I didn’t expect to write this blog post, but I feel I should after the soundbite of me appeared on bbc news. I have avoided talking about covid, restrictions, origin hypotheses, and the vaccines because of how polarised a topic they can be, and the silencing and admonishment of views that run counter to the … More Why I’m against vaccine mandates
I’ve been focussing heavily on my mood and parasympathetic balance recently, after a few weeks of stress/heightened anxiety and also in preparation for the change of the seasons (which can often lead to low mood). Yesterday, my Oura ring showed optimal balance and HRV, and my overnight heart rate has finally dropped to normal, after … More 8 tips for improving mood, anxiety and sleep
I recently came across this study, published in June 2021 in the American journal of clinical nutrition, on the benefits of omega 3s. Normally, epidemiological studies on food can be riddled with bias and inconsistencies as they rely on self reported food intake, but this one is stronger as they actually measured the fatty acids … More Omega 3 intake linked to lower mortality
Have you wondered if you should avoid gluten? Is there any reason to do so, if you are not allergic to it? There is a lot of misinformation put there, with some people deriding gluten-free as a “fad”, and others saying nobody should eat it. I figured it’s about time I did a post on … More Should you avoid gluten?
When I moved into my home near woods last July, it was exciting to discover the many plants growing around the garden. At that time the elderflower tree was in bloom and there were lots of blackberry brambles all around the garden. This spring, lots of bee-friendly wildflowers have popped up, and I’ve been foraging … More Wild Plants
For a long time in science, the menstrual cycle’s effects on everything from response to drugs, food and exercise was largely ignored as an “inconvenience” rather than vital information. Thankfully that is changing and we are discovering how the different phases of the cycle affect women’s bodies and responses to the environment. I have been … More Women, Exercise, And The Menstrual Cycle
When it comes to increasing the intensity or difficulty of weight workouts, there are two methods usually employed; increasing the weight, or increasing the reps. I normally go the increasing reps way, as I do the exercise (squats, deadlifts, etc) until failure (I can’t do another rep with good form), as per the Body By … More Rest-Pause Training
I recently finished reading the book “The body keeps the score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk. It’s an amazing book for anyone who wants to understand trauma, how it affects people, and the various ways it can be treated. While I was aware of some of the basics of how trauma affects the brain, and … More Book Review: The Body Keeps The Score
I read this study the other day which added to the bounty of evidence of how important walking is. It’s a small one, looking at only 10 patients, but it shows what many other studies have shown; that unless you’re moving regularly, that bout of more intense exercise doesn’t do all that much (it’s called … More Walking enhances the effects of “formal exercise”
Recently I’ve been exploring alternatives to coffee in the morning, to somewhat reduce my caffeine consumption (only because I’m currently breastfeeding; as I’ve posted before, I believe coffee to be a very healthy beverage!). I came across a drink I’d never heard of before, despite living in London most of my life! It’s called London … More London Fog recipe
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