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
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
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
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
Tips for dealing with stress during winter
Dealing With Stress The Hygge Way You’ve probably come across Hygge in recent years, thanks to the numerous magazine articles and books written on the subject. Maybe it isn’t too surprising that this Danish phenomenon has captured our imagination, as it
Why goal setting works better than new year resolutions
Although this post Christmas period is sometimes considered a gloomy time of year, I like to view it as a time for reflection and for planning all I want to do in the coming year. Even before I became a
What you need to know about methylation
What is methylation? Although it sounds complex, it’s actually a simple but essential chemical process that is happening constantly in your body. Methylation involves adding a 'methyl group' onto other chemical compounds which then allows the body to do most of
The importance of sleep for our health
DEEP SLEEP BUILDS EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE "More resilient people are able to 'roll with the punches' and adapt to adversity without lasting difficulties; less resilient people have a harder time with stress and life changes, both major and minor. It's been found