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 …
A new perspective on anorexia
1. It’s not all in the mind. The way we view anorexia has not changed much over the years. Despite the progress made in medical science we still have an archaic view …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
