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A recent study has found that probiotics may help lower blood pressure. Yes, you read that correctly our gut health can have profound effects on other areas of our health! If you'd like to understand the link between the gut and metabolic function here's a great article to fill you in

Functional Medicine and Diabetes: Treat the Root Cause | Chris Kresser The conventional approach to diabetes has failed, but addressing the root cause could help. Read on to learn more about Functional Medicine and diabetes.

Did you know that your risk of heart disease could be linked to the state of your gut health? This study found that high levels of a streptococcus bacteria in the gut is linked to an increased likelihood of our arteries being clogged up. It pays to eat well!

Streptococcus Species Abundance in the Gut Is Linked to Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis in 8973 Participants From the SCAPIS Cohort BACKGROUND: Gut microbiota have been implicated in atherosclerotic disease, but their relation with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis is unclear. This study aimed to identify associations between

An interesting new study is challenging the idea that high cholesterol is "bad" for your health. This study found that those who live beyond 100 years have higher cholesterol levels than those who don't. Cholesterol is a precursor to Vitamin D, a component of cell membranes and helps us to build hormones - have we been looking at this problem backwards?

Blood biomarker profiles and exceptional longevity: comparison of centenarians and non-centenarians in a 35-year follow-up of the Swedish AMORIS cohort - GeroScience Comparing biomarker profiles measured at similar ages, but earlier in life, among exceptionally long-lived individuals and their shorter-lived peers can improve our understanding of aging processes. This study aimed to (i) describe and compare biomarker profiles at similar ages between 64 and 99 amo...

Have you ever wondered how chiropractic works? Some new research sheds some fascinating insights into what might be happening in the brain....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1QeKW1Wnfg&t=1s

Are you someone who avoids eating offal (organ meats)? Maybe you have bad memories of livers from school dinners! You're not alone; there's been a shift away from eating these foods in recent times but the research is now revealing that these foods are some of the most nutrient dense foods around. Check this article for the full story

Why Organ Meats Are Making a Comeback - Chris Kresser Why Organ Meats Are Making a Comeback. Read more and find related Digestion, Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Optimal health, Optimal Nutrition, Red Meat articles from Chris Kresser.

New research is suggesting that Yoga may be helpful for those surviving cancer

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Have you ever noticed that some people bounce out of bed in the morning, whilst others are wide awake at night? This article by Oura (they make smart rings which track amongst other things, your sleep data!) explains why it's important to understand your own sleep Chronotype

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Do you ever worry about the impact of screen time on your young one's? This new study found that over a 2 year period the odds of developing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) increased by 13% in 9-10 year olds for very hour they played video games, and by 11% for every hour they watched videos.

Screen Time and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Among Children 9–10 Years Old: A Prospective Cohort Study The aim of this study is to determine the prospective associations between baseline screen time and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) at 2-year follow-up in a national (United States) cohort of 9- to 10-year-old children.

Did you know that social behaviour is linked to a key immune system messenger called Interferon Gamma? This means spending time with loved ones and friends is literally good for your immune system

Unexpected role of interferon-γ in regulating neuronal connectivity and social behaviour - Nature Adaptive immune dysfunction, in particular interferon-γ, is implicated in disorders characterized by social dysfunction and suggests interferon-γ signalling may provide a co-evolutionary link between social behaviour and an anti-pathogen immune response.

Have you ever heard the theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain? These days researchers believe that this old model isn't an accurate picture. So what really causes depression?

The Chemical Imbalance Myth of Depression A new study published by UK researchers suggests that the long-standing and widely-accepted idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance and low se...

Magnesium is a vital micronutrient and yet it's estimated that 50-75% of the population in and UK and US are deficient. This recent study has highlighted its importance in immune system function including in fighting against cancer. Magnesium is readily available in good supplemental forms, if you want to find out how to optimise your levels - ask your trusted healthcare practitioner for advice.

