In the 60s it was suggested that low folate status was one specific risk factor for Neural Tube Defects (NTD) including Spina Bifida. What began with recommendations to supplement with folic acid during pregnancy expanded into mandatory food fortification in many countries, including Australia[i] in the mid to late 1990’s. Both of these approaches have had … Read more
This is something I hear on a regular basis in my clinic when people learn more about their health and where things began to go pear shaped. In my book I try to awaken this awareness by explaining how everything that is affecting the parents will affect fertility outcomes and the health of the baby. … Read more
Image: Corsetti V, Notari T, Montano L. Effects of the low-carb organic Mediterranean diet on testosterone levels and sperm DNA fragmentation. Current Research in Food Science. 2023;7:100636. The pink columns represent values prior to the dietary intervention and the green columns are values obtained following the intervention. It can be seen that testosterone rose from 11.1 nmol/L to … Read more
Spring is a great time to do a clean up – not only around the home but also in your body. At the mention of parasites most people react but they are perhaps much more common than you think. I’d like to share the following analogy: The Bouncer: Think of your gut as a nightclub—if … Read more
The following academic report investigates the hypothesis whether ejaculation frequency affects prostate cancer. In terms of men’s health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It’s the second most diagnosed cancer in men globally – closely followed by lung cancer. And it’s the most common cancer in men in the UK. As the prostate is a reproductive organ … Read more
Often the first prescription people receive to combat osteoporosis, or osteopenia, is a Vitamin D and/or calcium supplement. Unfortunately, the most commonly prescribed brand uses calcium carbonate which is very poorly bioavailable. This form of calcium has also been linked with accumulating in soft tissues – including blood vessels, heart and kidneys – causing significant … Read more
The brain’s ‘rubbish removal’ is most active at night. While we sleep our brain is collecting and removing metabolic waste – in fact, one of the main benefits of sleep is that it supports better brain health! A recent study has found that this ‘garbage removal’ involves the central glymphatic system and is regulated by … Read more
Can the Mediterranean Diet Improve Memory and Reduce the Incidence of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease in older people? The science supports this hypothesis. https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/mediterranean-diet-why-is-it-so-good-for-us/ https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/dementia-awareness/ https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/mental-health-diet-and-your-gut The rising prevalence of cognitive disorders underscores the importance of understanding the relationship between diet and cognitive health. The Mediterranean diet (MeDi) is the most extensively studied diet … Read more
The following article has been written and submitted by Sheila Olson – fitsheila.com As technology becomes more advanced, there are new risks that come along with it. One such risk is personal information theft, including medical records. Medical identity theft is becoming more common by the day, and it’s something everyone should be aware of. … Read more
The following article, “Four Ways to Spot Cognitive Decline Without a Formal Assessment, Clues are obvious if you know what to look for” has been written by Delia McCabe. Alternatively, you can listen to her podcast “Cognitive decline is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon linked to structural and functional changes within neural tissue. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s … Read more
