We tend to categorise ourselves in terms of our likes, dislikes and pre-defined statements such as “I’m good at this” and “I’m not good at that”. We usually assume that …
The Perfection Of Imperfection
The French poet and Nobel Prize laureate Anatole France once said “I cling to my imperfection as the very essence of my being”. It is amazing to think how much …
The Biochemistry Of Resilience
‘Grace’ first came to see me ten months ago. She had the hunched shoulders and spent gaze of someone who’s given up on the idea that life is ever going …
Why Some People Are More Resilient Than Others
One of my favourite books when growing up was a beautiful collection of Aesop’s Fables that my father had given me for my 8th birthday. It was a collector’s edition, …
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 …
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 …
If You Want To Change The World, Change Your Biochemistry
If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. …
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 …
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 …
Cooking At High Temperatures Is Bad For Your Health
While most people would assume that grilled chicken or fish are probably some of the healthiest foods one can eat, it turns out that both register a whopping amount of advanced glycation end …
