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How Herbal Teas Can Benefit Your Health
Herbal teas offer numerous benefits, both as a form of nutrition and as a therapeutic tool. Viv explained that herbal teas are hydrating, typically low in caffeine, and often free from added sugars, making them a great alternative to sugary beverages. But beyond hydration, herbal teas also provide valuable plant compounds like polyphenols, antioxidants which are found in many colourful fruits, vegetables, and herbs, that are crucial for protecting the body from oxidative stress and supporting long-term health.
My Journey With Fasting
My Journey With Fasting I'm doing my next 5 day fast and this time I'm using the new generation of fasts from Prolon, which has liquid soups that are a major improvement on previous iterations. Some of you may know I have been working on my metabolic health for many...
Hydration for Healing
It is summer and a hot one this year in Europe. Whilst we all know about the importance of hydration when it is hot but actually there are a lot of misconceptions about drinking water, when really this is one of the most simple, free and easy ways to improve your health!
The Power of Switching Off
The Power of Switching Off Our world today is more hyperconnected than ever and I increasingly find myself dominated and quite literally surrounded by by screens! So today I am highlighting the crucialness of taking a digital break something I plan on doing this...
Integrative Health on the Go: Wellness Tips for Summer Travel
Summer travel can be such a beautiful and important opportunity to connect with yourself, others, and the world around you. I always think with just a little planning and awareness, you can stay well and return home with a sense of vitality and balance.
Herbal Medicine in Modern Times
Traditional systems of medicine, like herbal medicine —approach health and illness from a very different perspective to modern medicine which can feel quite foreign to those of us who have been brought up with or trained in conventional medicine.
Unlocking the Healing Power of Essential Oils
Aromatherapy, is the therapeutic use of essential oils, which are highly concentrated extractions from plants. It has been gaining increased recognition within integrative medicine particularly within integrative oncology and palliative care. We often associate aromatherapy with anxiety relief or mood improvement (the calming properties of lavender being a famous example!) but there have been various studies in its use to complement conventional cancer treatments across a range of physical and psychological conditions particularly nausea, vomiting, cancer pain, fatigue and quality of life.
Fasting for Life
The evidence is compelling: intermittent fasting can help with weight control, supports fat-burning hormone production, boosting metabolism, lowering insulin levels and reducing insulin resistance; it improves the gut microbiome, helps regulate blood sugar, reduces liver fat, cholesterol and blood pressure and lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The evidence strongly supports its role in improving metabolic health and also potentially cognitive function which is promising for the world of dementia and Alzheimer’s research – now the leading cause of death in the UK.
Mistletoe Therapy in Integrative Oncology
How Mistletoe Therapy is used in combination with conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, to reduce their side effects and support the body’s fuller recovery.
Is Stress a Choice?
Stress is often seen as something that happens to us, an unavoidable byproduct of our modern lives. But what if, at least in part, stress is something we choose? Not the stressors themselves, of course, life will always throw us curveballs, and this is out of our control. But how we respond to those stressors plays a much bigger role than we often realise.
NEW Podcast: Integrative Medicine Matters
I can’t wait to share with you my brand new podcast, Integrative Medicine Matters where I will explore whole-person health with leading experts in integrative, functional, and lifestyle medicine. In each episode, I’ll be joined by expert guests who are pioneering new ways of thinking about healthcare.
Why weight loss jabs are NOT the answer to longevity
Why Ozempic is NOT the answer to longevity I've been watching the news on the GLP-1 weight loss injections with frustration and sadness with the latest headlines reading they are the key to longevity. Drugs like this should be available for those in extreme cases who...