by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | general health
People that know me well know that good food is essential to me. I even chose my daughters’ school based on the food they offered. It is the same with my patients. My patients know that I am very interested in what they are eating. I have a food first approach...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | skin health
Acne vulgaris is common in the UK. This chronic skin condition affects almost all adolescents and around half of adults. And, more people than ever are having breakouks. As a herbalist, I regularly see patients with acne and help them to achieve clearer skin. In this...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | gut health and digestion
If you have irritable bowel syndrome and are currently receiving treatment, the chances are, that your answer to this question will be no. In fact, research demonstrates that less than 40% of patients are satisfied with their current irritable bowel syndrome...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | gut health and digestion
Research shows that if you have irritable bowel syndrome, eating a diet low in FODMAPs is likely to reduce your symptoms. I discuss what FODMAPs are and how they help IBS here. Briefly a low FODMAP diet restricts foods that contain certain types of carbohydrates,...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | general health, gut health and digestion
This small, nutritious seed is full of good fats and fibre. But do you know what flaxseed is good for in terms of your health? What is flaxseed? Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is the seed of the common flax plant. The same plant that provides the material for the...