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The Microbiome, Stress, and Your Health: How They’re All Connected

In recent years, research has revealed just how crucial the trillions of microbes living in and on our bodies are to our health.

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The Power of Fermented Foods: Easy Ways to Boost Gut Health & Immunity

We love fermented foods in our house. Our Health Coach Shelley’s, homemade sauerkraut or kimchi is a regular addition to many meals and we enjoy a variety of other fermented foods including kefir, yoghurt, kombucha, apple cider vinegar and miso.

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Understanding You and Your Bacteria

Have you ever wondered about the tiny organisms that live inside and on your body?

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The Microbiome Revolution: A Journey into Functional Medicine

In a recent episode of Functional Medicine Bite-Sized, host Peter Williams welcomed Dr. Amine Zorgani, an esteemed researcher with a rich academic background in microbiology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology.

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The SMART approach to health and wellness goal setting from a functional medicine perspective

Setting goals is not just about achieving targets but also about creating sustainable changes that lead to improved health and well-being.

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Liz Earle welcomed Pete on her podcast to discuss if Functional Medicine is the future of wellness and how it can help you get to the root cause of your ill health.

I am delighted to have been invited to be a guest on Liz Earle's podcast ‘The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show’.

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The same exercises reworked for better outcomes

One aspect of getting the most out of your training is the way you choose to do your exercises. Most simply go up and down without any thought but I urge you to rethink the way you may do that.

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Easy-to-Follow Chest and Shoulder Stretch Routine for Healthy Ageing

Hey! I'm Pete Williams, your guide to functional ageing and the founder of Functional Medicine Associates. I'm excited to share a new video that's perfect for anyone interested in healthy ageing, no matter your current fitness level.

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The importance of gut health testing from a functional medicine perspective - and when it’s appropriate to undertake advanced testing

The number of people currently suffering from chronic health conditions in the UK is staggering.

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Is The Serotonin Theory of Depression Now Debunked?

Serotonin deficiency has dominated the science of depression over the years, with the universally acknowledged claim being that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain - specifically a lack of serotonin. However, is the link between serotonin and depression a myth?

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Alzheimer's Prevention - 7 Key Tips Reduce Your Risk

You may have been told that there’s nothing you can do about Alzheimer’s, but fortunately, that is actually not the case. It’s all about early intervention. Within this blog, I will outline 7 key ways to prevent developing Alzheimer’s later in life.

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Integrative Healthcare & Applied Nutrition Conference | IHCAN Conference 2022

I’m very excited to share that I am one of the expert speakers on the line up for the IHCAN conference 2022. Read more here.

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Functional Medicine & Nutrition | What You’re Not Being Told About Your Diet

Here are 3 major factors that are rarely considered with regard to your dietary approach.

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Nutritional Tips From a Functional Medicine Expert

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” Hippocrates. Food certainly is a key component of health and the wrong diet can cause many physical and mental problems, whilst the right foods can make a huge positive impact on overall wellbeing. Read Pete's 5 nutritional tips here.

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Why Is Gut Health So Crucial? 5 Top Gut Health Tips From an Expert

Did you know digestive/gut health has a huge impact on your overall health? A healthy gut contributes to a strong immune system, heart health, brain health, improved mood, healthy sleep, and effective digestion, and it may help prevent some cancers and autoimmune diseases.

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5 top mental health tips from a functional medicine expert

Within this article I will outline 5 simple mental health tips for you to follow in order to boost your wellbeing.

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DNA and Health: The Importance of DNA Testing For Your Health

On April 25th, in the United States, it is National DNA Day. DNA is something you may or may not know plays a huge part in what we do here at Functional Medicine Associates. Read about the link between DND and health, and our DNA health tests here.

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The Effects of Stress on The Body & How to Reduce Stress

Stress has been classified as the health epidemic of the 21st century. In this article we will outline the health outcomes of stress and how to reduce stress.

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Functional Medicine Bitesized | Vitamin D & Covid 19

Practical Tips to Reduce Risk of Covid 19 with Functional Medicine Practitioner Pete Williams

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Functional Medicine Bitesized | Defining Functional Medicine with Dr Pat Hanaway

What is Functional Medicine and what is its role in Covid-19?