by Alison Joy | Feb 8, 2022 | Nutrients for health, nutrients for menopause
In clinic I often meet perimenopausal women who have shoulder or elbow pain and restriction, such as frozen shoulder. I had bursitis and tendonitis in my shoulder 3 years ago. It was painful and scary, disrupting my sleep and restricting my movement. Like many of...
by Alison Joy | Oct 15, 2021 | Lifestyle tips
A useful tool A tip I often use in clinic is to write down a list of the things you (usually) do regularly to keep yourself feeling well. We all have things that we do to keep us energised, often without recognising that is what we are doing. Keeping a list of these...
by Alison Joy | Jun 14, 2021 | Nutrients for health, nutrients for menopause, Nutrition for Vegans and Vegetarians
What is flaxseed? Flaxseed or linseed is a small seed that originated in the Middle East. The active compounds in flaxseed are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), fibre and ligans and between them they have some powerful actions. They are anti-inflammatory, they have...
by Alison Joy | Apr 19, 2021 | Nutrients for health
Sunshine! it has been lovely to see the sun this week, despite it still being quite chilly. The sun and blue sky lift our mood and that is much needed at the moment and it also enables our bodies to produce vitamin D. Whilst enjoying a few minutes in the garden I...
by Alison Joy | Mar 22, 2021 | Nutrition for Vegans and Vegetarians
As concern for the environment has increased, the number of people following a vegan or vegetarian diet, particularly in young adults has grown. A good vegetarian diet can encourage experimentation with new foods and cooking methods, expanding the diversity of our...
