Figuring out what is happening with your hormones can be very frustrating and confusing. Our hormones affect so many other processes in our body, and are affected by many different factors as well which is what can make it so confusing. In this post we will share factors that are important for healthy hormones (not just food and supplements!)
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GAPS is based on the most nutrient dense, healing foods for human health. When we provide our bodies with the building blocks they need to heal and repair, we are supporting it to do the job that it is meant to do! It is incredible how resilient our bodies are when we take away the things that are causing toxicity and inflammation, and provide it with the things that make us thrive. Starting out on GAPS can seem overwhelming, so a great place to start is to learn the healing foods and start introducing them to your diet one by one.
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Why we want to optimise digestion before we swallow....
It may come as a surprise to some of your that optimal digestion actually starts even before we put anything in our mouth. What we do in the moments before we take a bite can play a pivotal role in how well we extract the nourishment from the delicious food we are about to ingest.
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For anyone that has experienced constipation, it really is not fun! Constipation is a very common complaint for people with digestive issues. When the digestive system is damaged and not functioning optimally, there are various reasons why constipation may occur. The stool is one of the ways in which our body eliminates toxins, so when we are constipated we are leaving this toxicity sitting in the colon where it can be reabsorbed, and the stool will begin to rot. It is vital to have the bowels moving AT LEAST every 36 hour to help keep this toxicity moving out of the body. It is alway best to resolve constipation on Full GAPS before starting the intro diet if constipation is an ongoing issue. Ultimately, nutrient density, healing foods and probiotics will resolve the long term issue of constipation, and in the meantime there are plenty of tips and tricks for short term relief.
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