Dr Elizabeth ReVelle

14/04/2025

New research linking inflammation to anxiety and autism.

https://hms.harvard.edu/news/inflammation-brain-how-immune-activity-can-alter-mood-fuel-anxiety

Studies detailing brain-immune crosstalk could inform treatments for autism, anxiety

18/05/2024

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Weight loss drugs: A Miracle or Poisoned Chalice?

If you aren’t happy with your body it can be tempting to think about a quick fix in the new GLP - 1 injectable weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Ozempic. They reduce hunger can lead to rapid weight loss. You can probably even get a doctor to prescribe them without much fuss.

But did you know that there is significant loss of muscle (Sarcopenia) associated with the weight loss? And when you stop taking them you have less muscle and a slower metabolism and the weight comes back on quickly!

By comparison when you do resistance training and increase your muscle you have more mitochondria (cell power-plants) and you actually increase your metabolism!

If it’s medically recommended that you take one of these medications make sure you are still getting good amounts of protein (2 grams per kg) and consider adding weight training to offset the risk of muscle loss. You don’t want to be skinny-fat with a messed up metabolism!

28/03/2024

I’ve been saying for a while if I could prescribe a fountain of youth I’d be prescribing resistance training.

It not only strengthens muscles snd stabilises joints preventing osteoarthritis, it strengthens old bones, helps young people build peak bone mass, it reconnects nerves to muscles optimising reflexes to prevent falling, it prevents dementia, and even improves skin health!

Why are you even hesitating!

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