One Blood Test Rarely Tells the Whole Story We often place enormous importance on a single blood test. Your glucose is normal. Your cholesterol is slightly elevated. Your testosterone is within range. Your inflammatory markers look fine. But there is an important problem with looking at health this way: A single result is usually a snapshot — not the whole picture. Imagine taking one photograph from a two-hour movie and trying to work out the entire storyline. You migh

Dexa Scan Starting a new diet, supplement, exercise program, medication or health intervention can be exciting. But there is one question that is often overlooked: Where were you before you started? Without knowing your starting point, it can be surprisingly difficult to determine whether an intervention has actually worked. You might feel better. You might lose weight. Your energy might improve. But what actually changed? A BASELINE GIVES YOU SOMETHING TO COMPARE AGA

Every day, people make changes to improve their health. They start a new diet. Take a supplement. Begin an exercise program. Change their sleep routine. Start a medication. Or make a significant lifestyle change. But there is a surprisingly simple question that often gets forgotten: How will you know whether it actually worked? FEELING BETTER MATTERS — BUT IT ISN’T THE WHOLE PICTURE How we feel is important. More energy, better sleep, improved mood, less pain and g

We have never had access to more health information—or more interventions. Nutrition. Vitamins and minerals. Nutraceuticals. Exercise. Lifestyle interventions. Medications. Hormones. Peptides. And increasingly, experimental approaches attracting considerable attention online. The problem is no longer simply finding an intervention. The challenge is knowing which intervention deserves priority. Start with the goal One of the biggest mistakes I see in health inform

For decades, people trying to lose weight have been conditioned to focus on one number: body weight. But weight alone tells us surprisingly little about what is actually happening to the body. If you lose 5 kg, was it fat? Muscle? Water? Glycogen? Usually it is some combination. This is why I prefer to think in terms of fat loss and metabolic improvement, rather than simply weight loss. Look beyond the bathroom scales A much better picture emerges when we follow several

When most people visit a chiropractor, they expect to lie on a treatment table before receiving an adjustment. What many don't realise is that today's premium chiropractic tables are sophisticated pieces of engineering designed to make treatment more comfortable, more precise, and more effective. At Able Bodied Healthcare, we use the Raphael 707 Chiropractic Table, one of the most versatile treatment tables available. Here are ten features that many patients are surprised to

THE RAPHAEL 707 At Able Bodied Healthcare, we believe that providing the best possible care means combining clinical expertise with high-quality equipment. One of the most valuable tools in our practice is our Raphael 707 chiropractic table, a sophisticated treatment table designed to make chiropractic care more comfortable, more precise, and suitable for people of all ages. Many people assume a chiropractic table is simply a place to lie down during treatment. In reality, mo

Why GLP-1 Therapy Is About More Than "Food Noise" Over the past few years, GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have become household names, largely because of their remarkable effects on appetite reduction and weight loss. While many people are familiar with the term "food noise"—the constant mental chatter surrounding food and cravings—the benefits of GLP-1 therapies extend far beyond helping patients eat less. In fact, many of the most important hea

Contact us for a consultation At our chiropractic, lifestyle, and functional medicine clinic, we prioritise treatments that are effective, evidence-informed, and comfortable. One of the standout tools we use for spinal care—particularly for facet joint irritation and lower disc problems—is the Leander Flexion-Distraction Table. What is Flexion-Distraction? Flexion-distraction is a non-invasive, gentle spinal decompression technique performed on a specialised table. The table

Mitochondria Why Mitochondria Matter More Than You Think Mitochondria are often referred to as the “powerhouses” of the cell—but clinically, they are far more than that. They regulate energy production, metabolic flexibility, inflammation, and even hormonal balance. When mitochondrial function declines, we see fatigue, weight gain, poor recovery, and increased risk of chronic disease. What’s fascinating is that a diverse group of compounds—ranging from foods like matcha and n