I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the answer is a resounding no, alcohol doesn't seem to be good for your health at all. At least based on new emerging research in 2022. This new research is counter to the narrative that seems to have permeated over the last decade. In fact, even whilst putting this together, I was surprised just how much the research is … [Read more...]
“I think I need to give my liver some love.”
The liver weighs around 1.5kgs and comprises on average around 2% of an adult’s body weight.[1] It’s fair to say that the liver’s role is potentially as undervalued as it is misunderstood. It might seem strange to hear that I think the liver is misunderstood but depending on how many coffees I’ve had, my patients will note my mini-rants around the notion of how … [Read more...]
FIR Episode 16: “I think I need to detox my liver.”
“Everyone’s toxic, your liver is congested, and you must detox for life.” That seems to be the prevailing message doesn’t it? In this Free and Inspired radio episode, Philip poses the question that just thinking about the liver as a detox organ is missing the point. Click here to read the full article, or scroll down to listen to the podcast on your favourite … [Read more...]