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Drawing on emerging research in neurology, immunology and nutrition, the book explains how the brain attempts to protect itself when under strain, why symptoms fluctuate, and why some people remain stable for years while others deteriorate quickly. It offers a clear, compassionate framework for understanding what is happening inside the brain, and why reducing pressure on the system can lead to meaningful stabilisation and improved quality of life. The book also explores the role of the APOE gene, not as a sentence but as a sensitivity. It explains how APOE2, APOE3 and APOE4 differ, why ...

MAN‑o‑pause explores the often‑ignored reality of male hormonal ageing with clarity, compassion, and scientific grounding. While women’s menopause is widely discussed, men experience their own gradual hormonal shift—one that affects energy, mood, motivation, muscle mass, libido, sleep, weight, and long‑term health. This book explains what really happens to the male body as testosterone and other key hormones change over time, and why so many men feel “not quite themselves” without understanding why.Drawing on physiology, nutritional medicine, and decades of clinical insight,...

EDS and Hypermobility Syndrome are diseases of connective tissue. They impact the quality of life, relationships and earning ability, among many others as well as carrying with them severe, and often intractable, pain. Given that connective tissue is distributed throughout the body, poor quality connective tissue has the ability to affect, tendon, ligaments, bones, skin and gut. Good quality connective tissue requires the necessary collagen forming building blocks to be in place before it can be synthesised. Most of this – if the necessary materials are present – will take place in the ...

The book also contains a rich set of useful tables designed for quick reference, including: nutrients that calm spasm supports for neuropathic pain supports for chronic non‑neuropathic pain foods with research interest in anti‑tumour activity a home‑friendly pain scale normal vital sign ranges for carers symptom‑specific shopping lists equipment that helps families feel prepared A tender case study shows how a family cared for their father in his final week, illustrating how small acts of love — a warm hand, a quiet room, a child rubbing cream into his feet — can bring profound ...

You will learn how the bowel works, why motility slows, and how factors such as ageing, hormones, neurological change, connective-tissue disorders, diet, stress, medications, and lifestyle all interact. You will also discover why some people develop chronic constipation despite “doing everything right,” and why standard advice often fails those with complex health needs. Topics include: • the different types of constipation and how to recognise them • how motility, nerves, muscles, and the gut–brain axis influence bowel function • the impact of ageing, disability, and long-term ...

The adaptive immune system is the body's highly specialised defence network that learns from experience. Unlike the innate immune system, which responds rapidly and non-specifically, the adaptive system tailors its response to each unique pathogen and strengthens its protection with every encounter. This capacity for memory underpins long-term immunity and the effectiveness of vaccination. At its core, the adaptive system relies on two major lymphocyte populations: B cells and T cells. Both originate in the bone marrow but mature along different pathways. B cells complete their development ...

The Master switch introduces readers to Nrf2 — a powerful cellular pathway that helps the body manage oxidative stress, regulate inflammation, support detoxification, and maintain resilience. Rather than offering another restrictive diet, this book shows how everyday food and lifestyle choices can gently activate this “master switch,” helping the body cope more effectively with the pressures of modern life. The book begins by explaining oxidative stress, inflammation, and the role of antioxidants in simple, accessible language. Readers learn how Nrf2 works inside their cells, why it ...

Psoriasis has a long history. There are Egyptian mummies that have been found to have had this condition. Further, there is an equally long list of treatments. These range from a lotion made from boiled vipers to the current applications of creams, systemic medications and phototherapy. Many of these have unacceptable side effects and do not address the underlying processes.The author examines these mechanisms and shows how a bespoke diet can address these, dramatically improving the manifestation of this skin condition and, consequently, the lives of those who have it.

This book is a practical, compassionate guide to understanding and navigating the transition through perimenopause and menopause. It explains what’s happening in the body, why symptoms vary so widely, and how women can make informed, confident decisions about their health. The tone is clear, reassuring, and grounded in physiology without overwhelming the reader. The book begins by reframing menopause as a natural life phase rather than a medical failure. It outlines how hormonal shifts — especially fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone — affect systems throughout the body, including ...

