Gemma McGuigan Nutrition

06/08/2025

I often get asked “What is Functional Medicine?”

✨Functional Medicine asks WHY you’re experiencing symptoms — not just what can suppress them.

Doctors are brilliantly trained in disease medicine - Functional medicine practitioners are trained in health medicine!

Instead of matching a drug to a diagnosis or symptom, we look at the root causes behind your fatigue, hormone imbalance , gut issues, skin issues, or immune dysfunction.

🧬 We ask:
→ What’s out of balance?
→ What systems are talking to each other?
→ What are your triggers and burden, which are preventing you from healing (repair)

We work with your biology, not against it, using nutrition, lifestyle, environment, and targeted support to bring the body back into balance.

It’s science meets systems thinking. We are system biologists - connecting all the dots
It’s personalised.
It’s proactive.
It’s powerful.

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31/07/2025

To my adored treasured granda Walter Lewis the chief of our tribe….honouring his incredible life and his peaceful passing yesterday 🤍 - near 98 years - he is part of the very fabric of my being & has imprinted all his love, guidance, wisdom and incredible resilience into every cell. 🤍

My granda was a legend, a giant of a man, an inspiration, a true gentleman, a musician, an entertainer, a storyteller, a joker but all in all he was a family man who loved nothing more than being surrounded by his loved ones and his community. 🤍

Born in 1927 into humble beginnings in rural north of Ireland - a land so far from today’s world it is hard to believe. A musician from early on, teaching himself the fiddle, the saxophone and the clarinet, he then went onto form and be the front man of the “Walter Lewis Show band” famed far and wide bringing joy to many a dance hall across Ireland and England. His music was his love, his saviour, his joy, he once told me that his fiddle was his best friend and he never got lonely because of his fiddle. He was described as “A symbol of Ireland’s living musical heritage”

He used to tell me stories from the “olden days” these stories have shaped me in more ways than he will ever know.

A father to 6, a granda of 12 & a great granda to 5 - as much as the tears are flowing and the loss is so deeply felt, it is time for his next adventure, he has been the strong stable loving centre of our universe for so long, it’s now time for him to return home.

Time to go deep into the tribe to grieve, to process & celebrate Walter Lewis, my granda the legend & his incredible life 💜

27/07/2025

Delighted to share that I’ll be hosting 3 deeply empowering menopause workshops at stunning Lime Wood this autumn. Bookings now open via Lime Wood Hotel

We’re delighted to welcome leading Functional Medicine and Nutrition expert Gemma McGuigan to Lime Wood for a three-part workshop series supporting women through the hormonal transitions of midlife.⁠
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With her science-led, deeply personal approach to women’s health, Gemma will guide us through the realities of menopause — from everyday symptoms to the longer-term shifts that are often left unspoken. ⁠
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Each workshop focuses on a different topic and includes a seasonal 2-course lunch, optional movement class, and a thoughtful wellbeing gift to take home. Sessions can be booked individually or as a bundle of three. Click the link in our bio for more information!

05/07/2025

Delighted to announce that our number 5 .reset MIND. BODY. RESET Mallorca is locked in for next year 🙌

📆 20-26th June 2026.
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All the gang will be back mcguigan.health





Returning to the magical Son Rullan for our 5th year of mind, body and soul empowerment, immersed in nature from sunrise to sunset with the most beautiful humans.

It is a gift beyond gifts to yourself 💠

If you do fancy a transformational retreat of a lifetime, come and join us, we only have 4 rooms left, happy to support with payment plans. Deposit required to secure your place.

Make magic happen to YOU ✨✨✨✨

Please follow link in bio for all the details!

Love Gemma & Donna 🤍🤍

23/06/2025

Just returned from our 4th MIND. BODY. RESET .reset retreat at the breathtaking a 14th-century monastery nestled between mountains and sea, and steeped in pure wellness magic ✨

Each year, I’m filled with so much pride & joy for this heartfelt co-creation with my sister in healing,

It’s always an honour to walk alongside others on their journey to and within health. This year’s group — a truly beautiful gathering of humans — showed up with open hearts and embraced everything we offered.

Deeply grateful to each and every one of our guests for placing your trust in us. 💛

If you’re interested in joining one of our UK or Mallorca retreats, please subscribe at mindbody-reset.com — we’ll be releasing our next Mallorca dates next week!

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23/05/2025

I am super proud of the incredible event we & created last night. We brought together 2 amazing minds who helped us understand the root cause to many chronic health issues today.

💠Morley Robbins a legendary voice helping us understand iron dysregulation and how a major part of the iron story has been missing in action …. Cooper! So grateful to Morley and his team coming all the way from America to educate and inspire us.

💠Professor Douglas Kell - Head of systems biology at Liverpool Uni and one of the UK’s lead Long Covid researchers. It was such a privilege and honour to hear Douglas’s research findings regarding long covid and how microclots are at the root of the problem.

One of our greatest gifts is curiosity, I have for many years not fully understood iron as it is conventionally taught and by reaching out to these 2 wonderful men, it has opened up an incredible progression in my understanding and knowledge which continually supports my clients moving forward with their health.

Progression often takes disruption of concepts, beliefs, conditioning and these 2 scientists are shining examples of those who look deeper to seek the truth.

