5 steps to banish bloating
Do you find that by the end of the day, you need to loosen your belt, or do you look as if you might be pregnant? If bloating is getting …
5 factors that can cause binge eating
When it comes to binge eating there are some foods and circumstances that will derail you. Knowing which foods and lifestyle factors can trigger a descent into binging may be …
3 reasons you can’t stop comfort eating
Comfort eating is one of the main reasons people struggle to follow a healthy diet. The day starts with good intentions but by night-time entire tubs of ice cream or …
What do our stools tell us about our health?
It’s not something people talk about much, if at all, but our stools can tell us a lot about our health. If you flush the toilet and never look back …
Keeping your brain healthy with nutrition.
The incidence of early onset-dementia, depression, Alzheimer’s and brain-based disorders is increasing rapidly. Understanding what our brains need to remain fit and function well is a key element to remaining …
Nutrition support for anorexia recovery.
Recovery from anorexia is a delicate process. Even with a combination of medical management and therapy those who make a full recovery still walk a fine line between remission and …
Autism: Why will my child only eat certain foods?
Selective eating and autism. It is not unusual to find children with selective eating habits and it is very common in children with autism. Restricting food intake to a limited …
Nutrition case study: Anxiety and binge eating
This case study shows how important nutrition can be in the management of anxiety. Kate struggled with acute anxiety for at least ten years. She recalls being anxious as a …
What is causing my child’s constipation?
Constipation. Severe constipation is one of the main reasons parents attend with their child. The likelihood of ending up in A and E with bowel trouble is even higher if …
Key signs of phenol sensitivity in children.
Regresses after eating Eats lots of high phenol or salicylate foods ie grapes, apples or apple juices Aggressive, easily angered or injures self Red ear or red cheeks Sweating during …