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Kombucha is more than a healthy alternative to Coke. By consuming real fermented non pasteurised products like Dark Forest Kombucha, or wild kimchi from South Coast Kimchi, you help you gut repair and improve your immunity. 

Lower your craving for sugar, improve your skin, reduce inflammation and they taste awesome!

The results of the elimination protocol

I feel much better, my skin is good, my eyes are clear, and I can hold two thoughts in my head - all at once! 

After a visit to the rheumatologist, who proclaimed my RA is in remission and my liver, kidneys and blood markers are all ticketty-boo, I can reduce the methotrexate, which is fantastic because, in theory, if the medication reduces, so too do the side effects of that medication. My side effects are brain fog, skin irritation, hot mouth and thinning hair.

My next step is the 3-month Immune repair program found in the pages of Dr Susan Blum's book, The Immune system recovery plan. 3 MONTHS...August to October. Just in time for summer in Australia.

Halfway through the elimination protocol suggested by Dr Susan Blum and I feeling more energetic and comfortable in my skin. My tummy has retract from the elastic fencing and my brain has started to form whole sentences.

Camping nearly killed me. 

I forgot that escaping to the Desert meant adopting camp food which is practical and entertaining, not healthy and fresh. 

After two weeks I came back with a skin rash like I've never experienced, bloating over my elasticised pants and an inability to string thought and whole sentences together.. I've decided to embark on Susan Blum's two week elimination protocol.. Elimination protocol - sounds glum right?!

I'll keep you posted. x

Inflammation and joint pain is fucked. I get it. Most with autoimmune diseases do. Eating healthy, raw foods might also be hurting you and here's why. 

Raw foods can be hard to digest. When you stress your digestive system, it responds by giving you a sense of bloating and sluggishness and causes your tummy to look six months pregnant. 

Consuming fermented food and beverages can reduce the stress on your digestion and help your system get the most nutrition out of your foods.

There is a difference between the properties of green and black tea. Both come from the same plant however they are processed differently and result in different nutrient profiles. Dark Forest Kombucha is made from 100% organic green tea from Two Rivers in Queensland because for a gut loving tonic, we think you can't go past green tea.

By using the whole fruit you get all the micronutrients from the skin and fibre from the flesh. Good for your gut flora and ability to poo poo.

 

By remaining 100% Australian owned and managed, Dark Forest Beverages creates value for the community, the land that supports us, and the people we serve. We believe traceability of raw materials is important to protect the health of you and keep control of the quality of our product.

 

All low sugar soft drinks are not equal. If something tastes sweet, it won't do anything to reduce your brain's craving to have more sugar. Dark Forest designs drinks that are low in sugar and sweetness so you have half a chance to stop your sugar craving and improve your overall wellbeing. Just because a drink is low in sugar doesn't mean it is helping you to kick the sugar craving. Sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, corn syrup, have exceptional sweetness properties which ping your sweet receptors making your brain want more. If you can't get the low sugar alternatives, your brain will seek out the old faithfuls and this is where things get tricky! #drinkferments

Goulburn digs are progressing. Completely accessible bathroom is nearly finished and centre workshop table is taking shape. You will be designing your bespoke ferments with us soon my friends.

Was I the only one who thought Dry July was about alcohol abuse? As it transpires, the trademark DryJuly is connected to fundraising for cancer patients. I don't really get the link but hey if you need something to replace your cheeky shardies, try Kombucha!

Notes from the Fermentary - April

We are loving our Sparkling Autumn with a little nip of Vodka to keep the heart warm and eyes shining. We have a new Vendor - the back dr. @ Albion Park, check out the Team on their insta page - what a great bunch of Professionals.

And we are gearing up to craft a few water kefir flavours that will go great with the heartier of Autumn fair. We will keep you posted. 

Namasteee,

Jo and Dark Forest Team