Urban Wellness

Master your mind with nutrition and functional medicine Urban Wellness is an online nutrition and functional clinic run by Nicola Shubrook.

We specialise in female midlife health, helping you to nourish and (re)connect with your health whilst ensuring that all advice is practical, realistic and fits in with your life.

20/09/2025

This is why I trained as a nutritional therapist: my lived experience of depression and anti-depressasnts.

In a world where 1 in 6 people in the UK have moderate to severe depression, and that untreated depression can be a huge risk for dementia in later life, I am here to change the narrative on what we are told to believe about depression.

It is not permanent. It is not something you have to learn to live with for years.

Read more over on my latest Substack about how nutrition and functional medicine can treat depression: https://open.substack.com/pub/nicolashubrook/p/how-nutrition-and-functional-medicine?r=5eqdhw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

And if this resonates, share your story or questions in the comments—I’d love to hear from you.

Please also share with anyone you know who is struggling with depression. It's time to shake things up!

02/09/2025

Things I'd tell you as a mental health nutritionist if I wasn't afraid to hurt your feelings.

It's not about shame or making you feel guilty, but with over 10+ years clinical experience working with mental health, eating disorders and people's relationship with food, sometimes we need to hear the truth in order to make a change. Especially if you want lasting, good mental health.

Maybe there are some more I've missed? Tell me if I have - I'd love to know.

30/07/2025

Creatine is traditionally talked about in the sport and exercise world as it can enhance muscle strength and power. However, this supplemental powder may just be your BFF when it comes to brain health and mental health, especially as we age.

I have been using it for about six months now, for both the muscle and the brain benefits, and have even got my parents on it too.

I simply mix it in some water every day - it's pretty tasteless.

And I'll know you'll ask ... my favourite brands are:
Thorne Creatine - it is really good value for money
Ancient + Brave Creatine+

DM and I can send you a code to get 10% off!

Are you using creatine yet? Are you going to?

22/07/2025

Life is busy enough as it is, why make it harder?

The problem is, we live in a society of impatience. We wanted results yesterday. We therefore look for the 'quick fix' as we don't have time to address our own health in amongst everything else we have to do: work, family, life ...

Yes, the quick fix may work for a while but it a) is often unsustainable and b) it never addresses the root cause.

So start small. What is one small thing you could do today to start winning the race?

For example:
- drink enough water
- don't have that glass of wine tonight
- go for a 15-minute walk
- have breakfast today
- make yourself dinner tonight instead of ordering one in (even if it is eggs on toast - you don't have to become Gordon Ramsey overnight!)

Small, daily habits can lead to significant, long-term results.

Tell me, what is the one small habit you can start today to begin winning the race?

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Woodford Green

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http://www.urbanwellness.co.uk/

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Urban Wellness is a nutrition and hypnotherapy practice to help you get back in balance in today's hectic world. In particular we work with clients who want to reduce stress, ease anxiety or have a better relationship with food.