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Male fertility improves on Mediterranean diet

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 Cleaning

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

Exercise to ward off prostate cancer

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

Osteoporosis – not just a lack of calcium

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

Sleep and brain health

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 diet improve memory?

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

Protecting Your Medical Information From Identity Theft: The Essentials

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

How you can spot cognitive decline

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

Environmental Toxins and your Health

Everyday exposure to toxins are silently wreaking havoc on our well-being, causing a surge in chronic diseases and health complications, including declining fertility rates. In this video, Dr Mark Hyman speaks with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno about the hidden dangers of environmental toxins. Learn about practical detoxification pathways, foods that support detox, and effective methods like … Read more

Anti-Inflammatory Eating

  The following information is courtesy of Dr Deanna Minich It is not merely a coincidence that the acronym for Advanced Glycation End-products spells out AGE. Research shows these molecules can cause oxidative stress and inflammation, two mechanisms implicated in the aging process. Inflammation and oxidative stress have also been associated with many chronic diseases plaguing society today, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.  AGEs, as you’ll see below, are implicated in these … Read more