The Effects of the Gut on Skin Health
The interplay between the health of the gut and skin is well known. In this article, Cliff delves into the research on the gut microbiome and skin conditions.
Gut Health & Sleep
Sleep affects health and the gut and these also affect sleep! In this article, Cliff summarises the research on the gut and sleep.
The Gut-Brain-Health Connection
The health of the gut and the brain are so closely linked that people sometimes now refer to the gut as the ‘second brain’. In this article, Cliff summarises the research on the gut and mental health.
How to Improve Your Sleep
An evidence-based guide to getting the zzz’s that you need…
The Effects of Diet and Supplementation on Sleep
Diet is affected by sleep and sleep affects diet. In this review, Dr Cliff Harvey explores the effects of dietary changes and supplements on sleep.
The Effects of Sleep on Health
Sleep has a complex relationship with health. In this review, Dr Cliff Harvey explores the effects of poor sleep on health, and of poor health on sleep.
The Effects of Exercise on Immunity
It is widely accepted that exercise improves health and is, by extension, a valuable contributor to proper immune functioning and resistance to infection. However, excessive exercise is a stressor that can dampen immune functions and as a result, over-training can lead to increased rates of infection with colds and flu-like viruses, a situation commonly seen […]
All About: The Autoimmune Protocol Diet
The Autoimmune Protocol diet is popular among people with AI conditions and allergies. How effective is this diet? What does the research say?
All About: Auto-Immunity
What is ‘autoimmunity’? And what does the evidence tell us about treating autoimmune conditions with diet and lifestyle?
All About: Immunity
Immunity is a hot topic right now but many claims simply aren’t backed by evidence.
So, how can we support our innate immunity?
All About: Medium Chain Triglycerides
Medium chain triglycerides offer the potential to elevate ketone levels and have a number of evidence-based application. In this post, Dr Cliff Harvey looks at the evidence behind the use of MCTs.
The Effects of Social Media on Health
Social media is a way for us to connect with information and the people we care about but is excessive use sabotaging our health?
The Brain and Nootropic Issue: The Carb-Appropriate Review
Issue 3 | Volume 2 | March 2020 In this issue: This month, Cliff looks at the evidence behind diet and lifestyle for reducing the risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders and how you can boost brain-power right now. Also this month, research commentary on a recent systematic review and meta-analysis on carbohydrate intake […]
All About: Nootropics
Nootropics are supplements that improve cognition and mental performance to better-than-normal levels. In this review, Cliff Harvey PhD looks at the evidence behind some of the most common and most-studied nootropics.
How to Optimise Brain Health and Reduce the Risk of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Brain health, mental performance, and reducing the risk of diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s are key aspects of health that are highly sought after. In this review, Cliff Harvey PhD looks at some of the diet, lifestyle, and supplement interventions that might boost brain-power and protect the brain.
Are Low-Carb & Keto Diets ‘Bad’ for Ovarian Cancer?
There has recently been significant discussion in clinical circles about the appropriateness of the ketogenic diet for the treatment of ovarian cancer. In this article, I summarise the available research on ketogenic diets and ovarian cancer to shed some light on whether it is or isn’t appropriate…
All You Need to Know About Stevia
Stevia is now one of the most common natural non-nutritive sweeteners. There has been some concern about the potential for harm from stevia. In this article, Cliff looks at the evidence for the impact of stevia on health.
Is Erythritol Safe to Use as a Sweetener?
Erythritol is becoming commonly used as a sweetener added to supplements, foods, and drinks. There has been some concern about the health effects of erythritol and in this article, Cliff looks at the evidence for the impact of erythritol on health.
The Impact of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Health
Many people think that artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners increase the risk of microbiome damage, obesity, and cancer. In this overview, Cliff looks at the evidence for the impact of sweeteners on health.
Can You Support Detoxification in The Body?
In part two of the detox series, Cliff Harvey PhD delves into some of the simple ways that we might support innate detox pathways.