This is an exploration of the potential health benefit's of singing collectively in groups like at concerts or in choirs on the autonomic nervous system and through mediums like collective effervescence.

The impact of refined carbohydrates on energy, weight and wellbeing: a case study.

How nutrition, inflammation and metabolic health connect with your mouth Most of us think about oral health in terms of brushing, flossing and regular dental check-ups. These are essential. But the health of the mouth is also influenced by what is happening in the rest of the body. The gums, teeth, saliva and oral microbiome all sit within a wider biological system. Blood sugar regulation, inflammation, nutrient status, stress, sleep, immune function and diet can all influenc

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) has been recently renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) to more accurately reflect the complexity of metabolic, endocrine, and ovarian interconnections within the condition. This blog explores the conceptualisation of PMOS as an evolutionary condition driven by modern lifestyle mismatches, insulin resistance, and multisystem hormonal disruption. PMOS is now being used, however currently the research refers to PCOS and it s

We hear a lot about protein, healthy fats and vitamins, but one of the most powerful nutritional changes most of us could make is really simple: eat more fibre. The British Nutrition Foundation’s 2026 report, Dietary Fibre in 2026: An Update on Barriers and Opportunities to Fill the UK Fibre Gap, confirms just how significant that gap remains. Only around 4% of UK adults meet the recommended intake of 30 g of fibre each day, with similarly low achievement of age-appropriate r

Three Easy Ways to Eat More Flaxseed. Apple & Cinnamon Flax Overnight Oats Serves 1 Ingredients: 40 g rolled oats 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (can be increased to 2) ½ apple grated 150 ml milk or fortified plant milk 2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt or plant-based yoghurt ½ teaspoon cinnamon Small handful of walnuts or pumpkin seeds Honey or chicory-root syrup for sweetness if desired. Top with berries and nuts if liked Method Mix the oats, flaxseed, grated apple, milk, yoghurt a

Flaxseed, also called linseed, is one of those inexpensive everyday foods that packs rather a lot into a very small package. It provides fibre, plant-based omega-3 fats and lignans, alongside protein and a range of micronutrients. When we consider flaxseed just as a fibre source, the health benefits of fibre are undisputed. The British Nutrition Foundations 2026 update on the UK dietary fibre gap confirms that only 4% of UK adolescents and adults are reaching the 30g a day re

Why your shoulder may be telling a bigger story Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, causes pain, stiffness and reduced movement in the shoulder. It has often been treated as a local shoulder problem, but it may also be linked to wider changes in hormones, inflammation, blood sugar, thyroid function, blood vessel health, stress, sleep and lifestyle. This may be especially relevant for women in perimenopause and menopause. Why is frozen shoulder more common around

What Nutrigenomics Taught Me About Appetite, Willpower and Self Compassion For much of my life, I have been very interested in food, particularly sweet food. I enjoy food. I think about food (a lot) and have a pretty big appetite. I can find it difficult to stop eating sometimes, particularly when it’s sweet or savoury things. Like many people, I have sometimes interpreted this through a moral lens. Am I just greedy? Why haven’t I got better willpower? Why can’t I simply be m

Spending time in nature is more than enjoyable - it measureably reduces stress in your body. Research shows that a short "dose" of nature can improve your stress physiology and support your overal wellbeing.

Many families want to eat well, feel better and create healthier routines, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. You may have one child who refuses vegetables, another who snacks constantly, a partner who wants traditional meals, and a household routine that leaves very little time for planning, shopping and cooking. When you add work, school, activities, tiredness and different food likes and dislikes into the mix, it’s easy to see why family health can feel comp

Modern life keeps many of us indoors, surrounded by artificial light, screens and constant demands. While it has long been recognised that spending time in nature benefits mental wellbeing, this study aimed to answer a practical question: How much nature is enough to make a measurable difference? Rather than asking participants to attend structured research sessions, the investigators allowed people to choose when, where and for how long they spent time outdoors in a place th

Jill is experiencing weight gain and fatigue. She is perimenopausal and her periods are irregular and often 45-60 days apart. Her hair and skin are dry and her joints stiff. She’s not sleeping well and feels a bit anxious. These symptoms could all be explained by perimenopause and the peaks and troughs of oestrogen and falling progesterone. Jill has a family history of autoimmunity and has recently had a significant viral illness. Registered Nutritional Therapists do not diag

One of the most common things I hear from new clients is some version of: "My doctor says my tests are normal, but I still feel terrible." They're exhausted, bloated, foggy, wired-but-tired, and yet every standard test comes back "within range." This gap between how someone feels and what conventional labs show is exactly where functional testing excels. As a Registered Nutritional Therapist, testing isn't an optional add-on to my practice, it's often foundational. Here's why

Most of us have spent years learning to live in our heads. We analyse our problems, talk them through, journal about them, make plans to fix them, and yet so often we find ourselves stuck in the same patterns, the same anxieties, the same relationships that don't quite work. That's because insight alone rarely changes behaviour. Real, lasting change tends to happen when the body is part of the process, not just the mind. That's the core idea behind Embodied Yoga Life Coaching

If you've been told your blood glucose (blood sugar) is "borderline" or that you're "pre-diabetic," you've probably also been given advice about cutting sugar and walking more. That advice isn't wrong. But it barely scratches the surface of what's actually happening in your body, and it rarely explains why your blood glucose is too high; what’s driving this to happen. You may not have heard the term “insulin resistance”, yet this is the early dysfunction that contributes to b