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30/06/2024

A few thoughts on Inflammation - don't mind the abrupt end!

26/02/2024

A recent study has found that probiotics may help lower blood pressure. Yes, you read that correctly our gut health can have profound effects on other areas of our health! If you'd like to understand the link between the gut and metabolic function here's a great article to fill you in

The conventional approach to diabetes has failed, but addressing the root cause could help. Read on to learn more about Functional Medicine and diabetes.

17/10/2023

Did you know that your risk of heart disease could be linked to the state of your gut health? This study found that high levels of a streptococcus bacteria in the gut is linked to an increased likelihood of our arteries being clogged up. It pays to eat well!

BACKGROUND: Gut microbiota have been implicated in atherosclerotic disease, but their relation with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis is unclear. This study aimed to identify associations between

03/10/2023

An interesting new study is challenging the idea that high cholesterol is "bad" for your health. This study found that those who live beyond 100 years have higher cholesterol levels than those who don't. Cholesterol is a precursor to Vitamin D, a component of cell membranes and helps us to build hormones - have we been looking at this problem backwards?

Comparing biomarker profiles measured at similar ages, but earlier in life, among exceptionally long-lived individuals and their shorter-lived peers can improve our understanding of aging processes. This study aimed to (i) describe and compare biomarker profiles at similar ages between 64 and 99 amo...

15/09/2023

Have you ever wondered how chiropractic works? Some new research sheds some fascinating insights into what might be happening in the brain....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1QeKW1Wnfg&t=1s

18/07/2023

Are you someone who avoids eating offal (organ meats)? Maybe you have bad memories of livers from school dinners! You're not alone; there's been a shift away from eating these foods in recent times but the research is now revealing that these foods are some of the most nutrient dense foods around. Check this article for the full story

Why Organ Meats Are Making a Comeback. Read more and find related Digestion, Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Optimal health, Optimal Nutrition, Red Meat articles from Chris Kresser.

14/06/2023

New research is suggesting that Yoga may be helpful for those surviving cancer

17/03/2023

Have you ever noticed that some people bounce out of bed in the morning, whilst others are wide awake at night? This article by Oura (they make smart rings which track amongst other things, your sleep data!) explains why it's important to understand your own sleep Chronotype

07/01/2023

Do you ever worry about the impact of screen time on your young one's? This new study found that over a 2 year period the odds of developing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) increased by 13% in 9-10 year olds for very hour they played video games, and by 11% for every hour they watched videos.

The aim of this study is to determine the prospective associations between baseline screen time and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) at 2-year follow-up in a national (United States) cohort of 9- to 10-year-old children.

02/11/2022

Did you know that social behaviour is linked to a key immune system messenger called Interferon Gamma? This means spending time with loved ones and friends is literally good for your immune system

Adaptive immune dysfunction, in particular interferon-γ, is implicated in disorders characterized by social dysfunction and suggests interferon-γ signalling may provide a co-evolutionary link between social behaviour and an anti-pathogen immune response.

25/10/2022

Have you ever heard the theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain? These days researchers believe that this old model isn't an accurate picture. So what really causes depression?

A new study published by UK researchers suggests that the long-standing and widely-accepted idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance and low se...