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Free and Inspired Radio Episode 26: Magnesium is deficient for some, essential for all.

January 10, 2023 by Philip Watkins

Histamine and the gut and brain

Histamine is crazy and it can seriously mess wth your body unless you come back to this and redraft this copy. Watch Video Now https://youtu.be/BJjNipSJG_Y Listen to this episode on Free and Inspired Radio Listen to Free and Inspired Radio on your favourite platform … [Read more...]

Melatonin in 2022: What you need to know

October 22, 2022 by Philip Watkins

Melatonin use is rising sharply post-pandemic and is often polarising in its effects. Some find it gives them what they need, while others don’t. In an article written earlier this year, I promised I would dive deeper into this remarkable hormone, and here we are.  We’re going to look at how melatonin works in the body, how it interacts with other hormones such as … [Read more...]

Hydrogen Sulfide and SIBO: The reason your treatment hasn’t worked yet?

October 15, 2022 by Philip Watkins

Hydrogen sulfide can often be the missing link for people who have treated their SIBO but haven't seen their symptoms resolve. This article will help you understand this gas a little better and what steps to take to see if it's appropriate to you. So you’ve been through the biphasic diet to fix your IBS, SIBO and gut health issues and have worked hard to get to the … [Read more...]

Is coffee good for you?

October 1, 2022 by Philip Watkins

A happy couple enjoying the health benefits of coffee.

Most people think they should stop drinking coffee. In my clinic, it belongs to the holy triad of things people think they should cut down or quit when they aren’t feeling optimal. It’s either red meat, alcohol or coffee that gets the chop if things are going well. Contrary to my article on alcohol (spoiler alert: it’s not good for you), I’m here to offer a somewhat … [Read more...]

Poor sleep: A beginner’s guide to herbs and supplements to help.

September 24, 2022 by Philip Watkins

Herbal medicine can help get you to sleep, stay asleep and improve your sleep quality.

It’s fair to say over the last fifteen years, I’ve used herbal and nutritional medicine to treat many people who have poor sleep, especially so in Hong Kong. You only need to experience poor sleep to understand just how the quality of your day falls apart after just one or two bad nights. In fact, nearly forty per cent of adults in the US with insomnia have either tried … [Read more...]

H.pylori affects half the world, how about you?

September 17, 2022 by Philip Watkins

H.pylori can be one of the first things that causes gut issues such as bloating, nausea and pain.

H.pylori infection has affected up to 4.4 billion individuals worldwide, based on a study in 2015.[1] Regionally, prevalence is around forty-five per cent in China[2] and over fifty per cent in South Korea. Estimates in Hong Kong have one in two people infected acutely or previously as a child.[3] This prevalence rate differs globally, with rates around forty per … [Read more...]

Protein: are you getting enough for longevity in 2022?

September 10, 2022 by Philip Watkins

Are you getting enough dietary protein in 2022?

Saying dietary protein intake is critical for longevity and quality of life seems a little dramatic. However, protein is considered the most fundamental nutrient for animals and humans.[1] Even the English word originates from the Greek word “proteios”, meaning prime or primary.[2] And its deficiency can cause your body to change in a way that can be difficult to … [Read more...]

Omega-3, Fish oil, depression and your mental health

September 3, 2022 by Philip Watkins

Fish oil capsules might helps depression

When talking about fish oil for mental health, especially depression, to my patients, I always refer to it as a “research merry-go-round.” One study will show it’s positive for mental health[1] and even for reducing mortality risk.[2] As the merry-go-round continues, there’ll be a contradictory study on mental health[3] that confuses patients and practitioners … [Read more...]

The oral microbiome: A window to your mental and digestive health?

August 27, 2022 by Philip Watkins

Man flossing his teeth to keep his oral microbiome healthy

The oral microbiome is a collection of bacterial colonies found in different parts of the mouth, including areas such as the teeth and the tonsils.[1] The oral microbiome is the second most diverse bacterial environment, only to the large intestine and the colon. In fact, the digestive tract and the mouth combined house around sixty per cent of the total bacteria in our … [Read more...]

Appetite control: the ultimate gut and brain relationship.

August 20, 2022 by Philip Watkins

Woman rejecting junk food for healthy food

Appetite control, or suppression as some refer to it, is a complex symbiosis of hormonal, environmental, behavioural and bacterial influences. Yep, I said bacterial. We’ll get to that in this article, don’t worry. Throughout my study years, working in health food shops, “appetite suppression” was definitely in the top two requests for help. What I said then is what … [Read more...]

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  • Free and Inspired Radio Episode 26: Magnesium is deficient for some, essential for all.
  • Melatonin in 2022: What you need to know
  • Hydrogen Sulfide and SIBO: The reason your treatment hasn’t worked yet?
  • Is coffee good for you?
  • Poor sleep: A beginner’s guide to herbs and supplements to help.
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  • Free and Inspired Radio Episode 26: Magnesium is deficient for some, essential for all.
  • Melatonin in 2022: What you need to know
  • Hydrogen Sulfide and SIBO: The reason your treatment hasn’t worked yet?
  • Is coffee good for you?
  • Poor sleep: A beginner’s guide to herbs and supplements to help.

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