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ADHD and Nutrition: A Functional Medicine Approach to Supporting Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents
Mental Health Brain Health Children's Health

ADHD and Nutrition: A Functional Medicine Approach to Supporting Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions in children and adolescents. Characterised by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, ADHD can significantly impact academic performance, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and family life. While ADHD is multifactorial in origin and requires an individualised approach to assessment and management, growing research suggests that nutritional status may play an important supporting...
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Supporting Lung Health Naturally: The Gut-Lung Connection and Winter Respiratory Resilience
Immune Health Respiratory Lifestyle Medicine

Supporting Lung Health Naturally: The Gut-Lung Connection and Winter Respiratory Resilience

Breath is the first gift we receive as we enter this world. From the very first inhale to our last, our lungs work quietly in the background of every moment of our lives. A healthy adult takes around 20,000 breaths each day, yet most barely notice. We tend to think of the lungs as simply taking air in and air out. But their role reaches much further. They touch energy, immunity, elimination, resilience and even how we meet the world around us. Perhaps it’s time we gave them a little more attention.Breath:...
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Could Caricol® Gastro Support Reflux Symptoms During a Clinically Supervised Reduction in PPI Use?
Digestive Health Lifestyle Medicine Diets

Could CaricolĀ® Gastro Support Reflux Symptoms During a Clinically Supervised Reduction in PPI Use?

In the past decade, I’ve witnessed an increasing number of clients taking PPIs and then having difficulty in stopping them. They were originally intended for short term use only, but now I have clients who have been on these drugs for years. Therefore, any natural remedy which can support the process of coming off PPIs with the least amount of symptoms and rebound acid reflux episodes is very welcome. Not just in the UK but in many countries, interest in appropriate proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use...
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The Heart-Brain Connection: How Stress and Emotional Wellbeing May Influence Heart Health
Cardiovascular Health Nervous System Stress Management

The Heart-Brain Connection: How Stress and Emotional Wellbeing May Influence Heart Health

Is the Heart More Than Just a Physical Pump? The heart is one of the hardest working organs in the body, roughly the size of our fist and beats around 100,00 times each day. Its main function is to continuously pump around 8 pints of blood around the body via our vast network of blood vessels. It delivers nutrients and vital oxygen to the whole body whilst carrying away carbon dioxide and waste products (www.bhf.org.uk).Ā  Looking after our heart health through a nourishing diet, good hydration...
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Understanding POTS: Symptoms, Causes and Nutritional Support Strategies
Digestive Health Cardiovascular Health Nervous System

Understanding POTS: Symptoms, Causes and Nutritional Support Strategies

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or POTS as it is known is a syndrome (not a disease) involving the autonomic nervous system. Most of us stand up without thinking about it, our nervous system quietly adjusts our blood vessels, heart rate and blood pressure to ensure blood reaches the brain. But, for someone with POTS this simple change of posture can trigger a whole cascade of symptoms.Ā  POTS is a form of dysautonomia, meaning there is a dysfunction within the autonomic nervous system...
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Optimising Testosterone Naturally: A Functional Approach to Men’s Hormone Health
Ageing Minerals Vitamins

Optimising Testosterone Naturally: A Functional Approach to Men’s Hormone Health

Maintaining healthy testosterone levels is essential for men’s overall wellbeing. From energy and mood to muscle mass, metabolic health, and libido, this key hormone influences multiple systems throughout the body. Testosterone levels naturally decline with age, typically beginning around age 30, with an average decrease of approximately 1% per year. Lifestyle factors such as chronic stress, poor sleep, inactivity, toxin exposure, nutrient deficiencies, and excess body fat can accelerate this process...
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