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Balance Naturopathic Nutrition I help you find the root cause of symptoms the NHS hasn't been able to resolve. Gut, skin, hormonal & joint health.

Focused on root causes, not quick fixes, to help you feel like you again 🌿

When my asthma was at its worst in my 40s I really could have done with a steady presence to help me understand what was...
10/11/2026

When my asthma was at its worst in my 40s I really could have done with a steady presence to help me understand what was going on.

I had two hospitalisations for bronchitis, a load of drugs that knocked me sideways and felt pretty crap.

This midlife asthma crisis propelled into seeking an alternative way through and ultimately a career change.

Yes of course our inhalers are an important part of managing asthma. But what about the other areas of our health, the areas where we can take control and support ourselves?

Nutrition, gut health, and lifestyle ALL play a role in inflammation and immune function.

Here are 5 areas worth focusing on for better asthma management. Choose one, don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to do all at once, consistency is key to building sustainable habits:

🔸 Eat well: this means eating a rainbow of veggies and fruit, quality protein and healthy fats, fibre rich foods. Remember this provides essential nutrients for ALL the body’s processes. Ditch the ultra-processed foods because they are inflammatory.

🔸Support your gut: eating a wide variety of plant foods, including veggies, fruit, legumes, pulses, nuts and seeds, and whole grains feeds your gut bacteria. 70-80% of your immune system’s in your gut and there’s something called the gut-lung axis! So another reason to nourish yourself.

🔸 Prioritise sleep: I know that when I burn the candle at both ends my chest starts to crackle. Consistent, restorative sleep supports immune function. Bank those early nights! (This really is my number 1 tip 😉)

🔸 Move regularly: this is probably the last thing you want to do, but exercise and movement help improve lung function. Be careful if this is a trigger.

🔸 Reduce stress: what helps you to unwind and support your nervous system? Making time for yourself is crucial. Avoid over scheduling.

👉 It’s about looking at the bigger picture.

If you’re feeling stuck and need someone in your corner to help you understand your health and keep you moving forward, book a free chat to find out more.

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Are you or a loved one an asthmatic?🫁 You might not know this but asthma isn’t just about your lungs, your lungs are onl...
09/11/2026

Are you or a loved one an asthmatic?

🫁 You might not know this but asthma isn’t just about your lungs, your lungs are only part of the picture.

Asthma is an inflammatory condition involving the immune system. But several factors beyond the lungs can influence airway inflammation, allergic responses and symptom severity.

Here are some points worth considering:

🔸 Immune Function & Diet: An overactive allergic response can cause airway inflammation, swelling and excess mucus production.
Tip: support immune health with a varied, nutrient rich diet, plenty of colourful veggies and fruit, oily fish, fibre-rich foods, adequate protein. Ditch the inflammatory ultra-processed foods.
🔸 Environment: Pollen, dust mites, mould, pollution, cold air and respiratory infections can trigger or worsen symptoms.
Tip: Reduce dust mite exposure by washing bedding regularly at 60 degrees, hoover carpets and soft furnishings, damp dust all surfaces/toys and minimise fragranced cleaners/plugins etc.
🔸 Stress: Can intensify existing symptoms or trigger attacks.
Tip: Make time for daily relaxation, gentle movement and breathing exercises. Avoid overloading children with scheduled activities - this can cause stress and be a trigger for flare ups.
🔸 Hormones: Changes in oestrogen/ testosterone can affect lung function and asthma severity.
Tip: Track symptoms alongside hormonal changes to identify patterns.
🔸 Gut health: Your gut microbiome plays an important role in immune regulation. I’m going to add constipation in here too, regular bowel movements support your lungs.
Tip: Support your gut with a varied diet (see above). And make time to go to the loo.

👉 The bigger picture matters.

Have a look and see where you could make some small, meaningful changes. It’s not about changing everything at once but understanding what matters to you and taking steps in the right direction.

02/11/2026

MTHFR is a gene that helps your body convert folate into 5-MTHF, a form needed for important processes including methylation.

MTHFR has become a focus of the folic acid fortification debate, with concerns about how people with certain variants process folic acid.

But folate metabolism and methylation are far more complex than just one gene.

We seem to get stuck on MTHFR when there’s more to consider. Other genes, our nutritional status, our lifestyle, our environment, our social connection, movement, ALL play a part.

So what can we do? Rather than fixing on one gene or nutrient, focusing on a varied diet rich in whole foods provides the range of nutrients our bodies need.

My latest blog goes deeper into Nutrigenomics and has a link to a handout ‘How Food Influences Gene Expression’ with lots of helpful nutrition tips.

29/10/2026

As a naturopathic nutritionist I care about what goes into our food and how it affects our health.

