Why is it good to ‘eat the rainbow’ and look after your gut microbiome? Our knowledge of the ecosystem living inside us is increasing rapidly, albeit, we may only have revealed the tip of the iceberg. There are separate microbial landscapes all over the body; on the...
It’s the time of year for last minute revision and exam pressure. This can often lead to unhelpful food choices, that instead of boosting energy levels and concentration, have the opposite effect. Here are my top tips to stay energised, focussed and relaxed: Stay hydrated Drinking enough water will...
With matters of the heart at the forefront of our minds this week it drove me to write about what it takes to really make our hearts sing. Despite declining trends over the past few decades1, the statistics and projections for cardiovascular health and inflammatory conditions...
Having experienced the joys of a chronic inflammatory skin condition myself I thought this would be an interesting subject to start exploring here. In this blog I look at: 1. The basics of the gut skin connection2. A dietary addition to improve gut and skin health 3. A...
When you’re in need of extra support for persistent symptoms, or just looking for simple dietary advice to help you and your family to live happier healthier lives, it can be difficult to know exactly where to start looking or who to trust. There is so...
You may have heard me refer, on more than one occasion, to “functional medicine”. So, what is this and how is it different from the traditional medical model? In short, functional medicine is an approach that looks at the biological systems of the body that keep...