Epsom salts are an organic and inexpensive way to reduce tension and stress. The salt’s relaxing properties can be attributed to its high levels of magnesium. Epsom salts are easily available at pharmacies, in the healthcare aisles of supermarkets or in health food...
The quote “all disease begins in the gut” is attributed to Hippocrates, a Greek physician often referred to as the father of modern medicine, who died more than 2500 years ago. It’s an interesting concept, and while Hippocrates may not have meant it literally, it is...
As the lines between our work and home lives become increasingly blurred, burnout and overwhelm can quickly become an issue. It’s hardly any wonder that the World Health Organisation (WHO) recognised burnout as an occupational phenomenon. Burnout describes a state of...
How well have you slept over the past couple of nights? What about in the last week? The past month? Most people we speak with about their sleep rarely report it being perfect. Some might be getting the hours in, but it’s rarely of the quality that will have them...
We all want lives full of energy and vitality. However, with our busy, modern lives, that can sometimes feel like an unattainable goal, especially if you don’t quite know where to start. So perhaps biohacking can help. WHAT IS BIOHACKING? Biohacking is the...
Many clients are attracted to The Thrive Practice by a desire to relieve symptoms that have plagued them for so long. Symptoms that conventional medicine is often ill-equipped to resolve and so tend to manage. This was Lauren’s reasoning when she approached us. Lauren...
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AN UNHEALTHY GUT? Typically, gut health symptoms manifest as bloating, flatulence or belching after a meal. Other gut-related symptoms include a sense of fullness shortly after eating, chronic diarrhoea or unintentional weight loss....
Good gut health is the foundation for overall health. For a system that’s so crucial to the survival of humans, the digestive system can feel a little cryptic at times. That’s where gut health testing comes into its own. WHAT IS GUT HEALTH TESTING? Gut health...
In the year to February 2016, Mintel research found that 86% of all British adults had experienced some form of gastrointestinal (GI) issue. These GI issues cover a wide range of everyday complaints and include gas, bloating, flatulence, indigestion, diarrhoea,...
Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients, a type of nutrient that your body needs in small amounts. These micronutrients influence and/or participate in nearly every process in your body and are essential for keeping you healthy. WHAT CAUSES VITAMIN DEFICIENCY? Our...
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “umm holistic lifestyle medicine what is it and how can it help me” then this article is for you. As a health consultancy, we are often asked how we support our clients to address their health needs after all information is free and...
You probably know all about the dangers of refined sugar. It damages your teeth, promotes inflammation which we know to drive chronic health conditions and has far-reaching negative consequences for your long-term health including weight gain, cardiovascular diseases...
TRANSFORMING HEALTH Across all humans, there are seven core physiological processes that make life possible. These seven processes cut across all organs and involve a multitude of chemical reactions that allow us to carry on with our daily activities. They are:...
Feelings of overwhelm, with aspects of your life or your responsibilities, can have a significant impact on your mental health and wellbeing. These feelings can grow to develop into anxiety and other mood disorders and feeling all-consuming. Before you let the...
The festive season has arrived with many of us gearing up for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Years parties in the coming days and weeks. We thought we’d help you out with a few tips on handling those holiday parties. Go for the Veggies First Try filling up on...
DEALING WITH NEGATIVE FEELINGS (THE HEALTHY WAY) Everyone experiences negative feelings, they are a natural part of life. Being able to manage these feelings and by extension, your outlook on life isn’t about preventing these thoughts and feelings from developing but...
We’re about to head into a second nationwide lockdown in England after a somewhat predictable rise in Coronavirus cases (and sadly deaths) this autumn. These new restrictions apply from Thursday 5th November until 2nd December but there are suggestions that this could...
PMS, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis and infertility… all of these conditions have their roots in unbalanced levels of sex hormones. Understanding what’s causing the imbalance and addressing this is often the first step towards reducing and managing...
HERE’S TO A SNIFFLE-FREE SPRING Itchy eyes, a streaming nose, congestion and sneezing… ahhh spring is in the air! But making the most of the warmer weather and lighter evenings can take a toll if you are suffering from hayfever. So besides becoming a recluse or dosing...
MOOD BOOSTING HEALTH & LIFESTYLE One of the theories of mood difficulties and mental health problems is known as the inflammatory model where inflammation is described as the driving force for symptoms associated with low mood and mental health difficulties....
THE KETOGENIC DIET Let’s start by explaining what the keto diet is. The ketogenic diet is a food plan that restricts carb intake to between 5 and 10% of all dietary calories, with higher fat (55-60%) and moderate protein (30-35%) intake. The diet mimics the metabolic...
ACNE, ECZEMA OR PSORIASIS Sixty percent of British people currently suffer or have suffered from a skin disease at some point in their lifetime and 70% of Brits have visible skin conditions or scars that affect their confidence. Acne, psoriasis and eczema are some of...
SUPPRESSING THE CURVE Let’s start with the epidemiological science around brining this virus under control. On Monday 16th, March, researchers at Imperial College London published a paper outlining the projected path of the epidemic in the UK and the US following the...