Good, deep, restorative sleep appears to be an elusive quality nowadays. As our environment changes, the number of negative influences on our ability to get a good night's sleep increases; dietary influences, of course, abound. The numerous nutrients which are required to initiate and complete the stages of the sleep cycle give you an idea of the complexity of the state known as sleep. These nutrients are looked at in detail offering alternatives to the sleeping pills often prescribed which don't address the underlying issues involved in poor sleep habits. Good sleep is our right and it is ...

Research has come on a long way in identifying the underlying causes and risk factors for psoriasis, a common systemic, chronic inflammatory condition. Not only has the dysregulation of a hormone been identified but the interplay of various nutrient deficiencies have contributed to the manifestation of this distressing condition. The links with a common amino acid and a cerebral protein, which increases the risk of cognitive dysfunction, stroke, high blood pressure and heart attack is also discussed with interventionary measures that will change the course of the disease, using nutritional ...

Incontinence affects both males and females, young and old, yet is rarely talked about . It affects many elderly as the prevalence of incontinence in the over 65's is nearly 30% and this only includes those who have gone to their GP for help in tackling this problem, not those who are suffering silently unable to go out just in case the facilities are closed again. The general treatment for incontinence is a set of exercises which most people do not find helpful. Medication will be offered but the most common - and cheapest - medication is a a risk factor for cognitive decline. Nutritional ...

Allergies and intolerances appear to be rife at the moment with more than one in four people receiving some form of treatment which could include antihistamines and EpiPen's. However, the side effects of antihistamines are concerning and include rapid weight gain; long term they are also a risk factor for dementia and depress the immune system leaving patients open to more frequent and severe infection. Although it is possible to identify the allergen, there is a type of angioedema which is known as idiopathic angioedema. This simply means that no cause can be identified although, of course...

Tap water has become more toxic but our reliance on it has increased. In addition, our use of tap water is also linked to other toxic substances; laundry, for example, requires the addition of health damaging powders and liquids to be added to the tap water, Lime scale which is a hazard of tap water requires us to buy lime scale removers which also carry risks for health as well as damaging the environment and aquatic life. . The amount of water used in homes is phenomenal and has the potential to raise the internal humidity to such an extent that it provides an environment where fungus and...

The incidence of asthma continues to increase impacting on the ability to learn, work and enjoy life. In addition, the list of triggers appears to be increasing so that it appears impossible to avoid setting off an asthma attack. To address this, more inhalers and steroids are being prescribed on a daily basis. Steroids can have long term effects which include, impairing your immune system’s ability to work thinning your skin and promoting abdominal obesity. When the immune system is impaired whether from poor nutrition, medication or other factors there is an increased risk of ...

Written in clear, accessible language, it explains what meningitis really is: inflammation of the protective membranes around the brain. It shows how this inflammation can arise from many different causes — most of them mild, common, and fully reversible. Viral meningitis, drug‑induced aseptic meningitis (DIAM), post‑infectious inflammation, and autoimmune forms make up the vast majority of cases. Severe bacterial meningitis, although important to recognise, is the rare exception rather than the rule. The book guides readers through the biology of the blood–brain barrier, the role ...

Sepsis is one of the most complex and misunderstood medical emergencies. It arrives suddenly, overwhelms the body’s defences, and can leave lasting effects long after the immediate crisis has passed. Many people survive sepsis without ever being given a clear explanation of what happened inside their body, why recovery feels unpredictable, or how to support their own healing in the months that follow. This book offers a clear, accessible guide to understanding sepsis from the inside out. It explains how infection triggers a whole‑body response, how the immune system becomes over ...

PCOS, in its various forms, and the infertility which often accompanies it, affects approximately 13% of the population. Alongside the diagnosis are symptoms such as weight gain generally around the abdominal area, high blood pressure, an increased risk of cardiac disease and stroke. Many sufferers are told to. ' Go home and lose weight.' something that they are likely to have repeatedly tried but found that weight loss did not happen even though a number of tried and tested weight loss diets had been tried. However, it is not just the damage to the physical appearance and health that is ...

As we grow older, our immune system changes, but these changes are not simply a sign of decline. This book explains, in clear and simple language, how the immune system adapts with age and how much influence we still have over it. Instead of seeing ageing as a loss of defences, we explore how the body shifts, adjusts, and continues to protect us in new ways. You will learn what happens inside the immune system as we age, without needing any scientific background. The book breaks down ideas like inflammation, immune balance, and memory cells into everyday terms. It shows how lifelong ...