I think what this show has highlighted is the need to seek professional advice and have a treatment plan tailor made for you.

Using information posted on the internet to research changes to your [...]]]> It has been interesting watching this episode, again some really great case studies and results acheived by the patieints in the Food Hospital.

I think what this show has highlighted is the need to seek professional advice and have a treatment plan tailor made for you.

Using information posted on the internet to research changes to your diet is inadvisable.   A trained professional will help you with this and identify any potential deficiencies in your diet.  Acceptable substitutes will be suggested and included in your eating plan.   Ellie in episode 5 did not seek professional advice for 2 years and devised herself a choline free diet. This was adapted by the Food Hospital to a low choline diet and many foods she had been avoiding could be reintroduced.

If you would like a tailor made eating plan – book to see me at my clinic in Hailsham, East Sussex.  Or phone me on 01323 848673 for an informal chat.

I will post updates, quotes, food ideas, research…

And retweet interesting stuff too! ~ Joanna

It’s a shame that gastric bypass surgery was necessary to help with obesity, as it not an option for everyone. There are healthy ways to lose weight and [...]]]> Another great episode of the Food Hospital on Channel 4 this week. How wonderful to see the dancer with Crohn’s disease enjoying dancing again.

It’s a shame that gastric bypass surgery was necessary to help with obesity, as it not an option for everyone. There are healthy ways to lose weight and keep it off naturally.

If you would like help with wieght loss and tackling emotional eating – contact me for an appointment at my clinic in Hailsham, East Sussex. 01323 848673 ~ Joanna

Supplements were looked at and Dr Alan Stewart’s observation is that it is often people with the best diets, who are taking supplements. [...]]]> Some great case studies in this episode with fantastic results, it was lovely to see the huge improvement an individualised eating plan made to all of them, especially the little boy with psoriasis.

Supplements were looked at and Dr Alan Stewart’s observation is that it is often people with the best diets, who are taking supplements. Clients who have a poor or limited diet do have a short term requirement for supplements.

If you would like an individualised eating and supplement program – book to see me at my clinic in Hailsham, East Sussex. ~ Joanna Harper

A new program on Channel 4 - looking a food as medicine. It’s great to see a program like this on National TV, breaking away from the idea that there is a pill for everything.

Blueberries were looked at in detail and it was amazing to see the impact drinking fresh blueberry juice had on reducing [...]]]>

A new program on Channel 4 - looking a food as medicine. It’s great to see a program like this on National TV, breaking away from the idea that there is a pill for everything.

Blueberries were looked at in detail and it was amazing to see the impact drinking fresh blueberry juice had on reducing blood pressure. All berries are a great addition to your diet, and during winter months you could use frozen berries to keep the cost down. Most supermarkets now do bags of frozen berries.

Potatoes may have as much vitamin C in the fresh form as berries, however vitamin C is destroyed by cooking. So eating your berries fresh and raw will give you more vitamin C per portion than cooked potatoes.

Take a look at this great clip from the Lorraine program, tracking the progress of Ginetta and her amazing changes using the Lightning Process. Dr Hilary Jones gives a lot of positive feedback on the Lightning Process too!

Crush the rosehips slightly, and put in a pan with water adding cloves and cinnamon if you want to. Simmer for 20 mins.

Strain then add the sugar, stiring until dissolved. Bring to the boil and then simmer for a further 10 mins.

Cool [...]]]> 250g Rosehips
5 cloves (optional)
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
500ml water
125g caster sugar

Crush the rosehips slightly, and put in a pan with water adding cloves and cinnamon if you want to. Simmer for 20 mins.

Strain then add the sugar, stiring until dissolved. Bring to the boil and then simmer for a further 10 mins.

Cool and filter into sterilised bottles.

~ Uses – Cordial – 1 part syrup to 5 parts water or as maple syrup on pancakes and rice pudding.

Keeps for one week in the fridge (use small bottles) or up to a year sealed.

March issue of Women’s Fitness – page 100 – Article by Amanda Brown

The Times – February 22nd 2011 – Body and Soul supplement – Article by Peter Strudwick, Lightning Process client.