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- 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 [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS
A clinical perspective for practitioners working with chronic or treatment-resistant constipation. Chronic constipation is something many practitioners struggle with — particularly when standard interventions simply don’t seem to shift it. In clinic, we often see patients who have tried magnesium, fibre, hydration and prokinetics, yet remain persistently constipated. In some [...]
- aging, Foods, Gut, Hormones, IBS, Inflammation, liver, Menopause, Symptoms
Key points Hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause can affect gut barrier integrity. Gut permeability can influence liver function and inflammatory regulation. Food intolerances may emerge due to changes in gut function. Supporting gut and liver health helps reduce digestive symptoms and supports metabolic balance. Omega-3 fats, fibre, fermented foods, [...]
- Brain, Foods, General, Gut, Inflammation, liver, Vitamins
Key points Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain the integrity of the gut lining and support a healthy microbiome. They also play a central role in liver metabolism, including fat regulation and inflammatory balance. Because the gut and liver are directly connected, omega-3 intake influences the function of both systems. A [...]
- Foods, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS, Immune System, liver, Symptoms
If you’ve taken a food intolerance test, removed the foods that came up as “positive”, and felt better — you’re not imagining it. That improvement is real. But here’s the part that often gets missed: feeling better doesn’t always mean you’ve found the root cause. “I removed the foods and [...]
- Foods, General, Gut, Symptoms, Weight
Weight-loss injections such as Wegovy® and Mounjaro® are becoming increasingly common. For some people, they can be a helpful tool — particularly in the short to medium term. However, one thing I’m seeing more and more in practice is this: reduced appetite is often mistaken for reduced nutritional need. In [...]
- aging, Functional Medicine, General, Hormones, liver, men's health, Menopause, Weight
Who this is for This article is for anyone who feels stuck with weight loss despite eating well, exercising regularly, and making conscious dietary changes. It is particularly relevant in midlife, when shifts in hormone balance and liver function can significantly influence how the body regulates weight. Many people in [...]
- aging, diabetes, Fatigue Conditions, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, Hormones, Inflammation, liver, men's health, Menopause, Symptoms
One of the most common things I hear is: “But I don’t drink much — so it can’t be fatty liver, can it?” In reality, many people with fatty liver drink little or no alcohol at all. What we now call MAFLD / MASLD (metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease) is [...]
- aging, diabetes, Fatigue Conditions, Functional Medicine, General, Inflammation, liver, men's health, Menopause, Symptoms
Feeling tired all the time has become so normal that many people barely question it anymore. You might wake up feeling unrefreshed, rely on caffeine to get going, experience an afternoon slump, or feel as though your energy and mental clarity have slowly faded over the years. Often, we put [...]
- Brain, diabetes, Fatigue Conditions, Foods, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, Inflammation, liver, men's health, SIBO, Symptoms
Fatty liver disease is increasingly common, yet still widely misunderstood. Many people are surprised to learn they have fat accumulating in their liver — particularly if they don’t drink much alcohol and don’t consider themselves “unhealthy”. In recent years, the medical community has updated the terminology used to describe this [...]
- aging, Brain, diabetes, Fatigue Conditions, Foods, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS, Immune System, Inflammation, men's health, Menopause, Symptoms
In this article Inflammation often flies under the radar — you can’t measure it with your senses, but your body gives subtle clues. This article explains: How your body might feel as inflammation begins to lower Practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support your body Small, realistic steps that make [...]
- aging, Brain, Fatigue Conditions, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, Hormones, IBS, Immune System, Inflammation, men's health, Menopause, Symptoms
In this article Inflammation is often talked about, but rarely explained clearly.This article explores: What inflammation actually is and why it exists How chronic inflammation can affect everyday health Why inflammation matters even if you feel “mostly fine” How it can influence energy, digestion, joints, mood, and weight If you’ve [...]
- Foods, General, Gut, Recipe
Red cabbage is a simple vegetable with surprisingly big benefits for your health. The idea for this recipe actually came from my veg box — sometimes I get vegetables I don’t normally buy, and it encourages me to experiment and diversify my diet. When gently braised with apple and warming [...]
- General, Symptoms
By the time someone contacts me, they’re often exhausted — physically and emotionally. Many people don’t seek nutritional or functional support early on, arriving after months or years of quietly coping. Adapting is human Early symptoms can be subtle: bloating, fatigue, skin changes, mild headaches. Life continues, responsibilities remain, and [...]
MEN HAVE HORMONES TOO! Because feeling tired, flat, or unmotivated isn’t just part of getting older.
- aging, Brain, Functional Medicine, General, Hormones, men's health
We hear a lot about women’s hormones — but far less about men’s. Yet as men reach midlife and beyond, subtle hormonal changes can influence energy, motivation, mood, and long-term health. There’s no sudden “male menopause.” Instead, testosterone and other hormones shift gradually, often leading to quiet but noticeable changes [...]
- General, Gut, IBS, SIBO
If you’ve ever noticed that your digestion feels a bit “off” in the evenings — or that reflux seems to flare up just as you’re trying to sleep — you’re not alone. Our digestive system runs on its own internal clock, quietly guided by circadian rhythms that influence everything from [...]
- diabetes, Foods, General, Vitamins
A new study shows that eating one mango a day may improve blood sugar and body composition in people with prediabetes. Here’s why the whole food matrix matters more than sugar counts. Not All Sugar Is Equal If you’ve ever been told to “watch your fruit intake” because of sugar, [...]
- ADHD, Brain, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, Nutrigenomics, Symptoms
How functional testing revealed the root causes behind focus, mood, and digestive issues in one adult with ADHD As a Nutritional Therapist with a functional medicine approach, I often see how interconnected the body systems are—particularly the gut and the brain. One of my recent clients, whom I’ll call “Alex,” [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Nutrigenomics, Vitamins
Have you ever wondered why a diet that works for one person might not work for you? Or why certain foods make you feel energised while others leave you sluggish? The answer could be in your genes. Nutrigenomics, the science of how our genes interact with food, is revolutionising the [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Immune System, Symptoms, Vitamins
When you think of vitamin D, you probably picture sunshine and strong bones — and you wouldn’t be wrong. But what if I told you that vitamin D is involved in almost every system in your body — and that low levels could be contributing to issues like fatigue, poor [...]
- Recipe
This soup is actually much tastier than it might sound due to the addition of caraway seeds and mustard. Adding vinegar at the end really lifts the flavour too! 2tbsp butter (or alternative) 1.5 chopped onions 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1tsp mustard powder (or jar mustard) ½ tsp caraway [...]
- aging, Functional Medicine, General
As baby boomers in England, the US, and Europe age, many face multiple chronic health problems that earlier generations experienced less frequently. A recent study highlights that baby boomers (born between 1946-1959) are more likely to suffer from diseases like cancer, heart problems, diabetes, and lung conditions than those born [...]
- Fatigue Conditions, Hormones, Menopause, Symptoms
It is estimated that about 70% of women are affected by menopausal symptoms. Weight gain, sleep problems, fatigue, low mood, dry skin, thinning hair, joint pain these all sound like symptoms of menopause and if you’re a woman in your 40’s or 50’s you may assume these are all perimenopause/menopause [...]
- Vitamins
Are you often lured in by the latest health boosting supplements or maybe overwhelmed by the many choices out there? In a market flooded with promises of vitality and well-being, it’s crucial to navigate with caution. As a Registered Nutritional Therapist, I’ve learnt from experience both the pitfalls and benefits [...]