Nutritionista

19/08/2025

This week I’m delighted to be invited back by the Living Well Team at the MS Society for a webinar on diet & MS.

I’ll be coveting latest research around what is an MS-friendly diet, how the microbiome and intermittent fasting are being explored in the context of MS, and giving plenty of practical advice on how to eat healthily and how to live well with MS.

To join me on Thursday evening, 21st August @ 6.30pm UK time - go to the link in my bio for a free ticket from Eventbrite.

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29/05/2025

Really looking forward to speaking at this MS seminar organised by the Harrow MS Therapy Centre!

Fantastic speakers covering important topics such as symptom management, latest pharmacological advances, resilience & emotional well-being, improving sleep, navigating the benefit system…. And I will be sharing what the current evidence tells us about dietary approaches to managing and living well with MS.

If you are in the London area (Harrow) and can come along this Sunday, we look forward to seeing you there!
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09/05/2025

I am so excited to be a part of this amazing live event coming up this autumn! 🧡

Living Well Live is going to be an immersive, one-day event to bring the Overcoming MS community together. There will be inspiring practical experiences, breakout sessions, expert insights from those with lived experience of MS, and lots to learn about the evidence-based Overcoming MS Program and healthy lifestyle choices to live well with MS.

And the best bit - it’s available to enjoy in person at a beautiful, accessible, lakeside location in Warwickshire - or you can log in from your home and catch all the action online!

It will be a great opportunity to meet new friends, catch up with old friends from previous events, retreats, Pathways or even from the Live Well Hub.

Tickets are now on sale, and VERY reasonably priced:

✅In-person ticket link: Living Well Live! (In Person Event Tickets) Tickets, Sat, Nov 15, 2025 | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-well-live-in-person-event-tickets-tickets-1329459572369?aff=oddtdtcreator

✅Online ticket link: Living Well Live! (Online Event Tickets) Sat, Nov 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-well-live-online-event-tickets-tickets-1329474166019?aff=oddtdtcreator

Spread the word, invite your friends and family, buy your ticket!
See you there! 🧡🧡🧡

Ticket links also in bio 😉

29/04/2025

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Yesterday I was lucky enough to be invited by to join an event hosted by the and the Mayor of Islington.

The gathering embodied this year’s theme of , bringing together seven MS charities and community members for informal conversations and meaningful dialogue that left me both inspired and uplifted.

Listening to Mayor & Councillor Anjna Khurana and British Olympic athlete Lina Neilsen discuss their experiences was particularly moving. Their candour encouraged frank conversation - precisely what’s needed to build awareness around such a diverse condition.

Being so close to a loved one with MS has taught me how this condition manifests differently in each individual - affecting the physical body, cognitive function, and emotional wellbeing, through both visible and invisible symptoms.

These matter profoundly. By sharing experiences, we not only connect with one another but also educate those who may not understand the multifaceted nature of living with MS. Awareness is more than just an appreciation that the condition exists, it’s understanding the experience of living with MS and how and where to support someone. Sometimes, for example as shared, it’s helpful just to listen, and not be solution-focused!

My sincere gratitude to the and the Mayor for hosting such a thoughtful and insightful event 🧡🧡🧡

19/03/2025

This weekend I was again honoured to be facilitating the annual retreat.
This event is a real highlight in the Overcoming MS diary offering a digital and in-person hybrid event. This structure enables a deep-dive and experiential opportunity to really understand how to implement the evidence-based Overcoming MS lifestyle program.

As well as offering so much information with hands-on, practical workshops we also provide a safe and unique space for participants with MS (and their supporters) to meet and bond with other like-minded people with MS. This is the real magic of the event - to see the sharing of stories, as well as tips and hacks for tackling every day challenges, and ultimately the creation a new community of friends and contacts who understand each other and can support each other in a way many have never yet experienced.

Thank you to the fantastic staff team & the brilliant facilitators who make this wonderful event possible 🙏🏼

The whole experience is truly rewarding and heartwarming for me and described as life-changing by the attendees. I am so grateful to work in this way, sharing the knowledge of how the evidence-based Overcoming MS Lifestyle Program really helps people to live well with MS. 🧡💙

12/03/2025

Delighted to share the new episode from in the Living well with Multiple Sclerosis podcast series. It was my absolute pleasure to welcome the lovely Dr Emma Short, a consultant histopathologist, researcher and author.

