Days 4 and 5 of a Longevity Fast – Deep Repair and Renewal November 27, 2025Amanda Hamilton By the fourth day of a Longevity Fast, your body is firmly in fasting mode. This is where the science and the lived experience of fasting often meet. Autophagy is...
PT insight: Why Your Body Changes in Midlife — and How to Work With It October 13, 2025Amanda Hamilton Your body isn’t broken — it’s asking you to listen differently If you’ve noticed your waistband feels tighter or your shape has quietly shifted, you’re not imagining it. Hormones in...
From Headstands to Boardrooms October 13, 2025Amanda Hamilton You don’t need to do more — you need to feel more, and react less.
Days 2 and 3 of a Longevity Fast – Ketones and Cellular Clean-Up October 01, 2025Amanda Hamilton By the second and third day of a Longevity Fast, you are crossing an important threshold. Glycogen stores are now largely depleted and your body begins to rely more heavily...
Day 1 of a Longevity Fast – The Transition Phase September 15, 2025Amanda Hamilton The first day of a Longevity Fast is all about transition. Your body begins to move away from its usual reliance on frequent meals and carbohydrate-rich foods into a very...
Why Habits Outperform Willpower - Why The Lean Routine is a Smarter Approach December 10, 2024Amanda Hamilton The promise of “new year, new me” is enticing—but the truth is, sweeping lifestyle overhauls rarely stick. The smarter, more sustainable approach? Harness the power of habits. Why Habits Outperform...
Why a Little Stress Can Slow Ageing November 29, 2024Amanda Hamilton In today’s fast-paced world, the word "stress" often carries a negative connotation, the advice is usually to avoid stress at all costs. But what if I told you that some...
How to work with your body's 'set point' range to lose weight and keep it off August 20, 2024Amanda Hamilton Are you frustrated and by the cycle of losing and then regaining weight? Many people experience cycles of weight loss and weight gain multiple times throughout their lives. It's no...
Why Meal Timing Matters More Than Just Intermittent Fasting August 16, 2024Amanda Hamilton While fasting offers benefits, many people are missing the bigger picture: meal timing. It’s not just about when you stop eating—what truly matters is when you start, how your meals...
Nutrition: the new kid on the science block August 12, 2024Amanda Hamilton It is a confusing time in the world of nutrition. Social media only underscores the importance of critical thinking and the need for a truly personalised approach. I chose to...
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Menopause: A tipping point August 08, 2024Amanda Hamilton In my experience, the game-changer for women suffering from RA is fasting. Fasting, particularly prolonged fasting or 'block fasting' such as the fasting-style approach of my Champneys retreats, has gained...
June seasonal salad: cherry, herb and farro with warm goat's cheese June 25, 2024Amanda Hamilton My seasonal recipe for June - an absolute stormer of a salad!