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So, what exactly IS a nutritional therapist?
Despite rising awareness of alternatives in health, this is a question I get asked a lot. Within the bubble of fellow nutritionists and alternative health practitioners, it’s easy to forget that there’s still plenty of people (the majority?) who have… Continue reading
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It ain’t what you eat, it’s the way that you eat it
Well, not quite. It is what we eat as well. But there’s one or two things worth knowing about the how, why and where of eating food. These factors may be the reason why you have gastrointestinal issues such as… Continue reading
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Amazing allotments – what growing your own food brings to the literal and figurative table
The author shares their excitement about acquiring an allotment in Stroud, reflecting on the benefits of gardening, including improved mental wellbeing and organic produce. They highlight the therapeutic aspects of gardening, community engagement, and the positive effects of soil microbiomes… Continue reading
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To jab or not to jab – What’s the secret to healthy, long-term weight management?
In a marketplace that can sell you ‘get thin quick’ pharmaceutical injections that require little or no effort on the part of the consumer, where is the incentive to make the slow progression towards a healthy weight achieved by naturopathic,… Continue reading
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Going gluten-free: How I cut out gluten and reintroduced it (hoorah)!
My partner has been gluten-intolerant for a couple of decades. He cited some savage antibiotic courses when he had that pesky stomach bacteria H Pylori. Since then, despite taking probiotics, he has never been the same. He is also reluctant… Continue reading
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Bounteous blackberries and plump cherry plums: A foraging summer walk
I confess, I am nursing a horrible head cold right now. Yesterday was the first time I walked any distance in a few days – along the canal towpath near my house. There I saw an abundance, a riot, an… Continue reading
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To sleep, perchance to dream…
Hot nights and a lot of daylight means sleep is proving elusive right now, as it has done frequently throughout my life. There’s not much I don’t know about sleep hygiene but I don’t always practise it, even though the… Continue reading
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It works! I am feeling better!
The author shares a personal journey of improving health after experiencing various symptoms such as dizziness, back pain, and joint issues. They adopted lifestyle changes like dietary adjustments, exercise, and stress management techniques. Through these efforts, they found empowerment and… Continue reading
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Feed the body, feed the soul
As a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, I am always looking at the whole person to get as complete a picture as possible with regards to health and wellness. Of course, what you eat is important, but where you eat, how you… Continue reading
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Vitamin C: A deep(ish) dive into the reason the English were called ‘limeys’ and what we have in common with guinea pigs
Most people know that if you don’t get enough vitamin C, you get scurvy (major sign: bleeding from everywhere) but did you know that the Americans called English people ‘limeys’ because of the habit of carrying limes (and other citrus)… Continue reading
Jo Priest - Natural Nutrition 