Now, before I delve in head first, I want to preface what I'm about to say. This is a controvercial subject, many, many people disagree with me. But, as always, personal experience, what you can see with your own eyes and feel in your own body, trumps what others try and tell you. I haven't been ill for a very long time. The last time I had a cold was November 2018 (I shit you not). Why? 💊 Through education, research and learning with leaders in the field of Gut health and Immune function, it is very clear that the use of anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics have a huge negative impact on the immune system. Meaning, every time we take anti-biotics to fight an infection caused by pathogenic bacteria, as well as kill the harmful bacteria, they also wipe out all the ‘good’ bacteria in the gut, leading to digestive issues and a trashed immune system. Leaving you open and suseptible to getting sick over and over again, with less ability to recover quickly. ‼️ 80% OF YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM LIVES IN THE GUT ‼️ The following is a transcript from Dr N. Campbell-McBride MD, MMediSci (neurology).⬇️ "Nature doesn't do anything without good reason! Common viruses associated with common colds have a very important mission in Nature: they provide regular cleaning for our bodies. Nobody catches a virus by accident! When you 'catch a virus' it means your body needs this virus to remove accumulated toxins. If a group of people is exposed to the same virus on the same occasion, only some will develop the cold, while others will not. Why do you think that happens? The people who 'got the virus' needed some cleansing done. We live in a polluted world: every day we breath in plethora of chemicals from car exhausts, indoor pollution, aeroplane travel, agricultural and industrial pollution. These chemicals accumulate in the mucous membranes of your nose, sinuses and breathing passages. 🤧 When you catch a cold, you get a runny nose, sneezing, coughing - the functions designed to clean up the mucous membranes of your nose, sinuses and breathing passages. If those areas of your body are clean, your body will not use the virus, and you will be one of the 'lucky ones' who did not get the common cold.

Here’s an interesting article on tongue scraping. I’ve been doing it for several years. In the morning I also add one drop of clove oil onto my toothbrush before adding my fluoride-free toothpaste. The combination of the scraping and clove oil make my mouth feel super fresh. Does anyone else here tongue-scrape? No one else I know does it and they often think I’m mad when they find out I do! Xx

Wishing you all a beautiful day 😌 I've had a wonderful few days, it's been so nice to have some sunshine, it's starting to feel a little warmer now ☀️ What are you up to today? 👇❤ rest and relaxation?

Ladies, please join me in welcoming these wonderful women to our family.. @Catherine Phillips @Helen Arida @Tanya Folsom Super excited to have you here! If you haven't yet, head over to the pinned post, START HERE, at the top of the page and introduce yourself! Once you've done that, I would suggest heading to the 'Getting Started' module in the classroom, the short video's will give you a quick orientation of the platform and where to find everything. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We have a Live Q&A call every other Thursday evening, it's a great opportunity to connect with like minded women and of course, ask any health & wellness questions :-) Welcome my loves! Sam x

@Haleemah Abdul asked: "I wanted to ask about Apple Cider Vinegar- best way & time to have it, as i heard it can cause oesophagus and stomach burning, and definitely don't want this 🤭" My answer: Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used by generations of women to help them lose weight, despite the lack of scientific evidence. There are several rat and mouse studies that suggest it helps to reduce cravings and can even improve cholesterol levels. But at last, in 2017, a meta-analysis (a review of all the published studies) was published that suggested vinegar/ACV benefits humans too: ‘Results suggest that consuming vinegar (about 1 – 2 tablespoons) with a meal can reduce postprandial glucose and insulin responses in both healthy participants and those with insulin resistance or diabetes’ (Shishehbor 2017). And in 2021 the authors of another meta-analysis wrote: ‘We found that ACV consumption significantly decreased serum total cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c concentrations’ (Hadi 2021). In clinical practice people commonly report that it helps to reduce sugar cravings and they feel less bloated after eating. ACV contains malic acid and it is the malic acid that has both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. We are often asked if drinking ACV is harmful to tooth enamel. The answer is that as long as you’re only ever having it with meals, either on your salad or diluted in water, it’s fine. I have never known anyone to suffer with oesophagus and stomach burning, I believe this would be possible though, if consummed neat and in high quantities. For example, if someone were to drink a mug full of ACV undilluted, it's gonna burn! If this is repeated on a regular basis, yes, there will be some issues. You can add apple cider vinegar to salads or add one to two tablespoons to warm or cold water and sip it with your meal. For general benifits, I personally take 2 tablespoons in a small glass of water every morning.