The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum On the old art of bringing herbs together, and why it feels especially welcome as the cold season sets in. There’s an old instinct in herbal medicine that long predates the science now catching up to it: herbs were almost never used alone. Across traditions (Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic) … 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
Omega-3 oils are foundational building blocks that influence cell membrane structure, communication between cells, inflammation balance, brain function, and metabolic resilience. The difference between the Omega 3 and 6 oils are explained in a previous blog. There are numerous blogs relating to the function of Omega 3 oils which you can easily find by using … 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
I would like to share the following article by Dr Midhun Jose, MD; Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore. Dr Jose explains the condition of gout extremely well and how it is becoming more common in modern society. Gout is an inflammatory joint disease, with increased uric acid level in blood. The deposition … Read more
You can substitute any number of words to replace those in the heading, but they all amount to the same clever marketing strategy to get your attention. Social media is full of these messages and my emails are also becoming polluted by them. Why are we so inclined to believe that a particular product is … Read more
Summer is a great time to detox your body, especially following the indulgences that often sneak in over the Christmas and New Year period. The warmer weather makes it easier to detox as meals generally tend to be lighter, incorporating more salads rather than heavy foods. It also helps the body let go of what … 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