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The health benefits of dry January - Why taking a break from alcohol matters
Mental Health Detoxification Energy

The health benefits of dry January - Why taking a break from alcohol matters

As we head into January, many people choose to close the door on alcohol for a month, taking a break to prioritise their health and wellbeing. This ‘time out’ has become a popular way to reset after the festive season and reflect on personal habits. Alcohol consumption is widespread across the world, and in the UK alone, it’s estimated that around 80% of adults drink alcohol (alcoholchange.org.uk). Alcohol is deeply ingrained in many cultures, yet its physiological impact is profound. Beyond the...
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Biotransformation: The Key to Detoxification and Optimal Health
Weight management Detoxification Lifestyle Medicine

Biotransformation: The Key to Detoxification and Optimal Health

Biotransformation is an intricate biochemical process, and is a cornerstone of human health. It is the body's remarkable ability to convert a wide array of substances, including drugs, toxins; both endogenous and exogenous, and dietary compounds, into different chemical forms. While the liver serves as the primary hub for biotransformation, the kidneys and intestines also play vital roles in this complex process[1]. More recently the importance of the human microbiome as a key community that affect...
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Akkermansia to the rescue
Digestive Health Detoxification Vitamins

Akkermansia to the rescue

The connection between gut microbiota and human health is well recognised and described, yet areas of uncertainty remain. This ultimate collaboration on human health has helped scientists to explain the essential mutual dependence between humans and their gut bacteria. Gut microbiota can be choreographed through passive or active strategies. The former includes hygiene, diet, lifestyle, and environment, while the latter comprises antibiotics, pre- and probiotics. In addition, dietary constituents...
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The Gut-Liver Axis
Digestive Health Detoxification

The Gut-Liver Axis

The relationship between the contents, metabolites, barrier and immune response of the gut and organs and function in the body are becoming well understood, albeit there are many nuances yet to be quantified. One area in which the dynamic interaction between the gut and organs is rapidly rising up the knowledge tree is the ‘liver and gut axis’. In large part this is due to the increase in the prevalence of liver related inflammation, of which non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming...
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Staff Member Runs Succesful Detox Retreat
Digestive Health Adrenal Health Detoxification

Staff Member Runs Succesful Detox Retreat

Karen Devine, one of our long standing technical support team launched her new project 'Devine Detox' in Italy this summer. A week of naturopathic oriented cleansing, juice fasting, colon cleansing, and supplements to support detoxification and elimination made this a very successful week in terms of results. Having been facilitating detox retreats for several years, I decided to launch Devine Detox to allow me to help address some of most common issues we find in our clinic such as stubborn weight...
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