My Nutrition Blog

http://synergynutrition.co.uk/say-goodbye-hay-fever/ In May 2016 I wrote a detailed article on Hay fever and how to prevent it. Many of you suffer from it every year and it can play havoc on your lives. Thankfully there is a natural remedy to the rescue 🙂  I swear...

Sugar Tax on Soft drinks arrives in the UK! The new tax will see the price of many popular soft drinks such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Sprite increase in both shops and restaurants. The drink companies will pay a charge for the drinks they make with added sugar and a...

  Spring is here and the weather is getting warmer. This is a good time to start looking at all  areas of your life and identity where you are not fulfilled and what begin implementing steps to improve your lifestyle. This can include decluttering and letting go...

It's a known fact now that good health begins in the mouth. Back in 2015, I wrote a short piece  (linked below) on how healthy teeth and how oral health is linked to overall health. Since then I have found more research linking many chronic conditions including: heart...

Calcium needs: Calcium is a mineral found in many foods which the body requires to maintain strong bones. In addition it is important for  healthy muscles and nerves as they carry messages between the brain and body parts. Calcium also keeps the blood in our vessels...

As many of you know I am a holistic therapist and believe all aspects of our being and health should be in balance. This includes mental wellbeing. Which over the last decade has been given so much exposure and the taboo over many conditions being lifted as we are...

Neurotransmitter imbalance There are many factors that affect your mental wellbeing, and one of the most significant is a group of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters that directly influence how you think and feel. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that...

Back in 2015 I posted a short piece on: Self discovery to reveal the lighter happier new you. Which explains about how many of us were going through a transition period, perhaps a pause even and not knowing what things to focus on. As many of are aware that we live on...

This month many of you are going vegan or considering it. It's the new year, and we can still be jolly     🙂 Why not set some goals and experiment with new things and ideas this month. Especially beginning with your health and being mindful about what you put into...

New research has suggested that 85% of people in the UK suffer from anxiety or stress. As taboos surrounding mental health are fading away, this is the latest piece of research to suggest that anxiety is a widespread condition. The survey, by market research firm...

I wanted to write about an important topic- Hair! For me as a therapist I believe the condition of our hair reflects the state of our general health. I meet both women and men who suffer from hair loss and thinning hair. I have not found a miracle shampoo that will...

Heart & circulatory disease, cancer along with respiratory disorders appear to be the top reasons for premature deaths in the UK, US and most countries around the world (NHS UK, 2017) BUT ... this does not have to be our reality. Science has proven that we can...

How to Make Bone-Building Shrubs by Lara Pizzorno, a bone expert. I'm looking forward myself to give this recipe a go. It caught my eye and fermented foods and beverages are good for our health & bones! If you experience candida overgrowth or yeast sensitivities I...

Happy Spring Equinox, fingers crossed the sunny weather will arrive. As nature changes and the colourful buds bloom around us, many of us are also going through shifts such as clearing out the clutter from homes, and reconsidering life goals. This time of year is also...

Throughout this month, I have been assisting with the Diabetes Awareness Programme run by Diabetes UK and Croydon BME Forum with the lovely Gifty Nmaju whose put together weekly educational sessions. I am very proud of the group who have attended and dedicated their...

Hi all, here's a link to a recent podcast I did with lovely host Chris Robison, a lifestyle coach. We talk about my nutrition work, bust some nutrition myths and touch upon spirituality. Will do more on radio in the next few weeks, as there is so much to talk about...

Happy New Year to you all! I am so excited about this year! As I'm writing this, the word that keeps popping in my head that I'm being guided to share is MAGIC! Anything but, I can hear some of you whisper! On a pragmatic note for many of us the first two months of...

It is a fact that eating healthy food helps preserve our brains. For my CPD, I went to a stimulating talk yesterday, (September 9th) on the topic of neurodegenerative diseases and enhanced my own knowledge about the characteristics of three types of Alzheimers disease...

Sleep Facts  25 YEARS is the amount of time you spend asleep over your lifetime. Wow, that's a lot of time. During sleep time, numerous restorative processes happen that are crucial to keep us alive and function well when we are awake.  Genes associated with...

