What is the gut-brain connection?
What exactly is the gut-brain connection? The gut-brain axis refers to the millions of physical and chemical connections between the gut and brain. The state of the gut can be affected by poor diet, stress and lifestyle factors. These issues can
Peach and Chickpea Curry Recipe
This delicious Peach and Chickpea Curry recipe is from 'A Girl Called Jack' by Jack Monroe. I love that it mainly uses store cupboard ingredients, making it perfect for days when you think you have nothing to make a meal
How to address low mood with nutritional therapy and coaching
How to address low mood with nutritional therapy and coaching. I have seen the prevalence of low mood rise in my practice over the past few years, so I've chosen to specialise in this important area. I also specialise in
5 ways you can support blood sugar balance
Before we look at 5 ways you can support blood sugar balance, let's look at why most people could benefit from improving their awareness of blood sugar balance in order to reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes in
How the pandemic affects grief and bereavement
The world is in crisis. However, the bereaved have already experienced their own individual crisis. Their lives have already been turned upside down. For them, some of what others are now experiencing is very familiar - they know only too
Mango, avocado, feta and chickpea super salad
This is my winter super salad - we need a little vibrancy and freshness at this time of year though, of course, this would be equally good as a summer salad. It's very easy to make which makes it perfect if
What feeds your soul?
In the depths of Winter, what can we do to lift our spirits and 'feed our soul' ? And what does the expression 'feed your soul' even mean? Well, it can probably mean anything you want it to mean but
Health and wellbeing during bereavement
When someone you love dies, your whole world can be turned upside down and you may even question everything you formerly believed in. What seemed important before your loss may no longer feel like a priority. This may include looking
Compassion – is it missing in medicine?
The provision of compassionate care in all clinical scenarios is well understood to add various benefits including patient satisfaction, improvement in compliance, less complaints, improved practitioner wellbeing and professional satisfaction. Studies have shown that the degree of compassion expressed by medical