I don’t know whether there is a spate of gallbladder problems doing the rounds, or whether there is just a lot of interest in this little organ, but I’m getting quite a lot of mail and messages asking me to cover it. So let’s look at the gallbladder.
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From Breakdown to Breakthrough: How One Man’s Life Was Transformed by a Carnivore‑Ketogenic Diet
In a remarkable case published by Frontiers in Nutrition (June 24, 2025), Moira Newiss, a UK-based nutritional therapy practitioner, recounts how a client with chronic schizophrenia achieved full remission following a strict carnivore‑ketogenic dietary protocol .
Insulin resistance is a metabolic condition in which the body’s cells respond less effectively to the hormone insulin. Insulin is crucial for regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels, as it helps cells absorb glucose from the bloodstream for energy. When cells become insensitive to insulin, the body requires higher insulin levels to maintain blood sugar, leading
Insulin Resistance: Mechanisms, Symptoms, Consequences, and ManagementRead More »
Insulin resistance lies at the heart of a metabolic cascade that can culminate in type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, and more. Dr. Éric Thorin’s insightful article emphasizes that the combination of excess dietary fat—particularly visceral adiposity—and sugar intake triggers inflammatory processes in the body, disrupting normal glucose regulation .
The truth is that it is not the weight gain, obesity, or diabetes, or heart disease, or PCOS, or ED, or the quick to get angry short-tempered reactive personality …
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, multifactorial condition with wide-ranging symptoms and severities. Much like dental malocclusion, which has nutritional roots in vitamin D and A deficiency, autism resists simple explanations [1]. Recently the HHS has announced it will be investigating what causes autism. While genetics, environment, and toxic exposures are frequently discussed, nutritional
What Causes Autism? Vitamin A Deficiency & the Developing BrainRead More »
In a recent review article published in the journal Nutrients, researchers reviewed the existing literature to assess the advantages of ketogenic diets (KD) over other dietary approaches for weight loss and other health benefits. Their findings indicate that KD may be effective for hunger control, faster weight loss, improved insulin and blood sugar regulation, reduced inflammation, and
Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilitiesRead More »
Metabolic or Nutritional Psychiatry is a relatively new term for a topic that’s been studied for many decades. Recently more formalised as a psychiatric subspecialty, it focusses on identifying and treating metabolic dysfunction in order to improve mental health outcomes. Growing evidence strongly suggests an association between metabolic dysfunction in the brain and mental illness
Shirataki noodles are a unique food that’s very filling yet low in calories. These noodles are high in glucomannan, a type of fiber that has impressive health benefits. In fact, glucomannan has been shown to cause weight loss in numerous studies. This article explains everything you need to know about shirataki noodles, including their benefits
Shirataki Noodles: The Zero-Calorie ‘Miracle’ NoodlesRead More »
The American Diabetes Association takes millions from companies that stand to profit from our reliance on drugs. Is that affecting their For a glimpse into how big business influences the $4tn US healthcare system, look no further than the world’s most powerful diabetes advocacy and research non-profit, the American Diabetes Association (ADA).Diabetes afflicts 38 million
Low-carb diets work.Why does the American Diabetes Association push insulin instead?Read More »













