Taurine is an amino acid which functions in the electrically active tissues of the brain and heart, helping to stabilize cell membranes. It also functions in the gallbladder, eyes and blood vessels. A 2023 review has shown that taurine can be a game changer in male fertility. In Australia, more than a third of infertility […]
Continue Reading →As many of you know, I am a little obsessed with dog watching, particularly, kelpies, dachshunds, whippets, greyhounds and golden retrievers. Spoilt for choice in my neck of the woods. I have observed over the last few years (I think it started with the Covid lockdowns) how so many kind and thoughtful dog owners let […]
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Nobody really likes the idea of resolutions; it has a somewhat gloomy, doomed to failure air to it. But New Year solutions has a positive, can-do appeal! Let’s just pick one particular situation or health issue which we shall dedicate to solving with enthusiasm. It could be as simple as finding a solution to drinking […]
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The Rome foundation, an organization supporting the management and treatment of functional gut disorders, has established diagnostic criteria for FC. Some of these include the following. Straining during more than 25% of defecations; lumpy or hard stool; sensation of incomplete evacuation; fewer than three bowel movements a week; loose stools are rarely present without laxatives. […]
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Chronic diseases are responsible for 71% and 79% of global mortality and morbidity respectively, with 58% of chronic disease associated mortality occurring in individuals over 70 years of age. Research suggests that adoption of a plant-based diet may assist in filling the rapidly expanding healthspan – lifespan gap, which refers to the time an individual […]
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This is one of my favourite summer salads, you can personalize it with the addition of roasted almonds, pomegranate seeds, or a yoghurt and tahini dressing, or mixed roasted seeds and the welcome addition of chopped basil and parsley. 1 cauliflower, broken into small florets 120 ml extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp ground cummin […]
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I don’t particularly like the word awesome… this poor word is overworked and so often inappropriately assigned. I once had a fantastic spin instructor who kept describing our progress through her very tough class as awesome… a little overblown I would say. We were hot, sweaty and cycling as fast as we could, but it […]
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Too much noise out there! A valuable lesson I have taken away from my time in rural France is to lower the volume. Generally, the French speak quietly (no one would dare to answer their phones on TGVs), at cafés and bars no one talks loudly. And, I have observed that the French are happy […]
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Many of you well know that I am somewhat obsessed with the gut! A fascinating piece of human plumbing, of which we learn more each day. How about this for contemplation. Literally right this second, there are over five hundred million nerves in your intestines sending feedback to your brain via the vagus nerve. That […]
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12 tsp of linseeds 1 cup chopped dates ¼ cup boiling water 1–2 ripe bananas 60g melted butter (cooled) 3 tsp baking powder (gluten-free if required) 2 eggs ½ tsp nutmeg Preheat oven to 180°C. Soak dates in boiling water. Grind linseeds until a fine meal. Mash bananas, add nutmeg and combine well. Mix through […]
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