It is always exciting to read about research which investigates the natural side of food and how it is intricately linked with how our body functions. Most food-related headlines are about selling a concept that a certain food will help prevent a disease. Dr Deanna Minich presents some interesting research about how foods relate to … Read more
If you’ve heard that an antihistamine approach can relieve symptoms of PMS or perimenopause, that’s because histamine is a neurotransmitter. And according to new research, it’s most active in brain regions associated with emotional regulation, stress and fear responses, decision-making, impulsivity, reward, sleep, and memory. New research, from King’s College London and the University of Porto, has mapped the … Read more
Nutrition & Lifestyle First and Foremost Skin is our largest organ. It covers our entire body – both outside and inside. It has many functions, but most likely you just want a clear, healthy, glowing complexion. I am pleased to share what Dr Deanna Minich has to say regarding our skin and how its health … Read more
HTMA: Setting the Record Straight The following information is shared with approval from Ian Tracton. I highly recommend and regularly use InterClinical Laboratories for HTMA testing. What OligoScan says about hair analysis – and what the peer-reviewed evidence shows OligoScan and its sellers routinely characterise Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) as inferior, unreliable, or limited … Read more
Hair often tells a story before we fully recognize what the body is asking for. Changes in texture, thickness, growth, or pigment are not always cosmetic concerns alone. They can reflect deeper shifts in nutrient status, stress resilience, hormonal balance, and overall metabolic health. The following information is courtesy of Dr Deanna Minich. Should you … Read more
I share the following information after yet another onslaught on social media about “natural” or “food based” supplements making all sorts of claims from “pure” to “meeting your daily needs”. Most of these posts are cleverly worded to pique your interest and feel that you need to have that product – when you most likely … Read more
Possibly one of the fastest growing areas of concern how do we stop ageing? Ageing itself cannot be halted, but the side effects associated with getting older can definitely be slowed. Ultimately, the goal is to age healthily. But being ‘healthy’ is boring, right? But if I told you that there are ways you can … Read more
The following article is by Dr Deanna Minich and is shared to its relevance to us all: Microplastics are now part of the human internal environment, with exposure occurring through food, water, air, and food ingredients such as salt. Analyses of commercial salts show that microplastic contamination is present across sea, lake, rock, and table … Read more
The following information is courtesy of Delia McCabe, PhD This information is highly relevant in our modern AI and techno-driven world, but never more so that in relation to our children. We are seeing laws to prevent under-16 year olds from being exposed to social media, but what about giving babies and toddlers the phone … Read more
Recently I have been reading and hearing about how women can cope with peri-menopause and menopause as though this is some type of disease. Admittedly, there are a lot of women struggling through this transitional period of life, but symptoms can be mitigated. It is unclear whether more women are experiencing a myriad of unpleasant … Read more