Alternative & Complementary Healthcare
I don't often come across much about kidney health and I always felt we didn't do enough on this important organ during training. So, I was pleased to see a special edition of the Townsend Newsletter recently on kidney and liver health. One of the articles that stood out for me was encouraging people to …
Just have a look where allergies is! And check below for my top tips and resources on each condition. Chronic Health ConditionsAlmost half of the UK population reported having a disease or chronic health condition (45.7% of men and 50.1% of women).The most common health problems by age-standardised percentage rates were:Allergy of any type (30.4% …
One of the things you absolutely have to do when you are working with a patient who has cognitive decline is assess insulin resistance. It must be managed and reversed if you’re going to have any success at improving their cognitive function and lowering their risk for developing further dementia or neurodegenerative patterns.Dr Datis Kharrazian …
Wouldn't it be great if we could find something that would slow cognitive loss or the onset of Alzheimer's? Indeed it would. I noticed this interesting article at Life Extension today where researchers study the effects of giving 600mg of Benfotiamine, a form of Vitamin B1, to see what effect it might have. Benfotiamine intake …
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If you've started this year with the usual "must lose weight" resolution, then your luck is in! My most popular book in January - and most of the year, actually - is the Lose Your Belly Fat ebook. My 40 page missive will show you how to get that weight to shift off your middle …
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This is a new one on me - and that doesn't happen very often! Diabetes 1.5, termed LADA - latent autoimmune disease of adulthood. Never heard of it! I am currently doing some training on blood sugar control and diabetes so I'll learn more about it, but you might have LADA, or Diabetes type 1.5 …
The latest in my new test page series for you: this time, the all-important blood sugar control tests available. Trust me: it's not just about HbA1c! You can see all the new test pages here under Tests in the menu. Unsure if you need a Diabetes/Metabolic Syndrome Test? Diabetes Type 2 is so avoidable and …
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The news that a disproportionate number of diabetics are falling foul of COVID-19 should make us sit up and take notice, shouldn't it? I think it gives us a real hint that it is time we sorted our diet and lifestyles out to enhance our resilience to viruses and other illnesses. Here's a quote that …
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You can't outrun a bad diet.10,000 steps won't help you lose weight Essentially, this is making the point that even if you do a lot of exercise, it is not enough if you are trying to lose weight: you have to sort your diet out too. You'd think it was obvious but actually I do …
Lordy, I have to say that statistic makes me so sad - and mad! It is the most preventable condition I come across and I have said the same for many years. How can we have got to this stage? If everyone simply learned and mostly (note: not even 100%!) followed the Belly Fat book …
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