Health coach Jessica shares one of her favourite winter comfort meals: a creamy risotto packed with shiitake and porcini mushrooms, garlic, and thyme to support immunity. Gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s a practical way to bring functional nutrition to the dinner table.
5 medicinal mushrooms to support immunity this winter
Everyone wants to know the one supplement that stops them getting sick each winter. Once foundational habits are in place, medicinal mushrooms like Reishi, Turkey Tail and Cordyceps can be a useful addition to your immune toolkit.
Diarrhoea after eating? What your gut might be telling you
Diarrhoea after eating is one of the more commonly dismissed digestive symptoms and one of the most frequently misunderstood. If your tests have come back normal but nothing has changed, the issue is likely functional rather than structural. This article explains the four most common causes, what to look for, and where to start.
Essential nutrients for managing Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s can increase your body’s demand for nutrients involved in thyroid and immune function – while also making them harder to absorb. This article explores the key nutrients linked to thyroid health, why deficiencies are so common, and how targeted testing can help guide a more personalised approach.
Rethinking cholesterol: Why particle size, inflammation, and oxidative stress also matter
Cholesterol isn’t the villain it’s made out to be. Learn how oxidative stress and inflammation, not cholesterol itself, are the real drivers behind cardiovascular risk. Discover practical strategies like better hydration, diverse nutrition, and stress management to optimise your health and rethink the cholesterol narrative.
Foods that cause constipation and what to eat instead
Most people assume constipation comes down to not eating enough fibre. But for many people, the foods slowing things down are ones they’d never suspect – and adding more roughage can actually make things worse. Here’s what to look at first.
What your poo says about your gut health
Bowel habits are one of the clearest indicators of digestive function – yet stool type, colour and frequency are rarely discussed. This guide explains what these patterns can reveal and when it may be worth investigating further.
Fibre and constipation: Why more isn’t always better
Most people try to fix constipation by adding more fibre – but that doesn’t always lead to relief. Depending on how your gut is functioning, certain fibres can either support movement or make symptoms feel worse.
Why food change is hard – and how coaching makes it possible
Food change is never just about food. It is shaped by physiology, emotion, habits, history, identity and environment, which is why willpower alone cannot create sustainable change.
Is it IBS or diarrhoea? How to tell the difference
IBS and diarrhoea share many symptoms, but their underlying causes and patterns differ. This guide explains how to tell them apart, when to seek deeper testing, and how a functional medicine approach can uncover the root cause for more effective treatment.
