My favourite superhero is Robert Downey Jnr’s Ironman / Tony Stark in the Marvel comic book series. But too much iron isn’t such a great thing for humans. You’re about to learn why too much iron can be a very bad thing. Based on events this week I wanted to make sure you’re aware of…
Do you reach for the coffee around 3-4pm, or stare blankly out of the window at work, or even need a nap in the afternoon? If so, you’re certainly not alone. We frequently see “feel tired in the afternoon” as a symptom listed on clients’ paperwork, so let’s take a look at why energy levels…
A couple of months ago, I received a lovely email from a lady named Jo (from the UK) who’d read my H Pylori Diet book and somehow ‘cured’ her 30-years of rheumatoid arthritis. Expecting to learn a protocol to overcome a stomach bug (H pylori), this lady found that by altering her diet, her so-called…
The contraceptive pill is used by tens of millions of women around the world. It is usually prescribed by physicians without any thought to educate women on the risks associated with its use. Is it safe? Are you sure you know the risks, if any? Many authorities in functional and integrative medicine believe the risks…
Here are some ultra simple tricks to help you get to sleep, and stay asleep. If they don’t work you may need to consider some deeper investigation into why your sleep is disrupted. Sleep can be affected by digestive inflammation, detoxification issues, hormone imbalances and nutrient imbalances, but these 7 simple tricks may be all…
Western medicine chops your body up into compartments and views them separately. We view your body as a masterpiece in which each compartment is integrated with the others. As such, a ‘problem’ in one part of your body can lead to symptoms in other parts. This is how a stomach infection can cause depression (and…
Part One – Introduction As a kid, I recall one of my soccer teammates vomiting before important games. He was so nervous that he used to be sick. I always wondered why this was. Well, over summer I spent a lot of time studying how digestion is affected by stress, and it’s been a real…
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It’s sad to see that the gluten free diet has reached ‘fad’ status because it’s undermining the real dangers of gluten consumption and the true benefits of a gluten-free diet. In genetically susceptible people, gluten can trigger an autoimmune response in the gut called coeliac disease, which is a serious condition. Coeliac disease can severely…
