Alcario’s story is an inspiring one, to say the least. By focusing on his health, he was able to overcome nineteen different symptoms in a relatively short space of time. At the end of his program, Alcario wrote telling us that: “Compared to when we started to this present moment, I feel amazing. Great energy, I…
When 76-year old Bob contacted us from New Jersey, he was struggling with a variety of nagging symptoms that were reducing his quality of life and causing concern in regard to his future. He’d been experiencing symptoms for many years, and had just been told he was “getting old.” We felt functional medicine could help…
A fairly dramatic title for a blog post, I know, but it’s really important I share this information with you in a way that gets your attention. Everyone knows the general health benefits of salads, green veggies and green juices. But these healthy foods can be disastrous for some people. Recently, I worked with a…
Manmeet, the daughter of an 84-year old gentleman named Darshan contacted me with some worrying information about her dad’s energy level. One Sunday afternoon, following a family meal, the family was about to walk back to their car when Darshan said, “I can’t get to the car – I’m sorry – I am too tired…
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…
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…
It’s sad to see that the gluten free diet has reached ‘fad’ status because it’s undermining the real dangers of gluten consumption and the true benefits of a gluten-free diet. In genetically susceptible people, gluten can trigger an autoimmune response in the gut called coeliac disease, which is a serious condition. Coeliac disease can severely…
Did you know that vitamin D deficiency plays a role in chronic back pain, and that it’s well documented in the scientific literature? Neither did I for a long time, but it’s true, and this short article shows you why. About a decade ago, when I worked as personal trainer, I specialized in helping people…
