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Acid Reflux: All You Need to Know
Reflux isn't always too much acid. From histamine and SIBO to stress and slow digestion, here's what I've learned from my own recovery and from working with clients.
Digestive Enzymes for Allergies and MCAS: Choosing the Right Type
Fungal, fruit or animal? How to choose digestive enzymes if you have MCAS or food allergies, with the brands I use and when to see your GP instead.
Cromolyn: The MCAS GI Medication Nobody Offered Me
I was offered almost every gut medication going, but never cromolyn. This old mast cell stabiliser, which evolved from a medicinal herb, has made a huge difference to my MCAS gut symptoms. Here’s its history, how it works, why it’s so rarely prescribed in the UK, where people get it, and how I started low and slow.
MCAS and DAO: Comparing UK Diamine Oxidase Supplements
DAO is the enzyme that breaks down histamine from food. For people with MCAS, taking it before meals can mean fewer reactions, especially when eating out or eating histamine-rich foods. Here’s how it helps, what it can’t do, and how nine UK DAO supplements compare on price and ingredients.
Magnesium Supplements: all you need to know
I recommend magnesium to almost every client. Here's what it does, the benefits, and how to choose between the different types of magnesium supplement.
Do this before expensive hormone tests
Before spending money on hormone tests, it's worth looking at the basics. Here's what has helped me, and many clients, rebalance first.
Caffeine pros and cons
Wondering whether your daily caffeine hit is helping or hindering? Here's a balanced look at the pros and cons of caffeine for your health.
HRT and me
I was told to start HRT at 38. Here's my honest experience of the ups and downs, and the takeaways I'd share with anyone considering it.
Feeling tired? Here’s some helpful steps
Tired all the time, even after rest? Here are practical steps to help uncover what's behind your fatigue, from your diet to key blood tests.
Battling a bad gut? Here’s your options
If you have ongoing gut issues, it can be hard to know who to see. Here's a guide to your options, from your GP to nutritional therapy.
Protein powders 101
Everything you need to know about protein powders: what they are, whether they're good for you and how to choose a quality option.
6 steps to reducing your caffeine intake
Cutting down on caffeine can bring withdrawal symptoms. These six steps help prepare your body so you're not running on empty.
Steps to beat the bloat Part 1
Bloating is rarely down to one cause. Here are the first five steps to beat the bloat, starting with what, how and when you eat.
Steps to beat the bloat Part 2
Often it isn't the food but your digestive function. Here's how to support enzymes, stomach acid and motility to ease bloating.
How to do an elimination diet: part 2
The reintroduction phase is where you find out what's really a problem for you. Here's how to test foods like dairy and gluten.
How to do an elimination diet: part 1
An elimination diet can help pinpoint food intolerances and sensitivities. Here's how to approach it safely and effectively.
How to gain weight with healthy nutrition
Healthy guidance on gaining weight is rarely offered. Here's how to put on weight in a way that nourishes your body.
Optimal nutrition for your brain
What you eat shapes your focus, mood and motivation. Here's how to fuel your brain with the right nutrients.
Food intolerances and food allergies
Food reactions are common, and intolerances and allergies are easily confused. Here's how to tell them apart and what to do next.