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Detox is not a quick fix: How to support your liver for lasting health
Our bodies are constantly exposed to toxins—whether from the environment, food or internal metabolic processes. The liver plays a central...
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Why we eat for comfort: the science behind it and strategies to manage it
Comfort eating is a common response to stress, fatigue or emotional discomfort. It often involves seeking foods high in sugar, fat or...
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Early Post-Menopause: The First Few Years
It’s official. After 12 months without a period, I’ve reached menopause. To be precise:I'm in early post-menopause . This distinction is...
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Understanding Estrogen Dominance: Causes, Symptoms and Functional Medicine Strategies
Harnessing the power of nature, Investigative Health in Geneva utilises functional medicine to address estrogen dominance and enhance...
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Hormonal Headaches and Migraines: What to Do ?!
As we navigate through peri- and menopause, significant changes occur in our bodies as a result of our hormones gone wild. A notable...
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Beat the Winter Blues: Reclaiming Blue Monday
It's that time of the year again – Blue Monday. It’s often labelled as the most challenging day of the year. The excitement of the...
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Understanding Menopausal Brain Fog
If you're a woman over 40, you may have noticed moments where your mind doesn't seem as sharp as it used to be. Sound familiar? This...
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ADHD and the surprising role of NUTRITION
ADHD isn't just about attention deficits - it also appears in some unexpected corners of immune function, allergies and detoxification...
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Unravelling Anxiety
Some anxiety is a natural aspect of the human experience, as many of us are concerned about our health, finances, family, etc ......
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Blood Sugar: A balancing act
Sugar, in the form of glucose, is the main source of fuel for the body. Blood sugar refers to the amount of glucose in the bloodstream...
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BURNOUT - Is it all in your head?
What is stress? Stress implies an adaptive response to any kind of threat – real or perceived. The stress response begins in the brain,...
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Inflammation - What's the big deal?
Inflammation is the body’s mechanism for healing such problems as infections, wounds, and tissue damage. It is the foundation of the...
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Is MENOPAUSE the END of SLEEP as we knew it?
Poor sleep is a common issue as women go through menopause, thanks to hormonal changes and symptoms such as night sweats. And yet sleep...
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The Hidden Struggle: The Misdiagnosis of ADHD in Women
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been associated with hyperactive young boys who struggle to sit still and pay...
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About Functional Medicine
A science-based, science-focused approach to health. Functional Medicine aims to restore optimal health by identifying and addressing the...
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About Personalised Nutrition
Every individual is unique. For example ... Inflammation may lead to heart disease in one person, and depression in another. Personalised...
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Building resilience
What do we mean by resilience? ​ RESILIENCE is the ability to bounce back from the challenges of life - like a tree with deep roots,...
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