Xmas vouchers
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Xmas vouchers available

Want an Xmas stocking filling suggestion Gibraltar? My Christmas vouchers for a consultation with a BANT / CNHC registered Nutritional Therapist make a thoughtful and genuinely meaningful 'gift of health' because they go far beyond fleeting indulgences or novelty items.
November 26, 2025Posted inNutrition
Shepherd's piece plate
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Shepherd’s pie, a sports ‘cheat code’ meal

Evidence-based - fact check - 8 min read A 'cheat code' meal often refers to a one that is more indulgent than the typical daily nutrition plan, often higher in calories, carbohydrates, or fats, while still providing nutrient value, performance benefits, as well as 'comforting'. In sports nutrition, a 'cheat code' isn’t necessarily unhealthy, it can actually serve a strategic role in refuelling glycogen, supporting recovery, and satisfying cravings that help athletes stay consistent with their overall plan. Take a classic example, my delicious 'adapted'…......
November 24, 2025Posted inNutrition
Iron deficiency
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Early detection and Nutrition Therapy prevents anemia in male client

Fact checked - 8 min read Feeling tired all the time isn’t just a reflection of our 'normal' stressful modern lifestyles, sometimes it’s a signal that your body’s iron balance is shifting, so you need to listen to your body and take action early. This case study shows how detecting subtle changes in blood results early on, combined with Nutritional Therapy, prevented iron deficiency and restored wellbeing. Recognising the early signsDuring 2024, this middle-aged male client presented with persistent fatigue and reduced focus. His diet…......
October 21, 2025Posted inNutrition
Prediabetes to normalcy: 58-year-old client restores metabolic health
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Prediabetes to normalcy: 58-year-old client restores metabolic health

Fact checked - 7 min read Between May 2025 and October 2025, I had been working (and still am) with a 58-year-old male in Gibraltar who at baseline weighed 125kg / BMI 44.8, bodyfat ~30-36%. His blood work conducted before starting (data published with prior client consent) displayed considerable insulin resistance and dysglycemia, and noticed that his HbA1c suggested he was prediabetic (5.9%) highlighting the value of lab testing, identifying and tackling imbalances early rather than later. I have worked successfully with many other prediabetics,…......
October 15, 2025Posted inDiabetes, Gibraltar, Health, Nutrition
Phosphatidylcholine
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Phosphatidylcholine and Menopause: A key Nutrient to improve mental health

During menopause, falling estrogen levels can reduce the activity of the enzyme phosphatidylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (PEMT), often contributing to brain fog, memory issues, and reduced cognitive sharpness(1). But what exactly is PEMT, and how does estrogen influence its function and impact neurological health during menopause?
October 14, 2025Posted inNutrition
Enhanced games
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Enhanced games for elite swimmers: An ethical perspective

The Enhanced Games is a proposed international competition that allows athletes to use performance-enhancing substances without World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) restrictions. Promoters frame it as a celebration of scientific progress, with performance achieved under medical supervision rather than secrecy. Substantial prize money and signing offers have been reported, making it an attractive option for some athletes approaching the end of their careers
September 11, 2025Posted inNutritionTags: , ,
NAD+
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NAD+: Longevity Elexir or fad?

Evidence based, fact-checked – 3 min read You may have heard about the current ‘big thing’ in wellness, intravenous (IV) NAD+ (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), a vitamin B3-derived compound and vital coenzyme involved in cellular energy production, DNA repair, and the regulation of aging-related genes known as ‘sirtuins’, a family of NAD+-dependent enzymes which regulate longevity and cellular repair. As we age, NAD+ levels naturally decline with age and stress, which is believed to impair mitochondrial function, reduce cellular resilience, and accelerate aging processes. Forms & bioavailabilityPrivate labs…......
August 24, 2025Posted inNutritionTags: ,
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67 year old female improves Rheumatoid arthritis

More great news regarding this female client enrolled on my long-term 6-month Nutritional Therapy programme diagnosed with mild-moderate Alzheimer’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis (RH), with severe weight loss and sleeping issues, reporting severe Rheumatic swelling and joint pains on both her hands. The client, who started therapy at the end of March had initially accepted that the Rheumatic pain in her hands is something she had to live with as it ‘run in her family’. Two months on her weight is generally stable but increased by…......
June 19, 2025Posted inNutrition
Glyphosate and cancer
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Glyphosate herbicde causes multiple cancers

Fact-checked - 4 min readA major international long-term study just published (1), conducted over two years, has found that prenatal exposure to glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide in crops, and its commercial formulations cause six types of cancer in rat, even at doses considered safe by regulators in Canada, United State and the EU. Researchers observed significantly increased rates of both benign and malignant tumours across numerous organs, including liver, thyroid, ovaries, kidneys, pancreas, mammary glands, and nervous system. Particularly concerning was the…......
June 18, 2025Posted inNutrition