The Menopause
My Story At 51 years old, I have a few rather annoying menopausal symptoms that I hear other women my age struggling with. Having worked in clinical practice since 2016, I have heard many women’s personal experiences of the menopause. Each story sharing both positive and negative outcomes to treatments, all with one thing in common – science has yet to grasp the mechanisms of menopause, and how best to treat each individual women. As a researcher, this is not a new topic in human body sciences. Therefore, to turn to the evidence-based research (science) to inform my understanding of how I can improve my menopausal symptoms may not provide the support I’m looking for. When exploring menopausal symptom treatment choices of friends, family and patients, further confusion builds, and those of you who know me, I’m not going to read a persons blog! (The irony!). Consequently, that just leaves me …
Read More7 Top Tips: Choosing the best supplements
Here are my top nutritional science tips: Pharmaceutical Grade. Albeit there are not many supplement companies that do this, start by making sure the supplement you are taking is of pharmaceutical grade. Clean ingredients. Focus on ensuring your product is free from chemicals, i.e. organic.
Read MoreVirtual Screening Advantages
It's exactly the same service as you would have received when attending my clinic but with the added bonus of no travel & more flexible time / date options.
Read MoreWhat is Multiple Sclerosis?
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease where the automatic immune system attacks the central nervous system because it thinks it’s a foreign substance. The Central Nervous System (CNS), brain and spinal cord, is the system of nerve tissues. Nerve tissue controls voluntary (walking) or involuntary (breathing) activities for vertebrates, like you and I. What happens in the body? When the immune system attacks the spinal cord it damages the outer layer (myelin sheath) of the nerves and causes inflammation in small patches (plaques or lesions). These eventually become scar tissue (sclerosis). All these changes in the CNS can be seen on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Breaking down The myelin sheath protects and insulates nerve axons so that nerve impulses do not ‘leak out’. So if this outer layer is damaged it can cause chaos with the messages that travel along the nerve. The damage can; …
Read MoreIs your blood causing you poor health?
You have impaired tissue oxygenation and there are three reasons why this is happening to you; (1) the cells in your body lack oxygen they become hypoxic causing the blood lactate to increase or, (2) you are not able to clear lactate or, (3) you have both!
Read MoreHow to Drain a Toxic Overload
"The hardest part of being a Musculoskeletal Specialist is to be able to have these conversations with patients who believe that their symptoms are due to structural issues. Often bodily symptoms are compounded with a 'toxic overload' and is in combination with structural issues."
Read MoreHow to make organic ghee
Ghee has a higher burning point and a higher smoke point than standard clarified butter and oils, which means it is ideal for frying or sautéing foods. Ghee is again a healthy fat of choice if you are intolerant to lactose, or if you have been on a specific diet and are wanting to gently re-introduce dairy, this is a great start.
Read MoreThe White Stuff
Going in to a supermarket these days to pick up a pint of milk can be more confusing than ever before. Since 2012, non-dairy milk sales have risen by 61% in the US, and since 2015 by 30% in the UK. These alternative milks pea, coconut, oat, cashew, almond, soya, potatoes, banana, macadamia, hemp, and flax seed are reportedly being bought by the ‘millennials’ or those under the age of 35 years under the belief that these milks are healthier for the body and planets. But are they? In general plant-based milks are made by grinding up the plant, soaking it in water, then adding emulsifiers and stabilisers to thicken the liquid and stop it separating. Is it not better for the environment to just each the plant?? There is no doubt that non-dairy milk alternatives are better for the environment, however, their popularity may cause future environmental issues i.e. …
Read MoreVegetarian Anti-inflammatory Soup
Anti-inflammatory Turmeric and Ginger Carrot Soup This is a really simple, speedy, and tasty and soup recipe for all. The ingredients list is for making up to 8-10 litres. Ingredients 100kg carrots Freshly ground black pepper corns (using a pestle and mortar) 2 litres organic broth (see existing recipes: Chicken or Vegetarian) 1 pint of milk – your choice! 1 tbsp organic cumin 2 tbsp of homemade ghee 1 tsp unrefined sea salt 1/4 cup organic liquid turmeric (centrifugal juicer) 1/4 cup organic liquid ginger root (centrifugal juicer) Handful of fresh organic coriander (cilantro) leaves Methodology Heat ghee in pan until completely melted. Add all the carrots to the ghee and stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Add all the broth, milk, pepper, cumin, salt, turmeric, and ginger and leave to simmer for 30 minutes. When cooking is complete, add the coriander leaves then blend. Eat immediately or freeze for another day …
Read MoreJo’s Power Packed Lunchtime Shake
Power Packed Shake….. Jo Abbott style Most days of the week I am up at 0530 hours to begin prepping my day based on sleep quality and heart rate variability (HRV) readiness. Firstly, animals get fed and watered, dog walk, and then I either hit the PhD or open my clinic. Often, I am fasting and prefer to eat a ketogenic diet for health and wellbeing. Generally, I like to complete my specific movement training exercises in the afternoon. Therefore, my lunchtime meal needs to be nutrient dense, promote satiety, prep me for a HIIT session, and be enjoyable to consume. The ingredients list is for making up to 600ml’s – 1 Serving. I like a big long drink – if you prefer smaller and/or thicker shakes then halve the milk quantity. Equipment Shaker bottle or blender Ingredients 500ml unsweetened almond milk roasted – Alpro 1 scoop organic MCT powder …
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