The question we keep asking wrong After more than two decades in medicine, clinical practice, and research, I had the slow realisation that neither alone was enough. I've come to believe most of us are asking the wrong question about health. We ask what should I cut out? when we should ask what can I build in? We ask is this food good or bad? when the honest answer is almost always: it depends on the whole of your life. Healthy living isn't a set of rules. It's a way of relat

A few years ago, I picked these grapes and hydrangeas from my own garden—tiny clusters of colour and life. There’s something deeply grounding about growing even a little of your own food or tending to plants. Studies show that gardening isn’t just about fresh produce; it’s linked to lower stress levels, improved mood, and even reduced risk of depression. You don’t need a garden to start—herbs on a windowsill or a single potted tomato can bring the same quiet joy. As I held th