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EBV and HSV6 Viral Reactivation and Long COVID
One of the main mechanisms underlying Long COVID pathology is the presence of viral reactivation or awakened dormant pathogens. Virus's such as Epstein Barr (EBV) and Herpes Virus Type 6 (HHV6/HSV6) are well documented to underlie chronic health conditions such as...
Autoimmunity is a Hallmark of Long COVID
As we learn more about the pathogenesis of Long COVID, the presence of an autoimmune process appears to be a prevailing mechanism in how the condition manifests. The following video goes through some of the research on this subject, why autoimmunity may have occurred...
The Functional Causes and Solutions to an Underactive Thyroid
‘..hormone replacement therapy was ineffective for reducing symptoms such as depression, fatigue and increased weight in subclinical cases.’
Ketogenic Paleo Porridge
‘However, here are some reasons why you might choose our alternative recipe made from ground almonds and flaxseed to make your porridge a bit better…’
What is Functional Medicine?
‘A map to look at the patient’s journey and identify which routes their life took to arrive at the destination of what their health is today..’
Simple Sauerkraut Recipe For Your Best Health
‘We always knew how healthy sauerkraut and other fermented foods were, however nobody had told us how delicious it was, and how easy it was to make.’
Homemade Non-Toxic Deodorant
‘An aluminium free, all natural and 4 ingredient recipe made in 10 minutes…’
Healthy Homemade Wrap Alternative
A filling, 3 ingredient and healthy wrap recipe..
Simple Recipe for the Best Hummus
‘Its a great source of plant based protein that goes really well with carrots, cucumber, peppers..’
Bone Broth for the Ultimate Immune System and Gut Health
‘..one of the most powerful tools to heal your skin, strengthen your immune system, rebuild your gut wall and boost your energy.’
How Good Is Your Fence and How Friendly Are Your Neighbours?
‘The neighbours are essentially what you expose your fence to, so what you put on your skin, breathe in to your lungs or put in your mouth.’
Why Chia Seeds are a Super Food and How to Use Them
‘..high omega 3 and fibre content, antioxidant qualities, and they contain all 9 essential amino acids..’
Non-Toxic Sun Cream
‘Many of these chemicals can be measured in blood, breast milk and urine samples after application..’
The Best Healthy Alternative for Spaghetti
‘..something you still love but can also help you to lose weight, feel better and regulate your blood sugars..’
The Top 4 Ways to Lower Inflammation
‘..exercising for as little as 20 minutes has been shown to reduce inflammation.’
Inflammation and Chronic Disease
‘In fact inflammation has been speculated to be the cause of all disease..’
What Oil Is Best?
‘..can be part of a healthy diet, or can be a massive source of inflammation which damages your body..’
3 Reasons to AVOID Gluten Free Products and What To Do
Most vegetable oils are produced by chemically leaching the oil from the plant/seed..
Read the Ingredients List!
The front of packaging for food is marketing to get you to buy the product. Never trust it until you have read the ingredients list!
6 Steps To Eating Well
the food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison