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What you need to know about the thyroid
What to Eat to Support a Sluggish Thyroid: Your Complete Guide The thyroid, a small gland in your neck, plays a vital role in regulating...

Gemma Westfold
Oct 24, 20245 min read


Blood tests - the answers to why you are so tired are in front of you
Find out the blood markers to look out for to help identify the root cause of your fatigue

Gemma Westfold
Oct 18, 20245 min read


Why is fasting insulin so important to check in the fight against diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes often develops silently over the course of several years before blood glucose or HbA1c tests reveal a problem. What many don

Gemma Westfold
Oct 6, 20246 min read


What is it with collagen?
You’ve almost certainly heard that collagen is the secret to youthful skin. I’m here to tell you that collagen is so much more than just a b

Gemma Westfold
Oct 2, 20246 min read


Rheumatoid Arthritis - The importance of gluten, vitamins & a symptom diary (blog 3 of 3)
Evidence suggests that nutrition can play an important role in the management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Gemma Westfold
Aug 22, 20245 min read


Rheumatoid Arthritis - Gut health, omega 3, supplements (blog 2 of 3)
I work as a registered nutritionist with the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and this is my article that they have published. See...

Gemma Westfold
Aug 22, 20247 min read


Rheumatoid Arthritis - let's discuss sensible nutrition (blog 1 of 3)
I work as a registered nutritionist with the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and this is my article that they have published. See...

Gemma Westfold
Aug 22, 20247 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
May 5, 20246 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Mar 17, 20246 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Jan 30, 20245 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Jan 16, 20244 min read


Could your low mood be Seasonal Affective Disorder?
And why does everything seem worse in the winter? As the colder months set in, have you noticed a dip in your mood or energy levels?...

Gemma Westfold
Nov 15, 20234 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Aug 18, 20235 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Jul 16, 20233 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Jun 23, 20238 min read


Hello Spring, 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...

Gemma Westfold
Mar 31, 20234 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Mar 23, 20232 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Mar 8, 20232 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Feb 27, 20235 min read


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...

Gemma Westfold
Feb 9, 20236 min read
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