nutritional therapy
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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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Musings on the Changing of the Seasons
Well, autumn (fall) has come around again and, as much as I love the long balmy evenings of the summer, I am ready to embrace the cooler climes, darker nights and riot of reds, orange and gold that go with… 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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Oily fish and how to get them into your diet
I’ve just got back from a week’s holiday in Greece, and one of the BIG highlights was the food. I think I ate oily fish most days! As a Nutritional Therapist, it’s one of my chief considerations when analysing a… Continue reading
Jo Priest - Natural Nutrition 