Selank – an alternative to Xanax and Valium without the side effects?
Anxiety disorders are a frequently occurring mental health problem worldwide. And yet the drugs most commonly prescribed for them — benzodiazepines like diazepam (Valium) and Xanax — come with a side effect profile that should make anyone consider their use: dependence, withdrawal, memory impairment, sedation, and a well-documented tendency to stop working over time as […]
Semax – a smarter alternative to Ritalin, or just another overhyped peptide?
If you have ever struggled to focus, felt like your brain was running through treacle, watched a loved one receive an ADHD diagnosis and wondered whether there were options beyond stimulant medication, or are worried about neurodegeneration like Alzheimer’s— this post is for you. Semax is a synthetic neuropeptide that has been used clinically in […]
Growth hormone stimulating peptides – fountain of youth or poisoned chalice?
‘Every man desires to live long,’ wrote Jonathan Swift, ‘but no man would be old.’ Growth hormone is a hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain. It drives childhood growth, regulates body composition, maintains muscle and bone mass, and manages metabolism across your lifespan. Its secretion declines approximately 14% per decade […]
BPC 157 and the ‘wolverine repair stack, the secret to becoming invincible, or a potentially harmful hype?
If you have spent any time in biohacking, sports medicine, or longevity circles, chances are you have come across the peptide BPC-157. Aging dramatically impairs tissue repair, contributing to increased recovery time from injuries, chronic non-healing wounds, and progressive musculoskeletal decline, with BPC-157 and TB-500 being hyped for counteracting this. These two peptides are often […]
Epitalon — The Longevity Peptide Being Explored for Health Span, Sleep & Fertility
Peptides have become increasingly popular in longevity and health optimisation circles, promising anything from better skin and hair, to reduce joint pains and faster healing from injuries, to weight loss, a more defined and toned body, all the way to living longer. But are they what they promise, and more importantly, are they safe? Let’s […]
Thymosin alpha 1 – the miracle peptide for immune health and longevity?
While you likely have heard of some of the more prominent peptides by now, including Ozempic, wegovy and mounjaro for their weightloss effects, and possibly also copper peptides for its skin benefits and BPC-157 for its purported gut healing, unless you are deep inside the biohacking or peptide world, thymosin alpha 1 might not have […]
GHK-Cu: The Body’s Own Anti-Ageing Peptide — And Why It Might Become a Longevity Non-Negotiable After 40
Science-backed. Clinically studied. Already inside you — just declining. If you have heard the word ‘peptides’ thrown around in longevity circles and dismissed it as another biohacking fad, I’d beg you to differ. There are a few peptides that deserve a second look, with research suggesting powerful benefits. GHK-Cu, also called ‘copper peptide’, being one […]
What Really Matters for Health & Longevity Optimisation
Ditching the fads You want to feel, function and perform at your best — not just now, but for decades to come. You are interested in health and longevity, but increasingly overwhelmed by the noise: Cold plunges Peptides Supplements Biohacking trends Conflicting advice online What actually matters?What is evidence-based, what is personalised, and what […]
The perimenopause upgrade – How to turn perimenopause madness in your 40ies into a win
You are in your 40ies, you wake up at night in a sweat, your periods are erratic and heavier, your libido has dropped, and a muffin top appeared? Don’t despair! There is much new research into the why’s and how’s to prevent, optimise and smoothen out this transition. Menopause is the time that marks the […]
Your hormones aren’t the problem
Here is What Is. If you’ve been scrolling health content lately, you’d be forgiven for thinking every symptom — from fatigue to mood swings to weight gain — comes down to your hormones. And yes, hormones matter enormously. But here is what most mainstream health content misses: in the vast majority of cases, hormonal imbalance […]
Blood Sugar Rollercoaster—’The Silent Rust’
If you made it to my site, you likely by now are aware of just how all-encompassing the effects of chronic inflammation are. Let me introduce its sister – and she is equally as pervasive. Drum roll … blood sugar rollercoasters! The great news is that this one is in fact one of the ‘low […]
Why ‘Normal’ Labs Aren’t Good Enough
Why ‘Normal’ Lab Results Aren’t Good Enough For Optimal Health, Longevity & Prevention. Download your FREE Guide on the Top 15 Biomarkers & their optimal ranges Click here to get your FREE download If you want to optimise health and longevity You have been to your GP. You have had your bloods done. Or even […]
HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and Its Role in Longevity and Health Optimisation: Friend or Foe?
