Earlier this year, Harvard professor Karen Michels proclaimed in a German lecture that coconut oil is “pure poison”. This comment took English-speaking media outlets by
Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity over the past decade. In my clinic, I have found it a powerful tool towards achieving weight loss and
Cooking vegetables may seem obvious to many; after all, how hard can it be to bung them in a pan of boiling water until they’re
Earlier this month I watched “Trust me, I’m a Doctor” with Michael Mosley. The question he raised was whether genetic tests that probe into our
Apologies for being a bit late in wishing you Happy New Year! For sure, many people will have wished you the same by now, and so
I recently attended the Sugar Reduction Summit, held earlier this month with industry experts, policy-makers, public health professionals, and the health and wellness communities. Here
Sugar substitutes have become an important part of everyday life for many people who are concerned about the health risks associated with sugar. Extensive marketing
The FODMAP diet seems to be the trend lately, and I’ve had several people asking me about it recently. It is gaining popularity in the
Hormone balance is crucial to virtually all bodily functions, including sex and reproduction, growth and development, sleep and mood. You will know if your hormones
Acid reflux, or gastroesophogeal reflux disorder (GERD), occurs when acid from your stomach flows backwards through the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle that separates
Registered nutritional therapy practitioners practice nutritional therapy based on the Functional Medicine model. Their attention is focussed on the client, rather than any illness they may have.
Today, more than ever before, we are hearing the word “sugar” bandied about everywhere, and are being warned of the health risks associated with high
