By Dr D. Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP Published in   Human Nutrition and Metabolism (Elsevier, 2025) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hnm.2025.200354 Understanding Hormone Balance in Men Hormone health isn’t just a women’s issue — in men, the balance between testosterone and oestrogen  plays a vital role in energy, mood, body composition, and metabolic health. As men age, or when diet and lifestyle are suboptimal, oestrogen dominance  can emerge — a state where oestrogen levels o

Nicotine and a few hundred other chemicals By Dr D Michael Elliott MSc D.C. CFMP Functional & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner For decades, nicotine has been almost universally branded as a poison — the chemical culprit behind smoking-related disease and addiction. But what if that story isn’t the whole picture? Nicotine is far more complex than its reputation suggests.  While it’s true that tobacco smoke kills millions, the nicotine molecule itself may not be the villain we’v

Electrolyte Imbalance When we think about recovery from a cold, flu, or bronchial infection, most people picture the immune system, vitamin C, or rest.  But few realize that the body’s electrical system — its electrolytes — plays an equally crucial role in how well we fight infection and recover afterward. Every heartbeat, muscle contraction, nerve signal, and immune response relies on the precise balance of four key minerals: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. These

By Dr D Michael Elliott MSc D.C. CFMP Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner & Chiropractor The Fasting Phenomenon Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most talked-about health trends of the decade.   It’s praised for its potential to improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, support weight balance, and promote cellular repair through autophagy. But while fasting has its place, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. What’s missing from most conversations is the conte