Anxiety and the gut/brain connection.
When most of us think about anxiety, we usually associate it with stress, fear, or emotional triggers. However, anxiety can also be influenced by our digestive system and gut microbes. …
Thyroid issues, mood and cognition.
Thyroid dysfunction can have a strong impact on both the body and the brain. Thyroid hormones play a critical role in brain function, and imbalances can lead to significant changes …
Amino acid therapy for comfort eating.
Amino acid therapy involves using individual amino acids in therapeutic amounts to support specific neurotransmitters. This can help with managing emotions and stress and minimising comfort eating episodes It can …
Amino acid therapy: A natural approach to managing depression and anxiety.
Amino acid therapy uses the power of specific individual amino acids, the building blocks of protein, to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Amino acids play important roles in making …
From Shelf to Health: The Unsettling Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have taken the spotlight lately, sparking debates on whether all industrially processed foods should be labeled as UPFs. While some argue against demonizing kitchen cupboard staples like …
Understanding the link between adverse life experiences and weight gain.
Research highlights an association between adverse life experiences and the subsequent development of obesity or being overweight. In psychology carrying extra weight has been referred to as a ‘protective shield’. …
What are the less well-known symptoms of coeliac disease?
What are the less well-known symptoms of coeliac disease?
Struggling to gain weight with coeliac disease?
A common problem for people with coeliac disease is not being able to gain weight. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine when gluten is ingested. …
The impact of grief on our physical health.
The physical effect of grief can leave us physically and mentally compromised and unable to function well day to day. These effects can stay with us for many months and even years.
Coeliac disease: I’ve removed gluten so why do I still have digestive issues?
Coeliac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine. It is caused by a reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. When people …