Empowering Your Health Journey
Empowering Your Health Journey
We hope that our resources & information educates and supports greater awareness around how you can support yourself to optimal health.
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How your Body Detoxes Naturally & how to support detoxification for Optimal Health
The term detox has become synonymous with a detoxification protocol or diet - to undergo some sort of “cleanse.”... However, the reality is that our bodies are naturally detoxifying all the time. Several organs and body systems are continuously involved in detoxification and elimination processes, including the liver, kidneys, lungs, gut, skin, and lymphatic system. These systems work tirelessly around the clock to keep us healthy. Understanding how our bodies naturally detoxify and learning how to support these detoxification pathways are crucial for enhancing our health and well-being. It turns our that diet and lifestyle choices are also key to supporting our bodies’ detoxification pathways.
Glyphosate: Understanding the Risks & Pushing for Change
Since the 1990s, there has been a noticeable increase in chronic diseases and other medical conditions that were once rare. The commonly used herbicide glyphosate (Roundup) is believed to be a contributing factor. Multiple Conditions are linked to glyphosate exposure. These associations highlight concerns about glyphosate's role in the rising prevalence of various health problems.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TESTS
One of the standout features of functional and integrative medicine is its use of an extensive array of diagnostic tests that go beyond what is typically offered by conventional general practitioners. These advanced tests allow us to uncover subtle imbalances and dysfunctions that might otherwise go unnoticed. By exploring biomarkers, genetic factors, and lifestyle influences, we can tailor personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each individual. In this blog, we'll explore how these diagnostic tools and methodologies can profoundly impact your health journey.
Gut & Mental Well-being
Have you ever experienced a "gut feeling", “a knot or butterflies in your stomach” when feeling nervous? These sensations hint at the connection between your brain and your gut. Let’s delve deeper into this intriguing connection!
Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine
In this podcast I introduce Lifestyle Medicine to primary care professionals (GPs, practice nurses, physios, pharmacist, etc.) I explain the role of lifestyle medicine and what I do. You may find it helpful too.
