A common problem for people with coeliac disease is not being able to gain weight. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine when gluten is ingested. …
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 …
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 support for anorexia recovery.
Recovery from anorexia is a delicate process. Even with a combination of medical management and therapy those who make a full recovery still walk a fine line between remission and …
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 …
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 …
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 …