Feeling your body doesn’t work like it used to?
Hi, I’m Angela Henderson. As a nutritional therapist, I work with clients who are struggling with symptoms of getting older, such as digestive problems, worsening memory and cognitive function, aches and pains, low energy, and poor sleep. I see myself as a health detective, working with my clients to identify underlying imbalances or deficiencies that may be contributing to their symptoms, regardless of whether they have been given a formal diagnosis.
By using the latest nutrition science and careful analysis of your unique situation, I work with you to develop a personalized plan to address the underlying causes of your symptoms, so you can reclaim your vitality and enjoy life to the full again.
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The Hidden Hero: Resistant Starch and the Gut-Boosting Bacteria
When it comes to gut health, we often hear about the importance of probiotics and fibre-rich foods. However, there's another unsung hero in the world of digestive health that deserves the spotlight - resistant starch. This often-overlooked component plays a vital role in feeding the good bacteria in your gut, leading to a myriad of health benefits. In this short read, we'll explore the wonders of resistant starch and its impact on the SCFA-producing bacteria that keep our digestive system happy and healthy. Resistant Starch: A Brief Overview Resistant starch is a unique type of starch that eludes digestion in [...]
Going against the grain
While wheat bread is a staple in many people's diets, it can be problematical for health. Wheat, rye and barley contain gluten, a protein that can cause negative reactions in individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. But even if you don't have a gluten intolerance, consuming large amounts of wheat flour, which breaks down to glucose, can impact your blood sugar balance and contribute to insulin resistance - a slippery slope towards weight gain and increased risk for diabetes and heart disease. The gluten in wheat bread can disrupt the gut microbiota and make your gut lining more permeable, [...]
New research on mind-boosting mushroom
Traditional Chinese Medicine and other traditional medicines, including our own, have used mushrooms medicinally since pre-history. Western researchers have studied some of these powerful adaptogens in more recent years, for their vast array of uses, and are confirming some of the age-old claims. One species that has been known for its potential mental health benefits is the lion's mane or hericium erinaceus mushroom. Recent research has demonstrated its ability to reduce the risk of depression and limit damage from Alzheimer's disease. An exciting new study by an international team of scientists published this week in the Journal of Neurochemistry highlights [...]
Nurtural news – issue #2
In this issue: - Keeping your marbles: How to take action now to prevent dementia - A sprinkle of insight: the scoop on salt - Snack attack! Ten healthy snack ideas for guilt-free nibbles Keeping your marbles Nobody wants to lose their mind. But for women, dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease is now the no. 1 killer in England and Wales, and men aren’t far behind. “I’m getting old”, “I’m having a ‘senior moment’” – the language we use when we have memory lapses and momentary confusion is telling: popular culture would have us believe that dementia is a natural part [...]
Nurtural News – issue #1
Welcome to the first issue of Nurtural News — - a serving of health tips, insights and research news in the world of nutrition. Nutrition science is an ever-changing landscape fed on the one hand by the collective knowledge of clinical practitioners who learn from their clients and patients, and on the other hand, researchers who study processes and patterns from the microscopic to the population level. As a Nutritional Therapist, I'm also interested in delving more deeply into the conventional wisdom about health and healthcare — the sweeping statements and generalisations that are spoken with authority by influencers, healthcare [...]
Why am I so tired?
"But doctor, I'm getting 8 hours of sleep and I'm still waking up tired!" There's nothing more frustrating - the constant tiredness, the brain fog, the poor memory, the inability to form a coherent sentence, the joint pain, the breathlessness - only to be advised to try and get more sleep. Of course, lack of sleep, or good quality sleep, may well be a factor, and "sleep hygiene" - tricks and habits to set you up for a peaceful night of uninterrupted sleep - is a good place to start. But it's certainly not the end. Even if your [...]
Hair loss drugs: What are the alternatives? • Nurtural says:
Hair loss drugs: What are the alternatives? • Nurtural says:
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