Author: b-better

Is Your Probiotic Making You Constipated?

Written by b-better on June 30, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Is Your Probiotic Making You Constipated?

I shared this tip in my IG stories and got flooded with DMs so I thought I’d share it here too and further expand on it.⁣⁣⁣⁣First off, know that our gut microbiome is teeming with beneficial and opportunistic microbial species. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Scientists are still learning and discovering new genera, species and strains, including their respective health benefits, so while taking a probiotic seems to be the popular recommendation these days, know that just like diets, there’s no one-size-fits-all probiotic. Different circumstances call for different probiotics.⁣⁣⁣⚠️For instance, those with...

Natural Allergy Relief Infusion

Written by b-better on June 2, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Recipes. 2 Comments on Natural Allergy Relief Infusion

I’ve been getting many messages asking about natural remedies for allergy relief. Enter herbal infusions!⁣ Stinging nettle (leaf) can help ease seasonal allergies like itchiness, runny nose/eyes, sneezing, etc. but adding onion peels – the secret ingredient to my secret ingredient soup – takes it to the next level. ⁣⁣Why? Because onion peels are rich in quercetin (pronounced kwehr-suh-tin) which is a natural anti-histamine that calms the immune system to reduce or prevent histamine release.⁣⁣ And stinging nettle leaf (very important: leaf, not root) has shown to have...

Healthier, Fail-Proof Garlic Paste

Written by b-better on May 31, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Healthier, Fail-Proof Garlic Paste

Ok, I know the editing of this video is cringy, but the excitement is totally real!If you’ve ever tried making garlic paste the traditional way with a food processor, and wasted batch after batch of your good oil with failed attempts, you’ll totally get me. It takes less than 10 seconds for it to “catch” and it’s worked every. single. time! So I just HAD to share the recipe and process with all of you garlic lovers too! Here’s the full recipe and a few notes follow below:INGREDIENTS:2 Tbsp crushed garlic*½ cup pure avocado oil**½ Tbsp filtered water½ Tbsp lemon juice, freshly...

How To Detox After Swimming

Written by b-better on May 19, 2022. Posted in Active Living, Detox & Cleanse, Holistic Health. No Comments on How To Detox After Swimming

Summer is around the corner and there might be a fair amount of swimming in chlorinated or brominated pools.⁣ Chlorine is toxic no doubt and affects thyroid function, but swimming has amazing health benefits.????‍♀️ ⁣ So how can we gain all the benefits while minimizing the risks?⁣⁣⁣⁣1. NO CHLORINE SYSTEM:⁣⁣If possible, switch to an ozonated (best) or ionization (better) filtration system.⁣⁣⁣I’m looking at getting an ionization system which reduces the chlorine levels between 85 – 90% by passing the water through copper and silver electrodes. Copper keeps algae down and silver is...

2 Easy Ways To Eat More Liver

Written by b-better on May 19, 2022. Posted in Family & Child Wellness, Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on 2 Easy Ways To Eat More Liver

Liver is one of those prized superfoods I wish I had introduced earlier into my kids’ diets. ⁣Liver has the highest source of bioavailable vitamin A, meaning it’s in a form (retinol) that can be directly used by the body unlike plant sources of vitamin A (carotene) which need to be converted to retinol.⁣ What is vitamin A good for?⁣⁣⁣✔️Epithelial integrity: skin, urinary tract, lungs, GI lining, blood brain barrier⁣⁣✔️Immunity & tissue repair: without it can get chronic infections like UTI’s & slow healing⁣⁣✔️Mucus formation in lungs, sinus cavities & mouth preventing...

Air Fresheners DON’T Freshen Your Air

Written by b-better on May 19, 2022. Posted in Detox & Cleanse, Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Air Fresheners DON’T Freshen Your Air

When I polled my audience in my Instagram stories, the majority knew that air fresheners emit harmful chemicals. ⁣In fact, some messaged me saying how awful they make them feel from immediate migraines to ending up in the ER with an IV drip! “Freshening” products such as sprays, powders, plug-ins, diffusers, sachets, potpourri, scented candles, and car vent clips have all been found to contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds), chemical gasses which the EPA states “some can have short- and longer-term adverse health effects”. Of the hundreds of chemical VOCs, the worst ones...

Toxins on your shoes?

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Detox & Cleanse, Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Toxins on your shoes?

When I first saw this graphic by @environmentaltoxinsnerd I thought, well doesn’t everyone remove their shoes before entering a home?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣And then I remembered my first trip to Lebanon as a teen. It was culturally NOT the accepted norm to remove your shoes at the door. ???? In fact, it was considered rude asking visitors to take off their shoes!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Which was mind boggling to me because growing up in Canada, it was customary to remove our shoes before entering someone’s house. ???? From a health perspective however, if you want to transition to a “low tox” lifestyle,...

How To Swallow Supplements

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on How To Swallow Supplements

I know many clients who used to struggle swallowing supplements until I taught them the chin-down method. ⁣Click the video below to see how it’s done, and let me know if it helps you too. Did you know about this chin-down method?⁣ This works great for teaching kids how to swallow supplements too!⁣ The reason it works is pretty simple; tilting your chin down opens up the food pipe (esophagus), while tilting your head back opens the airway! Here’s some science to show the effectiveness of this method, and another method called “pop-bottle” if...

Probiotic Rick Kefir Smoothie

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Probiotic Rick Kefir Smoothie

If you’re looking to add more probiotic-rich foods to your family’s diet, kefir is one of the easiest additions.⁣⁣⁣Milk kefir is a probiotic-rich drink made by fermenting milk kefir “grains” – a culture of beneficial bacteria and yeast – with dairy or coconut milk.⁣⁣⁣⁣If you’re sensitive to dairy or coconut milk, then water kefir is another option but you’ll need water kefir grains instead of milk kefir grains.⁣ Click the video below and be sure to try this recipe : ⁣The hardest part is getting kefir grains:⁣⁣⁣⁣In the UAE, join the UAE culture club on Facebook to find someone...

Sore Throat? Here are My Go-To Natural Remedies

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Sore Throat? Here are My Go-To Natural Remedies

In the video below, I share some of my natural go-to remedies for tackling a sore throat. 1. Emulsified oregano tablets⁣⁣2. Silver hydrosol ⁣⁣3. “Sole”/salt water gargles⁣⁣4. Propolis spray⁣ I didn’t have space to mention Biocidin spray but that can also be helpful as it has natural anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.⁣ You can find more of my go-to remedies & medicine cabinet must-haves in my free downloadable guide.⁣⁣⁣What are your favorites? What else would you add to this list? Please let me know in the comments below.