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What nutritional therapy involves, who it can help and what practitioners say — every Wellbeing Magazine story on the subject.

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Discover INDI - Your Complete Toolkit to Power a Healthier Life

Providing the foundations to a good day of nutrition and a super easy way to boost your plant diversity, the INDI range is designed to specifically support brain and gut health. Utilising the power of plants to improve how you feel and function everyday, it offers a trio of tasty products that are 100% natural, with no added sugar, synthetic flavours or sweeteners, with each widely recommended by nutritionists.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Jul 2026

Wellness Routine

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Building a Sustainable Wellness Routine: Aligning Movement, Nutrition, and Mindful Living

Daily life today demands constant attention. Work schedules, digital communication, family responsibilities, and personal goals can easily fill every hour of the day. In the middle of this activity, maintaining health often becomes something people plan to address “later.” Yet wellness works best when it becomes part of everyday life rather than an occasional priority.

By Rachel Branson · 15 Apr 2026

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David Thomas: The Mineral Story Behind Better Hydration

When I finally met David Thomas on Zoom (after a comically ill-fated attempt involving calendar confusion and a laptop crash), I expected a straightforward founder conversation about hydration drops.

By Rachel Branson · 31 Mar 2026

Control your Cravings

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Control your Cravings

Sudden cravings for chocolate, snack or chips? We have all experienced these. The good news is that with the right tips and tricks, you can control your cravings

By Rachel Branson · 2 Mar 2026

metabolism

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5 x top tips to help your metabolism

You're doing everything right with your diet, but the scales just won't move? Then perhaps your metabolism could be the culprit.

By Rachel Branson · 11 Feb 2026

The 5 best at-home Pilates apps for 2026

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The 5 best at-home Pilates apps for 2026

Pilates has left the studio. Millions of us now unroll mats at home, and wellness apps tallied 850 million downloads in 2024.

By Rachel Branson · 24 Nov 2025

Top Energy Tips For Feeling Good This Winter

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Top Energy Tips For Feeling Good This Winter

As the days become shorter and the nights draw in, it’s easy to feel like curling up and forgetting all about exercise and healthy eating.

By Rachel Branson · 17 Nov 2025

Nutrition Supplement: Myths vs. Facts

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Nutrition Supplement: Myths vs. Facts

The nutrition supplement industry is flooded with bold claims, flashy marketing, and confusing information that makes it hard to separate truth from fiction.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Oct 2025

Ace Your Immune Health This Winter: Top five tips

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Ace Your Immune Health This Winter: Top five tips

In recent years, immune health has become one of the nation’s top wellbeing priorities. With cold and flu season fast approaching, supporting your body’s natural defences has never been more important.

By Rachel Branson · 13 Oct 2025

Colorful selection of carbohydrate-rich foods- oats, brown rice, sweet potato, berries, and whole grain bread on a wooden table

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Understanding Carbs

Carbohydrates have been misunderstood for years. Learn the truth about how they fuel your body, support performance, and can be a healthy part of your daily diet.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Sept 2025

The Raw Truth: 7 Myths About Raw Veganism That Are Totally Outdated

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The Raw Truth: 7 Myths About Raw Veganism That Are Totally Outdated

As a naturopath and clinical nutritionist who lives and breathes this lifestyle, I’ve seen how powerful a raw vegan diet can be for healing. I’ve also seen how many people are turned off by outdated, oversimplified, or fear-based myths.

By Rachel Branson · 6 Aug 2025

Start Your Brain Health Routine Today

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Start Your Brain Health Routine Today

Maintaining brain health as we age is essential for supporting memory, cognitive function, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

By Rachel Branson · 22 Jul 2025

Top 5 Tips: Get Set for Summer Skin

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Top 5 Tips: Get Set for Summer Skin

Glowing skin should be an essential part of your summer holiday prep! The sooner you commit to a healthy skin routine the better so you feel all aglow as you head off on your travels

By Rachel Branson · 21 May 2025

Top 5 Ways Nutrition Impacts Mental Health

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Top 5 Ways Nutrition Impacts Mental Health

Did you know that the food you eat can impact your mental health? Whether you reach for a nutrient-rich snack or something processed can affect how you feel, think, and act.

