Overeating and the festive season go hand-in-hand. It’s a time of winding down, enjoying friends, family, food and just having some fun after a long and stressful year. While we cannot stress enough that eating until your heart's content is never something you should feel bad about, it is important to think about how it might impact your health. We know that overeating in a single sitting can lead to an uncomfortable feeling of being overfull but regular overeating, for example during the festive season, can cause excessive calorie intake, can be taxing on your digestive system, cause you to lose sleep, develop heartburn from the influx of stomach acids and cause weight gain. You might also experience headaches, difficulty...
prebiotic /ˌpriːbʌɪˈɒtɪk/ noun plural noun: prebiotics a non-digestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines. Prebiotics are a type of fibre that the human body cannot digest. They are compounds in food that induce the growth and activity of beneficial microorganisms in the gut. Essentially, they serve as food for probiotics, which are tiny living microorganisms, including bacteria and yeast. Both prebiotics and probiotics may support helpful bacteria and other organisms in the gut. What is the difference between PREbiotic and PRObiotic? Probiotics are living strains of bacteria that add to the population of good bacteria in your digestive system. Prebiotics are specialized plant fiber that acts as food for good bacteria. This...
Klean Power Oats Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of oats in the morning? Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth! They're a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. So we’ve decided to share the yummiest recipe for our Klean Power Oats so that you can get the most out of your breakfast every morning! What you’ll need ½ cup of oats A pinch of salt to taste A sprinkle of cinnamon 2 heaped teaspoons of Klean Powder 1 cup boiling water Dash of milk/nut milk A generous dollop of honey (The Olio Store Raw CBD Honey, preferably) ½ a tablespoon of nut butter Directions 1. Add oats, dry ingredients and...
Botanical medicine, also known as herbal medicine, is the science and practice of using medicinal plants and extracts to improve overall health, support wellness, and treat diseases. Herbal medicine was once termed primitive by western medicine but through scientific investigations, there is a better understanding of its therapeutic activities meaning that many pharmaceuticals have been modeled on phytochemicals derived from it. Thus, many conventional pharmaceutical drugs are derived from plants. Some of the more common and loved Botanical Medicines Chamomile For thousands of years, chamomile has been used as a remedy for: ✿ Nausea ✿ Diarrhea ✿ Constipation ✿ Stomach pain ✿ Urinary tract infections ✿ Wounds ✿ Upper respiratory infections ✿ Treats diarrhea, cramping associated with PMS ✿ Pain...
