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Diamine oxidase (DAO) breaks down dietary histamine before it reaches your bloodstream. Here is what the enzyme actually does, where it comes from, and a detail that most explainers get wrong. Diamine oxidase, or DAO, is an enzyme your body make...
Lithium orotate is a supplement that has attracted interest for mental wellbeing, cognitive support, and general wellness. But is it right for you? Here we explore what lithium orotate is, who uses it, and what you should know before considering it.
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Bloating is when your stomach feels bigger or fuller than normal. It can sometimes be accompanied by discomfort, flatulence, or rumbling. something that every one of us has experienced at some point. It is very common to experience bloating, and u...
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Spring is a time of growth and renewal in Scotland, and it is also a time for wild herbs to start flourishing. Wild herbs have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties, and they continue to be popular today.
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Amy was talking to me via a Zoom link to her bedroom. She was propped up in bed, wrapped up in a dressing gown and explaining to me how exhausted and frustrated she was feeling.
Keep ReadingSeptember is rolling upon us which means it's time to switch our thoughts away from the summer holiday and get ready for back to school! New environments, change in sleep schedule or stress can all negatively impact your child's immune system and ...
Keep ReadingMenopause is said to take place when you have 12 months without a period, with no other explanation. The average age a woman will reach menopause is 51.5 years however this can happen earlier or later in women. We have outlined our advice for man...
Keep ReadingDiarrhoea is passing stools that are loose and watery, or more frequently than is normal for you. Usually, diarrhoea can be brought on with a sense of urgency, where we feel we need to find a toilet immediately, and can also be accompanied by cram...
Keep ReadingThe association of thyroid dysfunction with alterations in mood and cognition has been recognised since some of the earliest descriptions of thyroid disease. More recently, attention has turned towards examining the impact of differences in thyro...
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Records show that Edinburgh citizens in the early part of the 20th century suffered from the same winter health problems that we suffer from today. Almost half of the people seeking medical care during the winter months, then and now, suffer from ...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional disorder of the digestive system. The wide range of symptoms can be difficult and embarrassing to deal with, but can be controlled to an extent with particular lifestyle habits and a considered...
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