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 …
Are diet drinks a good weight loss strategy?
On some mainstream diet programmes people are ‘allowed’ to drink unlimited amounts of sugar-free diet drinks. People often use them to curb cravings and to try to avoid eating. But …
5 steps to banish bloating
Do you find that by the end of the day you need to loosen you 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 …
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 …
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 …
Are you ready for the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Intro Diet?
If you’ve heard of Gut and Psychology Syndrome (Gaps), then you’ve probably heard about the Introduction Diet. Despite what the name suggests the Introduction Diet is not always the right …
What is Gut and Psychology Syndrome?
Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) is a nutritional protocol initially created to help people with autism, depression, mental illness and auto immune disorders. GAPSÂ was devised by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride …
The 5 biggest GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) diet mistakes.
When people read success stories about those that have use the GAPS protocol to improve their mental and physical health, it’s easy to get excited and jump straight in. I …
Fermented foods for gut health.
Fermented foods have been around for thousands of years. They contain beneficial bacteria that can help to keep our gut microbiome balanced. It was through the use of fermented foods …