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Here’s an easy food sensitivity test that you ca

Here’s an easy food sensitivity test that you can do at home. It’s a modified version of the Coca Pulse Test.

Prestigious immunologist Dr. Arthur Coca published this test in 1956, and it provides an accessible way to trace a stress response to a certain food.

It is based on the fact that stress affects your pulse rate: if you are sensitive or allergic to a food, ingesting that food will immediately cause stress, which will increase your pulse rate.

Dr. Coca’s book is now public domain and is available free on the internet. Look it up to learn more.

Although it’s free and doesn’t require any equipment, I find Coca Pulse test a bit time consuming and it can be hard to remember when to take your pulse. I prefer the LNT Coca Pulse Test.

“LNT” stands for Neuro-Lingual Testing, which uses the communication pathways between the mouth and the central nervous system. Simply tasting a food sends messages throughout the body, and the body will communicate through a quickened pulse if this food is not ideal for you.

This version of the pulse test allows you specifically test one food at a time and immediately learn if the food is beneficial or stressful to your body. Instructions for how to perform the test are in the comments.

Food sensitivities and even some food allergies don’t need to be permanent, they can heal with time with nourishing diet and healing of the leaky gut.

Have you been tested for food sensitivities? Have you noticed a difference when you avoid eating foods to which you are sensitive?

#functionalnutrition #foodsensitivities #leakyguthealing #guthealth #nutritionaltherapy #rootcausenutrition #ntaustralia

Not to sound like a broken record, but if you are

Not to sound like a broken record, but if you are experiencing gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn/GERD, bad breath, rosacea or depression - chances are that you have LOW STOMACH ACID or hypochlorhydria.

In this post, I give you eight natural ways to heal low stomach acid, and in the comments - you’ll find instructions for a simple DIY Stomach Acid Baking Soda Test.

Are you on a journey to heal low stomach acid and to address digestion issues? Have you used any of these tips or supplements before?

#heartburn #gerd #indigestion #lowstomachacid #guthealth #nutritionaltherapy #digestionsupport #HCL #nutrientdense #nutritionbusiness #foodsencitivity #bakingsodatest #functionalnutriotion

Do you track your food? Tracking your food, feel

Do you track your food?

Tracking your food, feelings and reactions to the food you eat can be a useful exercise for gaining more insight into what you're putting in your body. It can also be a tedious endeavour that sucks all the joy out of eating. 😅

If you're going to invest the time - and it can be quite time-consuming if you include any variety in your diet - let's make sure it's not a waste.

You might want to track your food for a short period of time if:
1. You have a goal where hitting a specific macronutrient and/or caloric intake is important.

2. You're conducting an experiment and want to see how your hunger changes when you eat more protein and less fat, or if your sleep improves if you increase your total carbs by a certain amount.

3. You suspect you aren't eating the right amount. For example, some people find that keto diet dramatically suppresses their appetites to the point where they need to intentionally eat more.

You don't need to track your food if:
1. You feel good and aren't looking to change anything.

2. You stick to the same basic meals most of the time.

3. You just don't want to. Your desire to eat intuitively outweighs your desire to manage your food intake.

You shouldn’t track your food if it triggers unhealthy eating behaviours or anxiety, or it otherwise messes with your mental and emotional well-being. Saying all that, there's no point in stressing. You should view tracking as a helpful but imprecise method of gathering data. Don't micromanage to the point of causing yourself grief or anxiety.

Best food tracking apps?

There are lots of options out there. I personally like @myfitnesspal and @cronometer_official - both free apps and their desktop version have everything you need. The entries are all based on official food databases, so it's as accurate as you can get, and it provides pretty granular nutritional info.

If you track your food, what insights or benefits have you found? What app or tool do you prefer and why?

#foodtracking #foodjournal
#foodandmoodiournal #macronutrients
#micronutrients
#guthealth
#bloodsugar
#essentialnutrients #epigenetics
#transformationalcoaching
#functionalnutrition
#ancestralhealth

It’s not all about food. Staying in present is a

It’s not all about food. Staying in present is a wonderful way to reconnect with your innate wisdom, heal, chase away disruptive thinking and notice simple things around you.

Look at little children - they don’t have to do their journaling, affirmations,
meditation to be OK. They drop back in to being OK naturally. It’s our default
state within us where we return naturally and stop trying to interfere with the system. Whatever happens, you are going to be OK, did you know that? What are some things you do to stay in present? ✨
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#hereandnow #youareoknomatterwhat
#ancestralwisdom
#nutritionaltherapist #nutritionbusiness
#functionalnutriotion #rootcausenutrition

If you're suffering from symptoms of arthritis, os

If you're suffering from symptoms of arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain associated with an onset of perimenopause or menopause due to hormonal changes - working with functional nutritionist on addressing root causes of your symptoms could make profound improvements to your health. ✨

Swipe to learn more, save for later and send to a friend! 🤍
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#jointpain #autoimmunity #jointinflamation #swellingofjoints
#guthealth #intestinalpermeability
#leakygut #arthritis #rheumatoidarthritis #perimenopause #menopause
#youcanhealyourlife

SAUERKRAUT RECIPE - like, save and share! 🙌🏻

SAUERKRAUT RECIPE - like, save and share! 🙌🏻

Try making this basic sauerkraut recipe, then experiment with adding different veggies and herbs to your next batches for variety of flavours, colours and probiotics.

