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Articles May 11, 2026

what do we need to eat for good bone healing?

Good bone healing is important at many times of our lives, whether its during childhood, after a fracture, after an osteoporosis diagnosis or post menopausal we need to look after our bones. Of course, there

Blog April 17, 2024

Olive Tapenade

If you’re after a quick and easy little recipe to help your gut health, then look no further…. Olive tapenade can be enjoyed as a dip with carrot sticks, as a side on a salad

Articles February 13, 2024

Low Back Pain Exercises

When you’re suffering with low back pain it affects every aspect of your life as it is often difficult to escape from it. Though for many people this is of major concern it is actually only

Blog October 5, 2023

What conditions are classed as an Autoimmune Disease?

More and more conditions nowadays are being linked to an immune system dysfunction, more specifically where the immune system attacks it’s host, us! Known as autoimmune conditions, this happens the immune system has mistaken part

Blog December 10, 2020

roasted red pepper and halloumi salad recipe

This has to be one of my all-time favourite salads. I think the warm roasted red peppers and the saltiness of the halloumi goes really well together. It feels like comfort food to me, just

Articles December 2, 2020

how do I self manage neck pain?

Although we all know neck pain can be a direct result of poor posture there are other causes. So, read on if you want to find out what the other causes can be, find out

Articles September 18, 2020

What can cause knee pain?

When it comes to knee pain it can be quite confusing as to what the cause is and how to manage it. There are some self-treatments that will work for any issue but there is

Blog May 5, 2020

2 Day Healthy Eating Plan

Day One Breakfast – Smoothie – 1 handful oats, almond milk or water (1 glassful), frozen berries – handful blueberries and raspberries, 1 handful spinach, 7 almonds nuts or 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds and a

Nutrient Database November 27, 2019

Why Should Sweet Potato Become A Regular In Our Diets?

You’ll get far more from a sweet potato than you ever will from a white one! I totally appreciate that for a roast dinner they’re just not the same but when it comes to other

Nutrient Database November 22, 2019

Are almonds good for me?

When it comes to good nutrition almonds pack a real punch. They are a great source of magnesium that is needed to relax muscles, dilate blood vessels, move calcium into bones and boost energy. They

Nutrient Database November 18, 2019

What does Vitamin C do in the body?

At this time of year we are more aware of the value of vitamin C for good health due to its role in boosting our immunity to help prevent colds and flu. However, do you

Nutrient Database November 14, 2019

What is magnesium used for in the body and how can I boost my levels?

I thought I’d take this mineral first in the Nutrient Database as its huge role in the body is often underplayed and it’s the one I find myself talking about the most in my clinic.

Nutrient Database November 7, 2019

The Power of Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are a real powerhouse of nutrition. They are high in protein, high in monounsaturated fatty acids and high in fibre. They are also packed full of vitamins and minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper,

Articles June 10, 2019

How do I self manage plantarfasciitis?

Plantarfasciitis can be a real pain to get rid of, literally! The reason for this is that for normal inflamed structures, one of the key priniciples to follow to help get it better is to

Articles February 27, 2019

How do we lower cholesterol naturally?

A regular question from clients is how do you naturally help to decrease cholesterol without taking a statin? Having been told by their doctor to decrease fat intake and having a review showing nothing has

Articles January 24, 2019

Beat Anxiety Naturally

Anxiety can range from the mild unease with a situation or concern about something, or someone, to a crippling condition that limits your life and affects your whole health and well-being. Frequently with clients it

Articles January 18, 2019

How to Boost Your Immunity…

This time of year we can all do with optimising our immune systems to fend off the neverending round of colds and flu that fly around. Here’s a few tips how you can make some

Blog January 17, 2019

How Much Fibre Should Be In Our Diets?

