Wellness with April

08/09/2025

Individuals with treated with stimulants have a nonnegligible risk of developing psychosis or bipolar disorder, with a higher risk associated with amphetamines compared to methylphenidate. https://ja.ma/4ge35bC

29/08/2025

Do you know your vagus nerve? This is a follow on from my last blog post about your autonomic nervous system (ANS). Your vagus nerve is a major player in your rest and digest arm of the ANS. I share some way to stimulate it for improved vagal tone, better digestion, improved health and well-being as well as stress reduction. Check it out.

The vagus nerve and stress, digestion, health and well being.

20/08/2025

Do you know your nervous system and its branches? Do you know how to quickly and easily influence it into a more rest, digest, heal, and grow state? Inside my latest blog you will learn many free, quick, and simple ways to bring down your physiological stress levels, get better sleep and improve your digestion all in one go. Check it out...

https://www.wellnesswithapril.co.uk/post/get-to-know-your-autonomic-nervous-system-sympathetic-vs-parasympathetic-and-how-to-influence-it

If you’ve ever felt that rush when you have to slam on the brakes while driving, you’ve met your sympathetic nervous system. If you’ve slid into a genuinely restorative nap while sitting in the sun, you’ve met its quieter counterpart, the parasympathetic. These are the two main branches of y...

19/08/2025

The buzz is all around Longevity in the wellness space, but let's have a moment to examine that phrase. When we talk about longevity, it’s easy to think only in terms of lifespan—how many years we live. But there’s another arguably more important concept to focus on: healthspan. Healthspan is about how well you live throughout those years. It’s your ability to stay active, sharp, mobile, and independent—without being sidelined by chronic illness, injury, or fatigue. Here are some global trends to consider:
1) Women generally live longer than men in nearly all countries and historical periods.
2) This difference is not unique to humans, as s*x differences in aging patterns are observed in many other species. Biological differences have been explored, but what about the sociocultural influences? Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, yet conversations tend to ignore the s*x and gender differences in education, occupation, caregivng burden, and socioeconomic status; all which tend to be lower than mens', and all which contribute to lower cognitive reserve. We need to keep looking holistically at the issues around healthspan; not just the top 1% of interventions of bro-science.

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12/08/2025

My latest blog post...
The Mouth–Body Connection: Why Oral Hygiene Really Matters 😁

Learn how to safely and effectively clean your teeth and why you should bother (other than the obvious!)


https://www.wellnesswithapril.co.uk/post/the-mouth-body-connection-why-oral-hygiene-really-matters

26/06/2025

Functional dentistry isn’t just about cleanings and fillings. It’s about systems biology, root cause thinking, and redefining oral health as whole-body health. Here are 10 truths I had to learn outside the classroom:

1. The mouth is a mirror of the gut-Oral dysbiosis often reflects gut microbiome imbalance. Think leaky gut, inflammation, and systemic disease risk.

2. Breathing > Brushing:
Mouth breathing dries out tissues, alters oral pH, and fuels decay. Nasal breathing supports nitric oxide and microbiome balance.

3. Cavities ≠ Fluoride deficiency: Caries are a sign of mineral imbalance, poor diet, and oral pH shifts. It’s about terrain, not toxins.

4. Red light heals tissue:
Photobiomodulation enhances mitochondrial ATP, reduces inflammation, and speeds post-op and periodontal healing.

5. Nitric oxide starts in the mouth: Nitrate-reducing bacteria on the tongue are the first step in producing this vasodilating, brain-boosting molecule.

6. Tethered oral tissues = whole body issue:
Tongue and lip ties can affect function…feeding, sleep, posture, and even pelvic floor health.

7. Oral bacteria → Alzheimer’s: Spirochetes and P. gingivalis have been found in the brain, linked to amyloid plaques and neuroinflammation.

8. Cavitations are real:
Chronic (often silent) jawbone infections from incomplete extractions can dysregulate the immune system.

9. The vagus nerve is critical in oral health: It regulates salivation, airway tone, swallowing, and even the oral microbiome via parasympathetic flow.

10. Nutrition should be our first tool: Vitamins A, D, K2, magnesium, and whole foods build strong enamel and resilient gums far more than any toothpaste.

Curious? Type “newsletter” to get my weekly deep dives on each of these topics. Science-forward, parent-friendly, and radically empowering.

11/06/2025

YES!! 🙌

The current science supports that early-stage cavities can be reversed, arrested, and remineralized when we shift the oral environment from one of demineralization to one of repair.

Here’s how we support the body’s natural ability to heal tooth structure:

Nano-hydroxyapatite
This biomimetic mineral is chemically identical to natural enamel. It penetrates and integrates into microscopic lesions, promoting true remineralization and structural repair.

Mineral-rich saliva
Saliva is the mouth’s natural repair fluid. Optimal levels of calcium, phosphate, and magnesium are essential. These depend on hydration, a nutrient-dense diet, and healthy glandular function.

Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K2
These vitamins regulate calcium metabolism, support immune function, and direct minerals into teeth and bones rather than soft tissues. Deficiencies are common and often overlooked.

