Berberine – a centuries old herbal medicine being turned into a pharmaceutical
A “novel natural derivative” of centuries of herbal medicine knowhow is becoming a pharmaceutical. Good to have extra evidence – however densely worded.
Diabetes Type 2, a scourge of the modern world: are Ultra-processed foods to blame?
Ultra-processed foods may be to blame for the rise in chronic disease even in younger people. Think Diabetes type 2, cardiovascular disease, cancers in people in their 30s and 40s. How can we shift the intended addiction?
Sarcopenia – the ageing risk you DON’T hear about so much
Muscles age like bones do – and if you don’t know to build your strength, you could be at risk of Sarcopenia (muscle loss).
Don’t just “diet” – tune your food to your body’s needs
Reflections on food to enhance wellbeing and avoid ultraprocessed foods. You rely on basic nutrients to fuel your mind and body. What do you need for your situation?
Minimise your glucose spikes to maximise your health
I find Jessie Inchauspé’s glucose spike management strategies easy to read, easy to understand AND to action.
How is a space station like a couch?
A: Both stop your muscles and bones using gravity. The medical research on keeping astronauts healthy in space is also delivering new insights into how we can keep healthier back here on Earth. What they’re finding is that bouts of intense exercise aren’t enough – we also need to keep moving. (Read more here) Not…