Magnesium is essential for the immune system, including in the fight against cancer The level of magnesium in the blood is an important factor in the immune system's ability to tackle pathogens and cancer cells. Researchers have reported that T cells need a sufficient quantity of magnesium in order to operate efficiently. Their findings may have important implications for cancer pa...

Taking a daily multivitamin could reduce your risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's. This study has found that it slows cognitive decline by 60%!

Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: A randomized clinical trial Introduction Dietary supplements are touted for cognitive protection, but supporting evidence is mixed. COSMOS-Mind tested whether daily administration of cocoa extract (containing 500 mg/day flavan...

Why is it so important to make sure you're getting enough nutrients into your body, and what effect does deficiency have on our overall health and longevity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmk4l-IKiMA

How to Age Healthily and the Triage Theory Can you leverage nutrient density to extend your lifespan? In this video, I discuss Dr. Bruce Ames' Triage Theory and how applying that theory to your nutrie...

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Psychedelics: how they act on the brain to relieve depression The active compound in magic mushrooms seems to increase connections between different brain networks.

Did you know that the health of your gut, which is heavily influenced by what you eat, is directly connected to the health of your immune system? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/may/15/go-with-your-gut-tim-spector-power-of-microbiome?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR1gGahwpFHiSNtaajkDV15V8Xy0y1Sr3Bjc-H8I_CfkAHofyv_hLNckUQw

Go with your gut: scientist Tim Spector on why food is not just fuel The scientist has spent years studying how gut health relates not just to nutrition, but to all aspects of our everyday wellbeing. He explains why it really is what’s inside that counts

It's very important to know that we need good levels of Magnesium (80% of people are estimated to be deficient) in order to absorb Vitamin D! https://info.bioticsresearch.com/researchforum/study-shows-vitamin-d-absorption-is-optimized-with-magnesium?fbclid=IwAR3LxhIvdMEIIERj4XOv0cC4hFvRIi27iWUOl4FcVMstZCUiS7EPgIyL77A

Study Shows Vitamin D Absorption is Optimized with Magnesium In a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, lead author Qi Dai, MD, PhD, Ingram, Professor of Cancer Research, analyzes the relationship between vitamin D and magnesium levels. While previous studies have linked low magnesium with low vitamin D levels, the aim of this study w...

Plastic really is everywhere...https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/24/microplastics-found-in-human-blood-for-first-time?ct=t(TSJ_117)&goal=0_ce350f41fb-d116d9b92d-68101581&mc_cid=d116d9b92d&mc_eid=0a75ac10c0&fbclid=IwAR2-bg6PIA5Tvkb80ozMzG2mc2lSy5rIyelFLXcwsedWBXaYjCcDY-XB9i0

Microplastics found in human blood for first time Exclusive: The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs

Could a virus be the cause of your auto-immune issue? There is growing research looking at how viruses such as Epstein-Barr can trigger auto-immune conditions developing. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00808-x

The quest to prevent MS — and understand other post-viral diseases Some people develop multiple sclerosis after an infection. Could a vaccine prevent that — and what does it reveal about the long-term effects of viruses?

Do you get enough sleep? Poor sleep has been linked to a marked increase in the risk of heart disease https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05203-0

Sleep health composites are associated with the risk of heart disease across s*x and race - Scientific Reports We examined whether subjectively and objectively measured sleep health composites have a relationship with heart disease. 6,820 adults (Mage = 53.4 years) from the Midlife in the United States study provided self-reported sleep characteristics and heart disease history. A smaller sample (n....

