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Emotional Release: The Journey to Healing and Transformation
Recently, I had the opportunity to experience a transformative session with Emily at the Wholesome Wave, which fundamentally shifted my perspective on emotional release and healing. Entering the session, I didn't believe I had any lingering emotions or energy that needed to be addressed. I was just seeking a [...]
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May
May
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Why are cancer rates skyrocketing, and why is it rising in young people more?
Why are cancer rates skyrocketing and why is it rising among young people? I get asked this question frequently. It is often hard to articulate as it is never just 1 thing.
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Apr
Apr
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Epigenetics, What is it? and why should we care to learn?
Let’s think of our genes as a loaded gun. They hold potential, but it’s our environment that pulls the trigger. It’s a powerful analogy when you consider that while our DNA might nudge us toward certain health issues, things like what we eat, how we move our bodies, and [...]
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Mar
Mar
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Why New Year’s Eve Resolutions Often Fail
Gyms are packed. Sugar, alcohol and carbs are suddenly declared the enemy. Sleep, exercise, meditation and meal prep are all meant to happen at once. By February, motivation has fizzled, routines have slipped, and most people are left feeling like they’ve “failed” yet again.
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Jan
Jan
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Prevention is always better than the cure.
Prevention is always easier and better than the cure. I have loved this saying for a long time. One thing I ask most of my clients to do, is imagine what they want to be like in their final few decades, 70's, 80's and even 90's. What we do [...]
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Dec
Dec
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Healing from Within
The mind and body are often viewed as separate, but they are actually deeply connected and influence each other constantly.
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Sep
Sep
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Breast Cancer Recovery: Going Beyond the Tumour.
When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, the immediate response is to focus on one thing: removing the tumour. And I get it—there’s an urgency to eliminate what’s there and regain control, and removing the tumour is essential. But, as you probably know, the tumour is never actually [...]
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Aug
Aug
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How does sugar/glucose feed cancer cells?
Most of us know that too much sugar isn’t great for our health, especially when it comes to conditions like cancer. But behind this simple advice lies some fascinating science about how and why cancer cells actually ‘prefer’ sugar and how they use it to grow and spread.
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Jun
Jun
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The surprising benefits of fibre
This month I am excited to share the fascinating benefits of fibre, particularly its role in producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), with a spotlight on butyrate. While most people recognise that fibre is crucial for digestive health and maintaining regular bowel movements. It’s deeper effects on inflammation, immunity, gut [...]
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What targets the cancer stem cell?
Cancer stem cells are a small subset of cells within a tumour that possess the ability to self-renew and differentiate into various cell types that make up the cancer. Their unique characteristics allow them to survive conventional therapies that primarily target rapidly dividing cancer cells. This survival means that [...]
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Mar
Mar
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Glutamine in cancer treatment, yes or no?
L-Glutamine: Can be a valuable tool in Integrative Oncology in the right context. L-Glutamine, an amino acid, is one of the most versatile therapeutic agents used in natural, integrative, and even conventional medicine. Its benefits span a wide range of applications, including gastrointestinal (GI) repair, post-surgical recovery, renal support, [...]
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Jan
Jan
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HDAC Inhibitors – Natural Compounds found in food that can combat cancer.
What is a HDAC inhibitor? Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors are a relatively new class of anti-cancer agents that play important roles in epigenetic or non-epigenetic regulation, inducing death, apoptosis, and cell cycle arrest in cancer cells.
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Dec
Dec
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Cancer stem cells and the “Big 5”
Cancer Stem Cells are defined by their remarkable ability to self-renew and differentiate, creating both new CSCs and the mass of cancer cells that make up the tumour.
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Oct
Oct
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Why I believe we need to supplement even the “perfect diet”.
What are the reason why I believe we need to supplement even the most "perfect diet".
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Jul
Jul
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Targeting the cancer stem cell with integrative oncology.
Integrative natural therapies to target stem cells
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Apr
Apr
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How to decode your fatigue
Fatigue can often feel like a heavy fog, clouding our ability to focus and enjoy daily activities. But what if we viewed this fatigue not as a mere inconvenience, but as a signal from our body? Understanding the underlying causes of fatigue — from emotional stress to nutritional deficiencies [...]
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Apr
Apr
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Turmeric the miracle spice for inflammation
Turmeric has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) for the treatment of inflammatory conditions, with scientific research now validating its anti-inflammatory benefits. This golden spice helps to reduce inflammation in three key ways. Read on for more.
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Mar
Mar
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The real drivers of cardiovascular disease and what we can do to prevent it.
The real drivers of cardiovascular disease - Beyond cholesterol.
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Mar
Mar
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Is the hype of Intermittent Fasting, One meal a day or time restricted eating really worth it?
Intermittent Fasting or time restricted eating is the latest buzz trend in the nutrition world. However, it is not a new fad. We have evolved over thousands of years with fasting being a mainstay of life. It is not so much about what you eat, but when you eat [...]
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Feb
Feb