Experts are saying our cellular mitochondria are as essential and influential as the gut biome. Here’s why we need to nurture, feed and repair these intracellular organelles that turn food and oxygen into vital energy. First things first: What are mitochondria? Mitochondria are tiny but powerful organelles...
Ageing is a natural and unavoidable part of life. While the idea of living to blow out 100 candles on your birthday cake is appealing, it is important to differentiate between healthspan and lifespan. Because a long life without some degree of vitality, autonomy and...
As a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, I believe that we must be mindful of not only what we put in our bodies, but also the environment we put our bodies in to. Lately, I have been hearing a lot of talk about 5G and...
Heard of autophagy? It’s the term experts use to describe our body’s ability to regenerate and slow down the ageing processes that cause ill health and disease. The good news is that with some changes in habits, improved nutrition and the right supplements, it’s possible...
I’m a firm believer that when it comes to nutrition, your focus should be on the quality and the source of your food more than anything else – and eating an organic diet is one of the best places to start. Why eat organic food? Avoid pesticides....
We’re surrounded by toxins – from the air that we breathe to chemicals that are absorbed through our skin and of course, the food that we eat. But it’s not all doom and gloom, you can carve a healthier path for you and your family...