This is not a blog.
It is a record of thinking — clinical observations, questions worth asking, things the research says that rarely make it into a consultation room.
Written slowly. Published when ready.
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How your body changes during menopause
In a study in the International Journal of Obesity, menopause in women triggered a host of changes in the body which included Increased visceral fat (that’s fat around your internal organs) and decreased metabolic rate or your fat burning capacity. These changes were independent of age and total body fat which meant they affected any…
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All the myths about collagen & your skin debunked.
Collagen is a protein that plays an important role in the health and appearance of our skin. It provides structure and elasticity, helping to keep skin firm, smooth, and youthful-looking. However, there are many myths surrounding collagen and the best ways to increase it in the skin. In this blog post, we’ll explore these myths…
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5 Supplements That Can Slow Down The Aging Process
Insulin Spike = Aging. Studies have shown that insulin plays a key role in the aging process. As we age, our body’s ability to produce and use insulin effectively may decline, leading to a condition called insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin, resulting in higher blood sugar…
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On Happiness
Many people ask: has happiness found you? I always ponder this question. “Happiness” is often treated like a gift, that you have to wait patiently for, and one day it will come to you. Many people when probed what happiness means to them will cite factors like a stable job, a successful career, filial kids,…
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Mind running amok at night?
It is almost midnight and your mind is running a mile a minute. You are physically exhausted but you just cannot tame your racing mind to find sleep. Ruminations, or repetitive, intrusive thoughts, can interfere with sleep and contribute to nighttime anxiety. While everyone may experience these thoughts occasionally, for some, it can become a…
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2 Anti-aging Ingredients you need to look out for if you want youthful skin
I often get the question what are the best anti-aging ingredients to look out for in a skincare product. Here are some of my top picks. Ferulic acid Ferulic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid) is a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in the cell walls of plants. It is an antioxidant that helps protect plants from environmental…
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Why women need more not less protein as they age
One of the most common complaints as women age is the insidious increase of body weight despite eating the same amount as their younger years. The worst mistake that a woman entering her forties can make is to cut back on her protein intake. Here is why: To leverage the benefits of protein for weight…
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Weight Loss Injections— are they the solution for you?
Wegovy, Saxenda, and Ozempic are all current weight loss injections available on the market today that work by mimicking the hormone GLP-1 to help regulate appetite and food intake. You may have heard about them as many celebrities have been known to use them to augment their diet and exercise regimes in their weight loss…
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Carbohydrate Restriction vs Calorie Restriction – Which Works BEST?
This is the age old debate that people who are into health and wellness are debating. One school is the intermittent fasting proponents who aim to reduce total calorie count by limiting the hours whereby they actively consume food. In another group, you have the people who look at the macronutrients they ingest, and judiciously…
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What To Eat For Clearer Skin?
When we break out, the first thing we do is reach for the latest anti-acne product on the shelf. Sometimes it may be wise to look at what we are actually putting into our bodies each day and clean out our skin by eating foods that give our skin the best chance of becoming acne-free.…
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