Take any diet you have ever come across and the one thing that most have in common is restriction in some shape or form. Whether it is age old calorie counting, low-fat or the more recently popularised low-carb ketogenic (aka keto) diet they all fundamentally reduce or restrict certain foods. We also know from significant … Read more
Do you ever think about your stress levels? Many people don’t realise how stressful their life is and how that might affect their health and quality of life in a negative way. As April is stress awareness month, in this post we will share some useful information about stress and how to support yourself better … Read more
Have you ever really considered where your food comes from? And by which I mean where it fundamentally begins – the soil. In fact, many of us might not think beyond the supermarket or grocery store where we purchase our food let alone all of the various links that play a vital role in keeping … Read more
If you are already into the gut health game you may already be familiar with probiotics. You may also be clued up on prebiotics. However ‘synbiotics’ are much lesser known as they are a relatively recent concept. So what are these new kids on the gut health block? Are these beneficial for our gut health? … Read more
It might sound obvious that having a colourful amount of plants in our diet would be a good thing for our health and wellbeing but why is that exactly? And how can it help to support a healthy and enriched gut microbiome? Firstly a thriving gut microbiome depends on us feeding all the good bugs … Read more
Fermented foods have been given a trendy renaissance in more recent years. Likely due to the increasing interest in gut health as well as a return to leading chefs reverting to more ancestral ways of cooking. However fermented foods are nothing new at all and feature in all cultures in every part of the world. … Read more
You may have heard about the phenomena of ‘leaky gut’ since it has been gaining a lot more interest and research in recent years. Much of this attention has also been focused on the link between leaky gut and how that impacts on our brain health along with its potential links with neurodegenerative diseases such … Read more
Fast and furious: What does ‘processed food’ mean for our gut? Why processed foods are bad for your gut. Most of us are aware that eating lots of junk food can be detrimental to our health but what does this actually mean for our gut health? Firstly it is important to differentiate between the terms … Read more
What is a biofilm? Microorganisms can be found everywhere and are typically associated with dirt and diseases. However, all living beings rely on a dynamic and sophisticated microbial ecology to perform vital functions. In fact, the average adult has around 1kg of bacteria in their gut – similar to the weight of our brains!¹ To … Read more
How to Nurture and Nourish our Inner Ecosystem Creating and maintaining a healthy gut and flourishing gut microbiome starts with supporting our own ‘ecosystem’. This is why the analogy of a garden really epitomises our gut on many levels. After all, a healthy garden is well cultivated in that plants and flowers (‘good’ bugs in … Read more
By Eve Kalinik When it comes down to it our gut, notably our gut barrier, its essentially what separates our internal world from the external one. In the conversation around gut health, there is often a lot of chatter about nourishing the trillions of microbes that live in our gut (collectively the gut microbiome) but … Read more
Is there a natural remedy for psoriasis? Psoriasis is a condition that causes red and crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. The main symptoms of psoriasis are patches of skin that are dry, red and covered in silver scales. Eric Bakker N.D, a naturopathic physician from New Zealand and the creator of the … Read more
Eve Kalinik is an advocate of conscious eating, a leading nutritional therapist, and one of the tutors for THE GUARDIAN masterclasses. She is the author of Happy Gut, Happy Mind: How To Feel Good from Within and Be Good To Your Gut guide. Eve believes that having a positive and healthy approach to food & nutrition … Read more
Houston Enzymes’ formulations target specific foods and issues, but also combine some enzymes for a broader approach. 1. For multiple food intolerances, use a strong broad spectrum enzyme TriEnza TriEnza is a combination of enzymes for multiple digestive intolerances. TriEnza supports digestion for the 3 main types of foods: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. But TriEnza goes … Read more
Galectin-3, Modified Citrus Pectin and Dr Isaac Eliaz The following are excerpts from a transcript of an interview between FXMedicine and Dr Isaac Eliaz, reproduced with the express permission of econugenics and FXMedicine. What is Galectin-3 and how is it connected to disease? Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a protein that modulates an array of biochemical processes … Read more
WE NEED YOUR HELP Since we launched our new website, we have been slowly adding more features and functionality to better serve our customers. Now we would like to hear from you about what you would like to see on our site and what we can do to promote a positive, helpful, progressive practitioner community … Read more
Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, ubidecarenone, ubiquinol and at times abbreviated to CoQ10 or Q10 is a coenzyme that is present in the bodies of most animals. It is the only antioxidant that humans synthesise in the body. CoQ10 is a fat-soluble substance which resembles a vitamin and is present in most eukaryotic cells, … Read more
Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by some plants. It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and also a member of the ginger family. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal preparation, a preservative and colouring agent in foods. Curcumin has a polyphenolic molecular structure similar to other … Read more
YourHealthBasket stock a wide range of liposomal supplements, but what are liposomes and how do they help in nutrient delivery? Read on to find out more… What is a liposome? The word liposome is derived from two Greek words lipos and soma, translating into fat and body, respectively. Liposomes are lipid-based vesicles and consist of … Read more
What is Glutathione? Coined “The Mother of all Antioxidants” and the “Master Cell Protector,” some say glutathione is the most important molecule in your body that you have never even heard of, so what is it and what does it do? Discovered in 1888, Glutathione (GSH) is an important antioxidant in plants, animals, fungi, and … Read more
Resveratrol is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, and a phytoalexin, produced naturally by several plants in response to injury or when the plant is under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. It has been detected in more than 70 plant species worldwide, including grapes, peanuts, berries, and pines. Fresh grape skin contains about … Read more
A new portal for practitioners and their clients. Welcome to the new website for YourHealthBasket You asked and we listened, alongside the new website are improved features for practitioners as well as enhanced features for all customers. Our new website is easy to use, products are easy to find, orders are easy to process. EXCITING … Read more
