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Gluten is the protein found in wheat, rye, spelt, kamut and barley.

If you have any of the following symptoms, it could be a sign that you have gluten intolerance.

1. Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhoea, and constipation.
2. Keratosis Pilaris, ( also known as “chicken skin on the back of your arms.”
3. Fatigue, brain fog or feeling tired after eating a meal that contains gluten.
4. Diagnosis of an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Lupus, Psoriasis, Scleroderma and Multiple Sclerosis.
5. Neurologic symptoms such as dizziness or feeling of being off balance.
6. Hormone imbalances such as PMS, PCOS or unexplained infertility.
7. Migraine headaches.
8. Diagnosis of chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia.
9. Inflammation, swelling or pain in your joints, such as fingers, knees, or hips.
10. Mood issues such as anxiety, depression, mood swings and ADD.

How to test for gluten intolerance?

The single best way to determine if you have an issue with gluten is to do an elimination diet for at least 2-3 weeks and then reintroduce it. Please note that gluten is a very large protein and it can take months and even years to clear from your system so the longer you can eliminate it from your diet before reintroducing it, the better.

In order to get accurate results from this testing method, you must eliminate 100% of the gluten from your diet. Even trace amount of gluten from cross contamination or medications or supplements can be enough to cause an immune reaction in your body.

Do you feel bloated today…. just like you did yesterday?
The most common symptoms of clients who have visited us regarding digestive problems are a bloated tummy, feeling full, and distended. Do you wonder why?
Bloating is a health issue, adding centimetres to your body, especially around the waist and can be caused by many things. So let’s take a deeper look at common causes.

1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the most common digestive disorder, and twice as many women suffer from the condition as men. In IBS, the normal rhythmic muscular contraction of the digestive track become irregular and uncoordinated. This interferes with the normal movement of food and waste material and leads to the accumulation of mucus and toxins in the intestine. This accumulated material causes obstruction of the digestive track, trapping gas and stool, which in turn causes bloating, distension and constipation. Medical science has not yet identified the specific cause of IBS. Some theories suggest that people may be overly sensitive to certain things. Lifestyle factors such as stress, diet and accumulation of toxins, and the constant bombardment, in the colon, are probably common causes.

2. Indigestion
If your body is not producing sufficient amount of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and enzymes (the levels decrease as we age) then the food is not digested properly, it ferments in the stomach and upper intestines, producing gas. Keep in mind that the HCl triggers the release of pancreatic enzymes secreted in the stomach. Overeating, swallowing air by chewing with your mouth open, gulping down food, and drinking liquids with meals contribute to indigestion. Certain foods and beverages like grains and legumes, caffeine, greasy, spicy, refined foods, or vinegar can also cause indigestion. Other factors that can cause or contribute to indigestion include intestinal obstruction, lack of friendly bacteria, malabsorption, and food allergies.

3. Hormones
If you get bloating in the led-up to your period, it is usually caused by hormones and water retention. Excessive levels of oestrogen and inadequate levels of progesterone, as well as sensitivity to fluctuating hormones, can cause some digestive issues including excess gas or constipation. The liver may not be able to process the hormone as quickly or efficiently, and the liver’s capacity to cleanse the blood of oestrogen is compromised.

You can help your “bloated belly” by acting on these main factors: chewing, digestion and evacuation.

Tips to reduce bloating

1. Chewing
Proper chewing is the first step to helping reduce bloating. 20-30 times per mouthful until liquefied or lost all of its texture. Your body needs to liquefy the food for your intestines to absorb nutrients from the food particles as they pass through. Chewing properly allows your stomach to work more efficiently and break down your food faster, so you don’t end up with undigested foods in your colon. If undigested foods arrive, fermentative and, putrefactive bacteria become particularly active, and absorption of nutrients is reduced.

2. Digestion
Drinking water with apple cider vinegar and cayenne pepper before meals can help to increase stomach acid production, which further helps with proper digestion of food. To avoid diluting digestive enzymes and maximise the action of stomach acid drink water separately from eating.
By following the principles of proper food combining, you prevent fermentation in the digestive system and be less bloated. The first rule is to eat fruit on an empty stomach. Fruits pass through the digestive system very quickly. They usually leave the stomach within 30 min, but not if you eat them with other foods that take three to five hours to digest.
Always eat protein with non-starchy vegetables and do not mix with carbohydrates. When you eat animal protein and carbohydrates together, the acidic and alkaline conditions neutralise each other stopping digestion. Digestive enzymes can’t do their job, resulting in incomplete digestion and fermentation.

Supplementing with digestive enzymes has been shown to produce a multitude of benefits.

A healthy liver is critical for hormonal balance. When the liver has to work hard to eliminate toxins such as alcohol, drugs, or caffeine, the liver’s capacity to cleanse the blood of hormones is compromised. Eating lots of cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts and eliminating caffeine and alcohol helps to remove excess hormones from your liver.

3. Evacuation
Your colon gets all the leftovers from your small intestine and when not all gets processed we fill bloated. For some people, the transit time (how long it takes for food to travel through the digestive tract) can be anything from days to weeks. The ideal bowel transit time is anywhere from 12 to 24 hours.
To measure your transit time: Eat a generous serving of beets or corn, wait to see how many days it takes for you to see the colour of the red beets or corn in your stool.
When waste cannot be properly eliminated, it accumulates in the colon and then backs up into the rest of the digestive track. The toxin from the colon is carried into the bloodstream and absorbed into the cells of your body. Cleansing the colon reduces digestive discomfort by flushing out waste material that your body is not removing efficiently.

The above are just some of the common reasons.
I hope the suggestions and tips I have mentioned will help you keep your digestion functioning optimally with minimum bloating and leave you feeling healthy!

