Why You Should Ditch Your Microwave for Good If you are still using a microwave to heat your food, it may be time to stop. When plastic is heated, the chemical bonds break down. This releases harmful substances into your food. The combination of plastic and heat is a dangerous one. The microwaves will also [...]
Bacteria as Intelligent Allies: My Conversation with Natasha Trenev I recently had another conversation with my dear friend Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren and known worldwide as the Mother of Probiotics. Natasha has spent more than 60 years in the field of fermented foods. She was the first to introduce probiotics to North America back [...]
Inside Natren Healthy Trinity: How 3 Probiotic Strains Support Your Entire Digestive Tract When I sat down with Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren Probiotics, I wanted to dig deep into the science behind her flagship product, the Natren Healthy Trinity. This is not just another bottle in the crowded world of probiotic products. It’s a unique formulation with decades of [...]
Dysfunctional Families Have an Impact on Childhood The family environment plays a critical role in a child's emotional and physical health. When a child develops a chronic illness, such as Crohn's disease, the roots often go deeper than physical symptoms. In a recent interview, Jini Patel Thompson, founder of Listen to Your Gut, shared her [...]
How's Your Body Voltage? Is Your House a Healing Place? Did you know that your body has its own electromagnetic field? This is why your doctor may use an EKG to test your heart function – it records the electrical signals of your heart. As awareness increases around topics like earthing, or grounding, you also [...]
Hemorrhoids Spiritual Meaning: How Emotional Healing Supports Physical Recovery If you've done everything physically to heal your hemorrhoids, and yet they're still there, or they still recur, then it’s time to explore the spiritual meaning of hemorrhoids and the emotional patterns that may be holding them in place. A Reader’s Story: “Why Won’t My Hemorrhoids [...]
Hair Mineral Analysis Test: Prevention at Its Best Join me for this insightful podcast episode with Jill Norris, RN, as we dive into the results of my own Hair Mineral Analysis Test (HMAT). Jill shares her experience helping thousands of clients over the past 3 years and explains how the minerals stored in our hair [...]
How to Stop Your Kids from Getting a Gut Disease A mom recently asked me a great question: She has Crohn’s, her sisters have colitis, their mom has Crohn’s, and even her grandmother had UC. She wants to give her kids the best chance of avoiding these conditions. But her husband feels like they should [...]
Reducing EMR Exposure I've been traveling now for over 2 months now (yes I bring my Natren probiotics packed on ice wherever I go!) and staying in hotels and rental cottages. But of course, every single one only has WiFi Internet available. There's not an ethernet or fiber optic cable in sight! This means I've [...]
Health Scams on the Internet People who did not grow up with the Internet (age 40+) are more likely to get scammed. Many are not aware how EASY it is to set up websites with "experts" and fake reviews, a shopping cart, and NO regulating body. Follow these 5 rules and avoid getting scammed by [...]
Hello! Linsy here from LTYG, ready to answer another reader question this week about the side effects of using Bentonite Clay! I love receiving your great questions. Your comments and questions also help other LTYG readers who may experience similar issues or have similar questions. So thank you! Since I published my blog on [...]
Learn to hardwire Starlink Satellite to Ethernet Cable Have you been thinking about switching to Starlink for your Internet service? Or perhaps fiber optic cable Internet is simply not available in your area? Well, did you know you can avoid all EMR (electromagnetic radiation) from WiFi? And hardwire your Starlink Satellite to ethernet cable instead? [...]
Can Biohacking be Related to Hair Loss? My cousin asked me to listen to a podcast on Biohacking & DNA Testing that she found really enlightening. So we listened to Gary Brecka as we drove to the lake, and every substance (in a specific form) he mentioned as being a game-changer, I would say, "That's [...]
Probiotic Paste for Vagina I joined Natasha Trenev (founder of Natren) for this Livestream on the topic of Urinary Tract Infection. We immediately got requests for detailed instructions on how to prepare the probiotic paste Natasha talked about - that you can insert into the vagina. So here is the livestream and then the instructions [...]
