How Your Gut Bacteria Might Be Making You Anxious
The recent research on gut bacteria and their surprising influence on anxiety is fascinating. But before we get into the nitty-gritty,...
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Nikky May
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Mental Health Nutrition: Nurturing Your Mind Through Food
As a nutritionist specialising in anxiety and depression, I've seen firsthand how dietary habits can significantly impact emotional and...
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Nikky May
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The Link Between Food Additives and Mental Health
Ever find yourself staring at the ingredient list on a food package, trying to decipher what those lengthy, scientific names actually mean..
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Nikky May
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The ‘Ultra-Processed’ Predicament
Let's cut to the chase about a hot topic that's been simmering in our kitchens: Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs). Now, before you roll your...
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Nikky May
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A Sweet Truth: Unveiling the Impact of Sugar on Health
As we navigate through the labyrinth of modern dietary choices, one common ingredient we often see is sugar. Unfortunately, this sweet...
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Nikky May
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Holistic Gut Health Transformation
Introduction to Gut Health The gut is a complex system that plays a vital role in your overall well-being. It houses trillions of...
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Nikky May
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Thinking Yourself Sick - The Nocebo Effect
Most of us have heard about the placebo effect, however less is known about the nocebo effect. The placebo effect shows the positive...
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Nikky May
4 min
The Mediterranean Diet and Mental Health
There are limited studies currently available on the Mediterranean diet and its effects on mental health; however, there is some evidence...
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Nikky May
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Food & Emotional Health
When I was chronically ill, I had a lot of food intolerances, most which I have recovered from. Although I wouldn’t want to go back to...
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Nikky May
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Stress Less So I Can Eat a Piece of Cheese
"There’s no point worrying about something that’s out of your control." This is what someone said to me this morning while I was worrying...
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Nikky May
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Gut Health and Depression
A few days ago, I came across a study which linked two specific beneficial bacteria strains to depression. The study found that those who...
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Nikky May
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Your Second Brain
You’ve probably heard about the gut-brain connection by now. Although it’s a fairly new area of scientific research, we are learning a...
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Nikky May
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Stress and Your Health
We all experience stress at some point, many on a daily basis. Some researchers suggest that occasional short term stress can be good for...
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