Intermittent fasting and the brain – what research reveals about its cognitive benefits

Intermittent fasting (IF) is increasingly recognised as a powerful approach to supporting cognitive function and overall brain health. Research demonstrates that IF can enhance insulin sensitivity, improve mitochondrial efficiency, reduce inflammation and stimulate cellular repair, all of which are essential for maintaining optimal brain performance. These benefits stem from the metabolic adaptations triggered during fasting, which not only help protect neurons but also promote cognitive function in the short term and greater brain resilience over the long term.

In this week’s blog, we explore the biological pathways through which IF supports brain health and share practical nutrition strategies, along with key considerations to be mindful of.

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Last updated on 23rd September 2025 by cytoffice

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Jumping on the jabs – do you really need GLP-1 medication?

Repurposed diabetes drugs, like Mounjaro, have become popular recently for their weight loss effects. However, last week’s news that prices are going to jump for private prescriptions may force individuals to consider their ongoing use. Are they really a solution to the obesity epidemic? Were they ever?

In this blog, we’re going to dig into this topic, what GLP-1 receptor agonists actually do, for better or worse, and what you need to consider alongside using them, as well as natural alternatives.

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Last updated on 21st August 2025 by cytoffice

The powerful benefits of curcumin for health

This month, our Nutritional Therapist Annie is taking a deep dive into the wide-ranging uses of turmeric, one of nature’s most renowned and powerful herbs, and exploring how its unique properties can be harnessed to effectively support and enhance the health and well-being of your clients in your practice. Continue reading  ▶

Last updated on 23rd July 2025 by cytoffice

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Holding your nerve – supporting nervous system regulation in the modern world

Sometimes the world just seems a little bit crazy. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by work, homelife, the state of the planet, and the constant stimulation via the multiple devices we surround ourselves with.

Our nervous systems weren’t designed to be in such a constant state of arousal but rather to flex and flow through their different states. In this week’s blog, we look at how we can regulate our nervous systems through nutrition and lifestyle interventions, so that we maintain a healthy balance and avoid that all too familiar “frazzled” feeling.

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Last updated on 18th July 2025 by cytoffice