By Rachel Branson · 9 Apr 2025

Heart Health Tips from Wassen

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Heart Health Tips from Wassen

As we head into Heart Health Awareness Month this February, Wassen’s nutritionist Emma Bullock-Lynch has pulled together some tip heart health tips

By Rachel Branson · 1 Feb 2025

8 Mental Health Mistakes Men Should Avoid

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8 Mental Health Mistakes Men Should Avoid

Mental health is a significant part of one's life, impacting all aspects from social to productive life. Unfortunately, some men neglect it,

By Rachel Branson · 22 Jan 2025

Tips For Caring for A Senior Dog

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Tips For Caring for A Senior Dog

As dogs grow old, their requirements and lifestyles change. They may need more rest, different diets, and supplements such as CBD for dogs

By Rachel Branson · 24 Dec 2024

How to Stay Healthy for Seniors Living Alone

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How to Stay Healthy for Seniors Living Alone

Living on your own as a senior can be tough. It gives you the freedom to live how you want, but it also comes with responsibilities, especially regarding health.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Nov 2024

Ace Your Immune Health This Winter

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Ace Your Immune Health This Winter

In recent years, immune health has become one of our top health concerns, and with cold and flu season approaching, maintaining a healthy immune system has never more important.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Nov 2024

Mountain Blood: The Ancient, Earthy Miracle

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Mountain Blood: The Ancient, Earthy Miracle

Picture this: your morning coffee, that sacred elixir which fuels the start of your day, now infused with a substance that looks like tar, tastes like ancient earth

By Rachel Branson · 6 Nov 2024

Simple Weight Loss Tips for Lasting Results

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Simple Weight Loss Tips for Lasting Results

Weight loss is a journey that many embark on but often find challenging to maintain long-term. Achieving lasting results requires more than temporary diet fixes

By Rachel Branson · 30 Oct 2024

Detox with Sevenhills

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Detox with Sevenhills

Pauline Cox MSc Functional Nutritionist Explains how Supplements can help Manage Detox Especially in Perimenopause

By Rachel Branson · 24 Oct 2024

Top Energy Tips For A Feel-Good Winter

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Top Energy Tips For A Feel-Good Winter

As the days become shorter and the nights draw in, it’s easy to feel like curling up and forgetting all about exercise and healthy eating.

By Rachel Branson · 18 Oct 2024

All in the Balance with Sevenhills

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All in the Balance with Sevenhills

Pauline Cox MSc Functional Nutritionist Explains how Supplements can help Manage Blood Sugar Levels During Perimenopause

By Rachel Branson · 24 Sept 2024

7-day Diet Plan for Weight Loss

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7-day Diet Plan for Weight Loss

We bet that, at some point in your life, you must have tried planning your routine and following a disciplined timetable.

By Rachel Branson · 22 Sept 2024

Personalized Nutrition: More Than Just a Diet

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Personalized Nutrition: More Than Just a Diet

The concept of personalized nutrition is transforming the way we approach our health and well-being. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all diets that fail to account for individual differences.

By Rachel Branson · 20 Sept 2024

Stress Less with Sevenhills

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Stress Less with Sevenhills

Pauline Cox MSc Functional Nutritionist Explains how Supplements can help Manage Perimenopause Induced Stress

By Rachel Branson · 3 Sept 2024

How to effectively start a healthy diet? 5 tips

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How to effectively start a healthy diet? 5 tips

Healthy eating is one of the foundations that affect our health, well-being and overall quality of life. While we know that it's good to eat healthy, putting this into practice can be difficult, especially when juxtaposed with numerous dietary myths and conflicting information. Learn practical tips to help you implement a healthy diet and stick to it for the long term.

By Rachel Branson · 27 Aug 2024

Keep your gut healthy on holiday 

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Keep your gut healthy on holiday 

Going on holiday is such an exciting time and one we all wait for so longingly. A time to sit back, relax and unwind, soak up new experiences and hopefully some warmer weather.

By Rachel Branson · 2 Aug 2024

Skincare Hacks for Glowing Summer Skin

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Skincare Hacks for Glowing Summer Skin

We're all on a quest for healthy, radiant skin, and the good news is, achieving it goes beyond just a miracle cream.

By Rachel Branson · 26 Jul 2024

How Can Men Maintain Optimal Health as They Age?

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How Can Men Maintain Optimal Health as They Age?

What are the secrets to maintaining health and vitality for men as they age? In Nashville, known for its robust healthcare system, men have access to a wide range of resources that support a proactive approach to aging well.

By Rachel Branson · 5 Jul 2024

Common Food Intolerances and How to Manage Them

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Common Food Intolerances and How to Manage Them

Food intolerances are different from food allergies. With a food allergy, even a small amount of the offending food can trigger an immediate immune system reaction that can be life-threatening.

By Rachel Branson · 31 May 2024

Understanding Uterine Fibroids and Their Impact

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Understanding Uterine Fibroids and Their Impact

Uterine fibroids represent a significant health concern for many, manifesting as benign tumors primarily within the reproductive years of individuals assigned female at birth.

