are questions I get regularly from my readers regarding natural healing: What do you do if some of your supplements are not compatible with each other? How do you figure out when to take all [...]
We often receive questions from readers who are trying Absorb Plus, with no prior experience using an elemental diet. In the below featured video, I get hands on and show you how to mix Absorb Plus properly for best tasting results and maximum efficiency. I also talk about the different types of healthy oils you [...]
I was over in England and one of my friends (married with 3 kids) wanted to know which probiotics she should order for her family. She didn’t want to know why or how they worked – and no one has a gut disorder – she just wanted to get her whole family on probiotics. After [...]
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 cauliflower leek soup recipe! The surprising thing for me, was how "cheesy" this soup tastes. If you're craving a melted cheddar taste experience, this soup will [...]
UPDATE: These are now available! Read more about QuikPlus in this blog post. My family has been using atom-sized minerals - rather than regular powdered minerals - since 2008. In 2010 (after testing them on myself for 2 years) I first told my readers about them. Other names for these super tiny minerals are: Angstrom, [...]
This post is just for my awesome Aussie readers... I want to make sure you know about this... For years now, you have been emailing me about the horrendous shipping costs of Absorb Plus to Australia (for those of you not in AU, we're talking $250-$300!) and asking when we will have Absorb Plus elemental [...]
2020 UPDATE: I just found out there is now FINALLY a single-use, disposable, robotic colonoscope available and currently being used in Italy and Switzerland. So of course, I had to rush onto the blog and tell you about it immediately! You can read about it here. 2015 UPDATE: 7 years after I first published this post, [...]
If you ordered from the LTYG Shoppe last holiday season (Dec/Jan) you may remember that I included a CD of healing tunes in your gift bag, by Kesia Nagata. Now, if you haven't got round to listening to the CD yet (email us if you prefer the digital download links), then I encourage you to [...]
The Origins of Adya Clarity Mica If you're into the raw food movement, you may have heard about a product called Adya Clarity Black Mica. The people who are selling (and re-selling) this product are making some pretty amazing claims. And perhaps, like me, you're wondering how much is hype and how much is genuine? [...]
If you are following the Minimize Gas & Bloating Diet, or the Maintenance Diet from my book, Listen To Your Gut, then this recipe is for great for you! Chock full of yummy herbs, mushrooms, barley (or quinoa) and squash, this mushroom stew recipe warm favorite for the approaching fall season - but is sure [...]
Let's kick off this week's post with a gift! It's been well over a decade since I've had any digestive sensitivity whatsoever - and 29 years since I've been 100% drug and surgery-free. This is the place I speak from when I say that to have fantastic, vibrant, long-term health, we simply must heal the [...]
What pain do you suffer from on a daily basis? Or perhaps you just get severe pain during times of stress or flare ups? In this video, I share my technique to transmute pain from something that "hurts" to simply receiving messages from the body. I share how I fought full-contact martial arts, transformed severe [...]
If you've been wanting to try out an elemental or half-elemental diet, or perhaps use an elemental diet for food clearance and allergy testing, now's your chance! We have a whole bunch of Absorb Plus in the Canadian LTYG Shoppe that is on sale at a massive discount: 55% Off - so only CAD$35/tub!* That [...]
If you've been using the elemental diet shake I formulated - Absorb Plus - for any length of time, you'll know that I am always on the lookout for ways to improve the product. Sometimes people are not too happy with me, because certain changes - like when I switched the maltodextrin to a non-GMO [...]
Flushing Intestinal Obstruction With A Liquid Diet For the best treatment and management of diverticular or obstructive GI disease, your diet should vary according to your symptoms. During good/calm times, it's best to eat a diet that promotes easy digestion and absorption and tonifies the intestinal wall. But during a flare-up (diverticulitis or acute stricture), [...]
How To Measure WiFi and Cell Phone Radiation As the mother of three children - with thinner skulls, higher water content in their skulls (= higher conductivity) and undeveloped immune systems - it is very important to find out what levels of microwave RF radiation my kids are being exposed to, so that I can [...]
A hot castor oil pack for pain, spasming, and bloating is a healing therapy that should be in everyone's toolkit. If you haven't tried this yet, then I strongly encourage you to give it a go - just take a look at this amazing story from a reader who used a hot castor oil pack [...]
I am SO pleased to announce that we've finally been able to bring a whole bunch more of my favorite products/brands into our Canadian LTYG Shoppe! This has been a priority for me for a long time as I have close friends and lots of family here in Canada all asking me, "Can I get [...]
A Mother's Determination to Heal Her Son This article was sent in by one of my readers (Amy Spiegel) to share their experience in hopes that it may help others with a similar problem. Amy used my Natural Remedy for Perianal Abscess and Fistula - so be sure to read this too, to get the [...]
Understanding Infrared Light Therapy Coherent photons, which are particles of electromagnetic energy, are emitted from an infrared cold laser (also referred to as low level laser, soft laser or therapeutic laser). These particles enter the tissues and are absorbed in the mitochondria - which are tiny structures within the substance of each individual cell. The [...]
The current medical treatment for perianal abscess (which often result in a fistula) involves oral drug antibiotics and manual drainage of infection from the abscess. However, many doctors wish there was an alternative treatment, since it is so hard to get antibiotics to the actual infection site. Oral antibiotics are processed via the GI system, so very dilute amounts end up reaching the rectal area. The good news is: We DO have an alternative treatment that delivers a very powerful natural antibiotic directly to the abscess site.
