Ever wondered why the symptoms of candida albicans overgrowth and alcohol intoxication or a hangover are so similar? Many may not realize it but there is an overlap of symptoms…
Elizma LambertMay 21, 2019
What Is The Microbiome? It’s the collection of communities of micro-organisms that live inside our bodies, mostly in the gut, but also other areas such as the lungs, nose, sinuses,…
Elizma LambertMay 20, 2019
Endotoxins are part of the outer membrane of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria, and is often responsible for the 'die-off' reactions many experience when they are taking anti-microbials that…
Elizma LambertMay 18, 2019
Atherosclerosis and heart disease is one of the biggest modern day killers in our society. Part of the blame I believe sits with the outdated food pyramid that is still…
Elizma LambertMay 17, 2019
There is never a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to diets or weight loss. They all have their pro's and con's which very much depends on the individual person and…
Elizma LambertMay 17, 2019
There is nothing more frustrating when you've committed yourself to a better way of eating, set goals, and chart your progress just to find out that you are not making…
Elizma LambertMay 17, 2019
How Mold In Your Environment Can Ruin Your Health And Effect Your Brain Mold is something very few people think about or take seriously. Many doctors and even…
Elizma LambertMay 16, 2019
Weight Loss - Cataplerosis, Anaplerosis and PEPCK Ever wondered what happens to protein and amino acids in the body apart from muscle repair and building? OK, maybe not, but…
Elizma LambertMay 14, 2019
Weight Loss - Estrogen, Insulin and GLUT4 Receptors Hormones play a huge role in blood sugar regulation and weight loss/gain. Estrogen especially as seen in PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome),…
Elizma LambertMay 14, 2019
Weight Loss - AMPK, Insulin and MAPK For a long time the secret to weight loss has been advocated as 'calories in' versus 'calories out'. Well, I'm here to…
Elizma LambertMay 14, 2019
How Peptide Imbalances Could Be Making You Fat Overweight, Craving carbohydrates, Always feeling hungry and never feeling satisfied after eating, Suffering from immune problems such as asthma, eczema, allergies,…
Elizma LambertMay 14, 2019
Many of you will be familiar with the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the development of chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and…
Elizma LambertApril 18, 2019
When we think of calcium we generally think of it in terms of healthy bones and teeth. But calcium plays a hugely important role in the body in many other…
Elizma LambertApril 18, 2019
What is Lifestyle Detox and Why is it so Important? I don't think I need to convince anyone that we all are exposed to an extraordinary amount of chemicals.…
Elizma LambertMarch 7, 2019
A small central area in the mid-brain that forms part of the basal ganglia, called the Substantia Nigra, contains dopamine-releasing neurons that supplies dopamine to the neighbouring striatum to coordinate…
Elizma LambertMarch 7, 2019
Have You Been Told That You Need To Eat Less Fat To Lose Weight Or To Improve Type 2 Diabetes? What if I told you that dietary fat may…
Elizma LambertMarch 6, 2019
Metabolic Syndrome from a Fat Dysregulation perspective Metabolic Syndrome is a huge problem and arguably associated with more than 50% of all modern day diseases today. Unfortunately, fats are…
Elizma LambertMarch 6, 2019
Sulfur Sensitivities and Why Long Term Avoidance Can Do More Harm Than Good Many individuals suffering from chronic health conditions have problems tolerating sulfur compounds, whether in food or…
Elizma LambertMarch 6, 2019
So You’ve Tested Positive for an MTHFR Mutation BUT WHAT IS MTHFR? It’s the buzz word that has been doing the rounds on the internet for a while. …
Elizma LambertMarch 6, 2019
What is Addiction? According to Wikipedia, addiction is compulsive engagement in a behaviour that is naturally rewarding, despite adverse or negative consequences. But after research done in neurogenetics and…
Elizma LambertMarch 6, 2019
Testing of any kind has always been the tool that most practitioners use to help diagnose chronic health conditions or monitor how well their treatments are working. The data tests…
Elizma LambertMarch 6, 2019
WHAT IS GINA? ...and could my genetic data make it hard for me to get insurance coverage? Although confirmed cases of genetic discrimination are thankfully rare, the fear of…
ELMarch 6, 2019
TESTING OPTIONS FOR METAL BODY BURDEN Before urinary porphyrin testing became available to functional practitioners, the most common methods for assessing metal body burden included Hair Mineral Analysis (HMA) or…
Elizma LambertJanuary 5, 2019
DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid) DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid, as most of you will already know, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all organisms that is present in nearly…
Elizma LambertJanuary 4, 2019
Genetic testing has been a hot topic of late, with many companies jumping on the bandwagon of this fast growing sector in the health and wellness industry. Some gene reports…
Elizma LambertDecember 2, 2017
An anti-inflammatory diet needs to form the basis of any treatment plan in chronic disease. All disease is associated with some degree of inflammation. Inflammation occurs when the immune system is…
Elizma LambertSeptember 28, 2017
WHAT ARE OXALATES? Oxalates and oxalic acids are organic acids that are produced from food metabolism, that can be measured in an Organic Acid Test (OAT). These play a…
Elizma LambertSeptember 28, 2017
Research into fasting is getting more attention for a variety of disorder including auto-immune disease, hormone regulation, weight loss, cardiovascular disease and many more. It is important to note that…
Elizma LambertSeptember 28, 2017
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