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Statins, Muscle Health, and Ageing: What the Evidence Really Shows

There is a lot of noise on social media about statins and muscle health. Many of the questions I receive in clinic reflect this, including what are statins, what are statins used for, and are statins bad for you.

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HDL Cholesterol: Why “Good” Doesn’t Always Mean Protective

HDL cholesterol tells you how much cholesterol is being carried, not how well cholesterol is being cleared. For meaningful cardiovascular protection, HDL needs to work, not just look good on a blood test.

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Preventative Cardiology in Practice

Why personalised Risk Matters More Than Standard risk Algorithms

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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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Stress and IBS: Exploring Natural and Holistic Solutions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterised by symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, IBS often has no clear cause.

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Understanding SIBO: A Functional Medicine Approach with Peter Williams & Tracey Randall

In this episode of the Functional Medicine Bite-Size Podcast, Peter Williams welcomes his long-time colleague, Tracey Randall, an experienced IFM-certified practitioner specialising in digestive health.

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Dexa scans and their value for understanding muscle and fat mass

I’ve mentioned previously how much I like the Dexa scan as a test for body composition. It gives great insight into several measures that are key players in overall health and disease prevention.

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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 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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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 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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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.

How to boost serotonin naturally – advice from the experts

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March 31 2023

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