Since the start of time, we have used plants for medicinal purposes. Black cumin seeds are one of those age-old plant remedies that fortunately is also backed by hundreds of scientific peer-reviewed articles. Black cumin seed
Yesterday as I entered the grocery store a distressed woman rushed up to her friend and announced, “They’re out of soap!” While I am the last person likely to be worried about germs (based upon
As you know I’m a fan of liver and using it as a medicinal superfood. Have a read of our other blogs on liver to understand why liver is so beneficial but here’s a spin
Pâté is delicious. When it’s made well, it’s silky smooth, rich and moreish. As we discussed in the Why Sneaky Liver? blog, liver is a superfood. Gram for gram, it is one of the most
It’s one thing to eat meat, it’s another thing entirely to eat ‘organ’ meat. We get it. Rather than exploring all organ meats, let’s limit this blog to liver and the health benefits it provides.
It’s one thing to eat meat, it’s another to eat organ meat. I’m not normally a fan due to frightening childhood experiences, but I’ve been experimenting with liver the last few weeks and not once
This blog is part of a series on methylation. If you have not already please have a read of the following blogs we’ve created. Should I be Freaking Out About my Genes? Methylation, MTHFR – WTF?
Prior to jumping in here with ways to improve methylation, I’d highly recommend you read the following blogs I have written on this topic. Should I be Freaking Out About my Genes? Methylation, MTHFR –
The term “oxidative stress” is frequently mentioned in the realm of science but it is not often clear what it means for us or our health. Research indicates that oxidative stress is an underlying cause of
The most practical way to check for problems with methylation is to arrange to have the following tests. In Australia, you need to work with a GP to get a referral for your blood tests.
If you’ve just discovered or heard about methylation and feel somewhat clueless (yep, been there myself) make sure you also have a read of a series of blogs I have written including the Should I
Excuse the WTF expletive but if you’re like me, you probably find discussions on methylation and MTHFR get pretty high-ceilinged, pretty quickly! Meaning, it takes a lot of concentration to wade through the biochemistry and
When someone is freaking out saying, “I have the MTHFR gene” it’s important to understand everyone is born with the MTHFR gene as part of their genotype, or collection of genes. In fact, everyone has two
Active listening with our children is not really about conversation, it is about holding a silence, holding a space to hear our kids. When they open up a discussion, it is not so much about
Mums have been asking me, “Jen are you worried about you or your kids getting the Coronavirus?” And I can wholeheartedly say, “No.” I’m not coming from a place of arrogance. Nor naivety. I’m coming
