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 …
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 …
10 ways to kick comfort eating to the kerb
If you’ve tried every self-help blog on the internet to stop comfort eating and still find yourself getting cosy with a family bag of Doritos in the evening then this …
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 …
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 …
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 …
