Fasting During Menopause: What You Need to Know
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Nutritional Therapy: A Vital Complement to Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment is a multifaceted process that often involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other modalities. While these conventional treatments are crucial in combating cancer, they can also bring about significant side effects, impacting a patient’s overall well-being and quality of life. An emerging area of support in cancer care is nutritional therapy, which is gaining recognition for its potential benefits when used alongside standard treatments.
Why your metabolism changes during Menopause
Through my talks, events and clinical work weight gain round the middle is a typical goal for so many of the 40 and 50 year old female clients. It’s common for those entering this stage of life to gain some weight and experience other signs and symptoms […]
Step out of Seasonal Lethargy
A huge thank you from Vitae for sharing some top tips around Seasonal Tiredness.
As the seasons change and the weather begins to change there are definitely days when waking up from bed feeling refreshed and energised can become a challenge. Some mornings we can open […]
Probiotics and Vitamin D Absorption
Thank you to Kerry Beeson (BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist) of Optibac Probiotics for this months guest post.
Research1 suggests that the daily supplementation of a probiotic may boost vitamin D levels circulating in the blood by 25%. Vitamin D, known as […]
Children Eating more Fruit and Veg = Better Mental Health
According to new research from the University of East Anglia Health and Social Care Partners children who eat a better diet, high in fruit and vegetables, have better mental wellbeing. This study is the first to investigate the association between fruit and vegetable intakes, breakfast and lunch choices […]
Manage Everyday Stress
As schools return and working patterns shift from a working at home model to an office based/home model for many, these changes in routine can throw up challenges and take a bit of getting used to. Focusing on work life balance is important, as we know things […]
Bloated? Why do I feel bloated all the time?
Thanks to Katie Wheaton (Dip NT, mBANT CNHC) from Optibac for her guest blog about this common digestive symptom and how to beat the bloat.
Bloating is an uncomfortable and tight feeling of fullness in the stomach or abdomen, which may also be accompanied […]
What happens to your body during Menopause?
Menopause is currently hitting the headlines with a call for a ‘menopause revolution’ supporting increased education, workplace policy, medical school training, public health messaging and inclusion in school curriculums. It is a very important life stage for a woman, since there are significant changes that can […]
Brush up on your Dental Health and Boost your Good Bacteria
Our understanding of the balance of bacteria throughout our digestive system has been of huge interest over the last few years specifically whilst understanding our immune health, mood, cravings and links to chronic disease. The community of microorganisms that inhabit our mouths have recently been more widely researched […]
Banish the Blood Sugar Blues
If you’re clued into the healthy eating world then you are probably aware that keeping your blood sugar stable, rather than fluctuating in peaks and troughs, is a good thing. Your body uses the simple sugar, glucose, as a fuel but it needs a Goldilocks amount at […]
Digestive Enzymes in your First Aid Kit
Should we include digestive enzymes in our first aid kit?
Flatulence? Bloating? Heaviness after eating? Does it sound familiar?
Digestive enzymes and their power to improve digestion is certainly worth knowing a little about and may offer support as pubs, restaurants and social events open up […]