General health tips
Smell is one of those senses we can easily take for granted. We notice it when something smells wonderful or not so pleasant, or when we lose it with a cold, but we don’t often stop to think about what is happening in the brain each time we inhale an aroma. What Does Smell Have … Read more
A Fruit Worth Noticing Throughout adulthood, our bones are continually being broken down and rebuilt. As we move through midlife and beyond, supporting the balance between these processes becomes increasingly important. Research in menopausal women has found that regular consumption of dried plums may help support bone mineral density and influence markers of bone turnover. … Read more
In the modern clinical landscape, busyness has become a primary epidemic, and the nervous system is bearing the load. The combination of constant connectivity and technology has accelerated beyond the nervous system’s inherent capacity to adapt. The effects of stress on our body is often underestimated but its effects are wide reaching and unique to … Read more
Hair has long been used and recognised as an excellent tool to measure accumulation of toxins as well mineral levels. As explained in a previous blog, accuracy depends on the laboratory. There are specific areas that can be assessed using a hair analysis (HTMA), explained here. The following article by InterClinical Laboratories explains different terms … Read more
The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum On the old art of bringing herbs together, and why it feels especially welcome as the cold season sets in. There’s an old instinct in herbal medicine that long predates the science now catching up to it: herbs were almost never used alone. Across traditions (Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic) … Read more
I often get asked about the best ways to protect yourself from EMF [electromagnetic frequencies]. The following article may help to differentiate the various options available: What is the difference between EMF shielding and EMF harmonisation? Some people refer to anything that mitigates the EMF charge in the air as “Blocking” or “Shielding” the EMF. … Read more
Most people have heard of jetlag, that groggy, out-of-sync feeling that can happen after crossing time zones. But have you heard of eating jetlag? The following information is courtesy of Dr Deanna Minich. While we often focus on what we eat, emerging research suggests that when we eat, and how consistently we eat, may also … Read more
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