By Rachel Branson · 30 Apr 2024

New Study Highlights Wildly Inaccurate Health Advice on TikTok

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New Study Highlights Wildly Inaccurate Health Advice on TikTok

From drinking a glass of chia seed water to trying the baby food diet, or even eating dog food to increase protein intake, there are some questionable viral nutrition and weight loss trends on social media platforms like TikTok ––and Millennials and Gen Z are listening.

By Rachel Branson · 22 Apr 2024

6 Ways to Thrive After an HIV Diagnosis

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6 Ways to Thrive After an HIV Diagnosis

An HIV diagnosis can initially feel like an insurmountable hurdle, clouding your future with uncertainty and fear. However, this moment, as daunting as it may seem, can also mark the beginning of a journey filled with resilience

By Rachel Branson · 15 Mar 2024

Datai Langkawi announces 2024 edition of Serenity

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Datai Langkawi announces 2024 edition of Serenity

Iconic rainforest resort to welcome array of leading practitioners in the fields of sound healing, nutrition, acupuncture, helping guests embrace natural holistic well-being in 2024

By Rachel Branson · 19 Jan 2024

New Year Menopause Tips

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New Year Menopause Tips

It’s New Year and time for resolutions – which we all know are much easier to break than to keep!

By Rachel Branson · 19 Dec 2023

Aduna Launches Advanced Superfood Blends:

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Aduna Launches Advanced Superfood Blends:

Sustainable superfood brand and certified BCorp Aduna launches Advanced Superfood Blends: the world’s first FairWild-certified sustainable superfood range.

By Rachel Branson · 21 Nov 2023

TV Chef Theo Michaels teams up with SmarterNaturally

TV Chef Theo Michaels teams up with SmarterNaturally

SmarterNaturally launch free online cooking series creating delicious type 2 diabetes friendly meals TV Chef Theo Michaels has launched a series of cooking videos creating delicious food for people who are looking to lower.

By Rachel Branson · 18 Sept 2023

UNTIL set to change a broken system for wellness professionals

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UNTIL set to change a broken system for wellness professionals

Chatting to Alex Pellew, Co-Founder and CXO of UNTIL it was clear to hear the excitement and passion in his voice. I got a sense that their business was born out of a true desire to help the industry professionals in a broken system.

By Rachel Branson · 9 Sept 2023

Can celery juice reduce a menopausal belly?

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Can celery juice reduce a menopausal belly?

While there is no specific scientific evidence to support the claim that drinking celery juice can specifically reduce menopausal belly fat, incorporating celery juice as part of a balanced and healthy diet may contribute to overall weight management.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Jun 2023

Holiday Health Hazard for Diabetics

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Holiday Health Hazard for Diabetics

Passport. Check. Currency. Check. Luggage. Check. There’s a lot to think about when going on holiday, but even more so if you are travelling with diabetes.

By Rachel Branson · 12 Jun 2023

Why do we need Omega 3?

Why do we need Omega 3?

Jane McClenaghan, Nutritionist behind Vital Nutrition talks us through the importance of omega 3 in your diet and the benefits of foods high in omega 3

By Rachel Branson · 1 Jun 2023

How to Become a Nutritionist

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How to Become a Nutritionist

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing, a career as a nutritionist or nutrition coach could be the right choice for you. So what exactly is a nutritionist and how do you go about becoming one?

By Rachel Branson · 18 Apr 2023

New protein supplement designed exclusively for over 50s

New protein supplement designed exclusively for over 50s

A registered dietitian who wants to help the over 50s increase their protein intake has launched a new protein supplement. Designed to combat age-related muscle loss and maintain healthy body function.

By Rachel Branson · 22 Feb 2023

A Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Low FODMAP Diet

A Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Low FODMAP Diet

It is very common to come across a friend, family, or neighbour complaining of stomach upset after eating specific food items. Digestive upset and distress caused by certain food types in the offices is a common problem globally.

By Rachel Branson · 17 Feb 2023

Backed by science, The Imperfect Nutritionist celebrates food first

Backed by science, The Imperfect Nutritionist celebrates food first

Backed by science, The Imperfect Nutritionist celebrates food first, rather than looking at it as points on a plate. Instead of adopting a one-size-fits-all approach and telling the reader what they can and cannot eat, it acknowledges the complexities and uniqueness of the body

By Rachel Branson · 30 Nov 2022

Using natures medicine chest for your wellbeing

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Using natures medicine chest for your wellbeing

I feel truly blessed and grateful for having have a deep, special connection to herbs. Nature has always been an integral part of my life. Just being surrounded by nature brings balance.

