Lesley

16/09/2025

Cancer - 1 in 2 people born in the UK after 1960 will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime.
I’m always looking to develop and expand my knowledge.
My current course is extending my knowledge on personalised nutritional therapy support before during and after cancer treatment (no it’s not just about eating good food)
Todays take home - Prevention is always easier than cure!

BANT registered Nutritional Therapists have recognised training and qualifications to help prevent, restore and improve health.

14/06/2025

Excited to have been in attendance at The Swedish Fascia Convention 2025 ‘The Living Body’ and looking forward to hearing more of the latest research tomorrow

19/05/2025

How can this be ok?

Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed after campaign by global food firms

16/05/2025

🌿 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕 𝒀𝒆𝒘 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎…

We’re incredibly proud to finally share what’s been quietly taking shape behind the scenes.

This summer, we’re launching a first-of-its-kind five-day holistic retreat, right here on the farm.

Created in collaboration with the brilliant Dr Soma Sengupta, a leading neuro-oncologist, and the Herdwick Experience at Yew Tree Farm, this unique programme brings together science, nature, creativity, and the rhythm of Cumbrian fell farming in a way we’ve never seen done before.

This retreat is the beginning of a new chapter for us - one rooted in wellbeing, connection, and deep care. It’s something many visiting health professionals have gently encouraged us to explore over the years, and we never imagined we'd begin with someone as inspiring as Dr Sengupta leading the way.

If you, or someone you love, is on a journey of healing - or simply in need of a reset - this might be the gentle space they’ve been looking for.

💛 Please take a moment to read more, share with friends and loved ones, and help us spread the word:
👉 https://yewtree-farm.com/the-herdwick-integrative-brain-health-experience/

01/04/2025

Hearing your child as type 1 diabetes can be an emotional rollercoaster. You're not alone. With the right tools and support, things will get easier.

31/03/2025

Great explanation by PhysioOsteoBook of the fascia and how important it is for quality of movement

Fascia is the foundation of all human movement.

Its function determines the degree to which you can move without encountering restriction.

This video should make you understand why proper fascial hydration is critical for mobility. If hydration is inaccessible to the tissues, they become dry and sticky, restricting movement. This is THE root cause of movement dysfunction.

Fascia holds the human body together and defies gravity by stabilizing itself through the equilibrium of mechanical stresses across the entire network.

In other words: No part of the system fundamentally works in isolation—each part requires cooperation with its neighboring structures to achieve the most efficient movement.

On top of that, the building block of this system is collagen, a semiconductive protein encapsulated by water. The water within the system naturally carries a net negative charge. Combine these elements, and you have a body-wide bioelectric highway capable of transmitting information at the speed of light.

Who designed that? Nature? God? Aliens? I don’t know. But what I do know is that what we once considered a dead, useless tissue in fact is the foundation of all functions of the human body.

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04/12/2024

A great explanation from Dún Danu Amatsu Clinic which helps to explain what is really happening when we work with Amatsu techniques. Enjoy!

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02/12/2024

The guidelines for PPI’s (like Omeprazole) are for short-term prescription (4-8 weeks), some people need PPI’s due to the medication they are prescribed, but if you know someone who was prescribed PPI’s months or years ago and aren’t ‘hooked’ but would like to come off them and can’t due to the immediate return of symptoms (known as rebound acid reflux), let them know I can help.

Pharmacist Deborah Grayson has warned of 'rebound reflux', which happens when the medication makes the problem worse, making patients more dependent on it.

17/11/2024

As a registered Nutritional Therapist I am often faced with clients who are confused by health advice as there is so much information available now, it can be difficult to know which is correct -the truth is that there isn’t one correct answer because everyone is different. We all respond differently to foods and lifestyles, and at different times in our lives we need more of certain things and other times we need less. An appointment with me can help to cut through the confusion and work out what is right for your individual body at this moment in your life using functional blood, urine and stool analysis to guide me.
Here is an excellent podcast with my very good friend and colleague Kristina Triebow Nutritional Therapy & Naturopathy - who brilliantly explains how different we all can be and that what is right for one person isn’t necessarily right for another - worth a listen!

