What are Ultra-Processed Foods? Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have emerged as a critical, yet often overlooked, driver of chronic disease burden and compromised wellbeing. Defined as edible products formulated with substances of rare or no culinary use – alongside cosmetic additives such as stabilisers, colourants, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, and sweeteners – UPFs are engineered to extend … Read more
Toxin exposure – what it REALLY means The problem is global. Environmental pesticides and toxic chemicals continue to increase while fertility rates steadily decline. Scientists argue that correlation does not equal causation – but can we really afford to ignore what is happening? Let me begin with sharing a few excerpts from the most recent … Read more
Did you know that low motivation, emotional flatness, addictive behaviours, or an inability to complete even simple tasks, are often mistaken as “non-compliant” or “uncommitted”? But what if the problem isn’t psychological? What if it’s biochemical? In clinical genomics, we understand that fast COMT activity—driven by genetic variation—can deplete dopamine levels so drastically that it mimics … Read more
Dr Mark Hyman explains the importance of a healthy gut, a diverse microbiome and reducing inflammation for optimal health. Important note: for my Australian readers, please consult your qualified naturopath for high grade Australian TGA-approved products and DO NOT order products on line as you have no control over quality. Mark was not … Read more
Chronic pinworm infection can lead to disruptions in mood, behavior and sleep, particularly in children. Recognize some key manifestations of this often overlooked, insidious co-infection. A common presentation, often undiscovered and ill-perceived, may relate to parasitic or worm infections and the complications known to arise from it. Although often asymptomatic,2 this article aims to shed light … Read more
Not usually topics that are found together in one sentence, yet you may be surprised to learn just how beneficial camel milk is for our health. While camel milk is the closest to human breast milk making it an ideal substitute, it is the benefits for our gut health, mental health and skin health that … Read more