As a flour miller’s wife, I see another side of this. My husband’s a miller, and he’s angry about this legislation too. It affects the mill, the choices available to customers and the principle of being able to decide what we eat.

From 13 December 2026, new legislation will require folic acid to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour, with exemptions for qualifying small mills producing under 500 metric tonnes a year.

The intention is to reduce neural defects in babies. But does a good public health intention mean we should stop asking questions about how it’s implemented?

Why should a synthetic form of a nutrient be added to a staple food consumed by millions of people, regardless of their nutritional needs?

What does the research tell us about folic acid, how our bodies process it, and the difference between individuals?

What about consumer choice?

I’ve written about it - the legislation, nutrition and health - in my latest blog, ‘Folic Acid in Flour: What’s Changing and Why Does It Matter?’

I’m not asking you to take my word for it. I’m asking you to understand what’s changing, why it’s changing and my personal perspective.

Link in Bio.



Good digestion is essential to our health, and bloating can quickly affect every moment of our day.Here are 3 easy lifes...
22/10/2026

Good digestion is essential to our health, and bloating can quickly affect every moment of our day.

Here are 3 easy lifestyle habits to consistently build into your day that are known to make a difference.

🔸Slow down your eating, pause by putting your knife and fork down between mouthfuls. Avoid eating on the go and try to make a policy of eating while sitting at a table, instead of in your car or at your desk or between activities. Turn off the TV, put your phone away, and pay attention to the pleasure of eating a good meal.

🔸Chew properly, this starts our digestive process. It also helps us to focus on the meal in a more conscious manner and, in turn, reduces stress.

🔸Create a calm atmosphere for eating, and keep mealtime conversations pleasant. When we’re stressed our digestion slows, this is because it’s controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system through the rest-and-digest response.

Being away on holiday and eating a little differently to my usual routine is a good reminder of how important these simple habits are for digestion.

Slowing down, chewing well and eating in a relaxed environment can all help support digestion and help reduce bloating, even when our diet changes.

One day you’re told to cut something out. The next, you should be adding something else. But instead of focusing on all ...
19/10/2026

One day you’re told to cut something out. The next, you should be adding something else.

But instead of focusing on all these really unhelpful rules, how about focusing on balancing your macros so you stay fuelled throughout the day …

🍽️ Build your plate around a source of protein, load with colourful veg plus some starchy carbs and healthy fats.

Plated this way you will be fuelled and satisfied.

And remember, don’t skip breakfast! A coffee doesn’t carry you through to lunch, protein is what sets your satiety up for the day and is the answer to the 3pm slump that sees you eating half a packet of custard creams.

Start with solid foundations that nourish and notice how you feel.

Understanding what might be contributing to your symptoms is one thing. Knowing what to do with the information is what ...
15/10/2026

Understanding what might be contributing to your symptoms is one thing. Knowing what to do with the information is what matters.

The key is turning that understanding into steps that are right for you.

My approach is about bringing clarity to your health, helping you identify what’s relevant to you and guiding you towards practical changes that make a difference.

Could your digestive function be playing a part in your asthma?

‘Just IBS’ is one of the most common labels I hear from new clients and one of the least helpful.It’s one of the reasons...
07/10/2026

‘Just IBS’ is one of the most common labels I hear from new clients and one of the least helpful.

It’s one of the reasons I always look at bile flow, not just food triggers, when someone’s dealing with this.

27/08/2026

Why do I still feel ‘off’ 🤔

Your poo could be a reason. If stools sit in the colon too long, toxins that were packaged up to leave the body can recirculate back into it.

Have you heard of the Bristol Stool Chart? It splits stools into 7 types:

💩 Types 1-2 suggest constipation. Often linked to dehydration, low fibre, or ignoring the urge to go. It can show up in SIBO, IBS, weight loss medications and is linked to acne, eczema and asthma flares.

💩Types 3-4 are the goal, easy to pass and where you want to sit.

💩 Types 5-7 suggest urgency or diarrhoea and can be a sign of stress, IBS, poor bile flow.

Where you sit on the scale isn’t just about digestion, it connects to gut bacteria, stress, inflammation, hormones, immunity, blood sugar etc. It’s all connected.

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👉 Where do you sit on the scale?

24/08/2026

If you’re coming off GLP-1s and the food noise is creeping back in, along with the fear of stacking the weight back on, you’re not imagining it and you’re not failing.

How you build your plate genuinely changes how loud the noise is. Protein, fibre, healthy fats aren’t a diet rule they’re what keep you fuller and the noise quieter.

It’s the same plate I recommend to everyone client, GLP-1s or not, because it’s foundational.

Grab my guide to ‘maintaining your progress after GLP-1s’, link to Library in bio, and if you’re ready for more support, a discovery call is the next step.

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