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This lovely client came to me with a recent diagno

This lovely client came to me with a recent diagnosis of PCOS, irregular periods and low energy levels.

We worked to regulate her cycles and improve her knowledge about what to eat for different stages of the menstrual cycle. Unsurprisingly she was also low in iron, which wasn’t helping her fatigue either…

She made amazing progress and by the end of our sessions together she went from having a period every 2 weeks with 1 week of bleeding, to a period every 28 days with much lighter periods - and improved energy levels 🙌🏼

To see how I can help you, get in touch and let’s have a chat! 👋🏼

Chewing! 🦷 One of the first things I’m askin

Chewing! 🦷

One of the first things I’m asking about with new clients is how they eat their food. Are they sitting down at the table or are they watching telly while eating? Are they chewing thoroughly or wolfing down their food before moving on to the next task?

If you’re not chewing your food, you’re not breaking down all the nutrients in that food. Simple as that. It makes it MUCH harder for the rest of the digestive system to do its thing if we’re not doing some of the heavy lifting in our mouths. You’re also much more likely to overeat!

This first stage of digestion is SO important, as it sets off a cascade of digestive processes - like stomach acid, digestive enzymes, bile and more. Not chewing can cause bloating, indigestion, and an uncomfortable feeling of fullness 🤰🏻😫

The good news - it’s free, easy, and you don’t need any extra skills to do it.

Try it and see how it feels - chew your food until you can’t chew it any more, until it’s a semi-liquid consistency. Let me know how you get on!

Sorry I’ve been a little bit quiet of late but I

Sorry I’ve been a little bit quiet of late but I GOT MARRIED!!! 💍♥️

Just coming back down to earth after the most epic wedding celebrations in Devon, and our cosy campervan honeymoon in Cornwall. Feeling very lucky indeed. 🥰

You’ve probably heard of the gut microbiome, but

You’ve probably heard of the gut microbiome, but what about the vaginal microbiome??

That’s right, it is really a thing. Women all have a unique set of bacteria down there, which is quite distinct from our gut microbiome.

Unlike in the gut, MORE diversity in the vaginal microbiome isn’t actually a good thing. This is associated with an increase in vaginal pH, which can lead to recurrent infections like BV and thrush. (Remember, low diversity = low pH = lower risk of infections.)

Vaginal dysbiosis (an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina) can increase the risk of STIs, and cause complications in conception, pregnancy and post partum, as well as being associated with chronic diseases like diabetes, IBD and infertility.

For fertility clients, I’m always thinking about what’s going on in the vagina - and testing can be a great way to see which strains (good or bad!) are present.

The good news is that there is LOTS we can focus on to help restore and maintain balance, with diet and lifestyle, alongside potential pharmaceutical interventions.

So if you’re struggling with recurrent vaginal infections, or experiencing symptoms like itching and pain, it might be worth investigating what’s going on in the vagina. Get in touch to find out more…

I am an unashamed Autumn obsessive. Obviously I lo

I am an unashamed Autumn obsessive. Obviously I love the colours and the cosiness, and the chance to get out my boots and woolly jumpers. But also the stillness that comes after the juiciness of summer.

This time of year is all about gathering and harvesting the fruits of our labour, and preparing for winter. We had such an abundant summer here in Somerset, so our freezer is filled with blackberries and our cupboard with plum jam and chutneys. It feels quite nice to be eating them thinking of sunny days picking fruit from the hedgerows 😋

Anyway, here are a few moments of calm from of late - squeezed in amongst a busy schedule of wedding planning and work and life!

A few Autumnal reflections to ask yourself: What are you grateful for right now? What good things are you harvesting as a result of your hard work? What healthy habits are you investing in now to keep you going through the winter months?

Happy Autumn everyone! 🍁

I recently did a guest blog post for the lovely @s

I recently did a guest blog post for the lovely @sweetbeeorganics all about the impact of modern stress on our bodies, and how we’re not designed to cope with the level of stress that some of experience on a daily (hourly?!) basis. 😫

Click the link in bio to learn more about what’s actually going on in your body when you experience stress, and how we can support with some achievable lifestyle tips.

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Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review from

Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review from a lovely client.

Confidence took a nosedive post-menopause?
Hormones went haywire?

Does this sound familiar to you??

Book in with me for a free 30-minute consultation and we can see how we get you back to feeling like you again.

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In case you were wondering…. Yes, nutritional th

In case you were wondering…. Yes, nutritional therapists still eat ice cream.🍦And bloody well enjoy it.

I hate the idea of food-induced guilt, of labelling some foods as “good” and “bad”, of attributing words like “sin” and “naughty” to certain foods. 🙂‍↔️

A big part of my practice is retraining the way we think and talk about food. Yes, making more healthy choices, but also eating intuitively, going for balance rather than perfection, and enjoying every bite of something you enjoy.

Come work with me - get in touch and start your journey to better health and more intuitive eating today.

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