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- Foods, General
Can cake be part of a healthy diet? I think it can. But perhaps not for the reason you might expect. We seem increasingly inclined to judge foods individually: healthy or unhealthy, good or bad. Cake, pastries, biscuits and desserts inevitably end up on the wrong side of that divide. [...]
- General, Symptoms
Looking beyond individual numbers to understand the bigger picture. When you hear the word metabolism, what comes to mind? For many people, it’s simply about how quickly they burn calories or whether they find it easy to lose weight. In reality, metabolism is much more than that. It’s the collection [...]
- Functional Medicine, General
It struck me recently that whenever cholesterol comes up in conversation, people often ask the same question: “What should I stop eating?” It’s an understandable question. But it’s rarely the first one that comes into my mind. Instead, I find myself wondering… What else is going on? Has this happened [...]
- Foods, General
Thoughts on food, health and the joy of eating well Part 1: When Did Treats Become Everyday Foods? One of the unexpected pleasures of the past few months has been how much I’ve enjoyed creating new recipes. As a nutritional therapist, people sometimes ask whether that feels at odds with [...]
- Foods, General, Symptoms
Bloating. Digestive discomfort. Headaches. Skin problems. Fatigue. When symptoms are affecting your quality of life, it’s entirely understandable to want answers. It’s also understandable that many people turn to food intolerance testing in the hope of identifying the foods that might be causing their symptoms. In fact, one of the [...]
- Foods, Recipe
I spotted apricots in the supermarket recently and, honestly, they’re something I usually just walk straight past. I tend to fall into the same routine each week — same fruits, same veg, same “safe” choices without really thinking about it. This time, I decided to switch things up a bit [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, Hormones, Immune System, liver, Menopause, Symptoms
Histamine, Hormones, Bile & the Gut Connection Many people reach a point where their body suddenly seems more reactive than it used to be. Foods trigger symptoms that never caused problems before. Sleep becomes lighter. Migraines appear more often. Digestion becomes unpredictable. Hormonal changes feel more intense. You may start [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS, Menopause
In the first part of this series, we looked at how gut symptoms, pelvic floor changes, and vaginal health concerns can appear together, rather than as separate issues. The next question is often: Why does this happen—and what does it mean in practice? Looking beneath the surface When symptoms overlap [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS, Menopause
It’s not uncommon for someone to come to see me feeling as though their symptoms don’t quite make sense together. They might describe ongoing bloating and constipation—often labelled as irritable bowel syndrome—alongside recurrent thrush (vulvovaginal candidiasis), and sometimes more recently pelvic heaviness or early signs of prolapse. What often stands [...]
- General, Gut, IBS, Symptoms
Bloating is one of the most common symptoms I see in clinic — and one of the most oversimplified. For many people, it feels logical to search for a single cause:“It must be dairy.”“It’s probably gluten.”“I did a test — it says I have X.” But in reality, bloating is [...]
- Functional Medicine, General
More and more people are turning to AI tools to try and make sense of their health symptoms. It’s easy, instant, and often surprisingly convincing. But this raises an important question: Can AI actually solve your health problems—or is it just giving you information? The rise of AI in health [...]
- Functional Medicine, General
Something I’m starting to notice more of in practice is this: People are doing a lot of the “right” things for their health. They’re reading, researching, joining groups, asking questions, and trying to take action. And yet… they’re not getting the results they expected. Access to information has never been [...]
- Foods, General, Weight, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Many people notice a quieting of “food noise” on weight loss injections — here’s how to use that shift to build healthier, more sustainable habits. One of the most commonly reported effects of weight loss injections is a quieting of what many people call “food noise.” That constant background chatter [...]
- General, Gut, Symptoms, Weight, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Key Takeaways Rapid weight loss can mean muscle loss, not just fat. Higher doses of weight loss medications increase risk of nutrient deficiencies. Fast results can affect metabolism and hormones, making weight maintenance harder. A balanced, personalised approach protects long-term health. Is Rapid Weight Loss Always a Good Thing? Rapid [...]
- General
Maintaining muscle isn’t just about strength or appearance—it’s essential for metabolism, balance, energy, and overall health. Yet many people notice that keeping muscle becomes harder as they age, even if their diet hasn’t changed. One key reason? Anabolic resistance. While this affects both men and women, it becomes particularly relevant [...]
- General, Weight, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are becoming increasingly common tools for supporting weight loss and metabolic health. For many people, they are effective in reducing appetite and supporting steady weight loss. However, one important aspect is often overlooked: What kind of weight is being lost? Because not [...]
- General, Gut, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are increasingly used to support weight loss by reducing appetite and helping regulate blood sugar. While many people see positive results, digestive symptoms can sometimes appear during the first weeks or months of treatment. The most common include: constipation nausea bloating or a [...]
- Symptoms, Weight, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Starting medications like Wegovy, Ozempic or Mounjaro can bring welcome changes in appetite and weight. But for some people, they also notice headaches appearing or worsening. While this can feel worrying, headaches are a relatively common experience when appetite and eating patterns change. In many cases, small adjustments to nutrition [...]
- aging, Fatigue Conditions, General, Menopause
Many people, including myself, often accept feeling tired, low in energy, or other mild symptoms as “just part of getting older.” Society subtly teaches us to expect it, so we rarely question it — and as a result, we often don’t address the underlying causes. But does it really have [...]
- aging, Fatigue Conditions, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, Hormones, liver, men's health, Symptoms
Many people assume fatigue is simply the result of poor sleep, a busy lifestyle, or getting older. However, if you are sleeping well, eating a healthy diet, and still feel persistently tired, it can be confusing and frustrating. You may find yourself wondering: Why do I feel exhausted even after [...]
- General
60-second read Sugar isn’t fat — but your body can turn excess sugar into fat, and your liver and gut feel the impact. When you eat carbohydrates, they break down into glucose for energy. Your body can only use or store so much. The rest gets converted into fat by [...]
- Fatigue Conditions, Foods, General, Gut, liver, men's health
Learn how excess sugar impacts your liver and gut, why it can lead to fat storage and energy dips, and simple strategies to support your metabolism and digestion. Sugar Isn’t Just Sweet — It Can Become Fat It sounds surprising, but sugar isn’t fat — yet your body can [...]
- Foods, General, Gut, Weight
Many people using weight loss injections expect to feel better as the weight comes off. However, some are surprised to find that they feel more tired, weaker, or simply not as well as they expected. This can be confusing, particularly when the medication appears to be working. In many cases, [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, and many people are told the usual advice: drink more water, eat more fibre, or take magnesium. But what if you’ve tried all of these, and nothing really changes? You’re not alone — and the reason may surprise you. Emerging research [...]