Ashley’s deep knowledge of functional biochemistry started when he worked in drug research decades ago. Biochemical faults are often the reasons behind the reasons for problems. Whereas drug therapy tends to suppress functions and then functional biochemistry supplies the remedies for deficiencies e.g. specific minerals or vitamins. These essential nutrients are the cofactors that allow the body’s marvellous chemistry of life to function efficiently.
Deficiencies usually occur in the West because lifestyles create excessive stress on particular systems in the body. For example, consuming too much sugar or fast-release carbohydrates tends to deplete magnesium, which in turn is needed by ligaments. The result may be low back pain or aching, along with various other problems. Osteopathic treatment will make you better; addressing lifestyle patterns will keep you well.
Many people these days are stressed, tired, overweight, suffering with digestive ailments, hormonal imbalances, headaches and so on. Their lives are out of balance. Children have behavioural problems, allergies, inability to concentrate at school. At the root of all these problems is faulty biochemistry.
People are told that all they need to do is eat a healthy balanced diet. But there is no diet that is right for everyone because people are different. So finding the one diet that supplies you with all your nutritional needs and supports your individual metabolism is a huge factor in staying well. As a Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor, Ashley can help you find out what you need to eat to stay well.