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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...

Mental Health Stress Management Sleep

Real experiences from real people. Zen: tested and reviewed

Inside the Zen study: How participants experienced positive change At Nutri-Link, we’re known for delivering high-quality supplements trusted by Practitioners and customers alike. Recently, we partnered with Lori, a community that shares real product experiences, to test Allergy Research Group’s Zen with 20 people managing autoimmune and related conditions. The Study: Participants (ages 20–65) took Zen daily for 4 weeks. They paused any new supplements or medications for 2 weeks...

Mental Health Nervous System Stress Management

Anxiety & stress: Natural solutions to support a calmer mind

Stress and anxiety are part of life, but when they become constant, they can steal your peace, disrupt sleep, and dysregulate our hormones. Whether it’s exam pressure, work deadlines, or emotional ups and downs, finding ways to restore balance is essential for your health and happiness. Why stress feels overwhelming Stress triggers the body’s “fight or flight” response, releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. In short bursts, this helps us cope. But when stress lingers, due to pain, loss...

Mental Health Adrenal Health Stress Management

The Mighty Adrenals: A Clinical Perspective on Supporting the Stress Response System

As healthcare professionals, we are acutely aware of the critical role the endocrine system plays in systemic regulation. Yet, the adrenal glands—despite their relatively small size—are often underappreciated for their expansive physiological influence. Perched on top of each kidney, these glands are central to the body’s response to stress, metabolic regulation, immune modulation, and neuroendocrine communication. In clinical practice, recognising patterns of adrenal dysregulation and understanding...

Mental Health Digestive Health Stress Management

The Gut-Brain Connection: A New Perspective Through Polyvagal Theory

Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, offers a revolutionary framework for understanding the intricate relationship between the gut and the brain[1]. This theory provides insights into the complex bidirectional communication pathways that underpin gut-brain interactions, shedding new light on disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI)[4]. The Three-Stage Model of Autonomic Regulation Polyvagal theory proposes a three-stage evolutionary model of autonomic regulation: Dorsal Vagal System:...

Metabolism Mental Health Weight management

The Ketogenic Diet – is it suitable for all?

The ketogenic diet, commonly known as the keto diet, has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential benefits in weight management and various health conditions. This high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet aims to induce a metabolic state called ketosis, where the body relies on ketone bodies derived from fat as its primary energy source instead of glucose from carbohydrates. While the keto diet has shown promise in several areas, it is essential to understand its mechanisms, benefits...

Mental Health Brain Health Lifestyle Medicine

Lifestyle and Nutrient Modulators of Neuroplasticity, Brain Health and Energy

Age Related Cognitive Decline The projected demographic shift towards a global elderly population reaching 2.1 billion by the year 2050 implies a significant escalation in the incidence of age-related disorders, which carry profound personal, social, and economic implications. This is further exacerbated by evidence linking nonpathological aging to functional deterioration in critical neural substrates underpinning cognitive faculties. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated that aging...

Mental Health Lifestyle Medicine Stress Management

The Challenges of Behaviour Change, the Power of the Meaning Response, and Key Tips for Healthcare Professionals

Behaviour change is a complex and multifaceted process that is often central to improving the health and well-being of individuals. However, it is riddled with challenges that can impede progress[1]. This article explores the difficulties of behaviour change and highlights the benefits of the "meaning response" as a valuable tool in facilitating change. Additionally, it offers key tips for healthcare professionals to effectively apply the meaning response to enhance behaviour change outcomes. Behaviour...

Mental Health Digestive Health Stress Management

Walking and Eating a Healthy Duo

Without wishing to sound like I am stating the obvious, these are two components of most people’s lives over which they have control. Therefore, they are elements embedded in the way we construct our daily decisions, both of which carry a power much misunderstood – albeit they are best not actioned simultaneously. The June 2023 column by Erin Gibbons in the Journal Nature explores the benefits of meditative walks and adds credence to what is essentially an automatic deeply held experiential rationale...

Immune Health Mental Health Allergies

Seasonal Allergies and Mood

Inevitably, as spring stimulates the release of plant and mould antigens/allergens, people who are immunologically sensitive to this enhanced challenge display fairly consistent symptoms including itchy, watery eyes; tickly throat; and stuffy, runny nose. Fatigue is also a common response as immune activation is an energy-dependent process, and the related disturbed sleep patterns prevent suitable recovery. Mood and affect A recent series of experiments now also indicates that there is a mood, or...

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

Real experiences from real people. Zen: tested and reviewed

Anxiety & stress: Natural solutions to support a calmer mind

The Mighty Adrenals: A Clinical Perspective on Supporting the Stress Response System

The Gut-Brain Connection: A New Perspective Through Polyvagal Theory

The Ketogenic Diet – is it suitable for all?

Lifestyle and Nutrient Modulators of Neuroplasticity, Brain Health and Energy

The Challenges of Behaviour Change, the Power of the Meaning Response, and Key Tips for Healthcare Professionals

Walking and Eating a Healthy Duo

Seasonal Allergies and Mood

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