Oral Microbial species, Cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease
Why mouth care can support whole body health, in particular your Brain. The oral microbiome is now a very hot area for research, not just for OLD folk but for ALL ages.
Exosome Therapy
The landscape of Skin and Hair health is moving fast and the industry is saturated with new offerings. It must be so confusing for the consumer and as a practitioner cutting through the noise is crucial.
Your Gut Microbiome has a Circadian Rhythm
Research shows gut microbes’ types, numbers, and activity change predictably over day and night, following your circadian cues like eating/fasting and sleep. New research is now showing us that disturbing these rhythms can be linked to disease, metabolic problems, inflammation, and weaker immune control.
GLUTATHIONE
I want to highlight a potent natural healing molecule produced in your healthy liver assuming you have a healthy metabolism.
GLUTATHIONE is a powerful essential element for all our health and for some, they have difficulty with both it’s production and its function.
Why I measure BODY COMPOSITION
Here’s what we know about the complex relationship between body weight, body composition and metabolic health.
Loving Christmas and Holidays without the Food Fear or Guilt
For so many people, December arrives carrying pressure, a narrative to behave, to restrict, to “be good,” to undo the damage before it even happens… Is this you ?
Why your body and your waistline love Cherries !
It's that time of year when summer fruits are in season, and I want to highlight one of my favorites which pack some significant health punch.
Rewiring Your Nervous System
Breathing is a wellbeing superpower that does far more than deliver oxygen to our lungs. It can influence everything from heart rate and anxiety to immune function and emotional regulation.
Bioactive Skincare & Your Skin’s Microbiome
When we think of healthy skin, most of us imagine clean, bacteria-free, flawless. The real secret to glowing skin isn’t sterility—it’s balance. It is literally in your microbiome’s best interest to take care of you—because you’re its home!
Why I Combine Prebiotics and Probiotics in Skincare…
A review of the best evidence guiding intelligent compounding for skin health.
My mission is always to educate and empower my clients with the best available evidence.
How everyday Chemicals may affect your Weight + Hormones
You already know that what you eat and how much you move can influence your weight and metabolic health, but did you know that the containers your food comes in could also play a role ?
No one said it would be easy !
Embarking on a journey to change your food choices can be some journey !
In many instances you will be attempting to change eating habits and patterns that are many decades old and besides maybe there are some foods that you just don’t want to go without.
Anxiety and the Microbiome
Interpreting many hundreds of microbiome test results I notice some very common threads connecting test results and mood behaviours, notably Anxiety.
The Diet Trap - Why Dieting May Lead to Weight Gain (not Loss)
Diets are an emotional trap. They promise quick results but often lead to weight gain and frustration. I thought I would review and share the best evidence to back these claims.
Your Skin Reflects what you feed it…
I felt compelled to write a simple message considering the current “explosion” of supplement consumption.
Can Drinking Tea Help with Weight Loss ?
Persuasive online marketing is promoting brands of Latin American teas promising miraculous weight loss claims. I thought I would share what is current science and considerations, particularly if you are consuming large tea quantities.
Parabéns, Fragrances, Sulphates, Formaldehyde, Gel Nailpolish
Your skin contributes to the way your body breathes. It is a detoxification organ and your first protection within your immune system, full of active cellular pathways and signals that happen to keep your barrier intact and healthy, without you even thinking about it.
White Medical Grade Omnilux LED Light
If you’ve spent any time under a clinic LED (light emitting diode) canopy or eyeing an at-home mask, you’ve probably heard about “red light” for collagen and “blue light” for acne. But what about white LED ?
Breakfast Eggs
Eggs are an excellent source of micronutrients.
Here’s my simple and yummy way to enhance your daily protein intake and micronutrient quotas.
Introducing “Functional Aesthetics”
The world of Aesthetic medicine is in the throes of a transformation, from one that reacts to signs of aging to one that comprehensively addresses the connections between internal and external factors. It is linked into terms loosely referred to as “biohacking” and “longevity medicine.”