If you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) you’ll know it’s more than just a gut issue. You’ve probably been told to avoid flare triggers, stick to a low-residue diet, …
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 …
Nutritional Support for PANS and PANDAS. How Diet, Supplements and Gut Health Can Help.
PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) are neuropsychiatric conditions caused by immune dysregulation that can cause severe and sudden-onset symptoms in …
Nutrients for Speech and language development.
Speech development is a complex neurological process that depends on the right nutrients to support brain function, neural connections, and neurotransmitter production. Ensuring optimal nutrition during critical developmental stages can …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The main cause cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Low levels of vitamin D is the main driver behind the development of SAD. We get very little vitamin D from food, sunlight is our main source. Vitamin D is …
Why does heartburn or GERD get worse in winter?
As the darker days draw in some people find their symptoms of GERD and acid reflux worsen. If this happens to you it is worth finding out if you have …