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Nutrition Hacks for Healthy Hair Growth

June 19, 2022 0 Comments

Akkermansia muciniphila: The beneficial bacteria that we need to thrive

June 6, 2022 0 Comments

Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome an autoimmune disease?

May 26, 2022 0 Comments

Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Linked to Joint Pain?

May 16, 2022 0 Comments

Did you know that if you have rheumatoid arthritis, you have an increased risk of gastrointestinal issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? A recent study found that those with rheumatoid arthritis had at least a 50% risk of developing a gastrointestinal problem compared to those who don’t have rheumatoid arthritis. You may be wondering …

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Understanding Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

March 18, 2022 0 Comments

This article will help you understand what Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is and the functional medicine approach to symptom-free living.

Is EBV the leading cause of Multiple Sclerosis?

March 7, 2022 0 Comments

Did you know that over 7000 people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK every year? And recent estimates suggest there are 2.8 million sufferers worldwide, yet it remains unclear what the cause of MS is, and there is no effective cure currently. Recent media attention has surrounded a study run by the …

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Food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies

Food intolerances, sensitivities and allergies – what’s the deal?

February 24, 2022 0 Comments

Have you ever experienced unpleasant symptoms after eating certain foods, including sneezing, rashes, joint pain, bloating and diarrhoea? If so, then you might be wondering what is causing it. These reactions to food can be divided into three groups: food intolerance, food sensitivity, and food allergy. Why knowing the difference matters A food allergy has …

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Can You Fix Autoimmune Disease?

February 16, 2022 0 Comments

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. It is estimated that four million people in the UK live with an autoimmune condition, including type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis, and these numbers are escalating. Autoimmune disease is when your immune system starts to attack and damage your own tissue and organs. For example, …

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Healthy Food to Boost Immunity

February 7, 2022 0 Comments

The immune system has a variety of nutrient requirements, so eating a varied whole food diet, including an assortment of different coloured vegetables and fruit, healthy fats, and good quality protein, is key to it running smoothly. However, there are specific nutrients that studies have shown play an essential role in enhancing immunity, including beta-glucans, …

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Could low Secretory IgA be the driving force in autoimmunity?

December 1, 2021 0 Comments

Reviewing the results of many of my client’s stool tests gives me meaningful insights into similarities and patterns into the underlying cause of irritable bowel syndrome and autoimmune symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, painful joints, neurological issues and skin rashes. One such marker that comes up time and time again is low secretory IgA …

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