Most of us know that HRT helps with hot flashes and other unpleasant symptoms of the perimenopausal and menopausal years. It also assists in keeping our skin looking younger and bone strong. But what about its other health impacts, questions many frequently ask. Is it good or detrimental to our brain health, Alzheimer’s and breast […]
Is Mould Making You Ill? A Functional Medicine Practitioner’s Guide to Mould Toxicity Symptoms
You’ve been to your GP. You’ve had the blood tests. Everything comes back ‘normal’ — and yet you feel anything but. You’re exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t fix. Your brain feels wrapped in cotton wool. You’re anxious, achy, and catching every cold going round. What if the answer is in your walls? As […]
Top signs your body’s clean up mechanism is clogged up & in need of an MOT, and why it matters to optimal health and longevity
Let’s face it. Life is messy, and by simply living and breathing we create a whole range of metabolic byproducts, or ‘rust’. Add onto that environmental pollutants, inflammation, blood sugar issues and stress, all damaging our cells and creating ‘gunk’ in the cogwheel machinery of health.
Nutrient Deficiencies & Excess: The Hidden Root Cause Behind Your Unexplained Symptoms
Are you struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or joint pain that your doctor dismisses as ‘normal aging’? Your labs come back ‘fine’, but you still don’t feel quite right? Or are you confused with all the supplements out there, what is actually needed and legit? The problem might not be what you think. Nutrient deficiencies—or […]
Why You’re Still Not Feeling Right (Even Though You’ve Tried Everything) | Functional Medicine Insights
Quick Summary: If you have tried ‘every’ diet, supplement, and health hack but still feel exhausted, inflamed, or unwell, the issue likely lies in hidden root causes. This guide from London based Functional Medicine and Longevity consultant Mirthe reveals the most common culprits—chronic infections, hidden food intolerances, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental toxins—and explains how to […]
Chronic Stress: The Hidden Threat Accelerating Aging in High-Performing Individuals
You have optimized your diet. You exercise regularly. You take supplements. But there is one root cause of accelerated aging that’s far more insidious—and far harder to address—than inflammation or blood sugar dysregulation. Stress. Unlike the tangible interventions you can make with nutrition or movement, stress often feels elusive, uncontrollable, and deeply embedded in the […]
Blood Sugar Rollercoasters: The Silent Threat Undermining Your Health Optimization and Longevity Goals
If you are committed to health optimization and longevity, you have likely already invested considerable energy into understanding inflammation, sleep quality, and stress management. But there’s another critical player in the game of health span extension that often flies under the radar: blood sugar regulation. The great news? Unlike chronic inflammation—which can have stubborn, hard-to-identify […]
Creatine for Longevity: The Evidence-Based Supplement High-Performing Men Over 45 Need to Know About
For men in their mid-40s and beyond who are serious about longevity and sustained peak performance, the supplement landscape is cluttered with overhyped products and underwhelming results. Creatine monohydrate stands apart—not because of marketing claims, but because of over 500 peer-reviewed studies and FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status since 2020 demonstrating its efficacy […]
Products I like
Products I like I frequently get asked for recommendations of good quality (and clean, ie free of nasty hormone disrupters or carcinogens) products (that I use too) – so here you go! Cosmetics & Body Care: Evolve Organic Beauty for serums, moisturizers, creams, shampoo and conditioner Dr. Hauschka and INIKA for Make Up (foundation, mascara, […]
Achy Joints That Keep Coming Back?
