COVID 19 – UPDATE on the response from Shift
At Shift, we live and breathe health. So of course, with the increased risk of the Coronavirus, we want to ensure we can support you the best that we can. One of the biggest challenges with this virus is the unpredictability of it. The numbers …
5 Reasons You’re Stuck In A Health Rut (and how to get out of it)
We all know the story – you don’t feel well, you get motivated. You start that new thing. You’re going great, but then something derails you. You give up and are right back where you started again. So what’s the problem? Why is it so …
Bloating, The Most Common Gastrointestinal Issue
Bloating is the most common gastrointestinal symptom that health care professionals come across. From a practitioner’s stance, pinpointing the cause of someone’s bloating isn’t as easy as you think. Symptoms can come and go without warning, regardless of whether you’re eating certain inflammatory foods or not. …
Bone Broth
Ingredients: 1.5-2kg organic or grass-fed bones such as chicken bones, beef bones, lamb bones, fish bones 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1 large carrot, cut into chunks 2 sticks celery with leaves, cut into chunks Splash of apple cider vinegar Filtered water Method: Add bones …
If You’re Still Stressed, You’re Going to Have a Hard Time Healing Your Gut
Have you ever had the feeling of butterflies in your stomach or a lack of appetite when you’re under stress? Then you’ve felt the gut wrenching effects playing out on your digestive system. Soothing your gut in times of distress isn’t always easy, but there …
How Environmental Toxins Can Affect Your Health – And What You Can Do to Reduce Their Impact
From the air we breathe to the foods we eat, even the homes we live in –harmful chemicals are literally everywhere You may already be trying to reduce the environmental toxins that come into your life, but what if you’re still exposing yourself to high …
Fermented Foods, Are They Your Secret Gut Booster?
When it comes to your gut, fermented foods are one of the most beneficial things you can eat. A wide body of research has shown that incorporating portions of probiotic, or fermented foods, could provide significant health benefits. Fermented foods have been around longer …
Are You Suffering From Allergies Because Of Your Gut?
Allergies can impact our lives and people in different ways. While one person suffers from the onslaught of seasonal pollen, another has to avoid certain foods because they break out in hives. Let’s look at how allergies develop, while also investigating their connection with our …
Sauerkraut
Ingredients: ½ large head of cabbage 1 carrot 1 heaped tbsp sea salt Optional – other flavours such as dried dill, grated ginger, grated turmeric, finely sliced red chilli. Even grated sweet potato is a lovely addition. Method: Finely slice the cabbage and carrot. Add …
The burning issue of stomach acid (understanding a crucial element of digestion)
Stomach acid is the unsung hero in the digestive process. It’s a fundamental component in breaking down our food and developing new cells that help build us from the inside out. This incredible process has some extra benefits to our bodies that not a lot …
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