You may have already seen my highly popular video on colonic massage, and used it on your baby who is suffering from digestive issues. But did you know I have an entire video specifically for babies with colic? "My husband and I viewed your DVD last night and after the first segment we tried the [...]
Healing your body by listening to your gut In this fascinating interview with Jini Patel Thompson, founder of Listen to Your Gut and author of multiple books, host Vai Kumar uncovers lots of impactful information about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's, Colitis, Diverticulitis, and IBS). A very personal topic to both guest and host, this episode [...]
Ideally, you should get your digestive enzymes from your food (raw foods, fermented foods, homemade yoghurt, etc) and from your body's own production. However, for those times when you just cannot get enough natural enzymes, or you need some additional support as your own body's production is not up to par. I have found these [...]
Jini Patel Thompson gives instructions on how she used a natural lice remedy to clear her home and 3 kids of a lice infestation in 48 hous. Lice Infestation In all the years of raising 3 kids in public schools, somehow, miraculously, we had never suffered a lice infestation. However, ONE summer we got hit [...]
Is fasting good for your gut? Hi all, Linsy here! Do you have any experience with fasting, and/or have you found it helpful in your own personal healing journey? Some people swear by it, and others it just doesn't work for them. And that's okay! Everybody is different, which is why we are always advising [...]
Good Healthy Fats If you haven’t already, read my blog on vegetarianism vs. animal fats to see why your body needs good fats. We also talked about good fats in my teleseminar with renowned holistic dentist, Dr. Hal Huggins. Since this is SUCH a maligned topic, I’m [...]
More than 80% of U.S. children and adults, aged 6 years and up, have detectable levels of glyphosate in their urine, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those of you who subscribe to Dr. Mercola's newsletter will have already seen his in-depth information on this topic and what we [...]
I am thrilled to announce the LTYG 3rd Edition is now available!! Since the first edition of Listen To Your Gut was published (in 2000) it has become an International Bestseller and I’ve received literally thousands of letters, questions and feedback from readers. Based on your feedback and questions, and due to the continual stream [...]
Sometimes I read interesting things on Quora, and this post caught my eye because the author's friend is from Iran, where they use rock sugar infused with saffron to calm nausea. At first she thought this was extremely weird - but Nabat sugar is a popular remedy throughout the middle east. Why? Then she realized [...]
A friend who is a Feng Shui expert recently sent me this fabulous article by Kathleen Burke: "A year ago, I was leading a normal, full, active life with no idea of the damage my mobile phone was doing to me. On July 1, 2022, I cancelled my mobile phone service (“cell phone” in the [...]
I recently read an article by a woman, about what she experienced in her body, her social life etc. when she got rid of her cellphone and hardwired her Internet. But she went beyond the effect of EMR on humans, and briefly talked about how it had been affecting her pets, and her friends' pets. [...]
Here's another useful video from Dr. Alan Mandell where he shows you how to use a banana peel to help whiten your teeth, along with other useful ways banana peels can be used: Also, here's a selection of really useful comments from viewers about how they've used banana peels for splinters and warts and how [...]
Since many people with IBD and IBS suffer from internal or external hemorrhoids, finding an effective healing remedy for hemorrhoids has been at the top of my list - especially since I too developed internal hemorrhoids after the birth of my daughter! Those of you who have my Listen To Your Gut book know that [...]
Can you use wild oregano oil for hand foot & mouth disease? The best way I can answer this question from a reader is by telling you a story of my own personal experience with hand, foot, and mouth disease when my son was 2 years old. "Hi! I'm awaiting a Dr appointment for my [...]
MultiAbsorb Daily Essential and Immune Booster are two fabulous products (if I do say so myself!) that I formulated to: 1. NOT have to open 20 capsules per day to get what I needed for myself and my family 2. Get rid of all the fillers and flow agents contained in normal multivitamins 3. Have [...]