By Rachel Branson · 18 Nov 2022

Top Tips for Supporting Immunity This Winter

Top Tips for Supporting Immunity This Winter

With winter just around the corner, it’s important that we look at how we can support and maintain our health for the whole family. According to the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION), a London-based leading provider of training in nutritional therapy, supporting our immune health in the long term can help to build up our resilience against future infections.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Oct 2022

Back to School Survival Tips for Teachers

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Back to School Survival Tips for Teachers

Going back to school after the summer break can be just as stressful for teachers as it is for students. Sally Duffin, Registered Nutritional Therapist for Vitaminology has put together her best back to school survival tips for teachers to help manage the stress and demands of the new school year.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Aug 2022

Back to school nutrition

Back to school nutrition

As children prepare to go back to school this September in the wake of the pandemic, it has never been more important to look after their health, wellbeing and immunity. Nutrition plays a vital role in this

By Rachel Branson · 23 Aug 2022

Creating Your Best Self Begins with Your Skin

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Creating Your Best Self Begins with Your Skin

Feeling good in your “skin” often takes a combination of things that rely on each other to work in harmony. Taking care of your mental health, managing your stress, enjoying adequate exercise, getting balanced nutrition, attaining sound sleep cycles, and choosing products that are rich in “good” ingredients are six key areas that can make all the difference.

By Rachel Branson · 11 Aug 2022

The NHS Needs Your Help!

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The NHS Needs Your Help!

Increasingly it is becoming recognised that our NHS is not good value for money and needs a radical overhaul.
The main reason for this inefficiency is that it is too big to be efficient!

By Rachel Branson · 1 Aug 2022

The Diabetes Dilemma

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The Diabetes Dilemma

A nutritionist explains why it’s not your fault. Diabetes Week 13-19 June, 2022 With more than four million people in the UK estimated to have type 2 diabetes and another 13 million people at.

By Rachel Branson · 13 Jun 2022

Skin Saviours - What to eat for healthy, glowing skin

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Skin Saviours - What to eat for healthy, glowing skin

With the summer months on the horizon, now is the time to eat well for healthy, happy skin. Paula Werrett, registered nutritional therapy practitioner from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition gives her top tips for the best nutrients to help your skin glow from the inside out.

By Rachel Branson · 3 May 2022

Spring into mental wellness

Spring into mental wellness

The last two years have taken their toll on our mental health and wellbeing. Now as restrictions end and the spring months are upon us, it’s time to give our mental wellness a lift to keep anxiety at bay and our energy levels high.

By Rachel Branson · 6 Apr 2022

Simply Seedz Porridge Pots Make It Into Kit Bags of GB Winter Olympics Squad

Simply Seedz Porridge Pots Make It Into Kit Bags of GB Winter Olympics Squad

Although Simply Seedz has long been used by a number of well-known athletes, cyclists and Paralympians as part of their well-balanced nutritional plan, the call from one of Team GB’s nutritionists asking Cathryn for samples as her porridge pots were under consideration was a phone call Cathryn will never forget!

By Rachel Branson · 1 Feb 2022

What is Health? Well-Being vs Unwell-Being

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What is Health? Well-Being vs Unwell-Being

I have spent over forty years as a health practitioner trying to satisfy myself on this apparent simple question “what is health and how does it arise?” I am convinced it is not a difficult question to answer, and health is not only based on a few simple basic factors but should be the norm for the vast majority of us!

By Rachel Branson · 3 Jan 2022

Diet & Breathing - The Two Vital Signs That Doctors Usually Miss!

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Diet & Breathing - The Two Vital Signs That Doctors Usually Miss!

The two most important measures of anyone’s health, wellbeing and vitality must be: “What We Eat" and "How We Breathe”.We are “what we eat”, how else could it be? From the first breath we take as a new-born child to our last when we expire we take about half a trillion breaths, so it should make a difference just how well we breathe. 

By Rachel Branson · 30 Nov 2021

What is the best herbal remedy for stress?

What is the best herbal remedy for stress?

The word ‘stress’ is banded about here, there and everywhere these days, as well as multiple remedies claiming to tackle stress. With 99% of adults in a recent survey saying they’ve all experienced workplace stress, it is clear stress is extremely common in our society . But what is stress? How can we fight it? And what are the top 5 foods and supplements that can help combat stress?

By Rachel Branson · 22 Nov 2021

Want To Achieve Your Fitness Goals? Here Are 7 Ways To Help!

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Want To Achieve Your Fitness Goals? Here Are 7 Ways To Help!

December is fast approaching at the speed of light, which means that the realization of “new year, new me” is right around the corner. Every January, we notice the first couple of weeks are full of fitness resolutions and packed gyms that run out of steam within a month.