Eliminate ultra-processed foods
Refined sugars, seed oils, and acidic snacks disrupt oral pH and feed cavity-causing bacteria. A whole-foods diet supports a balanced microbiome and provides the raw materials needed for remineralization.

Commit to nasal breathing
Mouth breathing reduces saliva flow, disrupts nitric oxide production, lowers pH, and increases cavity risk. Nasal breathing promotes optimal oxygenation and microbial balance.

Support the oral microbiome
Avoid antimicrobial mouthwashes that damage beneficial flora. Use oral prebiotics, xylitol, ozone oil, or iodine rinses to manage pathogens while preserving microbial diversity.

Practice intelligent hygiene
Gentle brushing with remineralizing toothpaste, flossing, tongue scraping, and mouth taping during sleep help maintain a stable, healing oral environment.

When you address the root causes (nutrient deficiency, airway dysfunction, microbial imbalance) you create the conditions necessary for enamel repair. Not every cavity requires a drill.

Ask “can we just watch this and check back in in 3/6 months?” and ask them to explain what’s the worst thing that can happen if you waited.

Dentistry has become far too aggressive and needs a reboot. What are your thoughts?

🤍Doctor Staci

23/05/2025

Let’s be clear about the current best outcomes in preventing and reversing cognitive decline.

- Cognitive decline is reversible. Peer-reviewed studies confirm it. (See the research: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3233/JAD-215707)

- Gains can last for years—sometimes over a decade. This isn’t a short-term fix. It’s a new way forward. (See the evidence: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/8/1776)

- In contrast, the “breakthrough” anti-amyloid antibody drugs do not improve cognition at all, they simply slow decline modestly, while exerting side effects that include brain hemorrhage, brain swelling, and death.

- We’re not just improving memory scores — we’re reversing the disease process. Brain scans show increased volume, improved blood flow, healthier brain waves, and better biomarkers. This is actually reducing pathophysiology, not simply boosting cognition.

- Not every case is successful, especially when treatment begins too late or the full protocol isn’t followed. But this is true of any medical intervention — from antibiotics to surgeries. That’s why early intervention is critical.

- Here’s the new reality: dementia is quickly becoming optional. With the right tools, no one needs to wait for symptoms to spiral. We now have the ability to detect risk early — and act in time to prevent cognitive decline altogether.

We recommend that everyone over 35 get screened and begin a prevention program.

This chart is what we typically see based on when treatment begins. This is not speculation. This is data-driven proof. This is hope grounded in science.

20/05/2025

When your 18 year old son suggests kale might go nicely with the dinner you have menu planned.

18/12/2024

17/12/2024

The BBC is creating a divide yet again. But what is pretty clear, is thinking for yourself, seems to be discouraged.

A man of colour who has a huge following has started to interview health experts, but not of the 'main stream kind'....how dare he? 😉

This type of 'news' just creates one way of thinking. So what do we do? Do we just follow the mainstream news? Do we not have a mind that allows us to think for ourselves and make our own informed decisions?

So, what is this misinformation? Does sharing podcasts on health make him a threat to our health and well-being?

How many medical treatments are risky...
- the prick with single-stranded RNA?
- Antibiotics that contain fluoroquinolones?
- Chemotherapy
- General Anaesthetics
- Jabs
- Steroids

How many patients are given the full information before being given the above modes of 'treatment' or 'foods'?

I have a client who went into full-blown psychosis due to overprescribing of steroids. I have clients who have severe issues due to the side effects of their medications, I have seen girls on birth control pills develop PCOS. I have seen several clients avoid severe surgeries due to the mis-prescription of methotrexate...why are all these not investigated. So many stories like this from colleagues and even those in the mainstream profession.

What is the BBC afraid of? How many people who have cancer are advised to cut out sugar in mainstream medicine? So far, I have not come across one. Anyone? And keto, oh goodness, lets not go there.

How many doctors have told my clients that what I advise is 'quackery' and that it is misinformation? When you see type 2 diabetes completely reversed, gall stones dissolve, PMS resolve, acne clear, and pregnancies happen when told they have no option but IVF.., the list is pretty long and impressive.

These results would not be the case if it was not for so-called 'mis-information.' Sure, the Dr saying gluten is the cause of auto-immune conditions is incorrect. Gluten is one factor that aggravates autoimmune conditions, and by removing gluten, the gut can start to heal which can help put auto-immune conditions into remission.

How many women who have a history of breast cancer are advised to avoid HRT and/or birth control pills unless they have a DNA test to check their metabolism of hormones? 🤫

How many people are advised on a healthier lifestyle rather than wait until they develop dis-ease?

If the Diary of a CEO is spreading misinformation, then why is the BBC jumping in? Since when have they empowered the public's health and well-being?

Dare to think differently? 😮 Ask questions, do the research.
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NUTRITION MEDICINE.

Steve Bartlett keep going!

05/12/2024

High cholesterol and low thyroid function? Here is how they can effect your hormones.