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The Oestrobolome: How Your Gut Bacteria Control Oestrogen and Why It Matters for Your Brain

The Oestrobolome: How Your Gut Bacteria Control Oestrogen and Why It Matters for Your Brain

The Oestrobolome: How Your Gut Bacteria Control Oestrogen and Why It Matters for Your Brain

Discover how the gut microbiome and estrogen together shape gut health, mood and brain health – plus practical, fibre‑focused steps to support both

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How Diet and Macros Shape Cholesterol, Liver Fat and Heart Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes — Independent of Weight Loss

How Diet and Macros Shape Cholesterol, Liver Fat and Heart Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes — Independent of Weight Loss

How Diet and Macros Shape Cholesterol, Liver Fat and Heart Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes — Independent of Weight Loss

Why Macros Matter More Than You Think, more than calorie-counting and calorie reduction

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The liver–brain connection: Its Role in Inflammation, Mental Health and Chronic Disease
Liver Health, Liver-Brain Axis, Health, Nutrition Olivier Sanchez Liver Health, Liver-Brain Axis, Health, Nutrition Olivier Sanchez

The liver–brain connection: Its Role in Inflammation, Mental Health and Chronic Disease

The liver–brain connection: Its Role in Inflammation, Mental Health and Chronic Disease

The liver-brain connection regulates metabolism, detoxification, immunity and cognition via neural, hormonal and microbial pathways. Discover what disrupts this vital axis – from NAFLD and ammonia overload to gut dysbiosis and chronic inflammation – and evidence-based strategies to restore balance, including microbiota modulation, barrier support and metabolic optimisation for better mental clarity and chronic disease prevention.

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Mitochondria: The Masterminds of Our Cells and Health?

Mitochondria: The Masterminds of Our Cells and Health?

Mitochondria: The Masterminds of Our Cells and Health?

This article will take you on a journey through the structure, function, and surprising secrets of mitochondria, revealing why these organelles are so much more than mere energy factories. From their ancient origins to their role in disease, from their unique genetics to their influence on your mood and metabolism, mitochondria are the ultimate multitaskers of the biological world.

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Functional and Medicinal Mushrooms: A Science-Based Guide to Benefits, Dosage, and Safety

Functional and Medicinal Mushrooms: A Science-Based Guide to Benefits, Dosage, and Safety

Functional and Medicinal Mushrooms: A Science-Based Guide to Benefits, Dosage, and Safety

Discover all you need to know about medicinal mushrooms and their usage. Do not underestimate the power of fungus.

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Children’s Mental Health: A Holistic and Integrative Perspective

Children’s Mental Health: A Holistic and Integrative Perspective

Children’s Mental Health: A Holistic and Integrative Perspective

A critical review of the BBC article: “Teen mental health: When to seek help and what parents can do.”

The BBC’s recent article brings much-needed attention to the rising rates of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress among young people. It highlights the importance of open communication, emotional support, and timely access to mental health services. However, several limitations become apparent when viewed through a holistic, naturopathic, and functional medicine lens, especially its omission of nutrition, gut health, and lifestyle medicine, as practitioners and parents increasingly seek holistic solutions. These factors are now recognised as foundational pillars in both preventing and addressing mental health challenges in children and adolescents.

Read the fully-referenced article here.

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From Gut Dysbiosis to Neurodegeneration: The Final Link in Obesity-Cognitive Difficulties

From Gut Dysbiosis to Neurodegeneration: The Final Link in Obesity-Cognitive Difficulties

From Gut Dysbiosis to Neurodegeneration: The Final Link in Obesity-Cognitive Difficulties

Part 3 in our tryptic on the link between ultra-processed diet, obesity, metabolic disorders, emotional dysregulation and neurodegeneration — fueling an addiction to calorie-dense foods for that dopamine hit!

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Domino Effect of Ultra-Processed Diets – From Adipose Hyperplasia to Cognitive Decline
Gut Health, Brain Health, Obesity, Chronic Inflammation Olivier Sanchez Gut Health, Brain Health, Obesity, Chronic Inflammation Olivier Sanchez

Domino Effect of Ultra-Processed Diets – From Adipose Hyperplasia to Cognitive Decline

Domino Effect of Ultra-Processed Diets – From Adipose Hyperplasia to Cognitive Decline

Part 2 of our article “Obesity begins in the brain.” A must-read if you want to take back control of your health, manage your weight long-term and thrive.

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