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Would you love to wake up pain-free and confident EVERY day? be able to book that holiday, say yes to social engagements, support the kids at sporting events.

I help women 40+ 🌸
🌿 IBS, acid reflux, weight, food allergy & intolerance
✨ Feel lighter, calmer & confident
💚 Science-backed nutrition for real life
👩‍⚕️ BANT Reg Nutritional Therapist
Book your free discovery call 👇
https://www.food4healthyguts.com It can be a lonely, scary place when you have had all the test and still do not know what is wrong. I am an IBS sufferer I understand the frustration, I tried all the diets, all the superfood supplements. Now as a registered nutritional therapist, I can support you. I am passionate about giving you the knowledge and confidence to be able to manage your symptoms. Book your free 30-minute consultation now, ditch the fear, get eating, get health

14/01/2026

This is the first day of my 21 day fasting programme. We start with a 10day gentle detox !

12/01/2026

Consistency is key. When you start doing the same thing every day with regards to looking after your health you start to see the benefits.
As a low carb person, it can take about 5 to 6 days to access your fat reserves that’s when you need a little bit of willpower then the whole thing becomes a whole lot easier.
Ping me if you would like a free 30 minute call with me and we can talk about this some more

08/01/2026

OMG on the news.. a study from Oxford university has seen that people who lose weight using the weight loss drugs - put the weight back on 4 times faster than those on a more traditional diet plan

PING me ! I can help you.

My weight loss clients learn how to manage their weight loss naturally and have lost between 1-3 stones working with me before they decide to go it alone !

Book a free discovery call with me

Ping a yes in comments and I’ll send you the details

04/01/2026

I don’t tell my story very often but it’s new year and here goes !

I’ve lived with IBS since the mid-90s. And it didn’t politely stay the same, it got worse, and worse, and worse.
Until 2018, when I found myself on the floor of a ladies loo, legs in the air, genuinely wondering what had happened ! And I thought, enough. I have got to do something about this.

That’s when I discovered the microbiome, and honestly, everything changed.

My gut symptoms improved, but my energy was still rubbish. I tried everything. Very expensive supplements. Shipments from the US and Australia. Some months I was spending £500, and still needing an afternoon nap just to function.

Then I added fruit, veg and berries, properly, consistently, in a way my IBS gut could actually tolerate.

And that changed everything.

No more crashing in the afternoon. My energy is steady all day. I sleep well. I wake up refreshed.

What has worked for you ? Time to share ###

01/01/2026

Happy new year. 2026 started at 630am watching the sun rise over the river in Tonbridge and .. I went to say hello to my favourite tree. Who doesn’t have a favourite tree.
I hope 2026 gives you what you truly want ###

31/12/2025

2026 is rushing towards us and for the first time in years I’m excited by a new year.

Why? I’m not sure TBH.
I’m feeling very smug that at 61, I’m loving life.
I feel a fire of energy and ambition, stronger now than in my 40.

Why?
Probably because in my 40’s I was working in the oil industry but it just felt a bit empty
I was fuelled by alcohol and stress, and the need to support my son.

At 61 I’ve not had an alcohol for over 6 months woo woo to me.
I LOVE the community of wellness professionals I work with … genuine love and admiration for everything they do to support their clients.

I have an ambition to support a conservation charity in Zambia and I’m within touching distance of being able to do that.

I love to see my clients change habits, feel better and learn that simple small changes are often better. I’m planing more of that !

2026 is a year for growth and change

Follow me ?
Join me ?
Chat to me ?
What is your ambition for 2026? Want to share with me ?

Happy new year. Sending you all love and puppy hugs 🐶🐶❤️❤️

30/12/2025

Join my fully supported 21 day Tri-fasting programme starts 14th Jan

Why?

Fasting gives your gut a much-needed break

Your energy becomes steadier and calmer

Cravings finally quiet down

Your waistline starts playing nicely again

Your brain feels clearer and calmer

Ping me a yes and I’ll send you the details

Jackie x

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas! Wishing you peace, love and good health ###

19/12/2025

Acid reflux at Christmas has impeccable timing.
Right when you’re in a sparkly top and pretending you’re fine.

It’s not that I’m a Grinch, but a green tinge from feeling unwell on Christmas Day really doesn’t go with any outfit.

A few festive realities for your gut
Dried fruit plus pastry plus pudding plus “just a small sausage roll” is not a combo your guts asked for. And don’t get me started on the peril of branston pickle!!

Fizzy drinks don’t count as hydration, sorry.
Eating late then flopping straight into bed is basically an open invitation for reflux to join you under the duvet.

