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
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
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
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
This is another amazing fact about reproduction. Your baby will inherit 100% of his/her mitochondria from the mother—the father contributed none. Here’s why this happens. Mitochondria have their own DNA, separate from the DNA in your cell nucleus. This mitochondrial DNA is circular and contains about 16,500 base pairs. It’s much smaller than your nuclear … Read more
Delia McCabe has compiled this highly informative breakdown about how your gut interacts with your brain. It also highlights how the probiotic revolution is severely lacking – both in the science and actions. After all, with around 100 trillion bacteria in our gut, how can a few strains rebalance what is out of whack? This … Read more
I have written about the importance of methylation in my book as well as in my blogs. Homocysteine is a by-product of protein metabolism and is usually checked for elevated levels, particularly due to its link to cardiovascular disease. However, today I’d like to share an excellent blog by Carolyn Ledowsky of MTHFR Support explaining … 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
The following article was published by Dr Mercola and is a must-read for anyone who uses and disposes of plastic. Plastic Is Everywhere Now, Including Your Brain Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked May 11, 2023 STORY AT-A-GLANCE We live in a throwaway society, and products intended for short-term consumption are packaged in materials … Read more
When it comes to using supplements, there are a lot of considerations that must be taken into account. Simply reading something or listening to a well-meaning friend and then purchasing a supplement off the shelf does not mean it is suitable for you. Here’s one example of ECGC, an extract from green tea, known for … Read more