I’m sure by now you have heard a lot about the gut microbiome and its role in health and disease. But have you ever wondered why it is so important and what exactly is its role? Unfortunately, I can’t answer all those questions as research into the gut microbiome is relatively new and there is … Continue reading A quick peek at your second brain – the gut microbiome
One Good Reason To Sleep
When I first started thinking about this blog, I was going to entitle it “Five Reasons to Sleep” and then discuss five benefits of a good night’s sleep. However, when I started to think about it, I realised that there is really only one reason to sleep: to keep alive! Every single creature on earth … Continue reading One Good Reason To Sleep
What does a honey-bee have to do with epigenetics?
Did you know that queen bees and worker bees are genetically identical? They have identical DNA. So what makes them so different? What makes the queen have a larger body, live a longer life and be able to lay thousands of eggs while worker bees are smaller and sterile? It’s all in what they eat! … Continue reading What does a honey-bee have to do with epigenetics?
Is Loneliness Killing You?
“I’m falling apart right in front of your eyes, but you don’t even see me.” Invisible Good relationships not only keep us happier, they also keep us healthier. Loneliness, on the other hand, results in a decrease in brain function, a decline in health and a shorter lifespan. The Harvard Study of Adult Development The … Continue reading Is Loneliness Killing You?
Vaccinating your child?
I’ve always avoided this topic because it is so emotive and controversial and if you are looking for answers as to whether or not you should vaccinate your child, I’m afraid this is the wrong place to look. In my personal view, it is not a question of whether or not it is best to … Continue reading Vaccinating your child?
Berry crumble
RECIPE: – My 10-year old daughter and her cat, Cleo, have made another cookery video for you. This is a regular breakfast in our house but equally delicious as a dessert. It is loaded with antioxidant rich berries as well as all your ‘good fats’ in your seeds & nuts. It is also really quick … Continue reading Berry crumble