Fibre was in the news this week for it’s health benefits and how we can get more into our diets. So, just how can it help? It: helps lower cholesterol regularise bowel movements which helps

Blog August 17, 2018

Asparagus & Egg Lentil Salad

This asparagus and egg lentil salad is a great little veggie dish packed full of nutrients and extremely tasty too! We should all try and get more vegetables into our diets, research shows that diets

Blog August 8, 2018

Cauliflower Bruschetta

Now some may think this is a bit weird but actually using cauliflower as the base for bruschetta works really well and actually is really tasty. For those of us who are gluten free and

Blog February 7, 2018

Beetroot Relish

This beetroot relish is a great little beetroot recipe to assist boosting your liver. Beetroot helps filter the blood whilst lemon juice gives the liver a great vitamin C boost and contains citric acid which

Articles January 11, 2018

Pre Detox Health Questionnaire

Please complete your details and then indicate the frequency of occurrence you may experience against each of the symptoms described in the boxes below: your details Name: Date of Birth: Email address:

Articles January 4, 2018

Detox Questionnaire

Using the box below fill in the form to find out whether you need to do a detox to help boost your metabolism and optimise your health. frequency of occurrence Never Occasionally – mildly Occasionally

Blog August 30, 2017

Chicken and Cranberry Salad

We’re very fortunate that we have great local farmers markets near here that do really good organic chicken for an exceptionally good price! And you can really taste the difference. So, here’s a recipe for

Uncategorised June 25, 2017

How to tackle anxiety through dietary change…

Anxiety can range from the mild unease with a situation or concern about something, or someone, to a crippling condition that limits your life and affects your whole health and well-being. Frequently with clients it

Blog March 26, 2017

Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup

Well, as the weather’s warming up soup’s possibly not on the menu quite as much but here’s another quick and easy recipe for a great soup that you can batch cook and freeze to pull

Blog February 3, 2017

Pepper & Courgette Frittata

Eggs are really versatile and are a quick easy meal to throw together but will still leave you feeling full. They can be bland if you don’t add plenty of flavours to make them more

Blog January 26, 2017

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Another stir fry that’s a quick, easy and nutritious meal that you can whip up for tea! You could substitute the beef for chicken if you like or add other vegetables if you’re not keen on

Blog December 16, 2016

Green Smoothie

I love juicing for breakfast but if you don’t have a juicer then you can still enjoy a nutritious smoothie to start the day the healthy way! Either use a nutri bullet or a good blender

Articles December 13, 2016

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow can be a long lasting niggly problem that is difficult to get rid of! The reason for this is that you just can’t stop using your hand or your arm so it is

Blog December 9, 2016

Chicken Stir Fry

I love a good stir fry as it’s quick and easy to do and you can throw in whatever you fancy or whatever you have left in the cupboards! This recipe is gluten free. You

Blog December 2, 2016

Healthy Plum Crumble! Well as healthy as it gets!

We are well on our way to Christmas now so I thought it was time to bring out some healthier versions of some old classics! So, here’s the first…a lovely crumble that can be made

Blog November 24, 2016

Homemade Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is really great for you! It’s full of good bacteria so helps to top up your gut flora plus cabbage is a source of the amino acid glutamine which is the fuel that the

Blog November 16, 2016

Prawn Salad

This was an unexpected delight from the local fishman today! Every Wednesday a fishvan arrives outside our house so we can buy freshly caught fish and buy it on our doorstep, what a great idea! Anyway,

Articles November 11, 2016

Achilles Tendonitis

I see lots of people with Achilles problems. It can be a niggling problem that grumbles on and on. The reason being that it’s difficult to rest an Achilles tendon as you need to walk!

Blog November 4, 2016

Chicken Soup

For me chicken soup is a real winter warmer that reminds me of being a child. It was always a sign that the cold weather had arrived. Here’s a great little recipe that’s tasty and

Articles October 31, 2016

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is often diagnosed when someone suffers from a range of gastrointestinal symptoms yet exhibits no specific structural damage. It is often an annoying explanation for a random set of problems that is

Blog October 26, 2016

Stuffed Mushrooms & Salad

Stuffed mushrooms make a great lunch or a snacky tea that doesn’t take an age to make and is tasty too! Its gluten and dairy free so fine for anyone avoiding those foods. Ingredients (for

Articles September 28, 2016

Healthy Aging

As we get older our bodies don’t work as effectively as they did when we were younger and our recovery times from injury get longer. I have heard GPs saying that if you look after

Blog September 25, 2016

Meatballs and whatever!

My kids love meatballs and they’re a quick and easy tea to throw together at the last minute when life’s getting hectic! You can either make the meatballs yourself or buy them pre made to make

Blog September 16, 2016

Tomato & Basil Soup

A quick and easy tomato and basil soup to make, packed full of goodness and minimum effort! It’s got quinoa in it to make it more filling (as quinoa is protein) so you can enjoy

Blog September 12, 2016

Salmon and Roast peppers

Healthy food doesn’t have to be a pain to make and the salmon & roast peppers recipe is a great example of this. Salmon is a brilliant source of protein that’s also full of healthy

Articles September 9, 2016

Statins – why are there side effects?

