Leading-Edge Research

‘Current research includes surveys on the use of saunas, hot springs, the Wim Hof Method and health retreats and along with laboratories studies on sweat using metabolomics, studies on the short term effects of hot spring bathing, retreat stays and consumption of herbal teas using advanced transcriptomics: assessing environmental chemical exposures in clinical practice; the lifestyle practices of world champion athletes; the impact of detoxification measures; the cognitive benefits of herbal teas that include tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), turmeric and hemp oil (cannabidiol); and the bathing biome that aims to remove the need for chlorine through the use of nano-biosensors, metagenomics and nano-ozone bubble technology.’

– Dr Marc

James Clark-Kennedy

James had a career in journalism before a mid-career that saw him undertake an honours degree to look at the characteristics, motivations and experiences of hot spring bathers. His honours year hit a snag when he was diagnosed with… read more

Dhe Naidoo

Dhe is spending her Honours year researching health retreat experiences. Health retreats are places where people go to immerse themselves in healthy lifestyles and retreat experiences can help address lifestyle-related chronic diseases, yet the most… read more

How do experts in environmental medicine assess toxic load?

How can individuals assess their toxic load?

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What the lifestyle activities, attitudes and behaviours to which world champion’s attribute their success?

Is eating less poison good for you?

Does removing pesticides from the diet improve cognitive, or athletic performance? 

What is the best tea to drink to enhance performance and facilitate recovery?

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What are the motivations, characteristics and experiences of hot spring bathers around the world?

What are the short-term cardiovascular, cognitive and metabolic effects of hot springs bathing?

What are the health effects of the Wim Hof Method  (WHM)?

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What is the most appropriate way to collect sweat for metabolomics analysis?

How does sweat content differ across anatomical sites and with different induction methods?

What is the relationship between sweat glands and sweat metabolites and skin bacterial activity?

What are the characteristics, motivations and experiences of sauna bathers?

What are the short-term cardiovascular, cognitive and metabolic effects of sauna bathing?

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What is already known about the clinical effects of tulsi in humans?

What are the effects of tulsi when used in conjunction with other herbs?

What is the time course of cognitive, physiological and metabolic changes after consuming a single cup of herbal tea?

What is the effect of different herbal beverages on metabolism and cognition in people with metabolic syndrome and healthy subjects?

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What is already known about the clinical effects of health retreat experiences?

What are the characteristics, motivations and experiences of retreat guest around the world?

What are the health benefits of health retreat experiences and how long do they last?

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