Gemma Westfold
Rheumatoid Arthritis - The importance of gluten, vitamins & a symptom diary (blog 3)
Evidence suggests that nutrition can play an important role in the management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Gemma Westfold
- Aug 22
- 7 min
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Gut health, omega 3, supplements (blog 2)
I work as a registered nutritionist with the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and this is my article that they have published. See...
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Gemma Westfold
- Aug 22
- 7 min
Rheumatoid Arthritis - let's discuss sensible nutrition (blog 1)
I work as a registered nutritionist with the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and this is my article that they have published. See...
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Gemma Westfold
- May 5
- 6 min
Is it worth you trying a CGM?
Maybe. You’ve probably seen people online talking about continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Perhaps you might well have spotted people...
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Gemma Westfold
- Mar 17
- 6 min
Is fasting good for you?
It's as good for you as eating is. I’m a nutritionist so of course I would say that what you eat really matters. But as science into the...
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Gemma Westfold
- Jan 30
- 5 min
Constipated? You aren't alone!
Are you one of the 65% of chronically constipated people who have never sought any help? Lots of my clients come to me with...
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Gemma Westfold
- Jan 16
- 4 min
Why do I recommend functional testing?
Is it worth the money and what can it tell you that other tests can't? Functional tests can vary from stool, urine, saliva and blood...
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Gemma Westfold
- Nov 15, 2023
- 4 min
Could your low mood be Seasonal Affective Disorder?
And why does everything seem worse in the winter? Even though winter has a lot going for it – woolly hats, curling up with a book, thick...
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Gemma Westfold
- Aug 18, 2023
- 5 min
Is your thyroid firing on all cylinders?
What's the fuss about the thyroid? The thyroid – a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck – is the body’s internal motor, effectively...
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Gemma Westfold
- Jul 16, 2023
- 3 min
Omega 3 & Omega 6 fats: why you should care
You’ve probably heard of Omega 3 fatty acids (n3), but maybe not so much about Omega 6 fatty acids (n6). This is even though you are...
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Gemma Westfold
- Jun 23, 2023
- 8 min
Should you avoid gluten?
Are you gluten-free curious? Gluten is everywhere, from bread and pasta, to biscuits, pastries and even drinks like beer. It’s hidden in...
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Gemma Westfold
- Jun 1, 2023
- 5 min
Food Allergy or Intolerance?
An allergy and an intolerance are vitally different; However they are sometimes confused as both descriptions are often (incorrectly)...
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Gemma Westfold
- Mar 31, 2023
- 4 min
Hello May, Hello Hay fever!
Well Hello May, Hello Hay fever! I really know it’s spring when my itchy, watery eyes and constant sneezing start. Hay fever is the only...
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Gemma Westfold
- Mar 23, 2023
- 2 min
Should you take a multivitamin? YES!
Still feeling below par even though you eat upwards of five fruit and veg a day, eat organic when you can and add as many colours as...
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Gemma Westfold
- Mar 8, 2023
- 2 min
Why testing hormones and DNA is key to great female health
Throughout our 30, 40, 50s and beyond, our hormones are ever changing. Unbalanced hormones contribute to a plethora of female health...
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Gemma Westfold
- Feb 27, 2023
- 5 min
Perimenopause: is it sneaking up on you?
The peri-menopause can be one of the trickiest times for women to get their head around. One minute you’re 30, full of energy to do all...
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Gemma Westfold
- Feb 9, 2023
- 6 min
The Mean Difference: How (and why) men and women handle weight differently
“It's not fair,” my friend cried. “I’m the one on a diet, and he’s the one who loses weight!” Both my friend and her husband had put on...
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Gemma Westfold
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
These are fudgy and delicious but REALLY rich so a little goes a long way. They are gluten free, dairy free and a source of protein. My...
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Gemma Westfold
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
Delicious Chickpea Chocolate Cookies!
Believe me, I thought these would be pretty horrid but I went for it anyway and was so glad I did! They are delicious and when freshly...
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Gemma Westfold
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
Cannellini Bean Blondies
Ingredients 1.5 tins cannellini beans 2 eggs 2 tbsp Truvia 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder 2...
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