May 9, 2025
Nutritional support for post-surgery

I frequently support clients who have either had or are going to have operations. It is common knowledge that your nutritional status and health prior to an operation has a big impact on the outcome of surgery and your recovery post operation. It is estimated that between 24% and 65% of patients are malnourished and […]

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May 9, 2025
Pre-operative nutrition

I frequently support clients who have either had or are going to have operations. It is common knowledge that your nutritional status and health prior to an operation has a big impact on the outcome of surgery and your recovery post operation. It is estimated that between 24% and 65% of patients are malnourished and […]

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May 9, 2025
Having surgery? Here are your nutrition guidelines.

I frequently support clients who have either had or are going to have surgery of various kinds. It is common knowledge that your nutritional status and health prior to an operation has a big impact on the outcome of surgery and your recovery post operation. It is estimated that between 24% and 65% of patients […]

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May 9, 2025
Preparing for surgery with nutritional support

I frequently support clients who have either had or are going to have operations. It is common knowledge that your nutritional status and health prior to an operation has a big impact on the outcome of surgery and your recovery post operation. It is estimated that between 24% and 65% of patients are malnourished and […]

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April 30, 2025
Heart burn, acid reflux, GERD – what is the difference?

All of these conditions occur when acid from the stomach escapes into your oesophagus, via the sphincter at the top of the stomach, creating a burning sensation.  All of these painful digestive conditions are related and tend to cause similar symptoms, however, they usually develop in stages. In the case of acid reflux, stomach acid […]

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April 30, 2025
Low stomach acid - signs and symptoms

There is quite a long list of symptoms that may be related to or caused by low stomach acid. Just because you have these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean low stomach acid is the issue.  Some of these symptoms can be caused by other factors. But it is worth investigating and considering or discussing with your […]

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April 30, 2025
Understanding stomach acid – it's role in digestion and health

Here’s a quick summary of some of the key functions of our stomach acid. Stomach acid (HCL) also known as gastric acid is a hydrochloric acid solution. Your stomach produces about 4 litres a day and it performs a vital role for food digestion. Major functions include the following: Controls food passage through the stomach […]

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April 29, 2025
Acid reflux and PPI’s

I help many of my clients to tackle their acid reflux which is a common and distressing complaint. It is estimated that 20% of Europe’s population suffer with this condition. Acid reflux symptoms Acid reflux occurs when the muscle at the top of the stomach weakened and acid from the stomach leaks into the oesophagus. […]

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April 17, 2025
What do Nutritional Therapists help with and how to find one?

You might be someone who gets bloated after every meal. Or someone who feels exhausted by mid-morning despite a full night’s sleep. Maybe your skin flares up regularly, or you’re dealing with unpredictable mood or energy changes. These are just a few of the reasons people turn to nutritional therapists. Common concerns supported by nutritional […]

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April 17, 2025
What qualification dose a Nutritional Therapist have? Are they different from a "nutrionist"?

In the UK anyone can call themselves a “nutritionist”. The title is not legally protected so regardless of training anyone can call themselves a “nutritionist”. However, Registered Nutritional Therapists including me are: This level of regulation ensures clients are receiving safe, evidence-based advice from a qualified professional.It’s important to remember that only those registered with […]

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