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THE NATURAL BALANCE
NUTRITIONIST LONDON
Welcome to our Nutrition Blog


Demystifying Clinical Testing: A Vital Part of Nutritional Therapy
The world of functional medicine and holistic health can seem like a labyrinth to navigate, particularly when you are trying to...

Kelly Mulhall
Mar 12, 20244 min read


Breaking Free from Emotional Eating: A Guide to Improving Mental Health and Beating Binge Eating
Binge eating can impact mental health in a profound way. It causes emotional distress as binge eating episodes are often associated with...

Irina Pollastri
Mar 4, 20244 min read


How Your Diet Can Boost Your Chances of Conceiving
Are you struggling to conceive and feeling lost about how to improve your fertility? You're not alone. Many women face challenges when it...

Gail Madalena
Feb 26, 20245 min read


How can you tell if your digestive system is functioning well?
How to know if your digestive system is working well by understanding your stool and bowel movements

Kelly Mulhall
Feb 5, 20244 min read


Top 10 Habits That Improve Your Relationship With Food
In today's bustling world, our relationship with food can easily become strained. Balancing the demands of daily life while nurturing a...

Irina Pollastri
Jan 22, 20244 min read


Success Story: How We Improved Egg and Sperm Health by 400% to Have a Successful IVF Pregnancy
Being a nutritional therapist and yoga teacher, I consider myself to be a relatively healthy person. I have regular periods, exercise 3...

Kelly Mulhall
Jan 10, 20249 min read


Break Free from Emotional Eating:The Role of Gut Health in Building a Healthy Relationship with Food
If you’ve ever struggled with your relationship with food, you might be surprised to learn there is more to it than willpower and...

Kelly Mulhall
Dec 28, 20234 min read


5 Hidden Factors That Could Be Impacting Your Fertility
As you navigate through the journey of trying to conceive, it's natural to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what may be hindering...

Gail Madalena
Dec 21, 20235 min read


What is Binge Eating and how is it diagnosed?
Binge eating is a common eating disorder that affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds. In this blog post, we will take a closer...

Irina Pollastri
Dec 14, 20234 min read


How to Boost Male Fertility: Improving Sperm Health for IVF Success
How to improve sperm health for natural conception and IVF success

Kelly Mulhall
Dec 11, 20236 min read


Do Fad Diets Work?
Fad diets often promote quick weight loss through drastic caloric restriction, elimination of entire food groups, or excessive focus on...

Irina Pollastri
Mar 30, 20233 min read


How to improve the perception of our bodies?
Body image refers to the mental representation and perception we have of our own bodies.

Irina Pollastri
Mar 30, 20233 min read


Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders – What is the Difference?
Disordered eating and eating disorders are often confused with one another, and sometimes used interchangeably.

Irina Pollastri
Mar 1, 20233 min read


Success Story: Natasha, Fertility Support via IVF Transfer & Weight Loss
"Gail really helped me to identify areas of my diet that needed improving and educated me on all the key nutrients needed to boost egg...

Gail Madalena
Jan 31, 20237 min read


Three Ways to Tell if You are Pregnant
Depending on where you are in life, and if you want a baby or not, you can get excited or worried when your period doesn’t arrive…

Gail Madalena
Jan 24, 20233 min read


The Best Foods To Improve Sperm Health
Remember, it takes two people to make a baby, whether this is with your partner or via a sperm donor, you need a healthy egg and sperm

Gail Madalena
Jan 17, 20234 min read


What Are The Best Fertility Tests To Consider When Preparing To Conceive
You may be asking yourself, what’s wrong with me or my partner and why are we having difficulties?

Gail Madalena
Jan 12, 20233 min read


The Best Foods to Improve Egg Quality
Learn how to boost your fertility with a balanced diet. Discover the best foods to improve egg quality and increase your chances!

Gail Madalena
Jan 9, 20234 min read


Stool Testing for IBS - what can a stool test detect and is it worth the money?
Why is comprehensive stool testing so important when it comes to gut health and IBS? Stool testing is so important as provides us with...

Kelly Mulhall
Dec 5, 20225 min read


Success Story: Tina, 29, Bloating, Acne, Bacterial Vaginosis and Support After Long Term Antibiotics
What were her symptoms? I started seeing Tina after the Covid lockdown restrictions, where she, like many others, were struggling with...

Kelly Mulhall
Dec 5, 20224 min read


Success Story: Daisy, Painful Periods, PCOS, Extreme Fatigue, Poor Sleep & Stomach Pain
"Kelly really listened to me, analysed my situation and tailored the solutions/supplements to me" What were her symptoms? I first saw...

Kelly Mulhall
Dec 5, 20226 min read


Got Pregnancy Cravings? Here's How To Support You & Baby Whilst Still Listening To Your Body
Pregnancy cravings normally start towards the end of the first trimester, gain momentum throughout the second and then dip off during the...

Gail Madalena
Oct 31, 20225 min read


The Importance of Your Thyroid During Pregnancy & Other Miscarriage Risks
Maintaining optimum health during your pregnancy is a pretty obvious statement. Along with eating right, staying hydrated and exercising...

Gail Madalena
Oct 31, 20223 min read


Understanding Miscarriage
Miscarriages are a devastating and mentally challenging event for women and couples. They’re often not talked about at all, or if they...

Gail Madalena
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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