HWSS Newsletter
October 2025
33 pence - the answer
Did you manage to decipher this puzzle from last month?
No?
The answer is the daily cost of membership of our Private Members Community!
Yes that’s right, just 33.3 pence per day opens a world of possibilities including access to our ever-expanding knowledge vault.
To find out more please use the link here.
Knowledge Vault additions
ICYMI - Two new titles have been added to the knowledge vault exclusively for the benefit of our members.
This is where they gain valuable insights into determining what they truly need rather than what they think they need to optimize their health.
Knowledge is power so is it time to exercise yours?
Introducing Maisie
from Muhdo Health
This new app utilizes cutting-edge genetic science to provide users with a comprehensive understanding of their health profile. You’ll receive personalised recommendations that are scientifically backed, enhancing your overall wellbeing.
You can rely on Maisie for expert advice on fitness routines and nutrition plans, making healthy choices easier, thereby encouraging you to stay on track.
If you would like to know more please use the link here.
The future is bright,
The future is Maisie!
In Vein
by Dr Paul Clayton
Thrombosis kills 1 in 4 of us. It is the underlying cause of most heart attacks, strokes, and venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. And it is, like so many other bad things, increasing…..
Isn’t modern medicine wonderful?
And some of it talks to us about the modern exposome. I looked at arterial health in June, so let us now consider veins.
Continue reading here.
Aspartame: When Lobbying Dictates Science
by Julie Chapon & Zoé Kerlo (Yuka)
Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener with a sweetening power 150 to 200 times greater than that of sugar. It is used to provide a sweet taste without adding calories. It can be found in more than 2,500 products in Europe, and about 6,000 worldwide, mainly in so-called “light”, “zero“, or “sugar-reduced” products.
It represents a major economic factor for manufacturers since it is extremely profitable: its sweetening power allows for the use of tiny quantities, at a cost about ten times lower than that of sugar. The savings made by producers are considerable but rarely passed on to selling prices. Regular drinks and their sugar-free versions are therefore often sold at the same price, or even more expensive in some cases, allowing margins to be maximized.
But the safety of aspartame is now widely questioned. Many scientists and investigative journalists denounce toxic effects downplayed by biased studies, as well as conflicts of interest between industry and health authorities that led to its authorization.
In this article, we shed light on the grey areas surrounding aspartame and take stock of what science really says.
Continue reading here.