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…
The potentially serious genetic disease we all have
Did you know that you actually have a serious genetic disease? It’s called “I can’t make vitamin C disease” and as far as science knows, it affects every single human on the planet. Doctors rarely, if ever talk about it, which is a shame because what you don’t know about this disease can hurt you…
Feel ill but blood tests normal? Read this.
Have you ever wondered why your annual blood tests seem to always be ‘normal’ despite the fact that you feel pretty awful? If so, you’ve come to the right place because this article series teaches you why. We’re fortunate to analyze blood test results many times per week, and we offer bespoke blood testing services…
Why does energy ‘slump’ in mid-afternoon?
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…
30 years of chronic pain gone in 30 days
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…
Is the contraceptive pill bad for you?
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…
7 tricks for a good night’s sleep
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…
How stomach infections cause depression
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…
How perception affects your health
How you perceive yourself, your environment and the interaction between the two has a profound impact on how your body works. Changing your perception can have an immediate (and I do mean immediate) impact on your symptoms. Let me explain… Imagine you’re sitting in a seminar with 50 other people feeling really bored because the…