Understanding Lipoedema: More Than Just Weight Gain Lipoedema is a chronic adipose tissue disorder characterised by disproportionate fat accumulation, primarily in the lower body, and is often misdiagnosed as simple …
The Impact of Oral Contraceptives on Mental Health.
The use of birth control pills is widespread, but the impact of oral contraceptives on mental health remains an area of concern. Oral contraceptive pills (OCP’s) can influence mood, anxiety …
Personalised Nutrition for Prediabetes Management
Prediabetes is a growing public health concern in the UK, yet many people are unaware that they have it. According to Diabetes UK, an estimated 7.5 million people in the …
Struggling to gain weight? Absorption, mental well-being and comprehensive stool testing.
When we think about weight gain, we often assume it’s just a matter of eating more calories. But for many people, the challenge of being underweight or struggling to maintain …
Menopause: Gut health, mood and cognition.
Menopause is a natural shift in a woman’s life, but sometimes the significant hormonal changes have a huge impact on health and well-being. While hot flashes and sleep disturbances are …
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 …
3 nutrients to help your teenager with low mood
Teenagers are particularly prone to mood swings and low mood. It’s not just the external pressures that affect them but internal ones too. Correcting nutrient status and biochemistry can help …
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 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 …
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 …
