Generalised Anxiety Disorder
About Anxiety: Anxiety is experienced by everyone at some point in their lives and can often be triggered by important life events, financial pressures, relationship issues and more. However, there…
About Anxiety: Anxiety is experienced by everyone at some point in their lives and can often be triggered by important life events, financial pressures, relationship issues and more. However, there…
Estimated reading time: 5 mins The Gut Brain Axis The gut microbiome, defined as the bacteria that colonises our digestive tract, seems to be a buzz word at the moment within…
Nutrition is fundamental to the healthy development and function of brains as well as bodies; and the consumption of modern, western-type diets – rich in ultra-processed foods – raises risks…
Estimated reading time: 9 mins Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition that is otherwise known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Due to the diverse set of seemingly unrelated symptoms…
Estimated reading time: 5mins The Gut-Brain Axis The ‘Brain-Gut Axis’ is a term used to describe the two-way communication system between our digestive tract and the brain. A growing…
Prescriptions for ADHD drugs such as Ritalin, have doubled to 922,000 a year in the last decade, and whilst it offers symptom management for many, it has also been found…
Access guidance on dietary changes and lifestyle measures including references to research studies and practical tips to support various Conditions. Click on the arrows in each section…
What is the vagus nerve? The vagus nerve is a fundamental part of the autonomic nervous system, which is composed of two key branches; the parasympathetic – the branch that…
As part of the Food for the Brain Seminar Series, we are proud to be hosting one of the UK’s leading Nutritional Therapists, Patrick Holford, for a one day workshop…
Beneficial gut bacteria reduce anxiety and depression in mice. Bravo et al, Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. Aug 29. [Epub ahead of print], 2011.