Bio-individuality is a buzzword these days, but it’s also an important factor in your keto plan because, as we’ve mentioned, the key to ketosis is not only eating the right types of food in the right portions, it’s also learning which specific foods ...

Time and time again, I have patients come to see me who feel like they’re doing everything they can to create better health, but still, are not feeling their best. When we dig into it, they are often eating really well, getting plenty of movement...

Did you know that the UK cosmetics industry is worth more than £13 billion a year? It can be hard to get your head around such a large figure, so let’s look a little deeper: If you add it all up, you likely put around £375 towards your appearance eve...

Today’s post is about dry fasting. I’ve covered plenty of other aspects of intermittent fasting, including recommendations around longer fasts, but lately I’ve gotten enough questions about this particular angle that I thought I’d address it.Dry fast...

For the last 60 or 70 years, you never gave walking a second thought; you just got on with it. Now you find yourself having to concentrate when you are walking. You are paying attention and trying hard to stay steady....

If you’ve ever spent time reading about allergies, you might have come across people talking about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). People with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome often struggle just to obtain a diagnosis – due to the complexity of th...

   Download MP3The human body is one of the most complex systems on the planet, and not all bodies are the same. Anyone who has struggled on a diet knows that what works for someone else may not work for you. We all have a unique body chemistry t...

Dr. David Ludwig explains the carbohydrate-insulin model of obesity and how it conforms to the laws of thermodynamics. Presentation slides are available here to download in PDF format David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, is a practicing endocrinologist, res...

The Nourish Balance Thrive podcast is designed to help you perform better. Christopher Kelly, your host, is co-founder of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online clinic using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes. On the podcast,...

Years ago, I met a woman who changed my life. A mutual friend introduced us and we went to grab a cup of coffee, but I didn’t realize how life-changing that day would be. That woman was Lauren Zander, and though she’s now a best friend of mine, I...