Sharing another very relevant article by Dr Deanna Minich: I’m always searching for ways to keep my brain healthy, especially as I get older. Of course, we typically hear about individual nutrients or so-called “brain foods,” but our diets are much more complex than any single food or nutrient. A recent study caught my … 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
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
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
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
The following article is by Professor Kerry Bone, a trusted authority for herbal wisdom and scientific understanding. Even with unprecedented investment, the dementia drug pipeline continues to deliver modest and uncertain gains at best. Despite the media fanfare, recent agents largely target late-stage amyloid pathology, offering small statistical benefits that translate into limited real-world clinical … Read more
The following information is by Lily Nichols, American Nutritionist who has been researching all things nutrition and food in relation to pregnancy. Need a little motivation to stick with real, nutrient-dense foods during pregnancy? Below, I’ll give you an overview of some research on how ultraprocessed foods impact pregnancy outcomes, and the findings speak volumes … Read more
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