By Rachel Branson · 22 Nov 2021

The first all-in-one Stress & Mild Anxiety Support Formula

The first all-in-one Stress & Mild Anxiety Support Formula

Nu Mind Stress & Mild Anxiety Support Formula (30 days) offers consumers 23 scientifically backed ingredients packed in 5 daily capsules to help alleviate symptoms of stressors on the mind and body. This all-in-one Stress & Mild Anxiety Support Formula is the first of its kind and is the most comprehensive supplement programme in the UK market for mental health.

By Rachel Branson · 11 Nov 2021

Five Top Tips for Supporting Immunity This Winter

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Five Top Tips for Supporting Immunity This Winter

With the uncertainty of what winter will bring this year, it’s important that we look at how we can support and maintain our health for the whole family. According to the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION), a London-based leading provider of training in nutritional therapy, supporting our immune health in the long term can help to build up our resilience against future infections.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Nov 2021

Is conjunctivitis a covid symptom? Take 3 steps to reduce risk

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Is conjunctivitis a covid symptom? Take 3 steps to reduce risk

Signalling the immune system is under stress, conjunctivitis could be a Covid symptom. Many of us will have woken up with that gritty feeling in one or both of our eyes and gone to check in the mirror only to find an especially bleary-eyed version of ourselves.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Sept 2021

Vitamin K2 has potential to prevent and slow Alzheimer’s Disease

Vitamin K2 has potential to prevent and slow Alzheimer’s Disease

Science publication Nutrients recently published a review analysing the mounting evidence that connects vitamin K2 to factors involved in Alzheimer’s disease. It concluded that Vitamin K2 has the potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and contribute to its prevention.

By Rachel Branson · 23 Jul 2021

Flow liberates wellbeing at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

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Flow liberates wellbeing at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

Natural vitality. Clean products. Biological betterment: the newly opened flagship from lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts introduces FLOW; plant- powered natural experiences that move freely through every space, liberating guests to tune into euphoria and balance.

By Rachel Branson · 13 Jul 2021

The importance of choosing the right foods for your cycle

The importance of choosing the right foods for your cycle

Understanding our menstrual cycle and knowing which foods to eat when you hit specific times in your cycle is something that we, as women, learn as we go so to speak. As many of us are keen to learn and understand our bodies natural rhythms, what we nourish our bodies with plays a big part of that understanding.

By Rachel Branson · 13 Jul 2021

The benefits of foraging by Belinda Blake

The benefits of foraging by Belinda Blake

During the last year we have all become more aware of how beneficial the great outdoors and nature is to our wellbeing and mental health. With many following this trend, whether by growing their own vegetables, going for long walks exploring their local countryside or simply enjoying flowers on a windowsill, it’s important as we start to return to normality to maintain this new-found appreciation.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Jun 2021

Choose sourdough for a wholesome breakfast or healthy lunch

Choose sourdough for a wholesome breakfast or healthy lunch

Whether it’s a wholesome breakfast, a healthy lunch or a quick and tasty munch, the master Bertinet Bakers believe that everyone should be able to enjoy better quality bread - made with just flour, water, sea salt and nothing else.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Jun 2021

Discover the goodness of sourdough

Discover the goodness of sourdough

BREAD is often given a bad press due to concerns about additives, preservatives and the increasing awareness of gut health issues associated with gluten. Bertinet Bakery Sourdough is made with just flour, water and sea salt and the slow fermentation process breaks gluten down, making it easier to digest than conventional bread.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Jun 2021

Health Supplements- What are they Help or Hype for Healthy Eating?

Health Supplements- What are they Help or Hype for Healthy Eating?

COVID19 had brought the entire world to a halt. People ceased their economic activities and embarked upon a healthy living journey- all thanks to an intrusion of a deadly virus. While the virus brought about physical, mental, and financial stress, the only good thing that came along was an awareness about healthy living.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jun 2021

The UK's high cholesterol problem - does nature have the answer?

The UK's high cholesterol problem - does nature have the answer?

This February is National Heart Month and never before has it been so important to look after our cardiovascular system. The strikingly increased mortality in COVID-19 patients who have high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease is linked to high tissue cholesterol levels.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Feb 2021

Yumi Nutrition Launches New Vitamin D and Vitamin C gummies

Yumi Nutrition Launches New Vitamin D and Vitamin C gummies

With many people in the UK suffering from low levels of vitamin D due to a lack of sunlight, chewable supplement brand Yumi Nutrition has launched a new vitamin D3 Sunshine gummy to help you get enough of the essential vitamin during the winter months.