Don’t let the hay fever stop you enjoying nature and hugging that favourite tree of yours. As temperatures are rising this week, many of you cannot enjoy the glorious weather and sitting by nature because of your hay fever symptoms.  Named Spring fever!! Typical...

Hello Everyone, I will be giving a seminar about how to gain healthier hair and skin at Eltham, South East London on Thursday 7th April. The event is run by Sandra Dodds, her website and the link to the event is below. We will cover lots, including going through...

Spring is just around the corner and as the weather gets milder what a perfect time to support the cleansing systems of your body and get super hydrated. I personally have been feeling more thirsty and craving raw juices. My favourite mix is celery, carrot and...

I've collected answers to frequently asked fitness questions from industry experts and what I would advise too.  I have knee pain- so I can exercise?  Many people use knee pain as an excuse not to exercise, but there's a difference between pain and discomfort. If...

Roast them Try roasting sprouts if you don't like them streamed. Half an hour in the oven completely transforms them, giving them a nutty, slightly burnished flavour and a firm texture, without sogginess. You just throw the whole, trimmed sprouts onto a roasting tray,...

Why wait till the new year and 2016? Whilst things are going bang in the background on Guy Fawkes day, I have digressed slightly from my nutrition articles and had the urge to share this recording with you on getting yourself on the path that makes your feel happy....

Years ago when studying for my Nutritional Biochemistry degree, I learnt about the two types of fat - white and brown that are bodies are composed of. Learning that brown fat is the 'healthier' of the two and generates heat by burning calories. The white fat is what...

When I say mercury, you may be thinking its present in amalgam fillings and fish as the media often mentions. And yes it is, dental silver fillings contain mercury which release vapours into the mouth and air. Mercury in the air eventually settles into water or onto...

There are many reasons not to give babies soya based infant formulas. I have highlighted a  5 of them below. Soya formula is processed more than cow's milk formula. The more refined & processed a substance, the lower the nutrients it contains. Isoflavones- which...

I get approached by hundreds of individuals who want advice about controlling Candida overgrowth naturally. There are many faddy anti-candida protocols out there and very few candida experts so if you are unfortunate to have recurring symptoms of candida overgrowth...

My Gold star this month goes to Gabriela. Congratulations for working really hard these recent three weeks. She has taken on board all my recommendations from the first session and achieved amazing results in a short period of time. Her motivatation and will power...

Hello lovely people, hope you are well and enjoying the mix of sunshine and thunderstorms we are experiencing. Energetically there is much going on for every single one of us! Its got me thinking about the human body and nutritional deficiences specifically. By...

One of my favourite herbs is Echinacea. Not only is it a pretty flower also known as purple-headed coneflower, this beautiful herb also has a variety of uses and health benefits. Its effective for preventing colds, flus, shingles attacks, cold sores, any virus pretty...

If an individual with true gluten allergy also known as celiac disease has to avoid foods and beverages with gluten as it can cause a reaction in their gut almost immediately. I meet many people who also generally do not tolerate gluten very well. If you experience...

 Did you know your mouth is a barometer of your health? Many of us practitioners believe that the health of your teeth and gums reflects the health of the body too.  Over the last few years there has been a correlation with inflammation in the body or gut and with...

Synergy Nutrition's Six Tips for Fast Energy 1) Get Minty- Have a peppermint tea that can stimulate the mind 2) Breath deeply - Inhale for 3 seconds, then exhale for 3 seconds AND repeat this 10 times. 3) Laugh- A good chuckle releases endorphins, the body's own feel...

I have been reading about Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism recently as I encounter so many families with children who display one of these traits. What's interesting is that as I've been finding out more, I'm actually wondering how many of us...

        We cannot live without fats as they form an essential component of our bodies and serve numerous roles in the body and brain. Fats line the membrane of each of our cells, provide insulation and protection for our organs and are needed to...

I really try to avoid looking at other people's shopping baskets when I'm out and about. But sometimes I cannot help a two second glance whilst waiting in the queue for example. It never fails to surprise me how people still choose certain foods. I remain...