The GAPS diet – for autism and more!

The GAPS diet – for autism and more!

In her book Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride describes the protocol she designed to treat her own autistic child. A combination of diet and lifestyle strategies that have a remarkable affect on the symptoms of autism.  Following this...
Alzheimers disease and iron intake

Alzheimers disease and iron intake

Alzheimer’s disease was first described in 1906. It was little known at the time and did not even enter medical textbooks until decades later. So, how come this disease is at epidemic proportions and now a leading cause of death in the UK? We know that certain genes...
How to fight depression

How to fight depression

This is the first part of a three part series about how to fight depression. In this first article I will briefly discuss how stress can cause changes in the body that result in low mood. Then I explain how to fight depression with dietary changes and nutritional...
Can a better diet improve mental health?

Can a better diet improve mental health?

The second week in May is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Part of my job as a herbalist is to explain the role that certain dietary choices play in health. Not only physical health but also mental health issues such as autism and depression. This is especially...
Sniffing out Alzheimer’s disease

Sniffing out Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists have discovered that one of the earliest symptoms related to the development of Alzheimer’s disease is a problem with the sense of smell. The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, is increasing rapidly. It is one of...

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