Allergic diseases are traditionally framed as disorders of inappropriate immune reactivity to environmental antigens such as pollen, foods, or house dust mite. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that gastrointestinal barrier integrity and gut microbial ecology play a central role in shaping allergic susceptibility and symptom expression.
Given that approximately 70–80% of immune tissu...
A complex topic that can be baffling and spark differing opinions, methylation is critical to health as it’s at the heart of so many of our body’s key processes. Annie Edwards demystifies methylation and explains how you can use it to support the health of your clients.
Why methylation matters
Methylation is a key cellular process that takes place continuously, regulating multiple functions in...
Use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss is accelerating rapidly with Mounjaro & Wegovy now household names. Are these drugs a panacea for the obesity epidemic, or do the wide-ranging side effects make them a healthcare time bomb? Let’s take a close look at the ‘GLP-1 receptor agonists’ – how they work, what the side effects are, and how we can help, as well as natural alternatives.
The ri...
We are sure you know by now that your gut does more than digest food; it plays a key role in your overall physical and mental health! With the right foods, daily habits, and a bit of extra support, you can keep your digestive system running smoothly and feel your best, whether you're at home or exploring the world. In this article, our Nutritional Therapist Annie will be talking about how to av...
Methylation is a key enzymatic process that occurs billions of times a second in every human cell and is important for the proper function of all body systems. In our latest blog, we deep dive into what it is and it's importance for health, well-being and energy.
What is methylation? 1-5
Methylation is a key enzymatic process that occurs billions of times a second in every human cell and is imp...
As we draw nearer to the festive season you may find your social calendar filling up with invitations to events involving food, drinks, and late nights. While this is part of the festive cheer and socialising is, of course, fantastic for your well-being, some people find that after a few weekends of indulgent food, and a few too many glasses of wine, their digestion starts to feel a little off....
To mark the Soil Association's annual Organic September awareness month, our expert Nutritional Therapist, Ruth, writes about whether eating organic food is better for your gut health. We take a closer look at the potential benefits of eating an organic diet to overall health and the health of your gut microbiome, when compared to conventional grown/reared foods.
What is organic food?
The goal...
As we go into a brand-new year, many of us will seize the opportunity for a new start and set goals for the year ahead. Often, these goals will focus on improving our health; be it losing weight, doing more exercise or improving our diet. The temptation can be to jump head-first into a drastic crash diet or gruelling exercise regime, but these are often very restrictive and unsustainable in the...
More than 2000 years ago, Hippocrates suggested that all disease begins in the gut, and modern medicine continues to demonstrate that, very often, this is indeed the case. The gut has many functions central to health including digestion, absorption, immunity, detoxification and elimination. However, many factors of modern living such as stress, poor diet, excess alcohol, illness and antibiotic ...
The liver is a highly metabolic organ with a range of functions which are essential for digestive health, hormone regulation as well as the detoxification and excretion of waste products. If the liver is under stress, it can contribute to multiple symptoms associated with excess toxicity, hormone dysregulation and digestive dysfunction. Hence, poor liver health is a major contributor to chronic...
