Beating Colds & Flu Naturally
66 to 75% of colds are caused by 200 different viruses which is why there is no effective anti viral for the common cold. For the Flu, a jab may be on offer, but the leading doctors only recommend those for people at high risk, given the potential for side effects and development of [...]
The Diabetes Gut Link
November 16, 2010 by Ange
Our understanding of the role of the microorganisms in the gut (also known as microbiota) is growing by the day.
A study published earlier this year looked at the microbial mass of diabetic and healthy populations and found that the level of Bifidobacterium species were significantly lower in the diabetic group [1]
What we eat affects the [...]
Cellular Rhythm and Dance of Life
November 5, 2010 by Ange
Ever wondered just what goes on inside the body? These incredible animations from Harvard University bring to life the incredible processes and interactions of our cells to life.
Narrated by Jeff Bland PhD as part of the IFM Symposium earlier this year, this little piece of film goes right to the heard of the functional medicine [...]
What’s the evidence for Nutrition?
October 20, 2010 by Ange
“Where’s the evidence based research for nutrition?” is a pretty fair question that we definitely have an answer to, it’s just that the standard of evidence for drugs and medication doesn’t really lend itself to nutrition. The big randomised control trials (RCT’s) are ideal for measuring the effect of a single intervention (drug) on a [...]
Want to know what Mercury does to your brain?
August 12, 2010 by Ange
Recent posts have mentioned the reasons for avoiding mercury, the heavy metal which finds it’s way into our bodies from food (especially fish), water (it’s been found in tap water) and silver fillings. This video from the University of Calgary shows you exactly what damage the mercury does to our brain cells (neurons). It’s full [...]
Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet
This video is a fantastic explanation and how to guide about the gluten free and casein free diet:
Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk.
For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk
The Body Space
June 1, 2010 by Ange
Optimising your health and wellness needs a comprehensive approach. A tailored nutrition plan is crucial, but you might also want to think about massage, meditation and other body treatments, which all play their role in keeping your body in tip top shape.
I work with Susie Hampshire at Jiva and Littleton Mill retreats, she is an [...]
Detox in the Dordogne
May 28, 2010 by Ange
Take some time out to detox, cleanse and rejuvenate in a beautiful country house in the Dordogne region of France next month. Jiva Healing are running two week long fasting retreats, from 19th June to 3rd July. Week one is already booked, but there are still a couple of spaces for week two.
At Jiva, the [...]
Plastic for lunch anyone?
Check out this video from the Plastiki expedition, they are sailing across the Pacific in a boat made of plastic objects to publicise the accumulation of waste plastic in the oceans. There is a huge health as well as environmental implication to this as the plastic debris in the ocean enters the food chain. There is [...]
No More Bloating
“Angela helped to find the root cause of the problem”
I have had bloating and digestion problems for years and have tried various things to eliminate it including diet changes and other ‘alternative’ treatments or cleanses. These provided temporary relief but the bloating problems along with eczema/psoriasis always sneaked back! Angela helped to find the root [...]