January 28, 2026
When we asked people why they don’t buy more organic produce, cost was by far the most common reason. But is organic food really that much […]
January 28, 2026
Let’s start with an important point: eating vegetables and fruit of any kind is far better than eating none. For most people, increasing overall intake is […]
January 27, 2026
Dr Ciara Wright PhD talks to Dr Benjamin Brown of the Positive Health Podcast about her research and clinical experience in male and female fertility. […]
January 14, 2026
Long Covid is a complex, multisystem condition that requires a personalised, functional medicine approach. Patients often have layered histories and complex clinical pictures that may feel […]
October 21, 2025
It’s World Osteoporosis Day this week — the perfect reminder for all of us, no matter what age we are, to check in on our bone […]
October 10, 2025
Building a healthy microbiome before conception is one of the best gifts you can give your future child. Here’s how to get started.
October 6, 2025
Long Covid is a complex multisystem disease which is highly prevalent but underdiagnosed. According to the recent follow-up of the FADA study by the HSE (December […]
October 2, 2025
Menopause is a profound life transition marked by shifting hormone patterns. While it is a natural part of aging, the fluctuating and declining hormone levels […]
September 15, 2025
When it comes to hormones, balance is everything. Oestrogen plays an essential role in cardiovascular health, bone density, brain function, and overall vitality. But like […]
August 29, 2025
Today I’m joined by Lynne Dalton, a Clinical Nutritional Therapist with Positive Nutrition, and a lecturer and mentor with the International Institute of Nutrition & Health […]
August 10, 2025
As women approach midlife, many begin to experience symptoms commonly associated with perimenopause—hot flushes, anxiety, fatigue, low libido, poor sleep, and mood swings. It’s often […]
July 21, 2025
As practitioners we are all literate in the importance of the gut microbiome and how its dysregulation can lead to a myriad of imbalances and […]
July 21, 2025
When we think of bone loss, we often picture a frail, elderly woman. But the truth is, bone loss begins much earlier—typically in our mid-30s. In […]
July 19, 2025
This webinar was delivered by Ciara Wright PhD for the Long Covid Advocacy Ireland (LCAI) group. LCAI is run by a very dedicated team of volunteers and […]
April 23, 2025
While cholesterol is the most well-known marker for cardiovascular health, it is just one of several indicators. However, scientists now believe it is not giving us […]
April 14, 2025
If you are having fertility issues, a semen analysis for the male is the standard test. This tests for the number of sperm and how they […]
April 14, 2025
This webinar was delivered by Ciara Wright PhD for the Long Covid Advocacy Ireland (LCAI) group. LCAI is run by a very dedicated team of volunteers and […]
April 7, 2025
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal tract condition in women, it can occur at any age, but mostly in reproductive years. It develops when […]
April 5, 2025
Immune related sub-fertility is a somewhat controversial area of study, but it’s clear that immune system imbalances can contribute to fertility problems, even though the exact […]
March 28, 2025
Is your baby fussy, crying, or difficult to soothe? Colic affects 1 in 4 babies, making it one of the most common reasons for medical visits […]
March 19, 2025
We all know that the food we eat can affect our bodies. But, what about the greater impact food can have on the brain? Food […]
March 18, 2025
Menopause is a natural transition that all women will go through as they age. It heralds the transition from traditional child bearing years into later […]
March 18, 2025
In today’s busy, modern world we often experience stress and learning to support ourselves whilst meeting the demands of a busy lifestyle is critical to long-term […]
March 18, 2025
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a tricky subject. It has been linked to over 150 different symptoms. For some the personality changes associated with this time of […]
March 14, 2025
Orthostatic intolerance is an inability of your body to readily adapt to changes in posture. When you are lying down, it is easier for your blood […]
March 14, 2025
Phytoestrogens are plant compounds that help balance hormones in the body. Found in over 300 foods, including fruits, vegetables, seeds, legumes, and grains, they vary in […]
March 10, 2025
Cortisol is known as the stress hormone but several ways of thinking have changed in the past ten years when it comes to cortisol and adrenal […]
March 10, 2025
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may affect 1 in 5 people in Ireland. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is the most common cause although is rarely tested […]
February 25, 2025
Coffee is a daily pleasure for many of us, but does it help or hurt digestion? The good news for coffee drinkers is that yes, it […]