Have you heard of interoception? https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333721-000-interoception-this-sixth-sense-could-be-key-to-better-mental-health/

Interoception: This ‘sixth sense’ could be key to better mental health How our brains interpret signals from within the body has a surprisingly big influence on the mind, an insight that is leading to new ways to tackle conditions like depression, anxiety and eating disorders

Looks like we should all be taking vitamin D! https://www.newscientist.com/article/2306132-vitamin-d-supplements-really-do-reduce-risk-of-autoimmune-disease/?fbclid=IwAR1xhXijNACbiEM36qqVQx5pOMWZ0YuieSM1yIoCyW2D9ibTB7HZnZ8Pum4

Vitamin D supplements really do reduce risk of autoimmune disease It has long been suspected that vitamin D could help reduce the risk of developing an autoimmune disease, and now we have evidence this is the case – at least for people over 50

An amazing piece of new technology on the horizon! https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-021-00503-x?fbclid=IwAR2nYmAc7uDQ92EloItN6PXoi_jfQ6Cylim67A3unp68eyHPZDf-6yOnOKU

A bold new vision The Luxonus photoacoustic imaging device offers an entirely new perspective on medical imaging.

Perhaps we all need to get on to the Dandelion root extract! Some recent research is suggesting it can help us fight off COVID infection https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210323/Dandelion-extract-inhibits-SARS-CoV-2-in-vitro.aspx

Dandelion extract inhibits SARS-CoV-2 in vitro An exciting new study describes a specific inhibitor of the SARS-CoV-2 found in an extract of the common dandelion that could provide a new and fruitful avenue of drug research.

A neuroscientist's perspective on what we should do first thing in the morning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBwM-mCLQQo

Neuroscientist: "First Hour of The Morning is CRUCIAL" | Andrew Huberman Stanford Neuroscientist explains how to literally change your life."NEVER DO THIS IN THE MORNING!►Special Thanks to our partners from Impact Theory:https://w...

Who would have thought it?! https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/959944?spon=9&uac=101846BV&impID=3679618&sso=true&faf=1&src=WNL_mdpls_211001_mscpedit_peds&fbclid=IwAR3C0yMisZIj60Uv_1qkDU_vKoR9PMsL3V9qaSaj-avPZTSZQf4dH_Ku6gw

Nutritious Meals May Boost Children's Mental and Emotional Health Nutrition should be part of public health strategies to improve children's psychological wellness, British researchers say.

A recent study has found that higher levels of compassion, wisdom and social support are linked to a greater diversity of our gut bacteria. They also discovered that the reverse is true - that those suffering from loneliness, low levels of compassion and reduced social connectedness have less diversity in their gut bacteria. Greater diversity of gut bacteria means we have better health. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.648475/full

Association of Loneliness and Wisdom With Gut Microbial Diversity and Composition: An Exploratory Study Loneliness and wisdom have opposite effects on health and well-being. Loneliness is a serious public health problem associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Wisdom is associated with better health and well-being. We have consistently found a strong negative correlation between loneliness a...

Scientists have being doing research into how light exposure effects brain development in unborn foetuses. Their work is suggesting that light therapy for pregnant women could reduce the risk in their unborn child of developing conditions such as autism, and bipolar, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's. https://www.eneuro.org/content/8/5/ENEURO.0141-21.2021

Distinct Opsin 3 (Opn3) Expression in the Developing Nervous System during Mammalian Embryogenesis Opsin 3 ( Opn3 ) is highly expressed in the adult brain, however, information for spatial and temporal expression patterns during embryogenesis is significantly lacking. Here, an Opn3 -eGFP reporter mouse line was used to monitor cell body expression and axonal projections during embryonic and early...

A new study suggests that taking antibiotics for longer than 6 months may increase the risk of colorectal cancer by 17%. So important to take care of the bacteria in our gut! And if we do have to take anti-biotics that we take probiotics afterwards to restore as much of the bacteria as we can....https://academic.oup.com/jnci/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jnci/djab125/6360113

Antibiotics Use and Subsequent Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Swedish Nationwide Population-Based Study AbstractBackground. Antibiotics use may increase colorectal cancer (CRC) risk by altering the gut microbiota, with suggestive evidence reported. Our study aims

How's your interoception? https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/15/the-hidden-sense-shaping-your-wellbeing-interoception

Interoception: the hidden sense that shapes wellbeing There’s growing evidence that signals sent from our internal organs to the brain play a major role in regulating emotions and fending off anxiety and depression