Just last year, Dr Emma Short published a new book - Healthy Gut, Happy You - and we had a fascinating conversation about the gut, specifically the microbes that live there, and how they impact our overall health.

So much of Dr Emma Short’s knowledge and research on the importance of supporting a healthy gut population of microbes is echoed in the Overcoming MS program. The diet, physical activity, management of stress… all these pillars work to support good gut health, overall health and contribute to living well with MS.

Listen to the podcast - link in bio - to hear us discussing polyphenols, ultra processed foods, prebiotics/probiotics, the impact of lifestyle factors on the microbiome and to hear some practical advice to help implement the recommendations. Thank you Dr Emma Short! 🙏🏼

22/11/2024

So excited to be facilitating the upcoming Overcoming MS UK retreat 2025!

If you or someone you love has MS, do please let them know about these life-changing retreats! The weekend retreat is grounded in robust, evidence-based research that empowers people with MS to make informed lifestyle changes. From comprehensive insights on nutrition to stress management and exercise, you’ll be supported by experts and a community that truly understands your journey. 

“It was incredible to have so many respected, supportive and well-informed specialists who also have personal experience of MS available to us.” Retreat participant 2024.

Key dates: 
Introductory Zoom Sessions: Every Tuesday from 28th January to 11th March, 7pm – 8:30pm 
Weekend Residential Retreat: 14th to 16th March @ The Ammerdown Centre, Sommerset, UK

Proven benefits:
✅ 100% of attendees saw marked improvements across five key wellness areas.
✅ Physical and mental well-being scores increased by 57% and 46%, respectively.
✅ Confidence in understanding and adherence to the Overcoming MS Program increased by an average of 34.5%.
✅ Confidence in discussing the Overcoming MS Program with healthcare professionals increased by 57.5%.


Find out more and register your interest here: https://overcomingms.org/change-your-life-at-an-overcoming-ms-retreat-and-live-well-with-ms

16/11/2024

03/11/2024

09/09/2024

A hugely informative and well attended day annual in-person conference.

Thanks to all the great speakers, to the organisers for a fantastic day (and lunch!), and to so many wonderful people there to connect with 💚

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20/08/2024

We are taking the retreats to a new digital space!

Sign up now with this link https://loom.ly/2XEQbNM to join a group of like-minded people who want to learn more about how diet & lifestyle can impact the ability to live well with MS - for you and your whole family!

Global Retreats Online are a unique opportunity to bring the life-changing benefits of Overcoming MS retreats to more people, no matter where they are in the world.

Join us from Tuesday 8th October for the introductory sessions followed by the weekend digital retreat from 22 – 24 November (GMT zone) for a deep-dive, immersive experience.

Last few places still remaining so sign up today! Link in bio…🧡🧡

15/08/2024

Today is National Relaxation Day!

Bright and early I started my day with a beautiful dog walk around the gorgeous pond and grounds of Ally Pally 💚

In this fast-paced world it’s more important than ever to prioritise time to rest, relax, play and rejuvenate. We simply aren’t designed to be on the go and on call 24/7. We are paying the price collectively as a super stressed-out nation, with a toll on our overall health and wellbeing.

Let’s use National Relaxation Day to try and practise a new relaxation technique, such as deep breathing, meditation, listening to music, reading a good book or simply sitting in nature gazing up at the blue sky and moving clouds….. how lovely this day falls in mid-August ☀️

One of my personal favourite quick and easy, instant relaxation hacks was given to me by : thank you Veronique! Veronique is a yoga & breathwork teacher who shared with me the 4-7-8 technique.

Breath in for a count of 4
Hold for a count of 7
Breath out for a count of 8
Repeat 10 times

This simple technique activates the parasympathetic nervous system, calming both body and mind. It’s so effective it can also be used to activate sleep!

Have a wonderful day - and take some time to stop and mindfully smell the roses. They are literally in full bloom
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