Autism: A microbe for improved social connection.
Gut feeling. Probiotics are a common supplement used to strengthen the microbiome. We know that a healthy microbiome can have a positive influence on behaviour and well-being. We also know …
Can nutrition help with anxiety?
It may seem like the strangest suggestion – that what you eat, your nutrient levels and your digestion can affect your anxiety levels, but a personalised nutrition programme can make …
10 signs of zinc deficiency.
Treating a zinc deficiency. The key to rectifying a zinc deficiency is to ensure that digestion is optimal. Without good digestion, you will not absorb the zinc in your foods …
Supporting post-viral recovery.
Long Covid and post Covid nutrition support. A growing number of people are reporting ongoing symptoms after the acute phase of Covid-19. Post-viral recovery for many seems slow and ongoing. …
Functional tests to identify the cause of chronic depression.
Physiological factors can affect the way we think and feel. Mental health issues can have a physical cause. Of course, there are life circumstances that can lead to depression but what …
Why are nutrient deficiencies prevalent in children with autism?
There are a number of reasons to be concerned about possible nutritional deficiencies in autism and its related disorders. These include higher needs for certain nutrients and lower intake. Here …
7 Signs of low thyroid function
Low thyroid function occurs when the thyroid doesn’t make adequate amounts of hormones. This affects the body in many different ways resulting in a number of signs. How many apply …
Nutritional psychiatry: Teen mental health post-pandemic
The pandemic has affected the mental well-being of many teens. Anxiety and disconnection are prevalent; with over a quarter of teenagers reporting that they felt anxious or on edge most …
Vitamin D, depression and obesity.
It is only within the last five years that we have started to understand just how important vitamin D is for preventing and treating chronic diseases. Vitamin D is actually …
Managing anxiety naturally
A tendency to anxiety, is not just in the mind, there are physical factors that provoke or worsen the symptoms of anxiety. The foods we eat, when we eat them, …
