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The blood sugar roller coaster
I have talked about the problems that psychological stressors can have on immune system functioning before, but physical stressors can add to your stress burden ...
Stress, digestion and the vagus nerve
As we are entering another lockdown for at least the next six weeks here in the UK, I am feeling grateful that I spent the ...
Why me?
When you or your loved ones are diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, one of the first questions that you’re likely to ask is ‘why?’ These ...
Let’s talk about stress
When it comes to immune function, stress can be a big problem. It can reduce the numbers of circulating immune cells, and chronic stress can ...
World Diabetes Day musings
It is World Diabetes Day today. As many of you know, diabetes is close to my heart as my youngest daughter was diagnosed with type ...
Supporting immunity
When it comes to immunity, I prefer to think about fostering immune resilience rather than boosting immunity? Why? Because, the consequences of an immune system ...
Gluten-free Chinese duck
If you’re missing going out to eat at the Chinese restaurant since going gluten free, then why not try to recreate the flavours at home. ...
Give thanks, feel better?
For many people who have lived through difficult periods in their life, they later reflect that these periods ‘made them what they are today’, or ...
Spicy squash and parsnip soup
Soup is a great way to boost your nutrient intake and support your health. This soup is high in vitamin C and beta-carotene (the precursor ...
Food sensitivities and the immune system
The world is currently, understandably, focused on boosting immunity. If you have food sensitivities though, it is worth thinking about your immune system even when ...
Free from pancakes
If you have food sensitivities, pancake day may not be something you traditionally look forward to. If you fancy joining in this year, we have ...
Could it be histamine?
Overabundance of histamine can lead to allergy like symptoms like itching and hives, headaches, nausea and tummy troubles – but the wide ranging roles of ...