The main cause cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Low levels of vitamin D is the main driver behind the development of SAD. We get very little vitamin D from food, sunlight is our main source. Vitamin D is …
Using Organic Acid Testing to identify influences on anxiety.
An Organic Acid Test (OAT) measures by-products of cellular metabolism in a urine sample. These metabolites give us an insight into different processes in our body. These metabolites can give us …
Why does heartburn or GERD get worse in winter?
As the darker days draw in some people find their symptoms of GERD and acid reflux worsen. If this happens to you it is worth finding out if you have …
Quick guide: Understanding your child’s fussy eating.
When a child refuses to to eat or will only eat a limited selection of foods they are usually labelled ‘fussy’. There are three main reasons that a child is …
Am I deficient in nutrients?
It can be tricky to identify nutrient deficiencies because it’s not just about what we eat on a day to day basis. It’s about our genetic make-up, our mother’s nutrient …
Struggling to lose weight? Here’s why.
In clinic I see five reasons why people struggle to lose weight and none of them are about eating too many calories or not exercising enough. The theory of laziness …
Why do I have loose stools?
Loose stools can be temporary; often due to an infection, irritation or during or after a course of antibiotics. Occasionally loose stools become a constant feature leading to discomfort, uncertainty …
Nutritional support: POTS and the auto-immune connection.
POTS stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. The symptoms of POTS include lightheadedness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, anxiety, shortness of breath, nausea, digestive symptoms, fainting and occur mostly when standing up. …
What are the signs of magnesium deficiency?
Magnesium is a very common deficiency in the general population. Diets high in carbohydrate and sugar can cause a magnesium deficiency simply because it creates a need for additional magnesium …
Nutrition Case Study: Low mood, anxiety, difficulty sleeping and PMS.
When she came to see me, Maya was struggling to get to sleep almost every night. Her mind would start racing with ‘things to do’ , ‘what if’s’ just as …