Feeling grateful to all those who joined us last night 🙏 we are always learning!

21/05/2025

I am loving the mighty SALAD at the moment, it helps when the ☀️ is shining - every time I say “ SALAD for dinner”, my husband rolls 🙄 his eyes but once he eats it, he always happy 💠! This one is a beauty, give it a try and feel the energy!

Directions
1: cover the bottom of the plate with finely shredded cabbage and microgreens (or cress)
2: layer on some finely sliced cucumber and radish
3: layer on some sliced cooked beetroot
4: add some sliced fig
5: slice some buffalo mozzarella and pop on top
6: scatter some pomegranate, seeds and fresh basil
7: generously drizzle with dressing (3Tbsp EVOO, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp of raw honey, seasalt & pepper)

Enjoy enjoy - do let me know if you try it and what the husband/wife thinks 😁

Ps I get this delicious buffalo mozzarella from

07/05/2025

Thinking of going gluten-free?
✨ It might just be the first best step for calming your autoimmune symptoms.

Why?
👉 Gluten can trigger gut permeability (“leaky gut”) — a known underlying root cause mechanism in many autoimmune conditions.
👉 It may also cross-react with your immune system, keeping inflammation switched ON.

Removing gluten isn’t a trend — it’s a tool for many. With celiac there is no choice but to remove it but consider removing gluten with other autoimmune conditions!
Especially if you’re dealing with Hashimoto’s, RA, psoriasis, or any chronic immune imbalance.

Swipe through to learn what to eat instead! 💛

Here are some of my favourite good quality brands who do good quality gluten free products... sadly the gluten free aisle can be full of highly processed, high glycemic gluten free foods full of chemicals. Be aware!










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06/05/2025

Not long now 14-20 June - 2 places available on this wellness retreat of a lifetime ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

MIND. BODY. RESET .reset Mallorca is back for our 4th blissful wellness retreat in the truly magical 🌅🌊⛰️

💠Yoga - meditation - sound baths - nutrition- energy healing - mindset - functional medicine - food as medicine - bodywork - breath work - connection - relaxation - inspiration - bliss💠

DM me if you are interested in transformation & rejuvenation, you deserve it all 🤍💠
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08/04/2025

It’s SALAD time 🎉🎉🎉 - the sun is shining☀️, some warmth is running through my veins finally and therefore it’s time to get creative in the salad aisle 🙌🙌🙌

This little beauty includes ✨✨✨✨
Microgreens
Red chicory
Avocado
Goats/sheeps feta
Pink grapefruit
Sardines

Dressing is simple
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Apple cider vinegar
Wholegrain mustard
Seasalt and pepper

It took me a couple of minutes to make, no stress and honestly this little plate of goodness instantly picked up my mood, even before I ate it!!!

Get cracking lovely people 🤍

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04/04/2025

Researchers analysed data from the DO-HEALTH trial, which examined the impact of supplements and exercise on older adults aged 70 and over in Switzerland. 

Participants were randomized into groups receiving either a placebo or a combination of:
* Omega-3 fatty acid supplements (1 gram daily) 

* Vitamin D supplements (2000 IU daily) 

* A simple home-based exercise program three times per week 

Researchers used epigenetic clocks, which measure DNA methylation patterns, to assess biological aging.

Key Findings:
⭐️Omega-3 supplementation alone slowed down biological aging by up to four months, as measured by several epigenetic clocks.
⭐️The combination of omega-3, vitamin D, and exercise had an even greater effect on slowing down biological aging
⭐️The study found that the combination of these interventions had the highest effect in lowering cancer risk and preventing frailty over three years.

I mean what is not to LOVE ❤️ here - imagine this was mandatory for every over 70 year old!!!!

✨✨✨Imagine if we had vit D and omega 3 levels optimised throughout our lives as standard health checks and stayed active at least 3 times per week … the sky is the limit!!! ⛅️⛅️⛅️

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02/04/2025

Just wanted to reintroduce myself to any new followers - my name is Gemma, I am a Functional Medicine Practitioner & Clinical Nutritionist championing a radical way of thinking about health which emphasises PREVENTION and getting to the ROOT CAUSE of symptoms and illness.

My approach is science-driven 🧬yet practical, blending cutting-edge research with the best that nature 🍏 has to offer.

💠I run an online 1:1 clinic, specialising in GUT, HORMONE, IMMUNE, and ENERGY health—helping clients get to the root of chronic symptoms and optimise their well-being.

Whether it’s digestive issues, hormone imbalances, autoimmunity, mystery illness or persistent fatigue, I believe in addressing the underlying imbalances rather than just managing symptoms.

💠As a Wellness Speaker & Educator, I break down complex health topics into actionable steps, empowering people to make lasting changes.

💠I’m also the co-founder of MIND. BODY. RESET retreats, where we combine expert-led guidance with movement, nourishment, and mindset work for a total wellness immersion in the most beautiful locations.

💠Proud to be a founding member of The British Network For Functional Medicine (BNFM), I’m committed to advancing the field of functional medicine in the UK.

I believe in you ✴️ and your incredible biology, always willing to heal and repair given the right support. True wellness isn’t about quick fixes, it’s a way of being, a commitment to yourself and a journey of empowerment.

⭐️See how you can work with me in my bio