In recent years, I have been helping more and more individuals get pregnant (no manual involvement on my part). Typically, I may be contacted after one or more failed cycles of fertility treatment as a 'last resort'. Very occasionally, couples may … [Continue reading]
What’s the One Thing I Need to Do for Weight Loss?
When I attend parties, I know two things are inevitable. First, I will likely be offered (and will consume) more alcohol that I typically recommend. The second is that, upon being introduced as the best personal trainer in the city/country/room, I … [Continue reading]
Reference – Flouride Concentrations in British Water
The concept of water fluoridation remains controversial and the evidence supporting it remains weak. An increasing number of individuals have chosen to avoid consuming fluoride. The data below relates to the research conducted by Zohouri et al … [Continue reading]
Water ‘Does Not Prevent Dehydration’, Claim EU
Following the publication of a decision paper by the European Food Standards Agency, it turns out that vitamins, herbs and sunlight and water have got something in common. The link is that, according to the regulators that influence our access to … [Continue reading]
How to Drink and Get Away With It… Sort Of
Before I start, let me get a few things clear. I do not advocate the drinking of alcohol if you are on a weight loss regime. Alcohol is one of the easiest ways to ruin your results because of the way it is processed in the body. It also taxes the … [Continue reading]
Yerba Mate: A Closer Look
Also known as Ilex paraguariensis, yerba mate has a long history of use in South America. 16th century explorers recorded the Guarani Indians of Paraguay brewing the tea to "produce exhilaration and relief from fatigue." Modern nutritional science … [Continue reading]
Adrenal Fatigue is not Addison’s
There are few things more frustrating than not being taken seriously by your GP. While no-one minds being contradicted by a knowledgeable professional who has taken the time to consider your personal situation, an outright dismissal based on … [Continue reading]
Water Flouridation: How I See It
As I write, controversy rages over the plans of local health authorities in Southampton to initiate the mass medication of around 200,000 people in the city and surrounding area. This mass medication attempt comes in the form of fluoridation of the … [Continue reading]
Fat Burners That Work?
Millions of us each year embark upon a weight loss regimen. Many of these attempts fail. While each individual may have a different reason for not achieving the results they desire, almost all are united in the way they would happily accept that … [Continue reading]
Low-Calorie Diets: Don’t Be Stupid This January
A man called Albert Einstein defined stupidity as 'doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result'. Come January, millions will start the same low-calorie diet they did the previous year. And the year before that. All will … [Continue reading]