Body & Soul Nutrition

Body & Soul Nutrition Nutritional Therapist focusing on immune system support, auto-immune conditions and sports nutrition.

Mr. Body & Soul has a habit of bringing home foodie gifts that I somehow end up having to use up myself! 🍓This week's de...
18/06/2026

Mr. Body & Soul has a habit of bringing home foodie gifts that I somehow end up having to use up myself! 🍓

This week's delivery was a box of beautiful Wexford strawberries, so I decided to put them to good use and make these Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins.

The recipe is adapted from a Mary Berry strawberry muffin recipe. I've made a few tweaks to make them gluten-free and added some protein for a little extra staying power.

I'm about to put the kettle on and test one with a cup of tea (purely in the interests of quality control, of course! ☕🧁).

If you give them a try, I'd love to hear what you think.

✨ The hardest part of a health journey is often the in-between.The space between making changes and seeing results.Betwe...
10/06/2026

✨ The hardest part of a health journey is often the in-between.

The space between making changes and seeing results.

Between feeling exhausted and feeling better.

Between hoping something will work and knowing that it has.

Whether you're navigating autoimmune disease, chronic illness or perimenopause, this stage can feel frustrating, lonely and uncertain.

You're eating differently.

Prioritising sleep.

Setting boundaries.

Looking after yourself in ways you never did before.

And yet the results can feel painfully slow.

But progress isn't always obvious.

Sometimes it's a little more energy.
A slightly better sleep.
One less symptom.
A moment of feeling more like yourself.

If you're in the in-between right now, I'm there too - keep going.

The small things you do consistently matter far more than the occasional perfect day. 💜

What if autoimmune disease isn’t about finding one single “root cause” 🌱…but instead understanding an entire ecosystem? ...
21/05/2026

What if autoimmune disease isn’t about finding one single “root cause” 🌱

…but instead understanding an entire ecosystem? 🍃

An ecosystem influenced by:
✨ stress
✨ hormones
✨ trauma
✨ nutrition
✨ sleep
✨ movement
✨ nervous system regulation
✨ genetics
✨ connection & support

So many people with chronic illness ask:
“What should I be doing?”
“How do I know what’s right?” 🤍

But maybe multiple approaches can be right.

💊 Medication
🥗 Nutrition
🛋️ Psychotherapy
😴 Rest
🏃 Movement
🫶 Trauma support
🪷 Acupuncture
👥 Community

Not because there is one perfect answer — but because healing is rarely one-dimensional.

It was never one thing that led someone towards autoimmunity, and it’s unlikely to be one thing that supports healing either.

Maybe the better question is:
✨ “What support feels most necessary for me right now?” ✨

21/05/2026

Congratulations to Rebecca O'Neill of Body & Soul Nutrition on being announced as a finalist in the STEM Professional category at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch Awards 2026.

Rebecca O'Neill is a Nutritional Therapist specialising in autoimmune conditions. She applies nutrition and health science through a client-centred, systems biology approach, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of ill health to support her clients in improving health outcomes and physiological function.

This is a fantastic achievement and a wonderful recognition of Rebecca’s dedication, expertise, innovation, and contribution within her field. The STEM Professional category celebrates women who continue to lead and inspire through their knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to making a positive impact through their work and industry leadership.

Wishing Rebecca the very best of luck and looking forward to celebrating with all the finalists on awards night.

Local Enterprise Office Kildare
Network Ireland
Punctual Print

Autoimmune disease, perimenopause and trauma may seem like completely separate issues — but in many women, they overlap ...
11/05/2026

Autoimmune disease, perimenopause and trauma may seem like completely separate issues — but in many women, they overlap more than we realise.

Symptoms like:

fatigue
anxiety
brain fog
poor sleep
digestive issues
inflammation
feeling “wired but exhausted”

Can exist across all three.

One of the missing pieces in many conversations around women’s health is the nervous system.

Chronic stress, trauma, inflammation, hormonal shifts and autoimmune activity can all affect how safe, regulated and resilient the body feels.

Then perimenopause enters the picture — a time of major hormonal fluctuation that can affect mood, sleep, stress tolerance, memory, immune function and inflammation levels.

For women already carrying chronic stress or autoimmune issues, symptoms can suddenly feel much more intense.

This doesn’t mean your symptoms are “just stress”.
And it doesn’t mean your body is broken.

It means the body is interconnected.

Supporting healing may involve:
✨ hormone support
✨ nervous system regulation
✨ blood sugar balance
✨ nutrient support
✨ sleep
✨ gut health
✨ reducing inflammatory load

Sometimes understanding the connection between these systems is the first step toward feeling less confused — and more supported.

Had such a lovely day yesterday attending the interviews for the Businesswoman of the Year Awards at Merits in Naas ✨So...
09/05/2026

Had such a lovely day yesterday attending the interviews for the Businesswoman of the Year Awards at Merits in Naas ✨

So nice to meet and chat with so many inspiring women in business and hear everyone’s stories. Feeling very grateful to have been part of it and proud to represent Body & Soul Nutrition 💛

Now the waiting game begins 🤞✨


An incredible day so far at the workshop on chronic pain conditions. Great food, networking and amazing talks from an...
02/05/2026

An incredible day so far at the workshop on chronic pain conditions. Great food, networking and amazing talks from and

Anyone else eating soup in the sunshine because you did your shopping when it was cold?
20/04/2026

Anyone else eating soup in the sunshine because you did your shopping when it was cold?

I'm making gluten free pizza bases from scratch. I'm so excited for my dinner tonight 😁🍕
17/04/2026

I'm making gluten free pizza bases from scratch. I'm so excited for my dinner tonight 😁🍕

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