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‘Carb Cravings’, Genes and ‘The Tryptophan Steal’
Hello and welcome to my blog. So many people get accused of having no will power or even feel like they have no will power when it comes to carbs and sugary snacks. What is the deal here? Is it your mind? Your biochemistry? Or your genes?. What can you do? Lets get started with…
Fat Myths and Biochemistry
Hello and welcome to my blog Fat gets lots of hate in many part of the world we try and burn, fat, bust fat, dissolve fat destroy fat and so forth. As a biochemist I have observed that many people are fascinated by fat, but have no idea what it really is. Fat is crucial…
Can Vitamin K2 Save Your Life?
Hello and welcome to my blog! This week my blog is about a vitamin that is key for preventing heart disease, osteoporosis and other serious ailments. Vitamin K was discovered in the 1930s by a Danish biochemist Heinrik Dam as what was initially believed to be a blood clotting factor. It was called vitamin K…
Insulin Resistance, Fat Traps, Diabetes & Cortisol Part 1
Hello and welcome to my blog Post festive season, many people begin the year with a variety of methods to shed the excess pounds, some succeed and others do not. Insulin plays a big role in how successful your fat burning efforts are is part of ‘sugar addiction’. Resistance to insulin causes a whole host…
The Missing Mineral and Your Mental Wellness
Hello and Welcome to my blog Lots of people have heard of lithium as something which is used for people with bipolar, schizophrenia, insomnia and or other challenges to mental wellness. Most people don’t know that lithium is a naturally occurring mineral we all need for healthy brain function. There used to be more lithium…
Handstand 101
Hello and welcome to my blog. This week the blog is not about hypnosis, neurology or biochemistry, its about handstands and it is a video blog. The handstand is the most important shape in gymnastics as I’m a gymnastics coach as well as a Pilates teacher. In terms of movement and the nervous system, going…
Brain Chemistry and The Benefits of Altered States
Hello and welcome to my blog Most, if not all people seek out some kind of altered state as part of their daily lives. This might be through sex, drugs, meditation, movement, hypnosis, sport, video games, taking risks or just watching TV. There is a fine line between addiction and normal human pleasure seeking, but…
4 Easy Ways To Improve Memory and Brain Function
Hello and welcome to my blog. Here are four factors to consider for improving your brain health, enhancing your memory, and reducing your likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s and other memory loss–related conditions. Your brain doesn’t malfunction in one way, so that means it won’t be fixed with one magical cure. Blood flow, Blood Pressure, Blood…
Low Vitamin D and Weight loss?
Vitamin D is one of my ‘Desert Island’ supplements, assuming it was an island with no sunshine. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, but vitamin D is really a hormone that is involved in over 2000 reactions in your body, meaning it is fundamental to health and wellness. What does vitamin D do? Plays…
Can 5 portions of fruit and veg a day harm your brain?
Can eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day harm your brain? In a way, yes if choose the wrong type. Diets to improve physical appearance are all good, but you need a great mind to run your body. Your brain is in charge of how you feel, move and perform. Even if you…
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