5 Surprising Tricks to Optimise Sports Performance and Longevity
What if the real edge in sports performance wasn’t just about training harder, but training smarter? In the world of high-performance athletics, it turns out that cellular biology, gut health, and micronutrient optimisation may be just as important as time spent on the track or in the gym. And while the spotlight often shines on […]
Simple Tricks to Support Your Stress Levels, HRV and Vagus Nerve
Stress literally ‘rusts’ us from the inside out (much like blood sugar spikes and inflammation), contributing to reduced longevity and health on all accounts. Hence we want to make sure we keep our stress in check, in order to look and feel better, for longer. How to go about it? There is no one size […]
The secret root causes to belly fat. #3: Stress and Cortisol
The third and last one of the three main trigger for belly fat accumulation, even if the rest of the body is slim, is one that might just be the hardest to address, but oh so crucial. Stress! But stress isn’t just emotional—it’s biochemical. When we are ‘stressed’, our body thinks we are running away […]
The Secret Root Causes to Belly Fat. #2: Blood Sugar Rollercoaster
You don’t have to eat donuts every day and be overweight to have blood sugar issues. In fact, many of my patients who are skinny still deal with the metabolic rollercoaster of sugar spikes and dips that leads to stubborn belly fat – and other more serious health concerns down the line. The “Hangry” Cycle […]
The Secret Root Causes of Belly Fat. #1: Chronic Inflammation—The Hidden Saboteur
Root Cause #1: Chronic Inflammation—The Hidden Saboteur Let’s get right to it. Now that we know that inflammation is one of the main underlying factors that makes the body store weight around the waist, even in otherwise skinny individuals, let’s take a closer look at where this inflammation is coming from, and why it matters […]
Not Another Diet – Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
Are you struggling with fatigue, bloating, a sluggish metabolism and muffin top that won’t budge despite having skinny arms and legs? Or are you worried about health issues such as cancers, Alzheimer’s or cardiovascular disease, and would like to be more proactive, yet aren’t sure what of all the health info out there is legit […]
Inflammation and its impact on the Hallmarks of Ageing & Longevity
Transcript of the Podcast Conversation (May 23rd, 2025) Inflammation and its impact on the Hallmarks of Aging. A Conversation between The Head of Education at Clinique la Prairie and Functional Medicine Practitioner Mirthe https://youtu.be/eFSBVr0yzZ0 Giorgia Grisotto, PhD, Clinique La Prairie Montreux, Switzerland Hi everyone. My name is Giorgia and I am the health science specialist […]
Chronic Inflammation: Silent Driver of Disease, Fatigue and Aging
In today’s world, many individuals are unknowingly living with an internal fire. It often does not cause pain (yet) or fever, nor does it trigger a red alert from your doctor. Yet, this low-grade, persistent biological inflammation is silently fuelling everything from fatigue and brain fog to heart disease, insulin resistance and neurodegeneration. This condition […]
Apple-Shaped Body? Real Reasons Your Belly Fat Won’t Budge
In today’s world, one of the most common ‘vain’ concerns people face is the stubborn belly fat that defines the ‘apple-shaped’ body. You know the look: while legs and arms might be thin, there is that persistent muffin top or bloated belly that just won’t budge, no matter how much you diet or exercise. But […]
Unlocking Longevity: A Functional Medicine Approach to Health and Aging
In today’s fast-paced world, health, hormones, and longevity have become trendy topics that often leave people overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information. As we strive to extend our lifespan and improve our health span, which refers to the period we live in good health, understanding the factors that influence our well-being is critical. Functional […]
Lab testing based approach to Longevity & Health Optimisation
Health optimisation, hormones and longevity are ‘trending’, with content related to what to eat and how to live to feel better for longer, reduce hormone issues and prevent illness flooding the media. Home health testing and tracking devices are everywhere, empowering you to take care of your own health. You likely know that you should […]
The Role of Biomarker Testing in Unlocking the Secrets to Longevity
Many people today are focused on staying healthy and living longer. But how can you tell if what you are doing is really working? Understanding your health through testing can be the key to optimizing your longevity. This post will explore how biomarker testing can help you take charge of your health and make informed […]
Ferritin Level for Optimal Health, Performance and Longevity
Optimal ferritin levels are crucial for energy, hair health, and metabolism. Are you feeling tired, your hair is falling out, and metabolism is sluggish? Chances are, if you are female and menstruating (ie not on a contraceptive that suppresses your period, or past menopause), your iron stores might be below optimal. Or, on the other […]
Thyroid Antibodies Range for Optimal Health and Longevity
Antibodies are a natural molecule created by our immune system. They help attack invaders such as viruses, and inactive them before they can make us sick. So in themselves, antibodies are great! However, antibodies that are programmed to attack our own body are one of the hallmarks of autoimmune disease, and cause the immune system […]
