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The Genetics, Controversy, and Prevention of Coeliac Disease: A Modern Understanding
Coeliac disease is more than just a “gluten allergy”. It’s a complex autoimmune condition in which the immune system responds abnormally to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Unlike simple food intolerances, coeliac disease involves immune dysregulation, intestinal damage, and a clear genetic predisposition. Despite this, the role of genetics in coeliac disease has historically been…
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Fasting: A Simple Way to Longevity, Energy, and Metabolic Reset
We often think of health as something we need to add – more supplements, more superfoods, more exercise. But what if the most powerful tool for your health is actually about what you subtract? This might sound like the hardest thing to do – to take away food and go hungry – but no, it really is the…
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Supplements? Why Take Supplements If You Eat a Balanced Diet? Which Supplements Do I Choose?
Even with a healthy, balanced diet, it’s still possible to have nutritional gaps. Modern agricultural practices have led to soil depletion, which means many foods no longer contain the same nutrient levels they once did. Even home-grown produce can fall short if the body struggles with absorption, which is influenced by genetics, epigenetics, gut health,…
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Holistic Health for Immunity: Protecting Against Cancer from Within
Your immune system is your body’s frontline defence against bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, plus other health challenges. However, it’s far more than a pathogen-fighting army – it also plays a crucial role in patrolling the body for abnormal cells – including cancer cells, and eliminating them before they can cause harm. Lifestyle choices, particularly diet, sleep,…
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Understanding ADHD Through a Holistic Health Lens
If you have been diagnosed with ADHD or are supporting someone with ADHD, it is essential to consider the broader approach to health when supporting someone with ADHD. Nutrition, sleep, gut health, stress, trauma, environmental toxins, and metabolic imbalances are all factors that are often overlooked and yet significantly influence attention, mood, and self-regulation. Understanding…
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The Microbiome Explained: Your Hidden Health Superpower
Discover what the microbiome is, how it affects your digestion, immune health, and mood, and how to support it naturally through diet and lifestyle. What is the microbiome? The microbiome refers to the vast community of microorganisms – including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes – that live on and inside the human body, particularly in the gut. The gut microbiome is the most extensively studied…
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Improve your journey through peri-menopause and menopause
Intro There is increasing discussion and awareness around peri-menopause and menopause which is great, however it can feel daunting with regards to the physical and mental symptoms that can result from imbalanced hormones. On a positive note, our lifestyle factors significantly affect peri-menopausal and menopausal symptoms, therefore we can work to assess lifestyle factors and make…
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The Science of Sleep: How to Improve It Naturally
Sleep is one of the most vital things we can do to support our health. It affects every system in the body – from brain function to digestion and immunity. Yet, many people struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling rested. A range of factors can disrupt sleep, including stress, ageing, diet, alcohol…
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Nutraceuticals: Natural Compounds That Support Healthy Ageing
When thinking about a healthy, balanced diet, most people focus on macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). But there’s another important category that deserves attention: nutraceuticals. What Are Nutraceuticals? Nutraceuticals are naturally occurring food components found in whole foods or taken as supplements, that offer measurable health benefits. They’re not just nutrients…
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Why ‘Outside and In’?
Welcome to Outside & In At Outside and In, my mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health by understanding the powerful connection between the world around us and the world within. The name reflects a simple but vital concept: our external environment – stress, diet, sleep, toxins, social pressures – has a profound…
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