The Hidden Dangers of Vaping: Clearing the Air
Introduction: In recent years, vaping has emerged as a popular trend, especially among the younger generation. Marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes (EC) have gained significant traction. However, beneath the surface, vaping poses serious health risks that are often overlooked. In this article, we'll delve into [...]
How Gut Based Hypnotherapy can help Irritable Bowel (IBS) Symptoms and more.
Gut-directed hypnotherapy (GBH) can offer a unique path to helping Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Symptoms and overall well-being. This blog explains how it works, the benefits of GBH and some science behind it being as effective as other forms of treatment including special diets like low FODMAPs (fermentable carbohydrates). At [...]
Adult ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with children, but it can persist into adulthood. It seems every second person I know is either being diagnosed or is suspected of having this 'neurodiverse' condition. Many celebrities including Jamie Oliver, Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Jim Carrey, Will Smith and Justin [...]
Genetic Profiling – It’s not all about MTHFR gene but Methylation is vital!
Why I became interested in Genetic Profiling: Until recently, genetic profiling remained in the realms of research and expensive medical testing, used to screen for such major issues as the risk of breast and ovarian cancer and life-threatening inherited diseases. However, there is now an exciting, new, simpler, and more [...]
10 Top Tips for Eating to Optimise Your Fertility
It can be confusing as to what constitutes an optimal diet to when trying to conceive to conceive the healthiest baby possible. With over 33 years of experience helping couples conceive healthy babies, here are my top 10 tips: AIM FOR A HEALTHY BMI: If you are overweight, it is [...]
Acne – new strategies around diet and gut health
Definition The scourge of adolescence, acne, technically known as 'Acne vulgaris', is an inflammatory disease of the skin usually affecting those areas with the largest sebaceous glands (nose, central forehead, middle cheeks & chin, back, and trunk). Acne is generally self-limiting, and characterised by black heads, whiteheads, pustules and in [...]
Long COVID Support
I have recently recovered from my second bout of COVID. Unfortunately, I gave it to my husband (who is now 70 years old) on both occasions. Thankfully, we both recovered very quickly with immune supportive herbs, medicinal mushrooms, zinc, probiotics and vitamins C and D. I have been helping many [...]
Science based Fitness Hacks
I've been reading "Body by Science", a book by Dr. Doug McGuff and John Little that proposes a unique and intense approach to strength training. The authors argue that the traditional approach to exercise, which emphasizes cardiovascular activities and endurance, is not effective in promoting optimal health and fitness. Instead, [...]
Weight Loss Options Available at Holistic Health
If you are carrying those pesky extra extra kilograms, you are most likely aware of the huge benefits of weight loss including: -improved heart health, -feeling more energetic, attractive, and confident. -fitting into the clothes we love and saving money not having to buy larger sizes -improved fertility and pregnancies [...]
Natural Support for Pain, Inflammation, and Arthritic Conditions.
Common presentations in clinic are painful conditions, both acute (like period pains or headaches) and chronic (like osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia). Many medications give fast relief for pain and can make a huge impact on quality of life. Unfortunately, most drugs have a negative effect on our bodies, and the more [...]