Free T3 – Results for optimal health, metabolism and longevity
An introduction to thyroid function You likely have had a TSH test done at some point over the years. TSH is short for thyroid stimulating hormone and is produced in the brain. It sends signals to the thyroid gland located in the throat to make the actual thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. Most of the […]
Free Thyroxine (fT4) – Optimal Health, Metabolism and Longevity
An introduction to thyroid function You likely have had a TSH test done at some point over the years. TSH is short for thyroid stimulating hormone and is produced in the brain. It sends signals to the thyroid gland located in the throat to make the actual thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. Most of the […]
Making sense and optimising your thyroid lab results
For better health, metabolism and longevity Taking control of your health can feel overwhelming, with so much information out there these days. It has become easier to be healthy, with more nutritious food options available, friends and partners jumping on the train too, so you aren’t the odd one out. But with that also […]
TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) – and what your results really mean for optimal health, metabolism and longevity
TSH is produced and secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid to make T3 and T4. Increased TSH levels may indicate low thyroid function. When TSH is low, it may indicate high thyroid function. TSH is used as a first-line screening tool to assess thyroid disease; however, by itself it is insufficient, and […]
Longevity and health optimisation
A Functional Medicine approach to feeling better, for longer Longevity is such a buzz word these days. Longevity supplements, clinics and social media content is popping up everywhere. But what is it really all about, and how can we utilise some of the wonderful longevity research out there to help us live a healthier and […]
The breakfast debate – better to skip and fast, or is breakfast important
With some influencers touting the benefits of fasting for health and longevity, with others promoting that one has to eat right after waking. In order to keep the metabolism and hormones healthy, it is easy to get confused. But what is the truth? The answer sadly is not quite that clear cut … and the […]
5 simple dietary and lifestyle tweaks
Tired of yet another overly restrictive diet, that’s not sustainable? Try these 5 simple tweaks to your diet and lifestyle to support your hormones, metabolism and health, to not only look, but also feel great, now and in the long run!
Top 10 tweaks to your diet and lifestyle to support your hormones & cycle
Do you struggle with hormonal issues, such as PMS, PCOS, acne, painful periods, endometriosis, fibroids or other, and have been told that the only solution is to go on the pill? But you’d like to naturally support your cycle with dietary and lifestyle choices? Then this blog post is for you. Before we get to […]
Health Benefits of Fasting, Worried About Hormones and Health?
Fasting has gained a large amount of popularity in recent years. But as we got excited about the many health benefits, and many started implementing it at lengths – reports of excessive fasting messing with hormones and other health markers started surfacing, making the whole fasting business a rather confusing topic. Research shows wonderful health […]
Navigate Festive Season Without Ruining Your Health Efforts
*This page may contain affiliate links. We only recommend products and services that we have tried, trust and love. For more information, you can read our terms and conditions. Worried about overeating, indulging, and ruining all your hard worked for results over the holidays? Don’t worry, try these simple tricks, and you will feel great […]
The Must-Know Facts on Supplementing & Testing Vitamin D
Why you may not be getting enough even if you are supplementing, why it matters, and how to fix it You may have felt it over the weekend. Autumn has all of the sudden arrived, with temperatures plunging down to 10 degrees during the day. After an extended warm and sunny autumn thus far with […]
2 surprising tricks that will help you weight loose
Try these surprising yet effective tricks to boost your weight loss success this summer: The Cuddle Hormone Oxytocin Did you know that the hormone oxytocin, released during orgasm, but also breast feeding, cuddling, petting your dog or getting a massage, is a powerful inhibitor of cravings? Research suggests that oxytocin can help with weightloss efforts […]
Drinks that Worsen and Improve Blood Glucose Levels
Blood sugar control is crucial to optimal health and anti-ageing. Excess spikes and drops in ones blood sugar are linked to an extensive range of ill health effects, from a less capable immune system (think infections, autoimmune conditions and even cancers, via a process called ‘immune escape’) to the formation of ‘AGES’ (advanced glycation end […]
Sleep – Matters for Optimal Health, Performance and Anti-ageing
Are you the type that thinks sleep is a time waster, not important, and you can ‘sleep when you are dead’? Do you suffer from ‘revenge bedtime procrastination’ – you put off going to sleep to engage in activities that you haven’t had time for during the day at the expense of sleep? Then you […]