If any disease state demonstrates the fallacy of symptom-based medicine, it's CFS. This all-consuming problem typically describes an extreme lack of energy sustained over a period of several months and can see individuals unable to work or exercise. … [Continue reading]
Is Dark Beer as Healthy as Dark Chocolate?
Held responsible for the 'beer belly' seen beside many Benidorm pools, beer isn't necessarily the weight gain juggernaut you might imagine. All beers contain a reasonable amount of B vitamins, with a 330ml bottle averaging: 0.018mg of B1, 0.089 of … [Continue reading]
Treatment of Estrogen Dominance: 2 Case Studies
Estrogen dominance is a phrase first used by Dr John Lee, who coined it to describe the collection of symptoms that occur in women when the action of this 'female hormone' becomes excessive. Although this term is denigrated by some relics of modern … [Continue reading]
Why Did I React Badly to Acupuncture?
A centrepiece of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture stands out as one of the most enduring forms of medical treatment. It's history of use spans 2,000 years and has become an accepted form of treatment across the globe. Some conservative … [Continue reading]
Yoghurt Does Not Reduce Diabetes Risk: Why the EPIC-Norfolk Study on Low-Fat Dairy is Wrong
If you've ever wondered what the milk industry get back for their annual £46m PR spend, today you got your answer. “Yoghurt The Key to Beating Diabetes”, screamed the Daily Mail headline. On the front page, no less. Worthy of the front page? I doubt … [Continue reading]
Adrenal Fatigue Recovery: A Case Study
Mrs D came to see me in November 2011, after a difficult year. A 45-year-old mum-of four, she had first noticed feeling tired in 2010, especially in the evening. This culminated in a crash in April 2011 after a particularly busy day. This prompted … [Continue reading]
Why is My Cortisol Low?
Cortisol plays an important role in our health and well-being each second of every day, yet few individuals understand exactly what it does. Even fewer understand why cortisol levels drop, making a low test result all the more confusing. A brief … [Continue reading]
“Is Cannabis Bad For Me?”: References for My Article on the Huffington Post
The following references relate to my recent post on the Huffington Post, where I discussed the trends in legalisation, the safety and the therapeutic benefits of the herb. 1. Gordon et al, 2013. Medical consequences of marijuana use: a review … [Continue reading]
Thyroid Imbalance: Why I Get Good Results… Without Touching the Thyroid
The CDC says that thyroid dysfunction affects 7.35% of the population. As these figures are based on outdated TSH/T4 testing, the prevalence is likely to be severely underestimated. Dr David Brownstein, an American doctor who specialises in iodine … [Continue reading]
Heartburn is Caused by Low Stomach Acid, Not High
Ask most people on the street what causes heartburn, and they'll tell you without thinking: "too much stomach acid." Not only does this seem like a simple and rational link, years of Gaviscon commercials have left us with this idea set in … [Continue reading]