Until around 1900, heart disease was so rare that doctors would congregate by the bed of a sufferer to learn about this unusual condition. Yes, genes…

Many people come to me complaining of aches and pains. Sometimes they are in one particular place, sometimes they are all over. They may have been gi…

The gut barrier is our greatest physical barrier. It separates us from the outside world, covering a space of 400m² and requiring 40% of our energy.…

The connection between the food that we eat and the development of heart disease, obesity and diabetes is obvious to most people. The connection betw…

Fasting is not a new concept; it has been part of life since Palaeolithic times when food was scarce and people did not have the means to store huge…

Migraine management has moved on since the days when a sufferer’s only option was to pop a pill and lie down in a dark room, waiting for the cranial…

The menopause occurs when ovulation ceases and oestrogen production decreases; it usually happens at an average age of 51 (range 40–58). Approximatel…

What is vitiligo? Vitiligo is the most common de-pigmentation disorder of the skin, hair and mucosal surfaces, which manifests with white patches as…

Most of us suffer from insomnia at one time or other, but what are the most effective ways of addressing the problem? To reap the full benefits of s…

People often ask me why they are tired all the time. The simple answer is that they are using all the energy they are producing, so it is a matter of…

Why are we eating the same foods week in, week out? Food is so versatile! So why do we end up eating the same stuff on a regular basis? Not anymore -…

Do you go to bed tired but then have difficulty falling asleep? Or fall asleep quickly but wake up a few hours later, lying there looking at the ceil…