Essential oils are special products derived from plant matter including leaves, herbs, barks and rinds. In addition to emitting pleasant smells, essential oils are also concentrated, making them useful for a variety of medical applications....

Lithium is a misunderstood naturally occurring element that’s used as a medication. It’s known for its mood stabilizing properties as a psychotropic drug. While you probably consider lithium to be a serious mind altering medication, the fact of the m...

I was something of a fitness fanatic in my early 20s and used to work part time at a local gym as an instructor. I took some time out to start a family and after having my two girls, I struggled to find the time and motivation to get back into shape....

I have asked myself, “How did I contract multiple myeloma?” This is a rare disease. For 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates about 30,770 new cases of multiple myeloma will be diagnosed in the United States....

Looking for a full-body kettlebell workout that requires minimal equipment and doesn’t take ages? I’ve got you!I created this workout to give you maximum benefit in minimum time using functional movements. Plus, it’s just damn fun. Scroll down to get...

Dr Jacques Imbeau, an integrative dental and natural medicine practitioner, joins me today. He is one of New Zealand’s leading integrative health practitioners, with a mindset that addressing oral health improves a person’s general health and wellbei...

Can Someone Be Addicted to Gluten? Many people who go gluten free will initially notice an improvement in their health. But on the flip side, many go on the gluten free diet and start feeling worse.  Gluten Withdrawal Syndrome is a very real phenomen...

Hi, everyone. Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday morning. For those of you accustomed to receiving Sunday With Sisson in your inbox, I wanted to give you a heads up that the team and I are making some changes (just technical) with the newsletter and “S...

At the June International Conference for Functional Medicine in Florida, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, a pioneer and founder of the field of Functional Medicine declared that if any of us are not routinely fasting for a minimum of 12 hours a day, and not recomm...

Today, I’m focusing this skincare article on a common ingredient that can really stink, literally and metaphorically: fragrance. You’ll learn what fragrance is, why it’s an issue in personal care products, and how your body deals with it. My goal is ...