Gut microbiota for gut health “All diseases begin in the gut”   Hippocrates You’ve probably already heard about the importance of a healthy gut to our overall wellbeing and the link between the gut microbiota and the brain, so I’m going to go a little in to the how and why. In the next newsletter we […]

Sushi isn’t healthy Many people don’t realise sushi isn’t healthy and choose this over a sandwich for lunch in the belief that it is a healthier option. In fact, there can be very little nutritional value in sushi and here’s why: A hand roll is usually about 70% white rice (equivalent to about two slices bread) […]

Banana Boost Written by Alison Wright, nutritional practitioner at Balance Osteopathy I love bananas – they are a regular part of my diet and I would be lost without them! Here are 5 reasons to include them in your day:- For mood – bananas contain high levels of tryptophan which is converted into the calming […]

Dehydration & Cognitive function Dehydration & Cognitive function…Have a quick read through this short article on some of the key cognitive effects of being dehydrated, and some guidelines on how to stay hydrated effectively. http://theconversation.com/health-check-what-happens-to-your-body-when-youre-dehydrated-50462

5 ways to live longer 5 ways to live longer…In Good health magazine May 2016, an article discussing Dr Sanjiv Chopra’s new book “the big 5”, explains how drinking coffee, keeping up Vitamin D levels, exercising, eating nuts and meditating are key to greater longevity and vitality. 1. Dr Chopra, professor of medicine and brother […]

What’s so great about cooking? There is an advert on TV that I actually find quite upsetting, and no it isn’t for fast food or soft drinks or yet another supplement that promises weight loss (even though I don’t like those either!!) without the effort of cooking. It’s the ad that advocates us to “save […]

Nutrition podcast Nutrition podcast. Balance Osteopathy & Alimentary nutritional practitioner Alison Wright chats to Brooke McAlary from slowyourhome.com about her approach to nutrition. http://ec.libsyn.com/p/6/a/b/6abdf6509ef55d02/Episode_39_-_Alison_Wright.mp3?d13a76d516d9dec20c3d276ce028ed5089ab1ce3dae902ea1d06cc8e30d5c85457aa&c_id=10455686

Natural Food? A friend recently shared this interesting article from The Guardian which is worth looking at… “Think you eat only healthy, unprocessed foods? Think again. Joanna Blythman went undercover and discovered that even your fruit salad is not what it seems…” Joanna sneaks into a food industry expo where things such as “texturised soy […]

  Your Nutrition Plan Nutrition is the key to the body’s physiological function. The link between diet, health and disease is now well known and by providing our bodies with the best possible nutrients, we can play an active role in preventing disease, healing and supporting the body’s cells, tissues and organs. This will lead to […]