In this episode, we’re joined by Kristina Triebow N.D. BSc (Hons) mBANT rCNHC, a Registered Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist whose passion for nutrition be...

05/06/2024

This is a really important step…Nutritional Therapy is not about going on a diet, it’s about understanding that everyone is an individual and as individuals we all need a different approaches to issues such as chronic diseases. Instead of attempting to mask symptoms with prescription medications, BANT registered PSA accredited Nutritional Therapists aim to find the root cause of symptoms and personalise treatment plans using the latest science. If the NHS were to provide this service it could help to save the NHS by reducing waiting lists and prescription medications. Please share this with your local politicians. Thank you.

Press release 03/06/2024 - We call on political parties to prioritise bringing Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners into NHS primary care as part of our BANT 2024 Election Manifesto – A call for change!

More than 15 million people in England (over a quarter of the population) have a long-term ‘chronic’ health condition that could be better supported with diet and lifestyle interventions.

Over the next ten years this figure is expected to increase, especially among those living with multiple conditions. Care of people with long-term conditions accounts for about 70% of the money spent on health and social care in England.

In 2021, total healthcare expenditure in the UK was £280.7 billion, equating to £4,188 per person.

Of this, 58 billion a year is spent on treating obesity related ill health alone.

Current calculations show that only 4 out of 10 Registered Dietitians are practising in the NHS equating to 1 practitioner for every 15,220 of the population!

There is currently no provision for nutritionists within the NHS and primary care.

For individuals living with a chronic condition and in need of nutrition and lifestyle support, the odds of receiving care are non-existent unless they can afford to go private.

Chronic disease places a huge burden on NHS resources. Those with chronic conditions are significantly more likely to see their GP, to be admitted as inpatients, and to use more inpatient days than those without such conditions.

The NHS aims to ‘support people with long-term conditions to be as independent and healthy as possible, preventing complications and the need to go into hospital’.

Why then, is nutrition still not included on the NHS?

As we count down to a general election, we have a unique opportunity to integrate PSA-accredited Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners into NHS primary care settings:

- In GP surgeries for automatic referrals on diet-induced symptoms

- In out-patient settings to advise on nutrition next steps following treatment

- In paediatric clinics for dietary education for young families

- In integrative healthcare teams to provide active support for patients with metabolic, digestive, cardiovascular, inflammatory, and autoimmune conditions.

We call on political parties to prioritise bringing nutrition and lifestyle medicine professionals into the NHS to support patients with chronic diet and lifestyle-induced illness.

Download the full manifesto here - https://bant.org.uk/bant-election-manifesto-document-downloadable-pdf/

or access our online manifesto flipbook here - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1b44bad589.html

28/02/2024

This innovative online retreat is designed to empower you to boost your energy levels, optimise your nutritional intake, and provide you with the knowledge and tools to sustain it long term, all from the comfort of your home.
What’s included?
12 weeks of interaction with 2 fully qualified Nutritional Therapists (myself and Kristina Triebow Nutritional Therapy & Naturopathy) who can help take the confusion out of all of mixed information out there.

Each week we’ll be online live and will cover different topics including:
• Successful blood sugar balancing
• Our protein requirements
• Snacks
• Stress management tools
• Gut health
• Sleep and circadian rhythm
• Meal prepping hacks
• Mindfulness and breathing
• Choosing nutritional supplements
Every week we’ll provide a meal plan on an easy to use app complete with a shopping list and access to all of the resources with practical tips to seamlessly integrate energy-boosting foods and lifestyle changes into your busy schedule. And we’ll all keep in touch via a group chat facility, so you can ask questions and share your progress.
Who is it for?
This retreat is for women who feel that they are constantly running on empty and would like a long term solution to reclaim their energy, rather than wasting time on a quick fix get away retreat. Whether you are navigating the complexities of menopause, balancing career and family, or simply wanting a vitality boost, joining this program is taking the first step to rejuvenation.
The programme starts on 11th March, we have an early bird offer which runs out soon. Click here to book https://l.bttr.to/Bvwl3