Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that causes people to restrict what they eat. It is a mental health condition that can have a lasting impact, mentally and physically. Here,... Read more
Autoimmune disease
An autoimmune disease is one of up to 80 different inflammatory disorders, affecting approximately 4 million people in the UK, with the incidence rising 3-9% each year. Read more
Balanced diet
A balanced diet is not a fad, yo-yo or crash diet. It's a way of ensuring you eat all of the required nutrients for your body to function properly. A balanced diet will not be the... Read more
Binge eating disorder
Binge eating disorder is a type of eating disorder where a person regularly consumes large amounts of food in a single setting. These binges are usually followed by feelings of gui... Read more
Bulimia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by a repetitive cycle of binge eating and purging. Here we’ll look at how bulimia can affect you and how a nutrition profe... Read more
Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a condition that involves a variety of different symptoms which can make it difficult to diagn... Read more
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the small intestine. It’s caused by an adverse reaction to gluten, a protein composite found in grains such as barley,... Read more
Confidence and self-esteem
Having positive self-esteem and feeling confident isn't always easy - there are lots of things that affect the way we feel about ourselves, from experiences in childhood to societa... Read more
Constipation
Constipation is a common condition that is characterised by abnormal bowel movements. If you are constipated, your bowel movements may occur less often than usual, or they may be u... Read more
Crohn's disease
Crohn’s disease is a condition in which parts of the gut and digestive system become inflamed. Here, we'll explore Crohn’s disease, highlighting the treatment available... Read more
Eating disorders
Eating disorders are mental health conditions that change how you see yourself and food. Working alongside your care team, a nutrition professional can offer the support you might... Read more
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition where body tissues outside of the womb behave like tissues inside of the womb. These tissues thicken and break down, but can’t escape the body, c... Read more
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, pronounced 'fybro-my-aljya', is a long-term condition that causes chronic wide-spread muscular pain throughout the body and extreme fatigue. The precise cause... Read more
Food allergy and food intolerance
If you have a food allergy, your body's immune system will have an unusual reaction to certain foods leading to negative and sometimes very dangerous physical symptoms. Food intole... Read more
Gut health
Nutritional therapists can support people struggling with gut health issues and digestive conditions by providing expert guidance and a tailored approach to make safe and effective... Read more
Healthy eating
Healthy eating means ensuring your diet includes a variety of healthy, nutritious foods and drinks. Eating the right foods can give you energy, improve your well-being, and help yo... Read more
Healthy hair
Every day most people shed around 50 to 100 hairs, but with over 100,000 hairs in the scalp this amount of hair loss generally doesn't lead to any noticeable thinning or loss of sc... Read more
Healthy skin
The skin is the largest organ in the body, with an estimated total area of 20 square feet. It is one of the first defence barriers for the body, protecting you from the elements, f... Read more
Heart disease
Heart disease is an umbrella term often used to refer to several heart-related conditions. Used interchangeably with cardiac disease, coronary heart disease is the most common and... Read more
High blood pressure
Having high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) can increase your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure rarely has symptoms, s... Read more
High cholesterol
Cholesterol is essential for our body to function. But too much can block your blood vessels and make it more likely to have heart problems or a stroke. We explain more about what... Read more
Intuitive Eating
Intuitive Eating is a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach to food and eating. Here, we’ll explore how it can be helpful to adopt the Intuitive Eating framework for a healthie... Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Working with a nutrition professional can help establish any potential diet or lifestyle triggers for your IBS. They can support you, advising you on a tailored nutrition plan to h... Read more
Life stages
As you age, your body's dietary needs will change. These changes continue throughout life, with the nutritional requirements adjusting as we grow older. On this page, we will brie... Read more
Malnutrition
Malnutrition essentially means ‘poor nutrition’ – when the human body contains an insufficient, excessive or imbalanced consumption of nutrients. The two types o... Read more
Nutrition and mental health
Many of us are well aware of the benefits that eating a balanced diet has on our physical health, but do you know how it benefits our mental health? More and more research is comin... Read more
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes bones to weaken, making them more prone to fractures. This means, even if a bump or fall is minor, an osteoporosis sufferer may stil... Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Can dietary change support PCOS symptoms? Here we explore how nutritional support can help those living with PCOS and manage the condition, as well as some general information abou... Read more
Pregnancy and preconception
Whether you’re in the early stages of planning for a family or are already pregnant, chances are, you’re giving your health and well-being some extra attention. A part... Read more
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS or PMT)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), or premenstrual tension (PMT), defines the physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms that typically occur in the two weeks before a monthly per... Read more
Rehabilitation
Recovering from critical illness or serious injury can be a slow, difficult process. Building up your body’s strength and natural defences is important. Here, we explain more... Read more
Skin conditions
The skin is a complex organ, with many essential functions that affect our overall well-being. Sometimes the skin can struggle with certain conditions that irritate the body, leavi... Read more
Sports nutrition
Sports nutrition plays a key role in optimising the beneficial effects of physical activity, whether you’re a bodybuilder, a professional athlete in training or exercising to... Read more
Thyroid problems
Our thyroid gland is essential for the cells in our body to work normally. When there is a problem with the thyroid, it can have a big effect on your health. While thyroid problems... Read more
Vegetarian and vegan diets
Eating a balanced diet is an important aspect of leading a healthy life. For many of us, that means eating a variety of foods; meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. However, when ch... Read more
Weight gain
Do you want to gain weight? Nutritional therapy can support your weight gain journey in a safe and healthy way, ensuring it is sustainable and realistic in the long term. Bu... Read more
Weight management
Weight management refers to the process of making long-term lifestyle changes to maintain a healthy body weight based on your age, height and sex. Common weight management methods... Read more
Weight-loss
There are many reasons why people may wish to lose weight. Perhaps you want to feel better about your overall well-being. Or maybe you want to overcome/minimise the risk of health... Read more
Women's nutrition
A healthy, balanced diet is the cornerstone of leading a healthy lifestyle for both men and women. As children, boys and girls generally need the same things from their diet. But,... Read more