Straight up I want to say – there is no magic diet OR single nutrient OR supplement (inc protocol) alone that can ‘fix’ a connective tissue condition, such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD). Why is this? For starters, we are all individuals, therefore each person...
One of the most commonly asked about in clinic is about Magnesium, so we’ve decided to provide you with a run down on the dietary sources, different types & formulations of Magnesium. Please note: None of this information is designed to replace tailored nutrition or medical advice. You should...
What was the GLC conference about? The theme for the 2023 Ehlers Danlos Society’s Global Learning Conference was ‘Difficult Conversations in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD)’. As a hybrid event, it meant those not able to attend in person in Dublin, Ireland could still join the...
May is here again, somehow. We hope it will bring sunshine but we know May definitely brings the Ehlers-Danlos & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month, a platform to help shine a spotlight on EDS and HSD. To help patients, practitioners, advocates & anyone get involved there are some...
Once again there are stories in the press regarding Vitamin D especially in relation to a certain virus. So I wanted to take the chance to give you the low down on some factors you may need to consider for your individual situation. Understanding your Vitamin D levels, by...
I loved contributing the nutrition section to the free online Raising Wellbeing Warriors programme with the Corn Exchange in Newbury this summer. For those of you that joined the programme and in particular, the session on Tuesday 25th August below you will find a link to the resources I...
Have you ever heard of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder? I once had someone say, oh yes I know someone with that bendy condition, called…what is it something like ‘earloss candyfloss syndrome’ – I kid you not! May is EDS & HSD Awareness month. By writing...
Have you been saddened by some of the headlines surrounding a spike in food waste as a result of panic buying over the last few weeks? Me too, I hate to see food go to waste especially at a time when some have not been able to get what...
Did you go all out vegan for January? Maybe you tried bits and pieces from the ever growing vegan section in the supermarket? Or dabbled with a vegan recipe or two? Perhaps a vegan burger or meal out? How did you find it? I hear reports of anything...
There are many factors to bear in mind when considering how to eating sustainably, including; what you eat, where it’s from, how you cook and making sure you minimise waste. As a BANT Registered Nutritionist I often get asked: Is organic better for you? Should I go vegan? What’s...
