Natural Medicine World

For 400 years, people did not sleep through the night. They had a 'first sleep,' woke for an hour, then a 'second sleep.' Electric light erased the rhythm. We renamed it insomnia. The April issue of Natural Medicine World: natmedworld.com/Issue241 #NatMedWorld

Sleep deprivation doesn't stop at the brain. A 2025 meta-analysis of 20 studies found that lost sleep cuts gut microbial diversity & reduces beneficial Lactobacillus, shifting the gut toward an inflammation-linked pattern. Sleep is gut medicine: natmedworld.com/Dreaming-Sleep #Sleep

I spend hours each month reading clinical studies, listening to podcasts & fact-checking claims so you don't have to. No fluff or bias. Just evidence-based insights that save you time and money. Get my monthly research roundup free: natmedworld.com/sub

We are about to go deep on medicinal mushrooms: how they are grown, how they are extracted, and why most of what is sold bears little resemblance to what was studied. A series worth following if you take your supplements seriously. #medicinalmushrooms #NatMedWorld

Trillions of microorganisms live in and on your body, and their balance determines more about your health than most people realise. Here's what science says about the microbiome and how to restore internal balance. 🔗 natmedworld.com/Internal-Balan… #GutHealth #NatMedWorld

Fatigue usually points to a deeper imbalance, not just a busier life. Functional medicine looks at gut health, nutrients, thyroid, blood sugar and mitochondrial function. Full article: natmedworld.com/InstantEnergy #NatMedWorld #FatigueRecovery

Surgery recovery does not have to be slow or difficult. Functional medicine strategies including anti-inflammatory nutrition, targeted supplements, HBOT and peptide therapy are changing how patients heal post-op. natmedworld.com/BounceBack #SurgeryRecovery #NatMedWorld

Forget trance and sleep. Science now shows hypnotherapy is simply a peak experience of focused attention, and it's delivering results for anxiety, phobias, pain, and even depression. Read more at Natural Medicine World. 🔗 natmedworld.com/Hypnotherapy #Hypnotherapy #NatMedWorld

Chronic fatigue is often not a mystery. It is B vitamin depletion, blood sugar swings, dehydration and poor sleep adding up. 10 practical tips for sustained energy at natmedworld.com/Energy-Tips #NatMedWorld #EnergyHealth

Pomegranate: ancient symbol, modern superfood. From heart & hormonal health to new research on brain function via urolithin A, the science behind this fruit keeps growing. Full article on cultivation, uses & the latest findings at natmedworld.com/Pomegranate #NatMedWorld #Pomegranate

Junk food, leaky gut, and food intolerances are more closely linked than most people realise. Here's what the research says and what you can do about it: natmedworld.com/GutInstincts #GutHealth #LeakyGut

Junk food, leaky gut, and food intolerances are more closely linked than most people realise. Here's what the research says and what you can do about it: natmedworld.com/Junkfood-aller… #GutHealth #LeakyGut

Babies are born able to signal when they need to eliminate. EC (elimination communication) works with those signals instead of ignoring them. Better for bonding, better for the planet. Full article: natmedworld.com/Elimination-Co… #NaturalParenting #EliminationCommunication

Hair loss is rarely just a scalp issue. It can reflect nutritional deficiencies, stress, hormones, or thyroid problems. Natural remedies including essential oil blends, herbal rinses, and tissue salts can make a real difference. Full guide here: natmedworld.com/hang-onto-hair #HairLoss

Enzymes drive every chemical reaction: digestion, healing, breathing, reproduction. New Stanford research shows some enzymes work a trillion-trillion times faster than reactions would occur naturally. These tiny molecules are extraordinary. natmedworld.com/Enzymes

Your brain needs DHA, B12, choline & antioxidants. Best sources aren’t supplements but food. Nutritionist Sally-Ann Creed on the foods that genuinely feed your mind – and what’s working against you. natmedworld.com/BrainFood #BrainFood #NatMedWorld

Not all supplements are equal, and most athletes are wasting money on the wrong ones. Seven supplements that actually make a difference to performance, recovery and heart health, with dosage and timing guidance included. natmedworld.com/Supplements-At… #SportSupplements #NatMedWorld

Issue 240 of Natural Medicine World: South African cancer innovation, groundbreaking brain tumour research, and the story of a 13-year-old cancer survivor who made it to Antarctica. Read: natmedworld.com/issue/march-20… #NatMedWorld #SouthAfrica #NaturalMedicineMagazine

Coronary heart disease begins with microclot formation in the blood, driven by oxidative stress. Not simply blocked arteries. 7 facts, 7 nutrients, 7 foods and herbs. A different perspective on heart health worth reading. Full article here natmedworld.com/heart-facts #HeartHealth

Coconut water, milk and oil all come from the same fruit, but they're completely different products with different benefits. Electrolytes, antimicrobial properties, stable cooking oil, and a natural skin treatment. One fruit, many uses. 🥥 natmedworld.com/Coconut-Milk-W… #CoconutOil