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Do you go to bed tired but then have difficulty falling asleep? Or fall asleep quickly but wake up a few hours later, lying there looking at the ceiling? Do you wake in the morning feeling like you need another few hours sleep? Well, you are not alone!  Shockingly, it is reported that one in three people in the UK is regularly affected by insomnia. Furthermore, a research paper printed in the journal Nutrients (2017) reported that almost one-third of the world’s population is...

Ever felt like you’re running on empty as the day wears on? Or feel sluggish and lethargic after eating? Or maybe you’ve given in to those persistent cravings, only to munch on some chocolate or bread – then feel hungry and tired again soon after! It could be a blood sugar imbalance that’s causing your energy levels to crash (and your mood with it) so here’s how to stop the slump – and keep your metabolism steady and stable throughout the day.   But...

Good fats, bad fats, low fat, essential fats, saturated fats In many of my consultations, I find myself explaining:

Why fat is important for our bodies. Providing information about different types of fat. Convincing clients that eating fat as part of a balanced diet will not make them fat!

So here is a short article to dispel any myths that still abound regarding dietary fat. What function does fat play in our bodies? 1. Energy Fat is a concentrated source of energy for our body...

It now seems to be an accepted part of modern life that we feel stressed, often on a regular or long term basis. The majority of people I see in my practice will tell me that they feel their lives are stressful, but how does stress make itself known? Do you feel tired or sick, or does your stress show through headaches or lack of appetite? Common signs of stress Stress can be expressed in many ways, though some of the common signs include:

feeling anxious and edgy tired all the time or...

Feeling wired and tired is really common. It seems strange that you can feel like you have energy but actually you’re very tired. It’s all about how you are reacting to stress. Your body creates stress hormones in response to stressful situations, these hormones are made from raw materials which is the food you eat. If your tank gets depleted because you’re over-stressed, then you’re more likely to notice symptoms.   Other common symptoms of stress might...

A high percentage of people are unable to digest gluten properly which causes a vast array of problems in the gut. When a food that contains gluten reaches your intestines, enzymes produced in gliadin and glutenin. As the peptides (gliadin and glutenin) make their way through your digestive system, your immune system in your gut, the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) reviews them for potentially harmful substances. When one doesn’t have an issue with gluten, the proteins are...

The health benefits of consuming fibre are nothing new. Most of us are aware it offers us protection against bowel cancer, against the development of diverticula and haemorrhoids and supports cardiovascular health and improves bowel transit. But how many people know it plays a vital role in all of the following:

The elimination of free hormones The binding of fats and the release of sugar into the bloodstream The regulation of inflammatory responses from the gastrointestinal flora and...