Can't tolerate bone broth? As you may know, Jini highly recommends bone broth for gut healing. Her IBD Remission Diet plan combines an elemental diet along with healing broths and targeted supplements to help soothe and heal the gut lining. I have also advocated for broth myself, as it helped me heal my leaky gut. [...]
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 [...]
Wound Healing With Comfrey Salve Hi, Linsy here - and today I want to talk to you about one of my go-to wound healers - comfrey salve! Comfrey is the fastest wound healer Jini and I have come across yet. It is also fantastic at relieving itching – whether from insect bites or rashes. Jini [...]
Are you (or someone you know) planning to conceive sometime in the near future? You may not realize that preparing for pregnancy is a huge part of this journey. But the sooner you prepare your body, the healthier and more enjoyable the process will be! COME JOIN ME (JINI) AT THE HEALTHY PREGNANCY REVOLUTION SUMMIT! [...]
If you're using ColonEaze~Move to help address chronic constipation, or you're finally ingesting a therapeutic dosage of Natren probiotics, you might notice signs of detox, rashes, eruptions, or other undesirable skin reactions. Now, your skin issue could be an allergy to either a supplement ingredient, or a topical substance, but it could also be evidence [...]
This reader's story of her journey with her teenaged son is a great example of the kind of tenacity and winding journey real, root-level healing can involve. She gave her permission to share it here as I feel their journey contains numerous details that may be helpful to others. I'll come back in with some [...]
I wanted to share with you this amazing story about a man who, after taking a painful fall through an old board on a boat dock, used DMSO and vitamin C to facilitate incredibly quick healing: OK, so I did something let's just say not very bright. I was testing a bad looking board on [...]
Sometimes I get emails like this one that just rip my heart out: "I am contacting you desperately looking for answers for our 6 month old Grandson. He has been unable to poo since birth, he has to be assisted and this is despite regular diarrhea, he also has a prolapse outside of his anus [...]
Working too hard? Post-medication? Suffered a recent trauma? Or recovering from a bug that seems to be lingering...? These are the supplements I take to bolster my immune system and also help prevent a crash during times of intense stress (physical or emotional stress). I'm going to give you both my bare essentials list and [...]
I read a very interesting article from Dr. Ronald Hoffman about glaucoma - which is the #2 cause of blindness across the U.S. and the #1 cause of blindness for African-Americans and Hispanics. He gave a couple of distinct recommendations (along with supporting studies) for substances like Gingko biloba and prescription eyedrops. But what I [...]
This heartfelt question on YouTube prompted me to reply and turn this into a post (so hopefully others searching for answers will find their way here): "My grandbaby has had terrible diaper rash for over a year. I have tried so many creams, essential oils, powders, womens yeast cream, changed diaper and wipe brands, used [...]
Natural treatments for muscle, tendon, and ligament pain do not involve masking the pain so you can carry on with your day as usual. As renowned chiropractor Dr. Ben Kim says: "Acetaminophen primarily decreases registration of pain in your brain. It doesn't decrease inflammation outside of your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), so [...]
Are you struggling to tolerate antimicrobial/antipathogen treatments like wild oregano oil, garlic, or olive leaf extract? If so, I understand the frustration because for the longest time, neither could I! In this blog post, I want to share with you how I detox and prep to tolerate anti-pathogens. Detox And Prep To Tolerate Anti-pathogens In [...]
It is very important not to do anything else during a bowel movement other than breathing deeply and connecting with your body. When you are doing nothing but breathing deeply during a bowel movement, you are automatically relaxing your bowel and anal sphincter muscles with your breath. The expansion and contraction of your diaphragm, as [...]
I had three friends call me up for help/advice about their kids' digestive troubles. This signaled to me that many others must be having the same issues, so it was time for a blog post to share the knowledge! First, my friend Cecile called me about her 10-year-old daughter, Megan. Megan had pretty much refused [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
With summer still in full swing, so are all of the insects - which means BEES! If you have ever been stung, you know how painful it can be. My mother is a bit allergic, so we were of course concerned when she informed us that she was stung. The bee got her finger, and [...]
