Bored People Don’t Eat Nuts

Bored People Don’t Eat Nuts

When I was in my 20s I worked in the corporate world as a marketing manager. One of the girls I shared an office with would regularly start huffing and puffing around lunch time and by early afternoon I would hear her moaning about being so bored from behind her...
No Motivation At Work? Low Dopamine May Be To Blame

No Motivation At Work? Low Dopamine May Be To Blame

Do you ever wonder why when you first start a new job you feel so excited, so motivated to go the extra mile and work your socks off but after a while the enthusiasm wanes and you find it hard to remember what got you all thrilled in the first place? Why is it that...
Why You Shouldn’t Always Treat Parasites

Why You Shouldn’t Always Treat Parasites

Parasites like Dientamoeba fragilis and Blastocystis hominis are two of the most common causes of digestive problems I see in clinic. From adults to very young kids, these critters can cause some pretty unpleasant symptoms, the most common ones being loose stools and...
Why We Should All Eat More Seasonal Food

Why We Should All Eat More Seasonal Food

People often ask me what they should eat to boost their immune system and improve their vitality. My first answer is always ‘eat seasonal, local, organic food – in that order of importance’. Food that’s in season provides the specific nutrients...