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The dark side of plant-based proteins and chocolateIn recent years, plant-based protein powders and dark chocolate have gained significant popularity for their health benefits and sustainability. However, recent reports have highlighted alarming levels of heavy metals, including lead and cadmium, in these products. While these findings raise valid concerns, understanding the context and scientific evidence behind these reports is essential for making informed dietary choices. Dark chocolate: A sweet treat with a bitter truthDark chocolate, often hailed for its antioxidant properties, is another product implicated…......

Fact checked - 8 min readThe US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on a food additive Red dye number 3, otherwise known as Erythrosine (additive E-127) in the EU and UK. The additive which is made from petroleum and had been found to cause cancer in rats (1), was removed in response to a 2022 petition from the Centre for Science in the Public Interest and other advocacy groups applies to all foods, dietary supplements and oral medications, but the ban will…......

In 2025, the focus on personalised health strategies continues to grow, with nutritional therapy leading the way in helping individuals achieve their health goals, manage diagnosed conditions, and optimise well-being. Rooted in the functional medicine model, these bespoke programmes aim to uncover and address the underlying causes of symptoms, offering a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to long-term health improvements. Here’s why signing up early for such a programme can be transformative: 1. Achieving Your Goals Faster Starting early allows us more time to identify and…......

My 'gift of health' Xmas vouchers for Nutritional Therapy interventions based on the functional medicine model, can be a meaningful way to support a loved one’s health this holiday season in Gibraltar. Nutritional Therapy focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues, offering a personalised approach to chronic disease management and prevention (see fig.1 below). My Xmas vouchers (example above) are personalised, printed and delivered to you by hand well in time for the special day (see example below). Here are some…......

Dramatic decrease in blood pressure in Stage 2 hypertensive female client with behaviour, diet and lifestyle modifications. Before starting her Nutritional Therapy programme, the client was on a GP-prescribed hypertensive medication as a result of her long history of elevated blood pressure. Upon evaluation it was noticed that despite regularly taking her blood pressure medication, her numbers were rather elevated (170/63) which her GP aware of. Upon analysising her dietary intake it was strongly suspected her medication was being rendered ineffective due to a major…......

BREAKING! Posted with client consent and redacted to maintain privacy, the latest client Ultrasound report confirms the initial regression of Non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) after the first 12 months of my personalised Nutritional Therapy programme. My client's GP stated that it is the first time they had seen NAFLD regress (see photo below) just with diet and lifestyle only as there are no drug treatment for it. Also called MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) and MASH (metabolic associated steatohepatitis) Non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD)…......

7 min read - fact checked ✔‘Detox’ has become a bit of a buzzword, especially in January after festive holiday excesses, leaving us feeling sluggish and ready for a fresh start, and whilst there are a lot of positives that can be said about ‘detoxing’, it’s also an area that is widely misrepresented, causing a lot of confusion and as such often gets a bad press. The new yearSo are you looking to revamp your nutrition and lifestyle this new year? You may have thought…......

5 min read, fact checked ✔ A sixty three year old female contacted me for Nutritional Therapy support for her health issues, presenting with severe migraine attacks, fatigue, anxiety, bloating, diarrhea, drowsiness, excess catarrh, inability to focus, ear aches, and insomnia, which was greatly affecting her quality of life. The client signed up to my longer-term programme which allowed me to analyse her historical medical history, and work together to slowly implement a bespoke nutritional and lifestyle plan. The client disclosed being on a number…......

8 min read – Evidenced-based ✔ The thyroid is a small, bow-tie shaped endocrine gland found at the front of the throat. Rather like a thermostat, the thyroid gland regulates the body’s basal metabolic rate. Every cell depends on thyroid hormones for regulation of metabolism. Getting an accurate diagnosis when the thyroid gland isn’t functioning at its best can also be a challenge for healthcare professionals. In addition to a lengthy list of potential symptoms, conventional thyroid testing often fails to evaluate subtle alterations or…......