Nutritionist | Integrative Nutrition Health Coach | Functional Medicine Practitioner
Autoimmune disease is one of the debilitating chronic conditions which is on the rise in the developed world. In autoimmune diseases , the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues instead of foreign or toxic products which are harmful to us. This attack leads to constant inflammation which results in tissue damage, pain and eventually, loss of function of the affected body part(s). This results in diagnosis of chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, coeliac disease, psoriasis, etc. , and these are just a few of the over 80 identified autoimmune diseases. Addressing the triggers or root causes of these conditions makes a big and positive difference to health and quality of life. This section deals with all things autoimmune and how to manage it.
So many people are feeling foggy and having trouble concentrating! It takes so much concentration for them just to get through the day and they longed for a time when their memory was sharp. They may be blaming old age when in fact, if they want to have better memory or a sharper brain, they need to improve their gut health.
I see so many patients struggling with brain fog, bloating, joint pain, and anxiety. They’re also noticing other symptoms like adult acne and feeling fatigued and wondering why they just don’t feel like themselves. Most people blame it on stress, but there could be something they’re missing, and it could be leaky gut.
Many people are struggling with gut issues – these days, it seems like an epidemic! Belching, bloating, and feeling uncomfortable is just the new normal. Many people think it’s just a sensitive stomach when in fact it could be a serious gut infection like SIBO.
I am a coeliac and have been since I was 7 years old, although I was not diagnosed till I was 13! Mine manifested as dermatitis herpetiformis (which threw doctors off, hence the late diagnosis, as with most autoimmune conditions) and also damage to my poor villi. It’s a way of life for me now,… read more ›
Women are up to 3 times more likely than men to develop Multiple Sclerosis (MS), according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. As cases increase worldwide, it’s important to know how MS could affect your life. MS is an autoimmune condition that involves the central nervous system. It occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks… read more ›
I first heard about Frequency Specific Microcurrent, also known as FSM during “The Body Electric Summit’ which took place in October/November 2019. I had been looking into sound frequencies for relaxation and to help with sleep, and had found and started using Wholetones (Better Sleep – which is amazing by the way). So, the whole… read more ›
I remember the first time I heard the term leaky gut. It was the summer of 2011 while I was reading Tim Ferris’s book, “The 4 Hour Body.” When he mentioned the term, I remember thinking how odd it was. I wondered if the gut could truly be leaky and how on earth that could… read more ›
I hope you enjoyed reading part one and had a few ah-ha moments throughout. My goal is that you’ve walked away now realising how important having a healthy gut is to your overall health. In this second part of the series, we’ll learn about how stress affects gut health and how to start getting your… read more ›
