This is a summary of some of the core reasons for why weight loss can be so difficult for some people. It’s a complex area involving biology, physiology, emotions and psychology to name just some. However if you feel like you have tried everything you could have a think about the list below which summarises […]
This is such a distressing condition especially for young girls. As I am seeing it in clinic and the incidence is rising I thought I would summarise some of the current scientific information and clinical approaches here. Diagnosis For a diagnosis two out of the following three factors are required: Presentation and symptoms So what’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anxiety, panic and a racing mind are classed as psychological problems but there is a strong biochemical link. These feelings can be triggered by chemical changes, as well as cause chemical changes. Breathing is connected to our nervous system and we influence our biochemistry with how we breathe. So if we train the breath, we […]
The results are in. This (2019) study involved 20 adults following either an ultra-processed (UPF) or unprocessed diet for 2 weeks at the NIH Clinical Centre. This was followed immediately by 2 weeks of the alternate diet. The diets were matched for nutritional composition: calories; energy density; macronutrients; sugar; sodium and fibre and participants were […]
A lot of my clients rely on white rice or pasta for quick meals. I thought I would write this blog about the benefits of brown rice and how to prepare it. Hoping to convince you all that brown rice is the way forward. Brown rice is a whole grain and a major source of […]
This blog explains how to identify if your breathing might be disordered and why you might consider doing breathwork to improve your health. There are some very common signs and symptoms that your breathing could be improved which include: If you notice any of these being relevant to you, it's best to get in touch […]
