I recently read this fantastic book called “Cure”, which is about mind-body medicine and the placebo effect. It’s wonderfully narrated, and talks about alternative medicine from a very fair, scientific viewpoint (it’s written by Jo Marchant, a science journalist). In essence, the book outlines research and evidence that proves the mind and body are inextricably … More Cure – a book review
I just wanted to rave about this eyesight improving program, that allowed me to drop my glasses prescription by 0.5 diopters at my last optometrist visit! How on earth did I manage this, you ask? Well none other than the End Myopia program. I discovered this a few years ago, as quite frankly, having terrible eyesight is … More End Myopia – a programme to reverse bad eyesight
With the short, dark and cold days, comes a desire for warm comforting foods, and what’s warmer and more comforting than a bowl of soup? There’s a reason the phrase “chicken soup for the soul” exists, and there’s even good reason it’s known as “Jewish penicillin”. For example chicken soup has been shown to inhibit … More Immune boosting chicken soup
Happy new year readers! It’s been a busy but wonderful holiday period, and I’m now looking forward to some calm and quiet this January. For me, the start of the new year brings a lot of contemplation and drive to outline my goals and values for the year as well as starting to make the … More Make your new years resolutions stick
Wow, getting married is a project and a half! My last post was written weeks before my wedding, (and I managed to post it the day before, a final post by my single unmarried self!). After an incredible day, we then needed a proper relax (which included 2 days in a remote cottage in the … More Pumpkin pie
I bought some ceremonial grade Matcha recently, for a delicious coffee alternative. While I love coffee, both as a delicious beverage and a health tonic, I like to take breaks every once in a while to re-set my adenosine receptors (the brain receptors that coffee acts on to keep you alert and focused). Coffee, like most … More Matcha latte with collagen
I read this powerful article the other week on dropping sperm counts, and needless to say, it’s both shocking and sobering. Please go read it! Essentially, average sperm counts in men have halved in approximately the last 40 years, as shown by rigorous systematic reviews. Unless something is done to halt the decline, human men … More Plastic, male infertility and what to do about it
