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Category: Functional Foods Medicine

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By Dr Will Cole - Functional Medicine Expert/Consultant

Your body is a breathtaking symphony of intricate biochemical pathways working in harmony every second of your life. We often take for granted the many facets which make up our bodies and how these simple elements and chemical reactions compose our very being. One small component of our body’s composition is magnesium. Magnesium, along with calcium, potassium, chloride, and sodium are all electrolytes, needed for our brain, nerves, heart, eyes, immune system, and muscles to function.

We function best when magnesium in our body is at its optimal level.…

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By Dr Al Sears Integrative Medicine Practitioner/Brain Researcher

Nature provides the perfect remedy for everything that might go wrong with the human body. And that includes your aging brain.

The science backs me up on this…

And now, a new study shows that a compound found in strawberries protects your brain from Alzheimer’s disease.

I’m talking about fisetin.

You might not have ever heard of this powerful antioxidant. It is a type of plant pigment that gives color to many fruits and vegetables. But it has been shown to maintain levels of glutathione — your body’s most potent antioxidant that protects brain and nerve cells.…

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By Dr Will Cole – Functional Medicine Expert/Tele-Consultant

When it comes to emotions, I’m a big advocate for feeling them fully and moving through them instead of avoiding them. I believe therapy is an invaluable tool for those struggling with mental illness as well as those who want extra support, expert guidance, or simply a safe space to express their emotions — both positive and negative!

Believe it or not, our ability to cope with our emotions plays a major role in not only our mental health, but also our physical health.…

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By Dr Will Cole – Functional Medicine Expert/Tele-Consultant

When I say the words blue light, your first thought probably jumps to sleep. We’ve all heard it a thousand times before: Avoid blue light 2 hours before bed! Put on those blue-light blocking glasses! Or else! 

But the truth is, blue light is more than just a sleep sabotager — it can also harm other aspects of your health. Keep reading for the full picture on blue light.

What You Really Need to Know About Blue Light 

Blue light is a type of visible light rays that’s emitted by the sun.…