When we refer to the ‘foundations of health’ we are talking about creating a solid foundation upon which we can build. Our concept of the foundations of health is centred around the three fundamental components which contribute to supporting optimal health and wellbeing.
From a nutritional perspective, a multivitamin and mineral, probiotic and essential fatty acid supplement can collectively fo...
We are all familiar with the saying ‘beauty comes from within’ and when it comes to our skin this couldn’t be more true. Healthy skin starts with optimal nutrition and with the skin being the largest organ, it has a great need for nourishment.
It is also the organ where signs of ageing, stress, and poor nutrition are perhaps most noticeable. A range of nutrients are needed for skin health which...
This article is written by nutritional therapist, health coach and author, Stephanie Moore. With a degree in nutritional medicine and a Masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy, plus a long history as a multi-disciplinary physical therapist, Stephanie combines all three skill sets to help people with many kinds of health issues, both physical and psychological.
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In this blog our guest writer, Fiona Lawson - a nutritionist, researcher and skin specialist - shares her nutrition advice for supporting skin health.
We knew that diet affected skin before we could even define nutrients. In the mid-18th century, British sailors dreaded the bleeding gums, skin haemorrhages and bruising that could develop on long voyages. In one of the earliest clinical trials r...
It is that time of year again, the daffodils are blooming, days are getting longer and warmer, and the beginnings of spring have emerged. Unfortunately, for a substantial proportion of the population, it signifies the beginning of a range of debilitating symptoms which can cause a very real burden to everyday life.
The UK has one of the highest rates of hay fever in the world, with statistics s...
The skin is the largest organ of the human body and is home to a diverse array of microorganisms which can influence health. These are understood to play a significant role in the hosts immune reactions, wound healing, colonisation of pathogens and skin disorders. A great deal is still to be discovered on how these resident microbes influence health both at the site of where they reside but als...
Despite the remarkable complexity of the gut, there is a growing awareness and understanding that the health of our gut is central to our overall health. Irrespective of this, many of us have poor gut health and digestive disorders account for more than 10% of the work of GPs.1 Furthermore, according to research conducted by YouGov, there are many people in the UK that don’t think about their d...
The influence of the gut microbiome on health has gained great interest and evidence in recent years. Much research has focused on the use of live bacteria supplements or probiotics for influencing and supporting the growth and diversity of the microbiome. However, an important adjuvant to probiotic use is the practice of including prebiotics in the diet and supplementation. This blog looks at ...
In this blog, Clinical Neuroscientist Miguel Toribio-Mateas discusses how certain super-concentrated sources of nutrients can help you be the most resilient version of yourself, and how both your gut and your brain are involved in the emotional responses and mental wellbeing.
Life has become really stressful, uncertain and challenging for us all as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our lives ...
Nutrients extracted from the food that we eat are used initially for immediate needs, such as energy production and maintaining a variety of bodily processes. It is only if nutrients are ingested in excess of these immediate functional needs that there will be sufficient left for ‘housekeeping’ processes that support long-term health.
In this week’s blog, we discuss the many factors that may co...
