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 …
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 …
Why do I have loose stools?
Loose stools can be temporary; often due to an infection, irritation or during or after a course of antibiotics. Occasionally loose stools become a constant feature leading to discomfort, uncertainty …
Nutritional support: POTS and the auto-immune connection.
POTS stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. The symptoms of POTS include lightheadedness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, anxiety, shortness of breath, nausea, digestive symptoms, fainting and occur mostly when standing up. …
Do I have candida?
Candida is a type of yeast that often exists within the gut microbiome. Often clients will ask do I have candida? It is likely that you do have some form …