By Rachel Branson · 30 Nov 2020

Immunity and health boosting products to help you through the winter months

Immunity and health boosting products to help you through the winter months

If you are looking for Immunity and health boosting products to help you through the winter months. have a look at these high-quality, sustainably caught fish oils from Wild Alaskan Pollock + plant sourced products. All available at wileysfinest.co.uk, health food shops & pharmacies

By Rachel Branson · 3 Nov 2020

Terri Ann Nunns Launches Free Immunity Boosting Diet Plan

Terri Ann Nunns Launches Free Immunity Boosting Diet Plan

As obesity has emerged as a key issue affecting our ability to battle viruses, those looking to get into shape can also follow the Terri Ann 123 Diet Plan. The weight loss programme features a unique mix of carbs, fats and proteins, with no calorie counting, and showcases nutritionally rich and tasty recipes.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Oct 2020

MINAMI® launches first ever CBD+Omega-3 nutritional supplement

MINAMI® launches first ever CBD+Omega-3 nutritional supplement

As part of their self-care routines, consumers are beginning to see the positive impact that nutrition can have on stress, heart health and immune systems. Omega-3 and CBD are, until now, two distinct supplements associated with these benefits.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Oct 2020

The health benefits of coffee and how it could boost your workout!

The health benefits of coffee and how it could boost your workout!

Studies have shown that moderate coffee consumption (up to four cups per day) may be linked with a longer lifespan. According to one particular study published in the journal Circulation coffee consumption may be associated with a 15% reduction in the risk of death (1).

By Rachel Branson · 15 Jul 2020

The most asked Vitamin D questions

The most asked Vitamin D questions

Vitamin D is getting a lot of press. Once a supplement only considered in winter - self-isolation, and its links to help the fight against Covid-19 has seen a significant growth in its popularity. Here, Aimée Benbow, BSc (Hons), MSc, ANutr at Viridian Nutrition answers the most commonly asked questions surrounding Vitamin D

By Rachel Branson · 11 Jul 2020

The UK’s First Virtual Wellbeing Festival

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The UK’s First Virtual Wellbeing Festival

Dr. Sarah Jarvis, Dr. Radha Modgil, Dr. Aaron Balick, mental health campaigner Natasha Devon, the Pilates PT Hollie Grant, are all among the health and wellbeing professionals who have come together for the UK’s first ‘virtual’ wellbeing festival, which has been launched in response to COVID-19, to help people better cope in these extraordinary times.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Apr 2020

Viridian Reveals How Veganism Impacts Specific Age Groups

Viridian Reveals How Veganism Impacts Specific Age Groups

The term ‘Vegan’ has received a 184% rise in Google searches within the last 90 days alone. The vegan diet arena is booming, with an estimated 600,000 vegans in the UK. Adopting the vegan diet on a full-time basis can be daunting.

By Rachel Branson · 25 Feb 2020

The Facts and Realities of Combatting Acne

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The Facts and Realities of Combatting Acne

95% of people in the UK are affected by Acne (ages 11 – 30) in the UK alone. Although its severity may differ from person to person, its symptoms can be challenging and impact confidence. Here, Aimee Benbow, Director of Nutrition at the leading brand of ethical supplements Viridian Nutrition busts the myths that surround Acne and reveals the need to knows of working to combat the different types acne.

By Rachel Branson · 12 Feb 2020

New Year SOLUTIONS - not ReSOLUTIONS

New Year SOLUTIONS - not ReSOLUTIONS

As we head into January, a time typically known for resolutions and fresh starts, a new study* has revealed the goals set by Britons which they then find hardest to achieve.

By Rachel Branson · 6 Jan 2020

Bring balance to your life

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Bring balance to your life

Monte-Carlo’s first ever two-day wellness festival offers a unique experience, unlike any the French Riviera has hosted before.

By Rachel Branson · 21 May 2019

Top 10 tips for staying on plan this Easter

Top 10 tips for staying on plan this Easter

As the nation gears up to make the most of this year’s Easter celebrations, chocolate and sweet treats can be difficult to resist. Supermarket shelves are loaded with chocolate eggs, meaning overindulgence can be.

By Rachel Branson · 4 Apr 2019

Six tips to living well

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Six tips to living well

Health & wellness experts reveal the top 6 tips to living well and you won’t believe how simple they are Wellness is as individual as your fingertips, and means something different to everyone. With.

By Rachel Branson · 11 Feb 2019

Nutrition essentials for a vegan diet

Nutrition essentials for a vegan diet

As with any diet, food choices and variety are important. There are plenty of unhealthy vegan foods (e.g. foods high in sugar etc) and some people eat a restricted diet with limited food types. Eat a rainbow of foods every day and over the week aim to eat a wide variety of different foods.

