Dr Catherine O'Leary is a consultant clinical psychologist specialising in chronic health conditions. For many years she has worked with...

Check out my new podcast Gutted, talking about all things gut and skin related. You can find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart Radio and Stitcher, just search 'Gutted'. The first three episodes are up and they can also be found here -www.fuelforhealth.co.uk/podcast Episode 1 - Introduction to GUTTED! Episode 2 - Psoriasis -"Miracle cures", spontaneous remission & why dermatologists don't prescribe diet Episode 3 - Psoriasis - Interview with Andy Saunderson, autho

Matt developed acne, rosacea and a plethora of other diseases that lasted for fourteen years. Matt started getting acne in his teenage years and after struggling with his skin, he was prescribed antibiotics and steroid creams at 21 in the hope of healing his dermatitis. When did you start to have problems with your skin? The problem started when I was 14 years old after taking two courses of antibiotics to treat acne. This lead to a whole host of other issues such as food se

Lisa Lee, PhD, is a fully qualified and licensed Five-Element acupuncturist and a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Lisa’s...

Hi Meg, great to have you for 60 seconds. Tell us a little bit about how you got into psychology and what you love about it? Thank you...

If you have skin problems and you are looking for inspiration, you have come to the right place! Maybe you have eczema, psoriasis or acne...

While surfing the internet on a damp, dark night in Scotland, I happened upon this great gut bacteria blog with a fantastic name, the Intest

According to The National Institutes of Health (NIH) up to 23.5 million Americans suffer from 'autoimmune' disease and the prevalence is rising. A recent review of literature concluded that worldwide rates of rheumatic, endocrinological, gastrointestinal, and neurological autoimmune diseases are increasing by 4 to 7% per year 😳 with the greatest increases in celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, and myasthenia gravis (a rapid fatigue of the muscles), and the greatest increases o

Jeannette, like me, is fascinated by new research linking the microbiome – the kilo and half of bacteria mainly in the digestive system – to health, weight and well-being. She initially trained for four years at The University of Westminster in London where she gained a BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Therapy. Her early years of clinical practice were gained at teaching clinics and private practices in London where she worked with individuals with gut, skin, and autoimmune disorder

Is digital health the future of health? With virtual reality, brain stimulation & advance in diagnostic procedures and health tracking devices (watches and apps) could this lead to a future without drugs? In the last few years digital health has exploded, pathing the way for the future of health. You can now monitor your activity levels, sleep, food intake, heart rate and more from a watch or phone. You can trace your ancestral origins and your lineage with a personalised a

5 ways to keep your microbiome merry during the festive season! 1- Eat your greens! Brussels sprout are rife at Christmas and are a great prebiotic. Try them roasted or with garlic, another potent prebiotic. 2- Fast. In between Christmas dinners remember to give your trillions of microbe mates some time off. Try fasting for 12 hours, stop eating from 7pm-7am the next day. 3- Fill up on fiber. Avoid all the sugar treats the Chrimbo by feeding your microbiome. High fiber food

Since 2014, Scottish Djs, The Mac Twins have been participating in gut microbiome studies under the watchful eye of Professor of Genetic Epidemiology (and author of The Diet Myth) Tim Spector. Although identical (sharing 100% DNA) Alana and Lisa are quite different in character and it turns out they only have a 40% similarity in their microbiome. Professor Spector suspects that Alana having had antibiotics in her earlier years, and Lisa having suffered with infection in he