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?
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...]
FIR Episode 42: Hydrogen sulphide and SIBO symptoms that won’t budge
In this Free and Inspired radio episode, find out if hydrogen sulphide is the missing link if your SIBO breath test comes back clear, but you still have IBS symptoms. Click here to read the full article, or scroll down to listen to the podcast on your favourite platform! You’ve been through the biphasic diet to fix your SIBO and gut health issues and have worked … [Read more...]
Episode 41: Is coffee good for you or not?
Is coffee good for you? In this Free and Inspired radio episode we're going to answer that question. Click here to read the full article, or scroll down to listen to the podcast on your favourite platform! Most people think they should stop drinking coffee especially when it’s time to change something about their health. But what if, contrary to popular … [Read more...]
Episode 40: Herbs and Supplements for Poor Sleep
Although the prevalence of insomnia in Hong Kong is high, out of four thousand five hundred people surveyed, only forty per cent of adults and ten per cent of children and teenagers sought help to fix it. Let alone tried herbs or supplements for sleep. Click here to read the full article, or scroll down to listen to the podcast on your favourite platform! That’s … [Read more...]
Is coffee good for you?
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.
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?
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...]
Episode 39: Half the world has H.pylori, do you?
Based on a study in 2015, H.pylori infection has affected up to 4.4 billion individuals worldwide. Click here to read the full article, or scroll down to listen to the podcast on your favourite platform! How come so many people have had this, and I’ve never heard of it? There are a few reasons. Most of the time, the higher prevalence rates are in … [Read more...]
Protein: are you getting enough for longevity 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...]