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 …
10 steps to a happy mood using food.
Supporting your mood with the right diet is easier than you think. Here are 10 tips to get you started … Avoid foods that play havoc with your blood sugar …
Nutrition Case Study: Motor tics.
Harry came to see me with his mum. She was concerned that he had developed a facial tic which involved opening his mouth wide and tilting his head to the …
What causes bowel urgency?
There are a few reasons that you might need to go to the toilet urgently! An need to empty your bowels asap could be because ….. You are stressed: Fight …
Are you ready for the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Intro Diet?
If you’ve heard of Gut and Psychology Syndrome (Gaps), then you’ve probably heard about the Introduction Diet. Despite what the name suggests the Introduction Diet is not always the right …
What is Gut and Psychology Syndrome?
Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) is a nutritional protocol initially created to help people with autism, depression, mental illness and auto immune disorders. GAPSÂ was devised by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride …
The 5 biggest GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) diet mistakes.
When people read success stories about those that have use the GAPS protocol to improve their mental and physical health, it’s easy to get excited and jump straight in. I …
The link between vitamin D, obesity and depression.
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 …