Gut feeling.
Probiotics are a common supplement used to strengthen the microbiome. We know that a healthy microbiome can have a positive influence on behaviour and well-being. We also know that colonies of clostridia-type bacteria and other less beneficial species can negatively affect behaviour and health. These gut bacteria are able to influence our brain through […]
In my experience there are 5 reasons why people struggle to lose weight and none of them have to do with eating too many calories or not exercising enough.
I don’t agree with the theory of laziness or lack of self control when it comes to weight gain and inability to shift extra pounds. I know […]
When a child refuses to to eat or will only eat a limited selection of foods they are usually labelled ‘fussy’. There are three main reasons that a child is a selective eater and here we help you to tease out the different issues to identify what is affecting your child’s appetite for food.
Could there […]
Physiological factors can affect the way we think and feel. Mental health issues can have a physical cause. Of course, there are life circumstances that can lead to depression but what about depression with no known cause?
You can run functional lab tests to find out which physiological factors could be influencing your mood and well-being. These […]
As the darker days draw in some people find their symptoms of GERD and acid reflux worsen. If this happens to you it is worth finding out if you have adequate levels of vitamin D. Levels of vitamin D will naturally fall over the winter months when we have less exposure to sunshine. Research suggests […]
Battling through the loft to find the decorations, shopping, more shopping, nights out, working out whether to use Nigella’s or Jamie’s sprout recipe (Nigella, every time)? School concerts, getting excited children to SLEEP, remembering to move the Elf each night. Or maybe you have stress of a different kind – eating food and drink that […]
Parents need children’s supplements to be effective but we need them to taste good too. The daily battle of parents cajoling, bribing and sometimes begging their child to take their supplements is not to be relished.
Here are some of my favourite supplements for children:
1.Biocare Red Berry Melts
A perfect blend of tasty berries and good bacteria […]
An Organic Acid Test (OAT) measures by-products of cellular metabolism in a urine sample. These metabolites give us an insight into different processes in our body. These metabolites can give us an indication of levels of gut bacteria, yeasts, effectiveness of mitochondrial function, detoxification, levels of oxalates and some neurotransmitter levels too.
The Organic Acid Test can […]
Low levels of vitamin D might be the cause.
We get very little vitamin D from food, sunlight is our main source. Vitamin D is crucial staying well and fighting of the winter bugs but it is also important for serotonin production. This is the neurotransmitter that helps us to feel calm and happy. Vitamin D […]
Fermented foods have been around for thousands of years. They contain beneficial bacteria that can keep our gut flora healthy. It was through the use of fermented foods that our current love affair with probiotic supplements has come from. Back in 1907, Russian scientist Metchnikoff noted the health benefits of fermented milk. He said that the lactic […]
