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I’m Sarah Flower, a nutritionist, author, and health writer with a passion for functional medicine. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients who begin exercising with one goal in mind—w...

Hydration is one of the most overlooked aspects of health, yet it’s fundamental to almost every function in the body. Most people underestimate the power of proper hydration. You might think you’re...

In a world overflowing with irresistible food choices, particularly those sneaky processed, high-calorie temptations, most of us have had to wage war against the bulge at some point. Yet, there are...

When it comes to health and fitness, the scale often steals the spotlight. Many of my patients have spent years—or even decades—focusing solely on the number staring back at them from their scales....

How 50 years of processed foods have harmed us Processed foods have infiltrated every aspect of our diets. What began as a promise of convenience has now become one of the primary drivers of chron...

As a nutritionist, I often meet patients who sheepishly confess, “I’m an emotional eater.” And you can feel the shame as if they are too weak or too greedy to control this, neither of which is true...

Probiotics, prebiotics and gut health Gut health is bang on trend – we have never been more fascinated with our gut.  We see ‘gut-friendly’ foods appearing on our supermarket shelves, and looking...

What is Gout? Gout is a type of arthritis, affecting the joints in the foot, mainly the toes. It can also affect wrist, hands, elbows, or knees. It can be very painful and can cause swelling and r...

What is Hay Fever? Hay Fever (also known as Allergic Rhinitis) can be extremely distressing, especially for children. It causes inflammation of the nasal airways and eyes whenever pollen or even du...