Functional Health Blogs | Mathew Gomes
The Control System Beneath Chronic Disease ing metabolic flexibility and protecting long-term performance The goal is not merely normal blood sugar. It is a body that can use, store and release energy at the right time, with the least hormonal strain. Executive Summary Metabolic health is the body’s ability to manage energy without repeatedly forcing […]
A functional health framework for safer cardiovascular decisions Executive Summary The question is not whether statins are good or bad. The useful question is whether the biological conditions that made lipid-lowering treatment necessary have changed enough to justify a different medical strategy. Statins reduce exposure to atherogenic particles and lower cardiovascular events, particularly when a
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A systems-based explanation of lipid traffic, metabolic terrain, organ signals and what statins change Executive summary A rising LDL cholesterol result, falling HDL cholesterol and rising triglycerides often describe one connected failure of fuel handling. Fat cells release too much stored fat, the liver receives more fuel than it can safely process, the liver exports
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7 simple, nutrient-dense recipes for two How to Use This Book These are original, practical adaptations of established Mediterranean and well-formulated ketogenic cooking principles. Each dish uses a compact ingredient list, moderate protein, non-starchy vegetables, herbs, nuts or seeds, and mostly extra-virgin olive oil. For reliable ketosis, portion fruit, tomato, dairy and nuts rather than
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Energy, detoxification, brain health, immunity, vascular resilience and healthy ageing Executive Summary Methylation is one of the body’s central control cycles. It operates quietly inside cells every second of the day, yet it shapes the areas of health that people feel most deeply as they age: steady energy, clear thinking, stable mood, cardiovascular resilience, detoxification
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14 nutrient-dense meals using only the approved Keto Food Guide ingredients Contents How to use this recipe book These recipes are original keto-Mediterranean adaptations built from well-established cooking patterns: olive-oil dressings, herb crusts, warm vegetable beds, yogurt sauces, lemon, garlic, sardines, salmon, greens, nuts, seeds and fermented foods. They are designed to taste familiar and
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Nutrient-dense, tasty, low-sugar recipes for two people These recipes are original adaptations of expert keto, ketotarian and Mediterranean low-carbohydrate patterns. The aim is to have morning shakes using ingredients that are easy to find, with enough taste, protein, fibre, minerals, plant compounds and optional functional powders to make the shake useful rather than medicinal. The
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Age Less, Live Stronger, Protect Vitality and Extend Healthspan Executive Summary Ageing is the slow loss of communication between the body’s repair systems. DNA becomes less protected, mitochondria produce energy less cleanly, blood vessels stiffen, blood sugar becomes harder to control, muscle is lost, immune signals become noisy, gut bacteria lose diversity, sleep becomes lighter,
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How Functional Health Can Extend Healthspan Executive Summary Modern cancer is increasingly becoming a disease of earlier biological decline rather than simply old age. Across developed and developing societies, cancers once associated with later life are appearing in younger adults. Excess body fat, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, disrupted sleep, sedentary living, ultra-processed foods, environmental exposures
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Plant-Based, But Not Always Health-Based Executive Summary Plant-based eating can be powerful. It can increase fibre, improve bowel function, support the gut microbiome, raise polyphenol intake and reconnect people with food that still looks like food. When it is built on vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, seeds, clean proteins, fermented foods, low-glycaemic fruit, quality fats and
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