The Melatonin-Light Connection: Why Darkness is a Biological Necessity Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Our ancestors’ lives were shaped by natural light and darkness. Today, bright indoor lighting and screens extend “daytime...
Fasting vs Starvation: Therapeutic Fasting Safety & Science Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer Fasting and starvation are not the same physiological state. Starvation occurs when the body lacks sufficient energy...
Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer: What Is Sleep Hygiene? Sleep hygiene refers to the daily habits and environmental cues that prepare the nervous system for restorative sleep. Effective sleep hygiene supports the shift...
Understanding CBD Oil: The Science of the Endocannabinoid System Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer: What Is CBD Oil? Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 100 naturally occurring cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant....
The Chemistry of Cooking Fats: Stability, Inflammation, and Health Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA In the functional medicine community of Adelaide, “clean eating” is a common focus, yet the foundation of those meals—the cooking...
Ever wondered what cacao powder actually is, and what its benefits are? Cacao natively comes from tropical areas of the Amazon and gives many incredible benefits. What is a Cacao Powder? Cacao is the raw, pure form of chocolate. It is made from the fruit of the cacao...
