by Kirsten Ivatts | Sep 14, 2026 | Mushrooms, Naturopathy, Nutrition
If you read my recent article about Nrf2, you’ll already have met one of the body’s fascinating cellular defence systems. Nrf2 is a transcription factor — essentially a protein involved in switching particular genes on. When our cells encounter certain...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Aug 18, 2026 | Mushrooms, Naturopathy, Nutrition
Could Functional Mushrooms Have a Role? We hear a great deal about “boosting” the immune system. But our immune system doesn’t simply need to be stronger. It needs to be balanced. A healthy immune system has the extraordinary job of recognising potential...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Jul 22, 2026 | Mushrooms, Naturopathy, Nutrition
Our brains shape almost everything that makes us who we are. They allow us to think, remember, communicate, move, create, make decisions and connect with the people around us. Yet brain health is something many of us don’t really think about until something...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Jul 15, 2026 | Mushrooms, Naturopathy, Nutrition
Our understanding of autoimmune disease has changed dramatically over the past decade. While genetics undoubtedly play an important role, scientists now recognise that our immune system is influenced by many other factors—including the trillions of microorganisms...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Jun 22, 2026 | Mushrooms, Naturopathy, Nutrition
As we age, many of us become increasingly aware of the importance of looking after our brains. Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of life, but concerns about memory loss, cognitive decline and conditions such as dementia are becoming more common...
by Kirsten Ivatts | Jun 15, 2026 | Mushrooms, Naturopathy, Nutrition
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have become one of the most widely discussed environmental health concerns in recent years. Often referred to as “forever chemicals”, PFAS are a large group of synthetic compounds that have been used...