Makes about 1 kg

Ingredients
🥬1 medium cabbage, cored and shredded
🥬1 tablespoon of caraway seeds
🥬1 tablespoon of black peppercorns
🥬2 tablespoons of sea salt

Method
🥬In a bowl, mix cabbage with caraway seeds, peppercorns and sea salt. Pound with wooden pounder, meat hammer or massage with hands for about 10 min to release juices.
🥬Place in a 1L, wide-mouth mason jar or ceramic pot and press down firmly with a pounder or your fist until juices come up to the top of the cabbage.
🥬The top of the cabbage should be at least 3 cm below the top of the jar. Cover tightly and keep at the room temperature for about 3 days before transferring to cold storage.
🥬You can eat your sauerkraut straight away, but it improves with age!
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#probiotics #nourishingtraditions #fermentation #sauerkraut #nutrientdense #nourishingworks #nutritionaltherapist #nutritionbusiness #functionalnutriotion #holisticnutrition #thriveatanyage #ancestralhealth

⚓️SAVE this post so you can always refer to it

⚓️SAVE this post so you can always refer to it as needed. 🛟

Optimal digestion is the most important foundation of any effective nutritional protocol. Without proper digestion we won’t be able to absorb the nutrients our bodies need to thrive. Try these three easy strategies and let me know if you notice any improvements. I bet you will!

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Just to be clear - this post talks about a typical

Just to be clear - this post talks about a typical Functional Nutrition practice like Nourishing Works, but in reality - you’ll find a wide variety of approaches and functional testing tools used by Functional Nutritionists. Saying that, the foundations of our practices are similar, so let’s go.

First of all, Functional Nutritionists are not medical professionals, neither do we claim to be. We don’t diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. We’re not dogmatic in what type of diet is best for humans (well, to the extent…), instead - we ask your body what nutrients your body needs to truly thrive. Then we recommend best approach for YOUR body.

Our bodies are built with several physiological systems in place - nervous, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and even magnetic. When our systems are out of balance, we’re unable to function optimally. This is when our bodies start sending signals to alert us that our systems are out of alignment. These signals can show up as fatigue, sleepiness, accelerated heart rate, stomach pain, allergies, etc.

Functional Nutritionist listens to your body’s signals and uses the power of nutrition to restore your body into its best possible alignment. When we choose to nourish our bodies with properly prepared, nutrient-dense whole foods, paired up with a well-balanced lifestyle, we align our foundational systems, and improvement to our health naturally follows.

With the modern advances of technology and scientific research, we can now use Functional Nutrition to its full potential and help you feel your best through personalised nutrition based approach. Watch this space for future posts where I go deeper into specific tools I use in my functional nutrition practice to support you on your health journey.

I get it, with so much information out there, it’s hard to know what philosophy/approach is right for you personally. Do your research and consider Functional Nutrition as an exceptional tool for achieving your health goals.

If you found this information useful, please like this post and share it with anyone who could use some Functional Nutrition in their lives today.

Happy hump day, beautiful people! Are you looking

Happy hump day, beautiful people! Are you looking forward to the weekend? Weekends are great for slowing down and making nutrient dense BREAKFASTS, mindfully savoured over hot coffee in solitude or with our families.

Sadly, many of us are still eating cold cereals, toasts, bagels, croissants, donuts, cakes, French toasts, pancakes, waffles, muffins, scones, hash browns, oatmeal, breakfast bars, and even breakfast “cookies.” What is it about breakfast that is so carb-dependent?

Breakfast is the first meal we consume after having fasted through the night and it’s the one chance we have to pack up on energy and nutrients to start the day on the right foot.

Eggs are an excellent breakfast choice for most people. The yolks are loaded with nutrients. They are also a whole and affordable source of quality protein and good fat.

Scrambled, poached, oven baked, omelettes, hard boiled, egg salad with home made mayonnaise or simply eggs fried in the pan, the list goes on. So many ways to cook eggs, but to keep it interesting - prepare them in different ways and with different ingredients.

For omelettes, you can do almost whatever you want and let your imagination run wild. Bacon, sautéed onions, garden greens and raw tomatoes - my favourite combination at the moment.

Of course, if you don’t tolerate eggs very well or avoid them because of an autoimmune issue, you’ll still be able to use some creativity and come up with great nutrient dense breakfast options like leftovers, dinner foods, soups, bone broth, breakfast salads or chicken liver pate on sweet red pepper.

If you absolutely need your carbs in the morning, no problem, just have a piece of fruit. Berries are excellent and a great choice when it comes to fruit, thanks to their high antioxidant content. If you tolerate full fat dairy well, you can eat those fruits with some cream for extra richness and for keeping your insulin levels balanced. Just keep it real, simple and use best quality fresh ingredients you can afford.

What are you making for breakfast this morning?

#nourishingbreakfast #proteinrichbreakfast #paleobreakfast #bloodsugarregulation #insulineresistance #guthealth #immunehealth #menopause

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