Flourish Mind and Body

21/11/2024

If you would like to embark upon your gut healing journey, why not book a free, 15-minute phone consultation with me?

Link in bio or head to flourishmindandbody.com.

Good health to you.

18/11/2024

SIBO-friendly low-FODMAP muesli

Makes 4 servings

1 cup puffed quinoa
4 tbsp shredded coconut
4 tsp unsweetened cacao nibs
12 macadamias, chopped
4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
2 ½ tbsp sunflower seeds
12 walnuts, chopped
4 tbsp h**p seeds
16 hazelnuts, chopped
½-1 tsp ground cinnamon or mixed spice
½ tsp ground ginger (optional)
¾ tsp monk fruit powder

Visit our website to download our free, 7-day SIBO meal plan and visit our blog pages for recipes and tips. Link in bio or head to flourishmindandbody.com.

Good health to you.

14/11/2024

If you want to begin a conversation about your gut, why not book a free, 15-minute phone consultation with me?

Link in bio or head to flourishmindandbody.com

Good health to you.

12/11/2024

Why not start your recovery conversation with me today?

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Good health to you.

10/11/2024

If you're dealing with SIBO/IBS, you might have noticed that certain foods can make your symptoms worse.

Know your triggers, heal your gut! 🌱

For more guidance, book a consultation (link in bio or head to flourishmindandbody.com).

Also visit our website and download a free 7-day SIBO meal plan.

07/11/2024

🦠 Fermented Foods & SIBO/IBS: Why They Can Make Things Worse 🦠

If you’re dealing with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), you might want to hit pause on fermented foods. While these foods are often praised for their health benefits (think probiotics!), they can be a double-edged sword when it comes to SIBO or IBS.

Here’s why:

1. Probiotics in fermented foods can feed bacteria that have overgrown in the small intestine, worsening the problem instead of fixing it.

2. Fermented foods contain excess histamines – which may further aggravate symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and brain fog, making SIBO flare-ups even more intense.

3. Lactic acid in fermented foods can cause lactic acidosis. Tell-tale symptoms include brain fog, fatigue and nausea.

🤔 Bottom line: Fermented foods are great for building a healthy gut, but it's best to wait until you have successfully treated SIBO/IBS first.

For consultations, meal plans, tips and recipes visit our website (link in bio, or head to flourishmindandbody.com).

Good health to you.

05/11/2024

The perfect treat if you are on a restrictive low-FODMAP or SIBO diet.

Why not make one this weekend?

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Good health to you.

IngredientsBase1 cup mix of raw pecans, brazil nuts and walnutspinch of salt1 tsp natural vanilla essence1 tbsp coconut oil, melted1tsp honeyFilling1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts1/4 almond milk (without thickeners)1 tbsp lime or lemon juice1/2 tsp natural vanilla essence4 tbsp melted coconut oil1 1/2 ts...

31/10/2024

Common mistakes people make when treating SIBO, IBS or other conditions are:

- Not supporting gut health and detoxification systems in the body.

- Not identifying and correcting underlying causes.

Without these strategies, your gut condition is almost guaranteed to come back!

Visit our website for more advice, comprehensive SIBO treatment stacks, tips and recipes. Link in bio or head to flourishmindandbody.com.

Good health to you.

29/10/2024

Also see our range of prokinetic supplements. Supplement shop link in bio, or head to flourishmindandbody.com.

Good health to you.

27/10/2024

If you would like to discuss your gut issue, including dietary advice, book a consultation with Carmela.

Link in bio, or head to flourishmindandbody.com.

Good health to you.

24/10/2024

🌿 Feeling bloated even after treating SIBO? Here’s what to do next! 🌟

Treating SIBO is a major step toward better gut health, but sometimes that stubborn bloating can stick around. If you’ve tackled SIBO and your bloating hasn’t budged, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Here’s what you can do:

1. Get tested: It might be that you haven’t entirely treated the overgrowth. A SIBO breath test can tell you definitively whether or not there is still some bacteria lurking. See our bio where you can contact us to organise a test.

2. Be mindful of diet: Go slowly when reintroducing trigger foods, try one food at a time and only reintroduce each one when you are sure it doesn’t create symptoms.

3. Use a prokinetic: A prokinetic is a must for ensuring good motility and preventing SIBO from returning. See our store for the best prokinetics (link in our bio).

4. Probiotic power: Sometimes, restoring the balance of good bacteria in your gut with the right probiotics can help reduce bloating. The best way to start is to use SIBO-friendly probiotics, such as spore-based probiotics or L reuteri. See our store for the best probiotics (link in our bio, or head to flourishmindandbody.com).

5. Digestive enzymes: Supplementing with digestive enzymes can aid in breaking down food more effectively, easing that bloated feeling. See our store for top quality digestive enzymes (link in our bio, or head to flourishmindandbody.com).

Don’t lose hope — better days (and a happier tummy) are ahead!

Good health to you.💚



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20/10/2024

SIBO-safe Sugar-free Choc Mint Avo Mousse

If you would like to purchase supplements (including our new SIBO stacks), please visit our shop. Link in bio or head to flourishmindandbody.com.

If you need to chat to me (Carmela) about SIBO or other gut health concerns, book a free, 15-minute phone consultation so that we can begin to get to the heart of your matter. Link in bio or head to flourishmindandbody.com.

In the meantime, fancy a simple, elegant dessert that won’t cause your SIBO symptoms to flare?

This one is so easy.

INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4

2 ripe avocados
1 tbsp non-dairy milk (avoid any with thickeners)
stevia, to taste
2 dessertspoons of coconut oil, melted
3 dessertspoons of cacao powder (or cocoa)
⅓ tsp peppermint extract
pinch of Himalayan pink salt (or other unprocessed salt)

METHOD

Blend together.
If consistency is too thick, add a little more non-dairy milk.
Spoon into dessert dishes and set for a couple of hours in the fridge.

Good health to you.