Posts by Soraya
The Sun Does Not Cause Skin Cancer
7 min read (1680 words) Increase in skin cancer Over the past four decades, the incidence rates of skin cancer have been increasing at a much faster pace than any other cancer in the fair-skinned populations in Europe, North America & Oceania according to a study by Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS). It was…
Read MoreThe Biology of Belief
8 min read (2066 words) Introduction The human body is made up of roughly 40 – 50 trillion cells, each carrying their own immune and reproductive system. Every cell is doing thousands of jobs, like creating and using energy, making proteins and responding to environmental cues. Different cell types also have special duties, like building skin…
Read MoreThe Healing Effects of Walking Barefoot
4 min read (907 words) Earthing or grounding therapy connects us to the energy of the Earth which is healthy for our body and soul. Whilst there is a definite ‘New-Age’ attraction to this concept of energetically connecting with Mother Gaia, earthing also has a scientific basis which explains how effective the practice is. Why you…
Read MoreThe Most Dangerous Ingredient You Can Eat
7 min read (1703 words) I’ve been down a rabbit hole of science understanding the most dangerous ingredient you can eat. All roads are pointing to one ingredient that will make us more vulnerable. It will shut down our immune system and is proven to be the root cause of many diseases. One of the best…
Read MoreThe Truth About Sugar
There are several types of sugar, and not all sugars are equal in their physiological effects. Although some types of sugar create nothing but disharmony and ‘dis-ease’, other types support the body in its vital processes. The sugar with the deservedly bad reputation is refined (processed) sugar – the prolific sugar found in commercial ‘food’ products like chocolate, cakes and fizzy drinks…
Read MoreWhat Causes Disease?
Introduction What Causes Disease? explores the true origins of various ailments, from the common cold to digestive disorders and autoimmune diseases. Accepting that we play a role in our ill health can be challenging; however, it’s important to remember that it’s not our fault. We inherit toxins from conception and throughout our time in utero,…
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