Top gentle gut tips if reflux is already bubbling
If you can, prop yourself up in bed, gravity is your friend
Try not to eat for at least 3 hours before sleep
Slow down when you eat, stress eating is reflux fuel
And yes, festive food is lovely, just maybe not all on the same plate

Christmas is meant to be joyful, not spent negotiating with your stomach at 2am.

Which is why in January, myself and my lovely friend and fellow nutritionist Debbie Best are running a 21 day gentle reset, not a diet, not punishment, and definitely not misery.
It’s about calming digestion, giving your gut a breather, and starting the year feeling like yourself again.

We start on 14th January.
If your gut is already waving a little red flag this Christmas, this might be your sign to listen.

Jackie ###

18/12/2025

Why a dog might be one of the best things you ever do for your gut health.
And no, it’s not about the microbiome.

Although… dog kisses do deserve a mention. Proper dog snogs trigger oxytocin, the love hormone. Oxytocin calms the nervous system, lowers stress hormones and helps digestion work the way it’s meant to. So yes, that cold wet tongue is actually doing you some good.

Then there are the 5am starts. Every day. No excuses.
Exhausting ? Only sometimes
Amazing for your circadian rhythm? Absolutely.

Your gut loves routine. Regular sleep and wake times improve sleep quality, digestion and bowel habits. Treat yourself like a baby, your body thrives on it.

Dogs also force you to take breaks. Morning walks in the countryside, getting close to nature, occasionally wading into a freezing river to rescue them. There’s plenty of research on forest bathing showing reduced stress, lower blood pressure and better mood. Add birdsong, fresh air and the odd deer or mouse to get your heart racing and suddenly your nervous system is having a very good day.

Then there’s the cold wet nose nudging you every hour. Mum, it’s time to stop working and pay attention. Touch and connection switch on the rest and digest state. This is where good digestion happens.

And the cuddles. The devotion. The way a dog looks at you like you are the centre of their universe. Feeling safe, loved and connected is deeply calming for the gut.

And finally, the joy. The laughter. The fun.
My little Freddie makes me laugh every single day. Laughter releases endorphins and dopamine, boosts immunity and lowers stress hormones. Chemically speaking, it’s powerful medicine.

If you’re lucky enough to have a dog, you already know this.
If you don’t, borrow one, walk one, cuddle one.

Sometimes the best gut health support comes with muddy paws and a waggy tail 🐾

If stress, poor sleep, bloating or IBS are getting in the way of feeling good, let’s talk. Ping me for a free 30 minute discovery call and we’ll gently untangle what your gut is trying to tell you, no judgement, just support.

15/12/2025

Anyone else get the Christmas blues and wonder what’s wrong with them?

Christmas is meant to be joyful.
Cosy nights, food, fizz, family time.

And yet… for so many women it feels heavy.

Late nights start creeping in.
Digestion goes off the rails.
Stress levels rise.
Alcohol intake increases.
Money worries sit quietly in the background.

And suddenly you’re bloated, snappy, tired, emotional or running to the loo more than you’d like.

If that’s you, please hear this, nothing is wrong with you.

This time of year is a perfect storm for the gut and the nervous system. When stress is high, digestion literally switches down. Add disrupted sleep, rushed meals and richer food and symptoms flare fast, especially if you live with IBS, reflux or a sensitive gut.

This isn’t about being weak or lacking willpower.
It’s physiology.

A few gentle ways to get through Christmas in one piece,

• Protect sleep where you can, even 20–30 minutes earlier helps
• Eat regular meals, skipping food often backfires
• Slow down when you eat, sit down, chew properly
• Be selective with alcohol rather than avoiding it completely
• Lower the emotional bar, neutral is good enough

You don’t need perfection. You need support.

If every January starts with exhaustion, flare ups or regret, maybe this is the year to do things differently. Small compassionate changes now make a much bigger difference than a harsh reset later.

If you’d like help juggling Christmas without your gut paying the price, ping me for a free discovery call so we can make a calm plan that works for you.

You don’t have to white knuckle your way through December. 💙

12/12/2025

Here is something you might not know
Visceral fat loves stress
It loves late nights
It loves sugar
It loves wine
Basically it loves December

But the amazing thing is
It responds quickly to the smallest changes
A ten minute walk after a meal
Eating slowly and sitting down
Drinking water before the prosecco
These tiny habits help lower blood sugar calm inflammation and take the pressure off your system

Start now and January will feel kinder on your body and your mind

Ping me for a free discovery call so you are set for that Jan health kick

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Tonbridge
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