GBA Therapy

26/02/2026

Meditation isn’t about “emptying your mind.” It’s about training your nervous system to work with you instead of against you.

When stress keeps your body stuck in fight‑or‑flight, everything becomes harder — focus, cravings, sleep, mood, even long‑term health. Meditation helps switch you back into rest‑and‑digest, where your body can finally breathe again.

You’ll notice the ripple effects everywhere: calmer reactions, fewer stress‑driven cravings, more mindful choices, and better support for your overall wellbeing. It’s one of the simplest habits with the biggest impact.

Start small. Stay consistent. Let your body remember what calm feels like.

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23/02/2026

🚰 Viral Claim vs Reality: Is “Modern Water” Really Dehydrating You?
A wellness influencer recently claimed that tap and bottled water is “dead,” “dehydrating,” and stripping your electrolytes. Sounds dramatic — but the science doesn’t back it up.
💡 The truth:
There’s zero evidence that safe, treated drinking water harms hydration. Chlorination keeps water free from dangerous pathogens, and your body is perfectly equipped to maintain electrolyte balance when you drink plain water.
🥤 What actually matters:
Hydration needs vary from person to person, and fluids from food count too — but avoiding clean water or relying on pricey supplements isn’t necessary for most healthy people.
🌍 Why this matters:
Misleading hydration claims can push people away from safe water or into unnecessary spending. Clean drinking water remains one of the biggest public health wins in history.
Bottom line: Modern water isn’t “dead.” It’s safe, effective, and keeps you hydrated — no gimmicks required.
💧 Electrolytes, Hydration & “Dead Water” — What the Science Actually Says
There’s a lot of noise online about plain water “diluting your electrolytes” or leaving you dehydrated. The reality is far less dramatic.
🔬 What your body actually does:
Your kidneys, hormones and thirst response constantly regulate fluid and electrolyte balance. In healthy people, drinking plain water does not push electrolytes to dangerous levels — your body simply excretes what it doesn’t need.
🥗 Where electrolytes really come from:
Sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium mostly come from food, not water. A normal diet easily replaces what you lose through everyday activity.
🏃 When electrolytes do matter:
They’re genuinely useful during:
• intense or prolonged exercise
• heavy sweating
• vomiting or diarrhoea
Outside of these situations, most people don’t need powders or sports drinks — and many are marketed far beyond their actual purpose.
🧪 Expert insight:
Doctors emphasise that your intestines absorb water efficiently on their own. Electrolytes help in specific scenarios, but for everyday life, plain water + a balanced diet keeps you perfectly hydrated.
🌿 What about “ancestral hydration”?
Our ancestors drank broths, fermented drinks and herbal infusions because clean water wasn’t always safe — not because these were superior hydration strategies. Modern treated water is one of the biggest public‑health achievements in history.
✨ The takeaway:
You haven’t been “lied to” about water. Hydration isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all, but safe drinking water does not cause dehydration. Listen to your body, eat well, and drink what keeps you feeling good.

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16/02/2026

New research, including a large systematic review published in Obesity Reviews, shows that many people regain weight after stopping GLP‑1 medications. These treatments can be incredibly effective while you’re on them — but once they stop, appetite signals and metabolic patterns often return, making long‑term maintenance harder.

At GBA Therapy, I see this all the time: lasting change comes from understanding your body, supporting your biology, and building habits that continue beyond any prescription. Medication can be a powerful tool — but it works best alongside personalised nutrition and clear guidance.

If you’re looking for clarity on what your body needs, my £90 Nutritional Deficiency Assessment can help you understand the root causes behind your symptoms and support your long‑term progress.

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14/02/2026

❤️
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Eat your chocolate,
Then crush your goals too! 💪

With love from Ellie —
Wishing you love, laughs, and a little indulgence too! 💖

10/02/2026

C R A V I N G S

I just stumbled across a reel of woman, with an "enviable" physique, who was sharing "nutritional advice" on how to achieve her look.

Her advice was simple, she recommended that, if you are feeling hungry, but don't want to eat an egg or a piece of chicken, then you aren't really hungry. Just drink a glass of water and carry on with your day.

