Natural Connections

23/01/2026

Good practical advise - resistance training builds resilience

19/01/2026

15/01/2026

If u are confused about the dietary guidelines because of all the diet war politics then follow Dr Robert Lustig who is a moderate voice

It’s often the smartest amongst us that teach something complex
In a simple way

15/01/2026

10 Real Wellness in 2026 : Wellness Formulas That Heal Your Body From the Inside Most wellness trends fail because they focus on symptoms, not the system that runs your body.

Detox teas, fat burners, and viral diets may look exciting, but they do not fix what actually controls your energy, hormones, digestion, weight, or aging.

Real wellness today is driven by metabolism, gut health, nervous system balance, minerals, and inflammation control — the same pillars used in modern longevity and hormone clinics.

14/01/2026

So well put! Thanks Mark Hyman, MD

11/01/2026

Oooh this is going to ruffle some feathers…

Alcohol culture is so normalized we invented "family-friendly bars."

Think about that for a second.

A place where the primary activity
is consuming a substance that alters your state...

and we bring our kids.

Because there's a patio.

Because they serve chicken tenders.

Because there's outdoor seating
and it's "casual."

So we tell ourselves it's fine.

We're not getting drunk.

We're just having a couple.

The kids are playing.

Everyone's having fun.

But here's what's actually happening:

Your kid is watching.

They're watching you order drinks.

They're watching other adults get louder, looser,
less inhibited.

They're watching the progression.

And they're learning something
you're not saying out loud:

This is normal.

Adults go to bars.

Adults drink at lunch.

Adults need alcohol to relax on a Saturday afternoon.

You think you're teaching them
that drinking can be casual.

But what you're actually teaching them
is that alcohol is always present.

It's at restaurants.
It's at parks.
It's at kid birthday parties now.
It's at brunch.
It's at the zoo.

There's nowhere you go
where it's not an option.

And that becomes their baseline.

They don't learn,
"Alcohol is something adults do occasionally."

They learn,
"Alcohol is something adults need everywhere."

So when they're 16
and drinking at a party...

they're not rebelling.

They're doing exactly
what you taught them.

Social situations include alcohol.
Casual hangouts include alcohol.
Good weather includes alcohol.

It's just... always there.

I've worked with thousands of people
who grew up in "moderate drinking" households.

And the pattern is always the same:

Their parents weren't alcoholics.
They weren't abusive.
They just... always had a drink.

At dinner.
At the lake.
At the game.
At family gatherings.

And now as adults?

They can't imagine
a social situation without it either.

Not because they're addicted.

Because it was always the baseline.

That's what "family-friendly bars" teach.

Dependency.

Family-friendly bars don't exist...

10/01/2026

I know not all of my followers are Nutrition Nerds but the new Dietary guidelines which came out a few days ago are very important for everyone, why...?

They control what foods go into our;

-Hospitals
- Public schools
- Military
- People in eating disorder units
- and more

All these popuations have NO SAY over what they are given to eat...and in the past these guidelines are what has shaped the public sector. Today, all that (could) change, and I hope does

Heres a short 6 min video by my favourite cardiologist about why this new change matters,

* if you are a short form type of person - In short - the new guidelines are supporting what I've been saying for years;

- Eat whole real food
- Avoid processed packaged food "Products"
- Avoid grains (eat as an "occasional food")
- Prioritise protein and fat (and they set scientifically accurate targets of 1.2-1.5 grams per kg which is up fro 0.8 grams (unscientific and based upon preventing starvation)
- Prioritise Animal based foods !? (stark movement away from old guidelines)
- They suggest a LOW CARB OPTION for people with Metabolic Disease (most of the US population....) this is actually quite important for thise with Diabetes and CVD.
- Prioritise nutrient density (over poor quality nutrient foods which are basically grain based and seed oil based food (aka processed foods which make up 65% of the Western Diet )
- Include Diary as a regular food (if tolerated)
- and FINALLY the messaging is largely no longer FAT PHOBIC yay! and they are supporting healthy accompaniment of animal based fats i the diet. (although they didnt actually change the fine print which i wont get into here by Nina Teicholz wrote an astute article about why this is important which i shared the other day.

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have just been released. What do they mean for you as an individual and our nation as a whole?If you’re wondering wh...

08/01/2026

Despite months of pledges to "end the war on saturated fat," the 10% cap in the updated US Dietary Guidelines will remain—creating a contradictory document.

03/01/2026

This!

01/01/2026

Dr Bret Scher (Cardiologist) nails it again, and in a clear and concise way. Please share with practicing doctors and cardiologists who need to update their recommendations, we need to shift this public fear of fat doctrine its more insidious that it appears.

A new meta-analysis just dropped, and once again, saturated fat takes center stage. But does the data actually support the decades-long warnings we've heard ...

30/12/2025

Brilliant