In today’s modern, fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that medicine developed in laboratories and research departments across the world can cure most if not all ills. Of course, this is not true. The role of diet and good nutrition in overall health has often been side-lined for the sake …
A healthy gut has a range of different benefits that go far beyond comfortable bowel movements. In recent years in health and wellbeing circles, there has been a focus on the value of encouraging a robust gut microbiome, particularly the notion that this has a knock on effect on the rest of our health. While …
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health issues of modern times. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 people will suffer from a moderate to severe episode of depression at least once during their lifetime. Worldwide, it affects more than 250 million people and costs the global economy a staggering $1 trillion every year …
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented major challenges not just for governments and physicians but for people from all walks of life. Here we look at how a functional medicine approach can help people combat the most common COVID-19 symptoms and improve recovery time. Understanding COVID-19 COVID-19 descended on us almost out of the …
When we think of damage to the heart, we often consider conditions such as cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. Inflammation can also cause heart problems, however. These cases often occur because of a bacterial or viral infection and can occur in people of all ages, even if they seem in perfect health. When the heart muscles …
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Someone dies every 36 seconds in the USA from heart disease and it is the most common cause of death worldwide. Understanding who is at risk of heart disease is important. As with any medical condition, the earlier an intervention can be made, the better the long-term prognosis is. Recent research, however, suggests that we may be …
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The thyroid is responsible for producing several hormones essential for a healthy body, including regulating cholesterol and maintaining weight. When the thyroid doesn’t function properly it can mean that we produce too little or too much of a certain hormone. Here we take a look at thyroid diseases and dysfunctions and how a functional medicine …
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For many women, period pain is a fact of life. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days and a period will last for 3 to 5 days. Cycles vary not only from woman to woman but can change during an individual’s lifetime as well. Some women, unfortunately, suffer from severe cramps that can impact their …
The kidneys are vital organs that are responsible for filtering excess water and various waste products and helping to maintain the balance of essential elements in the blood supply. They also produce hormones that help maintain healthy blood pressure. Health issues with the kidneys can have a huge impact on an individual’s quality of life, …
There is plenty of evidence that exercise is good for us. We know the importance of eating a healthy diet and getting the recommended 150 minutes of relatively intense activity each week. But can you do too much exercise? Some people believe that the fitter they are, the healthier they are. The truth is that …