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Heavy Metal Detoxification
Every day you are exposed to heavy metals from environmental factors like the food you eat and the air you breathe. Heavy metals, including mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, zinc, copper and iron are used in many modern-day applications, such as agriculture,...
Comprehensive SIBO Testing
In the last decade, both interest in and our understanding of the human microbiome have increased considerably. We now understand that the human microbiota (all the microorganisms that live on and in humans) is an overlooked system that makes a significant...
Pregnenolone – The Miracle Product of Cholesterol
What is Pregnenolone? Pregnenolone is a steroid hormone which is synthesised from cholesterol. It is naturally produced in the body by the adrenal gland and is a precursor for all steroid hormones, including testosterone, progesterone, cortisol, oestrogen and other...
Botox and Shockwave Therapy for TMJ Dysfunction
What is temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction? The temporomandibular joint connects your lower jaw to your skull, allowing your jaw to open and close for speaking and eating. You can feel the joint by placing your fingers in front of your ears and opening your...
Spermidine Supplements – Anti-Ageing on a Cellular Level
What is Spermidine? Spermidine is an organic compound found naturally in your cells and in certain whole foods and it is also available in supplement form. Spermidine’s role in the body is to induce autophagy – a process believed to have anti-ageing benefits....
Telomere Testing at Levitas Clinic Guildford
What is telomere testing? Genetic testing is on the rise as more and more people are interested in the valuable information it can offer. A telomere test is a type of genetic test that measures the length of your telomeres and uses this to determine your biological...
Hydration and elasticity restoration of the vulvovaginal area with DESIRIAL®
What are the causes of vaginal dryness? At the time of menopause or pre menopause, the levels of Oestrogen in your body drop significantly. This has an impact on collagen synthesis and Hyaluronic acid, which are respectively responsible for the thickness and...
5-HTP
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is one of the twenty amino acids that your body produces. Amino acids are important compounds in many molecules in the body and 5-HTP is required in serotonin production. The main condition associated with a serotonin imbalance is...
The Root of Liquorice, Marshmallow & Glycine
Liquorice Liquorice is used a supplement to treat a variety of illnesses and conditions as it promotes the production of mucous. This is important as mucous is involved in the body’s first line of defence against pathogens....
Invisalign vs Fixed Ceramic Braces
Which dental treatment is best suited to you? With constant innovations being made within the dental industry, there is a such wide choice of treatment options that sometimes we can be left feeling slightly unsure as to what the next step should be. When it comes to...
PPC For the Head and the Heart
One of the most important components of our cells is the cell surface membrane. It controls the movement of substances into and out of cells. It allows the cell to take in nutrients and prevents toxins from entering cells. PPC, or phosphatidylcholine, is a type of...
About Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine to aid the natural healing processes as it is believed, in various cultures, to maintain youth. Native to India and North Africa, the Ashwagandha plant has been found to have a variety of health benefits when taken as a...