AQJ 148: Navigating Parasites, Metals and Candida When Healing

In this episode, Jo chats with Elyse Comerford, Integrative Nutritionist and GAPS Practitioner, about where to begin on your gut healing journey when you suspect metal toxicity, parasites and/or candida are an issue. This is a question that comes up a lot in the Quirky Cooking for Gut Health chat group… Do you start with… Continue reading AQJ 148: Navigating Parasites, Metals and Candida When Healing

FLO 23: IBS, Candida and Metals with Mary

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common issues that Elyse’s clients present with. It can be absolutely debilitating- wondering where the next toilet is, constantly being afraid of getting caught out and not making it, it is a lot of peoples worst nightmare! Surprisingly though, once you start healing the gut, it… Continue reading FLO 23: IBS, Candida and Metals with Mary

FLO 3: Candida, Hormones and Behaviour with GAPS

This week we hear the story of Angela and her family from quitting sugar, to getting on to the GAPS protocol. Healing is a journey of taking one step at a time, which at times can be overwhelming! Angela is a perfect example of using this gradual approach, and how much can change just taking… Continue reading FLO 3: Candida, Hormones and Behaviour with GAPS

RFR 199: Combating Candida with Kirsty Wirth

In Episode 199 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our “Gut Guru”, Kirsty Wirth to teach you how to combat candida. We explore the commensal nature of candida, what happens when an imbalance occurs and the common but varied symptoms associated with an overgrowth. You will learn how to accurately determine your… Continue reading RFR 199: Combating Candida with Kirsty Wirth

AQJ 121: GAPS Q&A with Becky Plotner ND

This week Jo chats with Becky Plotner (naturopathic doctor and certified GAPS Practitioner) about some of the most common GAPS questions. In their last podcast together, Becky shared the science behind how the gut works and how it is damaged, and how to begin the healing process. In this second podcast, Becky answers questions from… Continue reading AQJ 121: GAPS Q&A with Becky Plotner ND

AQJ 105: Healing with Food, Becky Plotner

When a mother is told they are a ‘bad mum’ by doctors because their son has aspergers syndrome, ADHD, is bipolar, dyslexic, hypoglycemic, and has uncontrollable behaviour… what does a mum do? Give up and medicate him because she is told that’s all she can do? That’s not what Becky Plotner did. She studied her son’s… Continue reading AQJ 105: Healing with Food, Becky Plotner

AQJ 98: Layers of Healing – Elyse Comerford

When you’re working on healing gut issues with the added challenges of MTHFR gene mutation, histamine issues, candida, heavy metal toxicity, allergies, etc, it’s vitally important to take each step slowly and carefully. In this episode, Jo and Elyse Comerford (GAPS practitioner and nutritionist) talk through the challenges of working through the layers of healing, not… Continue reading AQJ 98: Layers of Healing – Elyse Comerford

MUM 51: Kinta Gitsham : Behavioural Disorders – A Recovery Story

Kinta Gitshams’ Bio: Kinta Gitsham an ordinary mum who has had an EXTRA ordinary journey through motherhood. A stay at home mother of 3 gorgeous children; Archie (8), Josie (6) and George (3). She is currently separated from her husband of 10 years Rick since March this year, however they are still an incredible team… Continue reading MUM 51: Kinta Gitsham : Behavioural Disorders – A Recovery Story