One of the cornerstones of functional medicine is that it looks at the history of each patient. The idea is that there could be a number of factors in the past that are causing the health concerns today. In fact, there may be several things that at first don’t appear to have any link to the current condition. However, on closer inspection they could be a cause or link to a root cause. Continue reading
What is evidence-based medicine?
Whether it is a diet or a lifestyle or supplement recommendation for various types of medical condition, you will likely see the term evidence-based medicine (EBM). It might not be a term you know anything about. However, it is a good idea to look into it to learn more. This will show why it is the right option for you. Continue reading
Can the right diet boost your immune system?
A healthy immune system is vital to good quality of life. It helps to protect the body against all kinds of harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, and diseases. So, when it is strong, you will find you suffer from fewer things like colds and other illnesses. Continue reading
My daily supplement protocol
A supplement protocol is a very individual choice. However many people are curious to know what I take every day to maintain my own health & wellbeing: Continue reading
What triggers your IBS?
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can be a very uncomfortable condition. It can leave people suffering with painful constipation and bloating or diarrhoea. Sadly, it can be a difficult condition to treat because people can have different triggers. That is why it is a good idea to work with a nutritionist. Principal Nutrition can support you and offer lots of useful advice about diet, eliminating triggers, and more. Continue reading
Diets to try if you suffer from Autoimmune disease
Nutrition, a good diet, and some lifestyle changes can really help if you suffer from any kind of autoimmune disease. Eating the right foods, and avoiding certain ones, can have a really big impact on your life. For example, you may notice that this eases some of your symptoms. There is a lot of research into what can help with different diseases. Continue reading
How does functional medicine enhance cancer treatment?
According to Cancer Research UK, in Britain someone is diagnosed with some form of cancer every two minutes. In addition, one in every two people born after 1960 will get the disease. The saddest thing is that around one in four cases could be preventable. Things like not smoking, not drinking alcohol, having a better diet, or wearing the right protective equipment at work could all help. Continue reading
You are NOT what you eat
Looking upstream for high cholesterol
High cholesterol is something that people often contact me about and yet it has been shown that higher cholesterol = lower heart disease risk and longer lifespan. See the link to new research which shows that lowering cholesterol has had absolutely no effect on cardiovascular disease… but statins have cost the NHS (and gained the pharmaceutical industry) A LOT of money. Continue reading
Supporting the Immune System
Support the Immune System – so that it can protect you… Continue reading