By Rachel Branson · 9 Oct 2018

Diabetes warning signs

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Diabetes warning signs

The vast majority of British adults have no idea about the warning signs for diabetes, and even those who have the condition themselves underestimate its severity, according to new research from Hospital Negligence. A.

By Rachel Branson · 28 Jan 2018

Natural Fitness Centre - new owners!

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Natural Fitness Centre - new owners!

Natural Fitness Centre, Eastbourne - New Owners! Seventeen years after founding the Natural Fitness Centre, Alison Brown has decided that the time is right for her to move on to pastures new. Tracy and.

By Rachel Branson · 10 Jan 2018

A better nights sleep

A better nights sleep

We spoke to nutritionist Libby Limon, and sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley, about the nutrients and minerals our bodies need to get a good night’s rest: 1. Magnesium “Magnesium is probably one of the.

By Rachel Branson · 4 Sept 2017

The Science of Nutrition

The Science of Nutrition

Over the years, I’ve hopefully gone someway to debunk the tirade of nutrition nonsense that has spread like Japanese knotweed into the nooks and crannies of our daily lives. I’ve swayed from being contentious.

By Rachel Branson · 4 Sept 2017

Simply good health

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Simply good health

So with KISS in mind how does this work? Put simply, good health equals good body, plus good food, plus good breathing, plus good mind.

By Rachel Branson · 3 Sept 2017

Back to work with a spring in your step

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Back to work with a spring in your step

Here are 10 tips to help you avoid workplace stress when you return after a long weekend or your annual holiday fun. Susan Scott is business psychologist, nutritionist and author of new book -.

By Rachel Branson · 7 May 2017

My brain fog and anxiety have disappeared

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My brain fog and anxiety have disappeared

“My brain fog and anxiety have disappeared – I finally have my life back” For years Company Director David Brown struggled with lethargy, forgetfulness, anxiety and depression until he discovered he has an intolerance.

By Rachel Branson · 11 Mar 2017

Help your body start the recovery process

Help your body start the recovery process

After the festive havoc is done and you can’t quite bring yourself to find your jogging leggings or let go of that gravy boat just yet, to ease you into a month of detoxing.

By Rachel Branson · 17 Jan 2017

Keeping fit for the menopause

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Keeping fit for the menopause

Every woman experiences menopause differently. For some, the symptoms are mild and pass quickly. For others, it’s an explosion of hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings. The good news is you can adopt.

By Rachel Branson · 4 Sept 2016

Health claims - truth or bunkum?

Health claims - truth or bunkum?

Health claims on food labels are claims by manufacturers of food products that their food will reduce the risk of developing a disease or condition. For example it is claimed by some manufacturers of.

By Rachel Branson · 6 Jul 2016

What new trends for 2016

What new trends for 2016

Trends come and go not only in the fashion industry but also on our plates. We all went mad for Quinoa, avocado and courgetti in 2015. What will we be filling up our cupboards.

By Rachel Branson · 17 Jan 2016

Faddy trends including detox

Faddy trends including detox

At around this time of year, nearly every single woman’s health magazine will for the umpteenth year be full of faddy trends and telling us to detox and cleanse our systems for a new.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Jan 2016

Hypochondriac’s health guide

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Hypochondriac’s health guide

Hypochondria, which is a form of health anxiety, makes you constantly worry about symptoms that you don’t really have.

By Rachel Branson · 16 Nov 2015

Eyes - the windows to your soul

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Eyes - the windows to your soul

They say ‘eyes are the windows to the soul’, however they not only show your mood and emotions, but they also reveal underlying health issues. We asked our Nutritionists to tell us how to.

By Rachel Branson · 27 Sept 2015

Eyes - windows to the soul

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Eyes - windows to the soul

They say ‘eyes are the windows to the soul’, however they not only show your mood and emotions, but they also reveal underlying health issues.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Sept 2015

How can I beat jet lag naturally?

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How can I beat jet lag naturally?

Are you a frequent traveller? This is the time of year when you have to conquer your worst enemy: jet lag

By Rachel Branson · 15 Jul 2015

Delaying the menopause

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Delaying the menopause

Did you know, throwing away your saucepans could help in delaying the menopause?

By Rachel Branson · 16 Mar 2015

Get back on the wellness wagon

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Get back on the wellness wagon

Get back on the wellness wagon and kick start your New Year’s resolution as Health and Fitness Travel, select the best health spas, detox retreats and fitness breaks to help you start 2015 in optimal well-being.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jan 2015

Is it really Candida or something else?

