Three recent studies offer an exciting opportunity to delve deeper into the understanding of how omega-3 fatty acids benefit the brain. With one study focusing on the potential protective effects of omega-3 against air pollution, another shedding light on the importance of omega-3 for Alzheimer’s disease, and a meta-analysis revealing positive outcomes in perinatal depression … Read more
When it comes to Naturopaths, many people are unfamiliar with how natural medicine may be able to help with their symptoms. Indeed, some even shy away from Naturopaths due to ignorance about the amount of qualifications held by these practitioners. Next time you experience symptoms of discomfort, pain or disease, or just want to prevent … Read more
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for cellular health and function. As well as attenuating acute inflammation,6 they are required for foetal neurodevelopment,7 can prevent cognitive and mood disorders8 and minimise cardiovascular risk and all-cause mortality in adults.9 Despite this, 80% of adults do not meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) of 500 mg of omega-3. Interestingly, even this … Read more
Is Pyrroluria a discrete medical condition or is it a biomarker of other pathology? Courtesy of InterClinical Laboratories,we take a look into the history, research findings and treatment options. Detection Hydroxyhemopyrrolin-2-one (HPL) or “mauve factor” was first discovered in 1958 in the urine Dr Hoffer’s psychiatric patients. It was named after the colour it appeared in chromatograph assays. … Read more
GoodFood, By PAULA GOODYER April 10, 2018 Is it a coincidence that as the number of over-processed foods in our supermarkets has grown, the diversity of microbes living in our gut has shrunk? Many researchers say our modern diet has a lot to answer for when it comes to the rise in obesity, diabetes, allergy … Read more
The following explains why I recommend Nordic Naturals or Orthoplex fish oil products – purity and quality. Always purchase quality products and remember that in order to maintain quality fish oil should always be refrigerated – in store and at home! Research Nutrition are aware of the results from research conducted by the University of … Read more
Omega-3 consumption in diet and as supplements has long shown promise as a potential therapy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Just how much of these essential fats must be consumed for their protective benefits has remained a point of debate. A recent study reveals that omega-3 dosage matters when it comes … Read more
Until recently science has denied that non-Coeliac gluten sensitivity exists. However, in reality, gluten-sensitivity is presenting in clinic with increased frequency. The American Journal of Gastroenterology 2012 has published a study by DS Sanders “Non-celiac wheat sensitivity; separating the wheat from the chat!” 107:1908-1912 Many people experiencing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as well as a … Read more
World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years’ … Read more
The ability of dietary fatty acids to improve the outcomes of many conditions has been well established. In addition to the well-known interactions on the metabolism of eicosanoids, one of the most interesting areas of research on the mechanisms of action of fatty acids is epigenetics—a term that refers to the ability of diet, lifestyle, … Read more
