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Useful Information

On this page you'll find useful information sheets on many aspects of nutrition and lifestyle advice. Please feel free to read them and use them, but do not copy or redistribute them without permission.

Information sheets

Beastfeeding hints and tips

Advice on breastfeeding, including foods to avoid and nutrients to include.

Sleep hygiene

Advice on ways to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.

Reducing the risk of preeclampsia

Advice on ways to reduce your risk of developing preeclampsia

Iron in your diet

This handout shows you which foods are rich in iron, and how much you need to eat to get enough iron every day.

Calcium-rich foods

Advice on the amount of calcium you need each day, and calcium-rich foods

The effect of stress

The effects of stress on your body and ways to relieve stress naturally

Breathing technique to relax

An easy breathing technique to calm your nervous system, reduce anxiety and help you relax.

Breathing to relieve hot flushes

Paced breathing technique that has been shown to help reduce menopause hot flushes

Immune boosting foods

This explains which nutrients you need to support your immune system, and which foods you can get them from.

Broths

Recipes for nutrient-rich broths including bone broth, fish broth, vegetable broth and aromatic Asian broth.

Low histamine diet

This handout explains which foods contain or release histamine, and the symptoms of histamine intolerance.

Broda-Barnes thyroid test

Body temperature gives a good indication of thyroid function. Use this test to determine if your thyroid needs support.

Thyroid support

Foods that contain the nutrients essential for good thyroid health.

Stomach acid test

How to test your own stomach acid levels, commonly called the 'Burp Test'

Using Betaine HCL

Advice on how to take Beatine HCL to restore stomach acid levels

Balancing blood sugar levels

Information on why it is important to balance blood sugar, and ideas for healthy breakfasts

Elimination diet

Advice on how to carry out an elimination diet to identify potential food intolerances

Sprouting guide

Guide to sprouting seeds

Recipes using pulses

Some quick and easy recipes using beans and lentils

Constipation

Advice on how to resolve constipation naturally

Nutrition advice for ADHD

Foods to avoid and to include to support people with ADHD

Nutrition advice for MS

Nutrition advice for Multiple Sclerosis and a summary of the Best Bet MS diet.

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