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Is it really Candida or something else?

In the last 18 years of being a nutritionist I have seen hundreds and hundreds of patients who consider themselves “riddled” with Candida, who follow anti candida diets in the hope that their considerable long list of unrelated symptoms will disappear.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jan 2015

Beetroot - The new fertility hero

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Beetroot - The new fertility hero

Melanie Brown, Nutritionist at The Harley Street Fertility Clinic comments; “I always recommend 300mls of beetroot juice a day until implantation.

By Rachel Branson · 21 Jul 2014

BoBo's Cold-pressed juices & smoothies

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BoBo's Cold-pressed juices & smoothies

BoBo’s cold-pressed juices and smoothies are made from organic produce sourced from BoBo’s gardens in Somerset as well as select farmers within the M25.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Jul 2014

Nutritious Watercress

Nutritious Watercress

To inspire guzzlers of green juices, Watercress has teamed up with nutritionist Dr. Sarah Schenker to develop three surprisingly tasty green juices.

By Rachel Branson · 4 Mar 2014

Guide to Juicing and juicers

Guide to Juicing and juicers

With a vast array of juicers on the market we look at the top gadgets for juicing your fruit and vegetables to make a healthy refreshing drink.

By Rachel Branson · 4 Mar 2014

Affordable Therapies at The Human Touch

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Affordable Therapies at The Human Touch

The Human Touch project is hearing great feedback about our affordable therapies - price of £10 for a 30 minute session for psychological and physical therapies.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Mar 2014

Kicked diabetes into touch

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Kicked diabetes into touch

YAY I'VE DONE IT !!! Kicked Diabetes into touch. 3 months ago I was diagnosed with Diabetes II: Blood Glucose 18.2 and HBA1C 102

By Rachel Branson · 19 Feb 2014

Cold and flu season

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Cold and flu season

With the Christmas festivities comes the cold and flu season. Have you ever wondered why come January the whole country seems to come down with a cold.

By Rachel Branson · 19 Dec 2013

Choc Shot Liquid Chocolate

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Choc Shot Liquid Chocolate

We have found a healthier, less calorific way of enjoying delicious tasting chocolate. The UK’s first liquid hot chocolate that’s ‘not just for drinking’. As well as making a delicious hot chocolate you can.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Nov 2013

What is SIBO?

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What is SIBO?

This month is devoted to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).

By Rachel Branson · 8 Nov 2013

How to read a food label

How to read a food label

Plans for a new food labeling system to help combat obesity have hit a brick wall recently as Cadburys and Coca Cola rejected the new traffic light system. The plan was to make everything.

By Rachel Branson · 3 Sept 2013

Fit and healthy for summer

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Fit and healthy for summer

Getting fit and healthy for summer involves lifestyle changes and sustained good habits. We’ve got a few practical pointers:

By Rachel Branson · 1 Jul 2013

Mental health and the role of nutrition

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Mental health and the role of nutrition

Mental health is a huge topic, but this month I'll take you through the basics of how what we eat can affect our mental health.

By Rachel Branson · 13 May 2013

Fruititherapy in France

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Fruititherapy in France

When the beautiful Chateau de Citeaux came on to the market, Jean saw a way to realise his vision, which he now practices as 'Fruititherapy'.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jan 2013

Diets through the ages

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Diets through the ages

Calorie counting and low fat diets only seem to work for a short space of time, and we now know low fat diets are not good for long term health.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Jan 2013

Avoiding colds and flu

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Avoiding colds and flu

As the colds and flu season approaches, Vitamin D’s benefits on immune system function are more important than ever.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Nov 2012

Food choices

Food choices

being in a double dip recession doesn't help our food choices, and many families are going back to cheap processed food, but your health is paramount.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Sept 2012

Are you lactose intolerant?

Are you lactose intolerant?

Kate Arnold was diagnosed as lactose intolerant about 17 years ago. It took six years to get a diagnosis in the days when she knew nothing of nutrition and health! In the last ten.

By Rachel Branson · 1 May 2012

How to avoid insomnia

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How to avoid insomnia

Although we are now firmly into spring, sleep is still vitally important all year round and often people find it harder to sleep in the summer due to the excess light and noise. Failure.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Mar 2012

fresh beetroot

What's in Season - Beetroot

Beetroot has a higher sugar content than most vegetables. It is rich in vitamin C, fibre, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and folic acid.

By Rachel Branson · 1 Jul 2010

Over Indulgence, pleasure or pain?

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Over Indulgence, pleasure or pain?

Christmas is upon us and with the over indulgence of festivity food and drink comes the season of colds and flu.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Nov 2007

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