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Yes, it’s that time of year again, I’m off to my beloved France for my yearly top‑up of the French countryside! As many of you know, I have a mild addiction to this stunning country and I find regular visits crucial to my wellbeing!
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Continuing on the probiotic theme a little longer, new evidence reinforces the need to supplement with probiotics for those recently prescribed antibiotics, finding that even a single course of antibiotics can disrupt the microbiome for a year after administration!
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Last month I discussed the importance of probiotics and iron uptake. In fact rarely does a newsletter go by without some promising research into the effectiveness of various strains of probiotics and disease. I’ve reported in previous newsletters of the association of childhood eczema and imbalance of the probiotic strain, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG). The effectiveness of this species in clearing up infant eczema is well documented.
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Last month. I urged you all to embrace the wonderful array of autumn fruit and veggies, and to look up and observe the spectacular sunrises and sunsets … and I sneakily used these autumnal wonders to get you out and about a little more! Now I shall use the crunchy autumn leaf to pursue this theme further!
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In sad, desperate tones I often hear the following plea, “But Jill, I can’t control my carbohydrate/sugar cravings. At 3.00 pm I’ll be pulling out all my work drawers to find a hidden sweetie and, after dinner I’ll turn the house upside down until I find something sweet!” Familiar?!
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Thank you for all the inspired, original delicious recipes! My blender has never been busier trying out all the entries … a very hard decision indeed. In fact so difficult I am pleased to announce two winners! Congratulations to Ginelle Patterson and Samantha Kinmond for their delicious blends. A free naturopathic consultation to you both. Well done!
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The leading cause of blindness in the developed world is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This disease may be prevented by simply increasing carotenoid consumption.
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An exciting new study recently reported in the British Journal of Nutrition has found that the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum 299v, could increase iron absorption by 50 percent.
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Lower back pain is often debilitating and effects up to 90% of Australians at some time in their lives. However there are a plethora of herbs which can effectively result in a pain-free future. These include Turmeric, Boswellia, Ginger and White Willow bark.
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Even short-term administration of antibiotics in infancy can lead to longterm metabolic changes. A study reported in Nature Communications aimed to replicate the impact of the two antibiotic classes most commonly prescribed to children on the microbiome (gut flora) of mouse pups.
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