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.

We have all heard the phrase that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet, in today’s busy world, it is often the meal people are most likely to skip.

When prepared and eaten mindfully, potatoes can be nourishing, satisfying, and gut-friendly, even for those watching their blood sugar.

Many people have never heard of it, yet glyphosate is present in much of our food supply. The question is: how might this affect our health, and what can we do about it?

Your gut plays a central role in your overall health. From digestion and nutrient absorption to immunity and mental wellbeing, the health of your gut can influence almost every part of your body.

If you’ve been considering working with a Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, you might be wondering what the process looks like.

Over the years, I’ve helped clients navigate everything from food sensitivities to environmental toxins but one topic that’s been coming up more and more is microplastics.

Are you feeling tired, foggy, or just not yourself lately? Hidden heavy metals in your body could be part of the problem. These metals like mercury, lead, arsenic, and aluminium can quietly build up over time and impact your health. But the good news? You can detox naturally, and start feeling more energised, focused, and vibrant.

These are the key food storage tips I share with clients to help them keep food fresher for longer, avoid common mistakes, and make the most of what they buy.

The way we prepare food - cooking, baking, frying, fermenting, barbecuing - can change its proteins in ways your immune system might not recognize. When combined with a compromised gut barrier (“leaky gut”), this can trigger chronic symptoms or even autoimmunity.

Insomnia is more than a sleepless night - it’s a signal from your body that deeper imbalances may be at play.

What if the future of medicine didn’t revolve around waiting for illness to strike, but rather focused on preventing disease before it ever begins?

I’m always on the lookout for clean beauty brands and this one ticks all the boxes!

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