After quite a journey, both in distance and in life, I’m thrilled to announce the official opening of my new clinic in Emsworth.

Since closing my Berkhamsted clinic last November, it’s been a long road to finally reach our destination. And in more ways than one. We’ve moved our lives to a new coastal community and made our way over the many hurdles that come with relocating. I may be behind schedule, but it was worth the wait. I have a beautiful space attached to our new home, and after months of packing and unpacking, I don’t even need to pack a bag for work.

It’s wonderful to be back in touch with you all, so let’s get straight on with some news.

The truth about collagen

As many of you know, I never stop learning so I can find new ways to individually support my clients. I recently attended an insightful conference on collagen, which I know many of you will be interested in. By using kinesiology techniques, I can identify imbalances in the body to help support natural collagen production. Understanding the different types of collagen, what it takes to make collagen and how production is affected by genetic issues are just a few areas in which I’ve gained knowledge. It’s a big subject, and there’s so much confusion in the media, so I’m looking forward to sharing more as I mentally download the information I came away with.

And to give you a little tip, you cannot underestimate the importance of vitamin C and vitamin D, as well as vitamin A to help with collagen production. Perhaps unsurprisingly, but as a good reminder, high stress levels have a huge impact on slowing it down. A lack of protein, excessive sugar intake and smoking also won’t do you any favours.

Did you know? Scurvy is caused by a deficiency in vitamin C, which is caused by the glue (collagen) breaking down in our arteries and veins, leading to potentially fatal bleeding. This is a very rare occurrence in today’s society, but it illustrates the importance of vitamin C to the functioning of the body.

Gut health update

I attended a talk organised by my new GP surgery on gut health (one of my favourite subjects) by a leading specialist. The focus was on the microbiome, our own unique collection of friendly gut bacteria that supports food digestion. I’ve been learning, teaching and supporting clients with gut health for 20 years, and I’m so pleased it’s a subject that’s finally hit the mainstream. I always some new information to share.