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Fact checked - 8 min read Feeling tired all the time isn’t just a reflection of our 'normal' stressful modern lifestyles, sometimes it’s a signal that your body’s iron balance is shifting, so you need to listen to your body and take action early. This case study shows how detecting subtle changes in blood results early on, combined with Nutritional Therapy, prevented iron deficiency and restored wellbeing. Recognising the early signsDuring 2024, this middle-aged male client presented with persistent fatigue and reduced focus. His diet…......

During menopause, falling estrogen levels can reduce the activity of the enzyme phosphatidylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (PEMT), often contributing to brain fog, memory issues, and reduced cognitive sharpness(1). But what exactly is PEMT, and how does estrogen influence its function and impact neurological health during menopause?

More great news regarding this female client enrolled on my long-term 6-month Nutritional Therapy programme diagnosed with mild-moderate Alzheimer’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis (RH), with severe weight loss and sleeping issues, reporting severe Rheumatic swelling and joint pains on both her hands. The client, who started therapy at the end of March had initially accepted that the Rheumatic pain in her hands is something she had to live with as it ‘run in her family’. Two months on her weight is generally stable but increased by…......

Fact-checked - 4 min readA major international long-term study just published (1), conducted over two years, has found that prenatal exposure to glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide in crops, and its commercial formulations cause six types of cancer in rat, even at doses considered safe by regulators in Canada, United State and the EU. Researchers observed significantly increased rates of both benign and malignant tumours across numerous organs, including liver, thyroid, ovaries, kidneys, pancreas, mammary glands, and nervous system. Particularly concerning was the…......

Fantastic news received today from one of my long-term clients, a 55 yr old male client with suspected Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) enrolled on my BRAINGCOG cognitive optimisation programme, with empirical evidence suggesting an improvement in episodic memory (delayed recall) - see results on the image below. Client MOCA memory index scores at 6 months from baseline 12th NOVEMBER 2024At baseline, his Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test total score was 22/30 (cut-off 26/30), below normal for his age and education level which suggested Mild Cognitive…......

Evidence based, fact-checked - 8 min read In recent years, the conversation around nutrition has shifted from generalised dietary guidelines to more targeted, individual-focused interventions. While public health nutrition has provided invaluable guidance to reduce widespread deficiencies and chronic disease risks at the population level, it often fails to address the unique and dynamic needs of individuals. This is where personalised nutrition, particularly through the lens of Functional Medicine and Nutritional Therapy, as practised by BANT-registered practitioners by myself, arguably holds the upper hand. Read…......