This seemingly harmless piece of misinformation made me feel sad. We are living in a time where "skinny" is becoming desirable again. We are being encouraged to deprive our bodies and compromise our mental, and physical, health in order to achieve a certain aesthetic.

What happens when "strong" or "thicc" become en vogue once more? Great for the younger women, meanwhile the women from this generation are facing osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, fertility issues, and a whole host of other chronic illnesses.

Our brains need glucose to function, Yes, absolutely chicken and eggs contain vital nutrients for brain health. However, if the craving is for sweet-grab some berries or a banana. Chicken will not satiate the craving and you will be more likely to to reach for a processed, sugary snack as the brain fog intensifies. Protein is so important in a diet, but balance is crucial. Incorporating slow release complex carbs into your diet will help to avoid these cravings.

Deficiencies cause us to crave certain foods. Sensors in the bowel track food intake and signal what is required to the brain.

Mindfulness is such an important factor in healing the mind/body connection. Breaking disordered eating patterns, understanding how to regain control of our bodies, learning to interpret cravings and simply falling in love with ourselves from within.

Approach cravings with curiosity. "Am I hungry? Am I tired? Am I thirsty? Is this hormonal?"

Allow twenty minutes or so to see if the craving passes. Completely ignoring or suppressing these signals could lead to nutritional deficiencies, risk chronic illness and lead to an unhealthy relationship with your body further down the line.

Inhabit your body, work with it rather than constantly battling it. It knows what to do, if you approach it with kindness.

Please note that intense cravings, or cravings accompanied with other symptoms, could indicate intolerance, hormonal imbalance or signs of disease and should be investigated.

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29/01/2026

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05/01/2026

M I S I N F O R M A T I O N

2026 is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting year for GBA Therapy.

The Weight-loss Workshops recommence this week. They are pretty much fully booked, however if I have enough interest, I can look into adding an additional one. Trauma retreats begin in June and I will also be speaking at a menopause seminar in the New Forest. More details to follow. In addition to this, I am currently working on bringing out a brand new support program, which is hugely exciting.

Last December I attended a three day symposium which drew attention to misinformation in social media. I always knew it was a problem, but the statistics are pretty shocking.

-Only 9% of Tik Tok creators providing mental health advice hold a relevant, professional qualification.
-At least 60% of medical advice was non-factual.
-100% of analysed ADHD advice contained misleading information.
-67% of advice surrounding alternative medicine was found to be false or misleading.
-83.7% mental health advice was found to be misleading.
-82% of nutrition posts didn't disclose they were advertising, nor did they disclose financial conflicts.
-85% of medical posts did not mention potential harm or risk.

This industry is preying upon people when they are at their lowest and searching for help, in order to profit. For example, I see countless posts about magnesium supporting sleep, especially in menopausal women. I know through experience how desperate sleep deprivation can make a person. Yes, it could be due to magnesium deficiency. It could also be due to one, or many, other reasons. Not once have I seen an "influencer" warn of the severe health risks of taking too much magnesium.

If you wish to start supplementing, please always speak to your GP or get an assessment from a nutritionist first.

These statistics are just an example of what was discussed. Myself, and others who hold qualifications in this field, have decided to make 2026 the year we tackle the dangerous misinformation in social media. We are joining up with a researcher in disproving misleading information at UCL to raise awareness of this issue and to disprove false information with science-backed evidence.

So expect a lot of that! If there is anything you have seen which has rung alarm bells, or you have found to be confusing, please reach out and we can discuss it.

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year all!

This year why not resolve to show the same kindness and compassion, which you show to others, to yourself.

Instead of hating your body for its' imperfections, look at all the amazing things it has allowed you to do throughout your life. The places you have been, emotions you have felt and the people who have loved you just the way you are.

Absolutely resolve to become stronger, faster, healthier or more knowledgeable. Start from a place of love and acceptance that right now, where you are, is exactly where you are supposed to be.