In case you haven't heard, I have indeed formulated a vegan version of the all-natural elemental diet shake - Absorb Plus. And HOORAY it's finally available for all of you who've been asking for it!! Made with Organic, sprouted brown rice protein isolate, custom amino acid blend, extensive vitamin and mineral panel (including trace minerals) [...]
This letter from a reader is remarkable for several reasons: 1. Along with the physical healing protocols, he delved headfirst into emotional healing (which is crucial). 2. Tom was never able to take ANY supplements before using my protocols and addressing his emotional issues. I love the amount of detail Tom's wife has given us [...]
Sometimes we get queries from my readers about changes in some of the natural protein powders and Absorb Plus elemental shakes: They taste different, the texture is different, it's more fluffy, or less fluffy, the color is different, etc. But here's the thing with natural products - the ingredients can vary with the seasons, weather [...]
Dr. Samir Kakodkar is an IBD specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and did his IBD training at Northwestern. Samir hosts a podcast called Against the Grain which investigates new ideas and controversies in the field of IBD. In this interview, you'll hear how Dr. Kakodkar himself has IBD and tried some of [...]
If you've been reading this blog for any length of time, you'll know I'm really big on using and testing DMSO-based protocols. I have popular protocols for hemorrhoids, rectal stricture and intestinal strictures - all using DMSO as a primary, active component. I also find the idea of using DMSO in eyedrops particularly interesting - and [...]
I recently received this thank-you message, with these striking before/after photos: "Hey guys, just wanted to say thank you to Jini and the team I took this pic today, the worse photo (right side) is me 5 months ago. I followed a lot of Jini's expertise and applied what worked with my gut, I watched [...]
Although these meals are not good for people healing from a gut disorder, perhaps you have a teenaged son or daughter, or a niece or nephew who just wants to eat better? My son's friend, Caleb, lives in a home where neither parent likes to cook, so he's always eaten processed food. We were talking [...]
ANYONE in an immune-compromised or vulnerable place of health needs to get on this immediately. I know of many people - even strong, healthy people, whose bodies hit that 'overload' place and they became EHS (electrohypersensitive). Their lives changed completely overnight. They could no longer LIVE in a city and in the beginning, some had [...]
Readers continuously ask me where/how they can get tested for mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) infection. This is a bacterial/fungal hybrid that hides inside your cells, so is only detectable if you test for the DNA or RNA of the organism. However, over 90% of Crohn's patients carry MAP when tested in clinical trials. And yes, [...]
I had dinner with a friend of mine who's been going through a very stressful time: emotional stress; challenges with kids and homelife, and physical stress; not sleeping well and lots of travel. In the last couple of weeks, she's noticed blood in her stool a few times. Sometimes it's part of the feces, but [...]
Those of you who have purchased the elemental diet shake, Absorb Plus, or the intestinal healing formula MucosaHeal or MucosaCalm, or the suppositories FissureHeal etc. may wonder how I come up with these formulations... The stories are in my books, but I also wanted to give you a quick peek around my house so you [...]
Dr. Nishimoto advises that to boost serotonin in the brain (which calms the nervous system and makes you feel good), you should chew your food really well, get lots of sunshine, breathe slowly and deeply, and practice rhythm exercises. This is one of his rhythm exercises, along with full instructions. Aside from being a great [...]
If you're planning on doing an elemental diet, or even just drinking a shake or two per day, then it is important to learn to distinguish the difference between normal bowel/body changes from elemental shakes, versus signs your body is intolerant, or allergic, to one or more of the ingredients in the shake. Do not [...]
If you (like me) have been working on straightening your scoliosis, then you just might be as fascinated as I am by this research from 2005 where they gave rats a filling (occlusion) and it resulted in scoliosis! If that isn't crazy enough, when they removed the filling, the spine straightened! Another rat study from [...]
Join me as a guest on The SIBO Survivor Show, as I discuss with Josh Sabourin the various ways to use an elemental or semi-elemental diet with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)! What is an elemental diet? An elemental diet is made of the essential nutrients - protein (predigested; di-peptide [...]
Washing your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds (warm water) is ALWAYS the best way to go! Much healthier and easier on the skin than harsh, drying hand sanitizer. That being said, sometimes you are on the go and simply can’t wash your hands at that moment. For those cases you can try my [...]
The vegetable capsules Imix Nutrition uses in the products that I formulate are made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) which is also referred to as Hypromellose. Now, Imix used to be able to list these on the label as: Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule (vegetable fiber and water) But then the FDA changed the labeling regulations to [...]
I often get emails or comments on the blog here from people who are doing an excellent job of managing the physical component of their dis-ease (unease, imbalance). They are well-researched, rigorous and thorough. And they're getting good results - just not the results they hoped for. Or it's taking much longer than they thought [...]
Ever since Dr. Steven Gundry came out with his book, very slick videos, and pervasive marketing campaign about the evils of lectin-containing foods... I've been suspicious. I didn't change any of my eating habits, but I wondered if soaking or cooking de-activated these 'damaging nutrients' and the whole thing was a bunch of hype anyway. [...]
I formulated FissureHeal suppositories as a natural, effective alternative to steroid suppositories. During my healing journey I suffered from an anal fissure for about 2 years that I just couldn't heal. After trying every product I heard about, I decided enough was enough, and I formulated my own - which healed my fissure in a [...]
