The Lifestyle Clinic

Food is more than just nourishment for our bodies; it often holds deep emotional significance. Many of us have experienced turning to food for comfort, stress relief, or even as a way to celebrate. This phenomenon is known as emotional eating, and while it's a common response to our feelings, it...

For years, dietary fats have received a bad rap, often being blamed for various health issues, including heart disease and obesity. However, recent research has shed new light on the subject, revealing that not all fats are created equal and that some fats are essential for our health. In this...

Sugar addiction is real. We may joke about it, and think of ourselves or others as weak if we cannot resist sugar, but sugar addictions is a serious problem. It can and will lead to health problems, being overweight or obese, or type 2 Diabetes for example. Not everyone with these conditions are...

When embarking on a weight loss journey, many factors come into play, as a clinic we have placed significant emphasis on lowering the carbohydrates as a weight loss tool. But what role has protein got to play? Can altering the amount of protein we consume each day accelerate weight loss even...

Sweeteners have long-been refered to as a healthy alternative to sugar; being advocated as better for diabetes as it avoids a glucose spike in the blood. However, 50 yrs from when the first sweetener was discovered the research shows a darker side to these ‘calorie-free’ chemicals. In...

While individual health coaching offers remarkable benefits, the emergence of group health coaching has brought a new dimension to the field. We have adopted this method since the start of the clinic and continue to see the power of collective support, shared experiences, and peer accountability...

This is a question we get asked a lot. So many women find that they gain weight after the menopause and find it harder than ever before to lose that weight. In this article we'll explore the reasons behind that shift and what can be done about it.

Menopause, a natural phase in a woman's life,...

When it comes to weight loss, many factors come into play, including diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. However, there's a hidden player that lives within us that we are only now starting to understand. Tiny little bacteria that can significantly impact our weight and overall...

In this article we forget all about counting calories and focus on carbohydrates. We therefore focus on the exact foods that impact the blood sugars. I get asked about this frequently because once you start delving in to detail; it can get confusing!

The first step is to know how many...

There are so many health benefits from lowering the carbohydrate intake, we have seen a huge amount of success with treating prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Having followed the highs and lows of our course participants, here are the most common pitfalls that we see:

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What causes Diabetes?

With type 1 Diabetes the body has attacked the pancreas causing such damage that the pancreas is unable to produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that moves Glucose (or sugar) from the blood and into the cells in the body. Often, the exact trigger as to why this occurs is...

Many of us crave sweet treats and cutting down on these can be the single hardest thing we have to do to lose weight. With sugar addiction a growing problem in the UK, could you be affected?

Effects of sugar on the brain

People often laugh if you say that you are addicted to sugar. It is common...