Leaky gut is the very unflattering name given to a digestive disorder that can cause a lot of health issues for its sufferers. I prefer to refer to it as ‘digestive hyper-permeability’ and explain that it is an inflammation of the digestive tract. It is a condition I...
We all know about the benefits of exercise- such as keeping fit, preventing chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes, and we know that we need to exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise also improves...
Eczema happens to be one of the most common conditions that I see in my clinic, and I think this is because it is usually poorly managed by a medical model of treatment. Medical treatments are usually limited to steroid creams, and occasionally antibiotics and oral...
As we reach the last push of the year, it’s likely that many of you are feeling worn out and tired. This is a common trend I see in my patients in October as people begin to get worn out from a busy home and work life. Fatigue, tiredness, recurrent infections, brain...
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but why is it then that it is the most commonly skipped meal? Many people would prefer an extra 10 minutes of sleep over putting time aside for breakfast preparation, but spend the rest of the day...
Apple cider vinegar is something that I find myself discussing with patients on a daily basis as it has so many health benefiting effects. Primarily I prescribe it as a digestive and liver aid in patients with digestive issues but it can be used for so many more...