A tendency to anxiety, is not just in the mind. The foods we eat, when we eat them and the foods we avoid are all important factors in anxiety. Physiological factors such as neurotransmitters, nutrient deficiencies, digestive issues, gut bacteria, hormones and epigenetic can also influence whether we struggle with anxiety.
Each of us is biochemically […]
Do I have candida? Yes, it is likely that you do have some form of candida. Almost everybody does. The question you might want ask is – is it causing problems for me?
Candida is part of our gut ecology, it exists alongside other yeasts and bacteria. It is generally kept generally kept under control by […]
Magnesium is a very common deficiency in the general population. Diets high in carbohydrate and sugar can cause a magnesium deficiency simply because it creates a need for additional magnesium to control blood sugar levels. This becomes a huge issue when a carbohydrate and sugar rich diet is also lacking magnesium. Heavy sweating during exercise […]
It can be tricky to identify nutrient deficiencies because it’s not just about what we eat on a day to day basis. It’s about our genetic make-up, our mother’s nutrient status during pregnancy, our digestion and ability to absorb nutrients too. It is also about our exposure to anti-nutrients in our lifestyles and environments. If […]
There are a number a reason to be concerned about possible nutritional deficiencies in autism and its related disorders. These include higher needs for certain nutrients and lower intake. Here we discuss why we need to consider the nutritional status of children on the spectrum.
Selective Eaters.
Children with autism often have self-imposed restricted diets that could […]
The most common problem clients mention in my nutrition clinic is feeling ‘tired all the time’. GP’s hear it too. Beyond running a full blood test to look for possible causes there can be no real solutions on offer.
Here are the top 6 reasons I find my clients are feeling tired all the time:
Food intolerances:
If […]
This case study shows how important nutrition can be in the management of anxiety.
Kate struggled with acute anxiety for at least ten years. She recalls being anxious as a child too and struggled to remember a time when she didn’t feel this way.
In her early twenties she remembered being really concerned about food and weight, […]
The wonderful thing about nutrition programmes is that you can help yourself with simple changes. This is particularly important with low mood or depression where nothing seems within your control. You can make a huge impact on your mood, you just need to know where to start.
There are some simple nutrients that can really help […]
1. It’s not all in the mind.
The way we view anorexia has not changed much over the years. Despite the progress made in medical science we still have an archaic view of anorexia. It is presumed to be caused by a combination of genetics and an idealised perception of thinness along with wider familial […]
If you’ve been keeping up to date with the science of the microbiome (gut bugs to you and me!) then you’ll have noticed that poor gut flora is being linked to a myriad of health woes. They can help with everything from allergies and sensory issues to depression and auto-immune diseases. You’d be forgiven for […]
