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Registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in gut health, IBS and Coeliac disease. 1:1 consultation and speaking events.

27/01/2026

🧬 Your gut is running the show… whether you like it or not.

Here are 5 “fun” ways your gut might be sabotaging you:

1️⃣ Skin breakouts – Surprise! That acne isn’t just about your hormones or hygiene. Gut inflammation can trigger immune responses that flare up your skin. Dysbiosis, aka bad gut bacteria taking over, and causing issues with your skin.

2️⃣ Bad breath – Think brushing solves everything? Think again. Overgrowth of certain gut bacteria (hello, SIBO) produces sulfur compounds that make their way up to your mouth. So yes, your gut is behind that mystery morning stank.

3️⃣ Joint pain – That creaky knee isn’t just aging. Chronic inflammation from your gut can spill over into your joints. Turns out, your microbiome can be a literal pain in the… joints.

4️⃣ Hormonal disruption – Irregular cycles, mood swings, random cravings? Don’t blame everything on stress. Your gut metabolizes hormones like estrogen. Messy gut = messy hormones.

5️⃣ Fatigue – Feeling like a zombie? If your gut isn’t absorbing nutrients properly, your mitochondria aren’t getting their fuel. Plus, systemic inflammation from dysbiosis is basically a full-time energy thief.

💡 Real talk: Fixing your gut isn’t just swallowing probiotics and hoping for the best.

Your gut is basically running your body behind the scenes. Ignoring it won’t make it behave.

14/01/2026

Ever wonder why you feel bloated at work—even when your lunch seems harmless? Science shows it’s often more than just what you eat. 🧬

One big culprit? Not chewing your food enough. When you rush your meal or eat while distracted at your desk, your stomach has to work harder to break down large pieces of food. This slows digestion and can leave you feeling uncomfortably full. Your digestive enzymes and stomach acid aren’t as effective when your body isn’t fully focused on the process.

Other workplace habits make it worse: sitting for long periods, stress (which triggers cortisol and water retention), tight clothing, caffeine, and high-sodium snacks.

Science-backed ways to reduce bloating: slow down and chew thoroughly, avoid working while eating, drink water throughout the day, take movement breaks, and wear looser clothing. These simple habits help your digestive system work efficiently, reduce bloating, and keep you feeling lighter and more energised at work. 💡

Your body is giving you signals—listen to it. It’s not just your lunch!

13/01/2026

Day one on the slopes vs day three 👀⛷️

Ski holidays are amazing… until your legs and joints start screaming 😅. But it doesn’t have to be that way! The secret? Fuelling smart + anti-inflammatory foods—backed by science, not just hype.

✨ Before you go:
* Eat anti-inflammatory foods like berries, leafy greens, salmon, and nuts to protect your joints and muscles.
* Avoid highly processed, sugary, or fried foods—they can increase inflammation and make your knees and hips feel worse on the slopes.

🥪 During your ski day: Snack smart—think bananas, trail mix, or yogurt—to keep energy steady and avoid crashes.

🍲 After skiing: Recovery is key! Pair protein + carbs (like chicken with sweet potato) to rebuild muscles, and add turmeric, tart cherry, or dark leafy greens to calm inflammation and soreness.

Fuel well, ski stronger, and enjoy every run! ❄️

💡 Save this for your next ski holiday—you’ll thank yourself on day three 😉

12/01/2026

If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” but you don’t feel normal, this is for you.
Normal blood ranges don’t always mean optimal function.
 And standard testing rarely looks at why symptoms are happening.
Bloating, irregular stools, fatigue, skin issues, hormone imbalances, mood changes — these aren’t random. 
They’re physiological signals.
Functional testing allows us to investigate what’s happening beneath the surface.

Instead of guessing, we assess: • Digestive enzyme output & absorption • Gut microbiome balance and diversity • Inflammation and intestinal permeability • Pathogens, parasites & overgrowths • Nutrient status at a functional level • Cortisol rhythm and hormone metabolism • The gut–brain–hormone connection

🧪 Stool testing shows us how well you’re breaking down and absorbing food — and whether inflammation or dysbiosis is driving symptoms.
 🩸 Blood testing highlights nutrient deficiencies and metabolic stress long before disease develops.
 🧬 DUTCH testing gives a comprehensive picture of hormone production, detoxification, and stress response — all of which are deeply influenced by gut health.

This data allows us to create targeted, personalised protocols, not restrictive plans, not random supplements, and not trial-and-error guessing.

Your gut doesn’t need another generic approach. It needs precision, context, and root-cause care.
Because healing happens when we understand the why — not just the symptoms.

👇 Comment “GUT” if this resonates or DM “TEST” to find out which functional test is right for you.

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