To your health and vitality,
Inka Krupa, CCT

Stretching
A few weeks ago, I wrote a little bit about knots and how they are formed (have a read if you missed it). Today I’m following up with one vital step that all my clients should try to do at home, to help ease knots, tension, bad posture, stress and increase circulation all over the body. That is Stretching!
Stretching is often overlooked because the results are not immediately visible, but they play a key role in improving your well-being. Here are 12 reasons you should start stretching today;

· Encourages an optimistic outlook
· Fortifies posture
· Enables flexibility
· Increases stamina
· Decreases risk of injury
· Improve energy levels
· Promotes blood circulation
· Improve athletic performance
· Reduces soreness, tension and knots
· Reduces cholesterol and toxins
· Terrific for Your Thoracic Spine
· Better Balance

To reap the benefits of stretching, you have to do it the right way. Hold the stretch at the first sensation of resistance. Imagine and feel the muscle tissue becoming suppler, hold each stretch for about 15-30 seconds, and aim for a program of daily stretches or at least three or four times per week.
Stretching once today won’t magically give you perfect flexibility. You’ll need to do it over time and remain committed to the process. It may have taken you many months to get tight muscles, so you’re not going to be perfectly flexible after one or two sessions, it takes weeks to months to get flexible, and you’ll have to continue working on it to maintain it.

I have provided a table of different stretches to get you started.

Happy Stretching!

Sasha

Part 5 is featuring an exciting film called “May I Be Frank.” This is a transformative and inspiring film about a man named Frank who takes a deep look at this life and gets honest with himself about the future of his health.

In this film you will discover:

• The art of transformation through one man’s journey
• The link between emotions and health
• The importance of emotional cleansing

PLUS as our interview for today, we’ll be speaking to Frank Ferrante himself – from the film! We talk about his current lifestyle as well as tips and tricks to stay healthy. We’ll also explore A “Day in the Life” of Frank Ferrante.

In this interview, you will discover:

• How Frank turned his life around with food
• Frank’s current morning routine
• How to be your own “health celebrity”

Remember, similar to Frank, we all face health challenges but with simple changes in habits, we can make profound changes in the way we feel.

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Part 4 features:

Film: Hungry For Change where you’ll discover:

• How to detox your body and avoid toxins
• How to overcome common food addictions
• What food additives to avoid & much more!

This film is the perfect transition into our interview with the “Avocado” himself…  David Wolfe! David is an avid researcher and studies cutting edge research on health and wellness. In this interview, we cover his current health adventures, latest breakthroughs, and well-being practices.

Interview with David Wolfe where you will discover:

• Why food can be better medicine than drugs
• Simple daily tips to stay cleansed and detoxified
• What cutting-edge research tells us about life-longevity

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• Film: Powered by Green Smoothies
• Interview: A Day In The Life with Robyn Openshaw

In Part 2 we’ll be watching the fantastic film by Sergei Boutenko, “Powered by Green Smoothies”. This is a film that will motivate you and educate you on the power of deep nutrition!
In this film you’ll discover:

• How adding green smoothies into your day can transform your energy (even if you’re already healthy)
• How smoothies and whole foods can heal your body from illness
• How athletes were able to improve their health & performance by adding a green smoothie a day

We also have a great interview with Robyn Openshaw, a.k.a “Green Smoothie Girl”. She has a remarkable story of losing over 70 pounds without dieting. We will go deep with Robyn on her current diet and favorite smoothies. We’ll also explore A “Day in the Life” of Robyn Openshaw.
In this interview with Robyn, you will discover:

• How Robyn got out of an emotional dark place by discovering green smoothies
• Why she finds comfort and peace  in eating raw, living foods
• Robyn’s amazing Hot Pink Breakfast Smoothie recipe – this one sounds delish!

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Some exciting news which I just discovered is a free Cleanse and Detox Workshop from FMTV (the most popular DVD’s in our clinic come from them!) when you sign up for a 10 day free trial. The workshop is under way but you can join in at any time by clicking here.

• 5 Expert Interviews
• 5 Health & Wellness Documentaries
• 1 Exclusive Live Q&A Webinar with Us
• 1 Downloadable Detox & Cleanse Workbook

You can also join the 7 Day Food Matters Cleanse, the perfect solution to reset your health and vitality without going hungry. Join their first ever group program and “Start Together & Finish Together” with them on Monday, April 3!

If you want to learn how to feel refreshed, energized, and incredible inside and out, you’re going to love this! They will guide you on a personal journey to looking and feeling better than you have in years.

Click here to sign up for the cleanse and also get access to over 10 other guided programs. Programs like the 21 Day Food Matters Program and the Total Wellness Summit. It’s like Netflix but for health. All of this and more are part of your FMTV membership, ready for you to watch anytime, anywhere

Those who get inspired during the free workshop have the option to purchase Juices and Good Green Stuff and Chlorophyl from us to add to your smoothies. As always we offer information and support for free.

Daily topics from Workshop will be posted on our blog and Facebook page.

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The hot stones have a sedative effect and helps relieve chronic pain, reduce stress and promote a deep relaxation.

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With its modern, safe, hygienic and very comfortable design, colonic irrigation LIBBE open-system is considered as the “Rolls-Royce” of colon hydrotherapy. The specially designed bed allows you to easily insert the lubricated rectal tube by yourself. Your personal hygiene and privacy are maintained at all times. The LIBBE colonic irrigation open system is comfortable, painless and entirely odourless. The continuous inflow of water during the treatment provides natural, gentle and subsequent releases.

Anthony Robbins prefers the Libbe systems in his Fiji Wellness Centre.

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