Sometimes the most fascinating health research comes from circumstances nobody would deliberately recreate. Britain’s sugar rationing during and after the Second World War created one of those rare opportunities. Sugar was strictly limited for years. Then, in...
Garlic – the wonder food for your brain.
fresh raw garlic ready to cook Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the most accessible yet powerful tools we havefor supporting brain health. From a functional medicine perspective, cognitivedecline is rarely caused by one single factor. Instead, it reflects a...
Herbal Medicine and Detoxification: Supporting the Body, Not Forcing It
Detoxification has become a major focus in modern health—but from a herbal and functionalmedicine perspective, it’s often misunderstood. The body already has highly sophisticateddetoxification systems, primarily through the liver, digestive tract, and kidneys. Our...
They Knew the Pill Was Fake: But Their Memory Still Improved
What if one of the most powerful tools for protecting the ageing brain is already inside it? A fascinating new study gave healthy older adults placebo pills for three weeks. Some were told they were taking a supplement to support wellbeing, while others were told...
Is Your Brain Metabolically Flexible?
When we talk about protecting the brain as we age, we often think about sleep, exercise, genetics and keeping mentally active. But there’s another question worth asking: How well can your brain access fuel? Most of us think of glucose as the brain’s main energy...
Could Precision Medicine Change the Future of Dementia Care?
One of the most exciting presentations at this year's IPM2026 conference was the announcement of the preliminary results from the EVANTHEA trial—a randomised controlled study investigating whether a personalised precision medicine approach can improve outcomes for...
How Do You Get Rid of Brain Fog?
If you've ever felt mentally sluggish, struggled to focus or found yourself forgetting simple things, you've probably wondered how to get rid of brain fog. The good news is that brain fog is often manageable once the underlying cause is identified. Start With Sleep...
Why Do I Have Brain Fog?
Brain fog is one of the most common cognitive complaints people experience. It can feel as though your thinking is slower than usual, your memory isn't as sharp, or your concentration disappears when you need it most. While brain fog is not a medical diagnosis itself,...
Why HRV is a Critical Marker for Brain Health and Dementia Prevention
A groundbreaking 2026 review paper by neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard (Science, 2026) reveals that Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is far more than a stress marker. It provides a direct window into the brain's nightly waste-clearance system, offering a revolutionary...
Early Warning Signs of Cognitive Decline: What’s Normal and What Isn’t
Occasional memory lapses are a completely normal part of getting older, but true early signs of cognitive decline involve persistent changes that disrupt your daily function, such as repeatedly asking the same question, getting lost in familiar locations, or...