Statins are in the news today. A major review suggests that the benefits of statins are underestimated and the harms exaggerated. However, since the review is sponsored by industry and not independent can we really

Articles September 7, 2016

Where can you find gluten?

You can find gluten in the most unlikely places! I’m sure we are all aware that it can be found in pasta, bread and cakes but did you know its also in ice cream, ketchup

Articles September 6, 2016

Arthritis – Natural approaches to helping arthritis

Being a physiotherapist means that I see people with arthritis all the time and I regularly get asked about whether any supplements actually work because people don’t want to have to keep taking pain medication

Articles September 2, 2016

Golf – Eating to win!

If you want to play golf and eat to win read on to discover how food can give you the competitive edge! Our bodies are complex and not everyone is the same so there is

Articles September 1, 2016

How to balance your blood sugar naturally

Balancing blood sugar is important for so many aspects of your health. It helps you to cope with stress, to help prevent type 2 diabetes, it improves your physical and mental performance and helps you

Blog August 23, 2016

Mushroom & Spinach Soup

Want a delicious nutrient full soup that you can make in under 20 minutes? Look no further! This soup could not be simpler. Ingredients: 1/2 – 1 punnet of mushrooms (depends on personal preference) 2 large

Blog August 13, 2016

Cauliflower Nibbles

Now when I first saw this it was called cauliflower popcorn! Let’s set the record straight, popcorn this is NOT! However, it is a nice healthy snack if you fancy a nibble but don’t want

Articles August 12, 2016

Sport’s Nutrition

“Nutrition cannot substitute for raw talent, training, mental preparation or equipment, but bad nutrition can destroy performance.” Stone Foundation, June 2005. This quote says it all really! In this article we’ll look at how you can

Articles August 6, 2016

Do you suffer with acne?

Most people suffer with acne at some point in their lives to varying degrees. Whether it is as a teenager or later in life it can have a major impact on a person’s confidence and

Articles August 3, 2016

Do you have Acne Rosacea?

I can totally relate to this topic as I have, in the past, suffered with this myself. It is said to occur in middle age and although I may fit that bracket now I certainly

Articles July 29, 2016

How to self manage muscle strains with diet and physio exercises

We’ve all been plagued with muscle sprains or strains to varying degrees at some time in our lives. Managing them ourselves will depend on the severity of the strain. However, regardless of how bad they

Blog July 29, 2016

Use of Antibiotics

Antibiotics are in the news this week. Yes, it’s very important to find new ones but why don’t they ever talk about probiotics and how they can help boost immunity and so reduce the chance

Nutrient Database July 16, 2016

How important is Vitamin D?

You don’t have to look far in the media today before you hear talk about immunity. Whereas there is no concreate evidence of the importance of high vitamin D levels reducing the severity of covid

Blog July 14, 2016

Mackerel Pate

Most of us are aware that we principally get vitamin D from the sun. In the UK it can be difficult for us to get enough especially if you live in Scotland! There are a few food sources

Blog July 9, 2016

Lentil Salad

If you fancy a salad but are fed up with one that is based on a green leaves this is a tasty alternative lentil salad. Lentils, of course, are also a good source of protein

Blog July 7, 2016

Is breakfast really so important?

People talk about breakfast being the most important meal of the day but is this true and what actually is a good breakfast? Breakfast is important for a number of reasons but primarily because it

Articles June 30, 2016

How to resolve constipation naturally

Not many people will know that opening your bowels less than, at least, once a day is defined as constipation. It also includes straining when going to the toilet, lumpy or hard stools when you

Articles June 23, 2016

Why is sleep important?

We all know that we need it and we all get differing amounts of it but do we really realise the actual importance of sleep? And do we know how best to ensure we get

Articles June 10, 2016

Should High Caffeine Drinks Be Banned for Children?

