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Evidence explainers and guides written in plain language, with the same care as the rest of Gyfts. Every article uses the approved evidence vocabulary — no claims of cure or treatment.
Ask Vidi anything about holistic health…Guides and overviews, grounded in evidence context
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Living With Auto-Brewery Syndrome: One Person's Journey to Diagnosis
A first-person account of the path to an auto-brewery syndrome diagnosis — the years of unexplained symptoms, the disbelief, and the specialist investigation that finally provided an answer. Written to inform others who may be navigating something similar.
My Six Weeks Exploring Biohacking: What I Found in the Data and the Cold
I spent six weeks systematically testing biohacking practices — red-light therapy, cold exposure, breathwork, and infrared sauna — tracking HRV, sleep, and energy. Here is what the data actually showed.
Auto-Brewery Syndrome: Understanding a Rare Condition of Endogenous Fermentation
Auto-brewery syndrome is a rare and poorly understood condition in which microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract ferment carbohydrates into ethanol endogenously. This guide explores what is currently known, how it is investigated, and what the evidence suggests about management.
Biohacking: A Practical Guide to Self-Directed Biology Optimisation
Biohacking covers a broad spectrum of self-directed practices — from cold exposure and red-light therapy to breathwork and peptide protocols — aimed at optimising energy, recovery, and cognitive performance.
Biohacking: What the Current Research Actually Shows
From cold water immersion to photobiomodulation and peptide therapy, biohacking sub-modalities vary widely in their evidence base. This overview examines the research landscape honestly — what is supported, what is emerging, and what remains experimental.
Auto-Brewery Syndrome: What the Medical Literature Reports
Auto-brewery syndrome has a small but growing case literature. This overview summarises what published case reports and emerging research reveal about its causes, investigation, and management — and where the evidence gaps remain.
The Research Behind Awareness Practices: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Mindfulness and awareness practices have solid evidence for stress reduction and emotional regulation, but claims vary widely.
What to Expect During an Awareness Practice Session
From the first breath to the final moments of silence, here's what happens when you cultivate heightened consciousness.
Awareness Practices: Cultivating Present-Moment Consciousness for Mental Clarity
Awareness practices train your attention to rest in the present moment, offering a pathway to clearer thinking and emotional balance.
Autologous Conditioned Plasma Therapy: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for joint pain and tendon injuries, but the research reveals significant gaps.
What Happens During an ACP Therapy Session: From Blood Draw to Injection
A detailed walkthrough of your ACP therapy session, from the initial blood draw to post-injection care.
Autologous Conditioned Plasma Therapy: Your Own Blood as Medicine
Using concentrated platelets from your own blood to treat joint pain and tendon injuries—a closer look at this emerging therapy.
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