Nutrition Blog

When we talk about gut health, most of the attention goes to the microbiome. The stomach gets far less airtime, yet it's where digestion really begins. If it isn't producing enough acid and digestive enzymes, problems can ripple all the way down the gut and show up as symptoms that seem unrelated.

Is nutritional therapy worth it? An honest look at who it helps, what it costs, what results to expect and when you'd be better off seeing your GP.

Nutritional therapist or functional medicine practitioner? What each one does, how the training differs, and why working with someone who is both helps.

How much does a nutritional therapist cost in the UK? What you pay for, what a consultation includes and why functional testing is priced separately.

How to choose a nutritional therapist in London: the 7 things I'd check first, from registration and training to testing, fees and online vs in-person.

Statins are proven to reduce cardiovascular risk, and stopping abruptly without medical guidance can be genuinely dangerous. This is about understanding a side effect, not questioning whether to take the medication.

Walk down the supplement aisle and you'll find half a dozen different types of magnesium, all claiming to help with everything from sleep to muscle cramps to brain fog. The truth is, "magnesium" isn't one supplement.

Everyone seems to be saying women should take creatine. Almost nobody tells you how, or why. Here's what the research actually shows.

Peptides aren't new. They've been part of mainstream medical research for over a century. What is new is the explosion of interest around them, driven largely by the success of weight-loss medications, which has sparked a wider "peptide craze" touching everything from recovery and skin health to longevity.

Imagine going to your GP feeling utterly drained, struggling to get through the day, and asking for blood tests, only to be told everything looks normal. No explanation, no next steps, just "your bloods are fine."

Histamine is a natural chemical involved in your immune response, digestion and nervous system.

Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become less dense, weaker and more fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. It develops when the body breaks down old bone faster than it can build new bone.

Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have become some of the most talked-about treatments in healthcare. For many people, the results can seem remarkable. Weight comes off quickly, blood sugar improves and confidence often returns.

If you constantly feel bloated after meals, struggle with uncomfortable digestion or find that “healthy eating” often makes you feel worse rather than better, you are not alone.

I recently had my mattress professionally cleaned and it made me think that perhaps people aren't aware of just how important this is.

If weight loss were simply about eating less and exercising more, far fewer people would be struggling.

Christmas is meant to be enjoyed – but for many people it comes with a familiar cycle of overindulgence, guilt and feeling sluggish by January.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) aren’t just fizzy drinks and fast-food anymore.

PANDAS stands for Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections. It occurs when a child’s immune system reacts abnormally to a strep infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever.

Some of the oldest fruits known to humankind, dates, figs, and prunes, have nourished people across centuries and cultures. All three likely originated in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, and all are commonly enjoyed in their dried form.

Discover how broccoli sprouts help detoxify pollutants, support liver function, and protect against cancer.

As the days become shorter and colder, many of us notice a dip in energy and an increase in coughs, colds and seasonal bugs.

Planning meals in advance is one of the simplest ways to bring calm to family life. From a functional medicine perspective, it is also a way to make sure your family is consistently getting the nutrients they need to stay energised, focused, and resilient.

As September arrives, life seems to shift gear. The slower pace of summer fades, children return to school, and work schedules ramp up.