Effecting change is so much easier when it stops feeling like a battle. Your body has quite literally had your back your entire life, it knows what to do.

I have a lot of exciting things happening at GBA this year. I resolve to be a little more present on social media...❤️

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13/12/2025

Some of my followers know me from a time when our community has never felt stronger, or more crucial.

I used to have a running wear business which I turned non-profit during the COVID years. Instead, I used the clothes as prizes, and even created a few more, for virtual events to help keep the running community upbeat. So many runners race for their community, to raise money for the charities which mean so much to them for various, personal reasons.

This was taken away from them almost overnight. Ripl just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Wow, did it snowball! We raised over £70k for different charities, I cannot even begin to imagine how many miles we ran…the 2.4 in 24 being especially brutal! 🙈

My clients know how much value I place on performing charitable acts in their recovery. It takes them out of a place of isolation and reconnects them with their own community. Cultivating compassion for others helps to create compassion for self. Acts of kindness create a symbiotic relationship, touching both lives in equal measure and boosting self worth.

I know my life was forever positively changed by these events. I was also fortunate enough to foster friendships with people who will continue to enrich my life. and are two people who live selflessly. I am so touched that they continue these Ripl runs and so grateful to be able to call them my friends.

Reach out to your community this Christmas. Be it an act of kindness or a request for help. “We don’t heal in isolation, but in community”. If anyone is struggling, my DMs are open ❤️

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06/10/2025

Research shows that menopausal symptoms can be worsened through lack of information. By approaching the menopause mindfully, and not just letting it be something which happens to you, you will have much more knowledge and control at this time.

Initially we will meet to discuss your symptoms or concerns.

You will then complete a nutritional deficiencies assessment. This will give us a clear picture of areas in your diet which may need attention. It is very common for women to be low in certain vitamins and minerals during this time. These deficiencies can exacerbate symptoms and increase the risk of post-menopausal chronic illness.

We will then meet again to discuss your results and create a plan which supports your needs and unique symptom pattern. This can include macro balanced meal plans and weight loss advice, supplementation, improved sleep hygiene, mental health support etc. You can also ask any questions or address any concerns about HRT you may have.

Empower yourself and change the horizon of this next stage of your life.

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30/09/2025

WARNING: Are you wasting your money on supplements?
Store softgels & oil formulations in the fridge to prevent active ingredients from degrading!

Want to know if supplementing is right for you?
Book a Nutritional Deficiencies Assessment now and find out!
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29/09/2025

C O F F E E

One area of the "wellness industry" which is currently producing high profits is coffee substitutes. This could be powdered mushrooms, ceremonial matcha, cacao and so on. While there are benefits to adding mushrooms, cacao and green tea into your diet, you don't have to ditch your morning coffee and spend crazy amounts of cash on these latest fads either.

Research shows that there are many health benefits to drinking coffee. It is full of antioxidants, and other active substances, which can help to protect us against certain health conditions.

There is evidence which shows that a couple of cups of coffee in the morning may help to protect against certain heart diseases, such as heart failure, which can be more of a risk in post-menopausal women.

Dark roast coffee decreases breakage in DNA chains, which can lead to certain cancers. Coffee consumption has also been found to increase liver enzymes which reduces the risk of liver cancer. It can also be beneficial in reducing liver scarring and liver disease.

Currently, 1:23 women develop colon cancer. Drinking two cups of coffee per day has been shown to reduce this risk by 26%

Coffee has also been found to reduce the risk of Parkinson's and, in sufferers, can help to ease symptoms.

It has also been found to provide "significant protection" against Alzheimer's Disease.

Staying within the recommended guidelines of maximum 400mg caffeine per day can help to reduce inflammation, reduce depression risk and lower the risk of a stroke.

As with everything, balance is key. If you enjoy your morning coffee ritual-keep it. If you feel as though you are drinking too much coffee, or it makes you jittery, try swapping a cup for decaf or a green tea. Look at how you take your coffee. Try sweetening it with cinnamon, vanilla or cacao and, if your sleep is disturbed, avoid drinking any caffeine after 2pm.