Manufacturers of high caffeine drinks do state that their drinks are ‘not recommended for children or pregnant women’ but do they go far enough in actually increasing awareness of their potential side effects and thus

Blog June 9, 2016

Creamy Chicken Curry – Dairy free

This is a healthy alternative to what can be a very fattening meal. This chicken curry is completely dairy free and does contain fat but its the right kind of fat! Ingredients 3 chicken breasts,

Blog June 2, 2016

Hot Chicken and Avocado Salad

Hot Chicken and Avocado Salad This could not be easier to make and yet is a highly nutritious filling salad, yes I did say filling salad! A salad is only not filling if you put

Blog May 29, 2016

Yet More Confusion About Fats In the Media

Yet again there is more confusion about what the nation should and shouldn’t be eating. And if the scientists themselves can’t agree what are the general public supposed to believe is the right thing to

Blog May 17, 2016

Strawberry Smoothie

If you fancy a quick healthy breakfast alternative then look no further, this strawberry smoothie will hit the mark! Ingredients – 2 persons 1 large banana 2 handfuls of frozen strawberries – buy the pre

Articles May 12, 2016

Gluten Sensitivity

So, what is the difference between having gluten intolerance or having coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by a permanent intolerance to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in grains such as

Articles May 10, 2016

Diabetes

According to Diabetes UK about 700 people a day are currently diagnosed with diabetes and since 1996 the number of people that have been diagnosed has more than doubled to almost 3.5 million. This figure

Articles May 1, 2016

What’s the Difference Between a Nutritional Therapist, a Nutritionist and a Dietician?

If you’re looking for advice with your diet and any diet related conditions it can be very confusing choosing the best individual to help you with your health goals. And in today’s world, where so

Blog April 29, 2016

Food is the Fuel that Powers Our Bodies

Food is the fuel that powers our bodies. You wouldn’t put the wrong fuel in a car, yet why do we do it to ourselves every day? If you have symptoms, even little things, those

Articles April 20, 2016

Are Probiotics Really Helpful?

In a word, yes. I’m sure we’re all well aware that there are both good and bad bacteria that live in our guts. The question is what do probiotics do and how can we encourage

Blog April 15, 2016

How to Make a Good Bone Broth

So before we think about how to make a good bone broth, let’s have a look at why would you go to the trouble. Well, like making the effort to make any food from scratch

what do we need to eat for good bone healing?

what do we need to eat for good bone healing?

Olive Tapenade

Low Back Pain Exercises

What conditions are classed as an Autoimmune Disease?

roasted red pepper and halloumi salad recipe

how do I self manage neck pain?

What can cause knee pain?

2 Day Healthy Eating Plan

Why Should Sweet Potato Become A Regular In Our Diets?

Are almonds good for me?

What does Vitamin C do in the body?

What is magnesium used for in the body and how can I boost my levels?

The Power of Pumpkin Seeds

How do I self manage plantarfasciitis?

How do we lower cholesterol naturally?

Beat Anxiety Naturally

How to Boost Your Immunity…

How Much Fibre Should Be In Our Diets?

Asparagus & Egg Lentil Salad

Cauliflower Bruschetta

Beetroot Relish

Pre Detox Health Questionnaire

Detox Questionnaire

Chicken and Cranberry Salad

How to tackle anxiety through dietary change…

Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup

Pepper & Courgette Frittata

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Green Smoothie

Tennis Elbow

Chicken Stir Fry

Healthy Plum Crumble! Well as healthy as it gets!

Homemade Sauerkraut

Prawn Salad

Achilles Tendonitis

Chicken Soup

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Stuffed Mushrooms & Salad

Healthy Aging

Meatballs and whatever!

Tomato & Basil Soup

Salmon and Roast peppers

Statins – why are there side effects?

Where can you find gluten?

Arthritis – Natural approaches to helping arthritis

Golf – Eating to win!

How to balance your blood sugar naturally

Mushroom & Spinach Soup

Cauliflower Nibbles

Sport’s Nutrition

Do you suffer with acne?

Do you have Acne Rosacea?

How to self manage muscle strains with diet and physio exercises

Use of Antibiotics

How important is Vitamin D?

Mackerel Pate

Lentil Salad

Is breakfast really so important?

How to resolve constipation naturally

Why is sleep important?

Should High Caffeine Drinks Be Banned for Children?

Creamy Chicken Curry – Dairy free

Hot Chicken and Avocado Salad

Yet More Confusion About Fats In the Media

Strawberry Smoothie

Gluten Sensitivity

Diabetes

What’s the Difference Between a Nutritional Therapist, a Nutritionist and a Dietician?

Food is the Fuel that Powers Our Bodies

Are Probiotics Really Helpful?

How to Make a Good Bone Broth

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