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Detox is not a quick fix: How to support your liver for lasting health
Our bodies are constantly exposed to toxins—whether from the environment, food or internal metabolic processes. The liver plays a central...
Scotti McLaren


Why we eat for comfort: the science behind it and strategies to manage it
Comfort eating is a common response to stress, fatigue or emotional discomfort. It often involves seeking foods high in sugar, fat or...
Scotti McLaren


Early Post-Menopause: The First Few Years
It’s official. After 12 months without a period, I’ve reached menopause. To be precise:I'm in early post-menopause . This distinction is...
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Understanding Estrogen Dominance: Causes, Symptoms and Functional Medicine Strategies
Harnessing the power of nature, Investigative Health in Geneva utilises functional medicine to address estrogen dominance and enhance...
Scotti McLaren


Hormonal Headaches and Migraines: What to Do ?!
As we navigate through peri- and menopause, significant changes occur in our bodies as a result of our hormones gone wild. A notable...
Scotti McLaren


Beat the Winter Blues: Reclaiming Blue Monday
It's that time of the year again – Blue Monday. It’s often labelled as the most challenging day of the year. The excitement of the...
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Understanding Menopausal Brain Fog
If you're a woman over 40, you may have noticed moments where your mind doesn't seem as sharp as it used to be. Sound familiar? This...
Scotti McLaren


ADHD and the surprising role of NUTRITION
ADHD isn't just about attention deficits - it also appears in some unexpected corners of immune function, allergies and detoxification...
Scotti McLaren


Unravelling Anxiety
Some anxiety is a natural aspect of the human experience, as many of us are concerned about our health, finances, family, etc ......
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Blood Sugar: A balancing act
Sugar, in the form of glucose, is the main source of fuel for the body. Blood sugar refers to the amount of glucose in the bloodstream...
Scotti McLaren


BURNOUT - Is it all in your head?
What is stress? Stress implies an adaptive response to any kind of threat – real or perceived. The stress response begins in the brain,...
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Inflammation - What's the big deal?
Inflammation is the body’s mechanism for healing such problems as infections, wounds, and tissue damage. It is the foundation of the...
Scotti McLaren


Is MENOPAUSE the END of SLEEP as we knew it?
Poor sleep is a common issue as women go through menopause, thanks to hormonal changes and symptoms such as night sweats. And yet sleep...
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The Hidden Struggle: The Misdiagnosis of ADHD in Women
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been associated with hyperactive young boys who struggle to sit still and pay...
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About Functional Medicine
A science-based, science-focused approach to health. Functional Medicine aims to restore optimal health by identifying and addressing the...
Scotti McLaren


About Personalised Nutrition
Every individual is unique. For example ... Inflammation may lead to heart disease in one person, and depression in another. Personalised...
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Building resilience
What do we mean by resilience? RESILIENCE is the ability to bounce back from the challenges of life - like a tree with deep roots,...
Scotti McLaren
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