Coronavirus
Since news of the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wohan last month, I have been following its spread with growing concern. As a nutritional therapist, I am interested in how lifestyle and nutrition help boost our […]
Ethical Eating
When we think about food today most of us agree that two things are important: nutritious food and ethical eating. It’s no use eating lots of food if it isn’t doing our body any good. Eating lots […]
The nutritious colours of Autumn!
Autumn is a beautiful time of year, with misty mornings, crisp sunshine, fruitful harvests and cooler weather. It is also a challenging time of year, with lots of back-to-school bugs and workplace illnesses. This blog looks […]
Intermittent Fasting
A couple of years ago, I wrote about fasting in a blog during Advent, since this is traditionally a time of fasting in the lead-up to Christmas (similar to Lent in the lead-up to Easter). I […]
Nipping Seasonal Allergies in the Bud!
Spring is a beautiful time of year…we have longer days, more sunshine, blossom, birdsong, blue skies and the promise of Summer. Unfortunately, Spring also brings along seasonal allergies that make life miserable for many people. In the […]
Happy Christmas!
Happy Christmas! The end of 2018 is fast approaching and Christmas is within sight! I thought I would take the opportunity to wish you all a very happy and healthy Christmas and New Year. Whether you […]
Paleo vs Vegan
Paleo vs Vegan In the interests of health, ecological sustainability and animal welfare many people today are following a vegetarian or vegan diet…even if only part-time. Claims that vegetarians live longer than omnivores or that a […]
Sleep (Part 2)
Something I love to promote in my clients is good sleep. One of my earliest clients came to see me about chronic insomnia which was preventing her from completing her PhD. We […]
Advent and Journeys to Health
Advent. Advent is upon us! Parents everywhere are stocking up on advent calendars and rehearsing Nativity plays with the children. Now that UK temperatures have dropped, it finally feels time for that month of preparation before Christmas. […]
What basic nutritional supplements should I be taking, if any?
Many people ask me, “do I need to take nutritional supplements or can I get all the nutrients I need from my food? Are there supplements I should be taking and what are they?” Firstly, I believe […]