Linda Verjus Nutritional Therapist, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire (2026)

03/02/2026

Living under chronic stress can cause a lot of body breakdown… Under that stress, your body’s natural stress-fighting systems can sometimes get a little out of whack.

Think of it this way: your body’s stress system is a lot like a high-performance race car. 🏎️

The “fire” that powers the engine? That’s oxidative stress.
Those sparks (called ROS) are what allow your cells to make energy, communicate, and respond to challenges. Without them, nothing runs.

But that same fire creates heat and exhaust.
Left unchecked, it can damage the engine.

That’s where your antioxidant system comes in… it’s the cooling system and engine oil, keeping everything running smoothly. The goal isn’t to put out the fire completely (like blasting the engine with a fire extinguisher through excessive supplements). The goal is balance: strong cooling, efficient recycling, and the right fuel, built primarily through whole-food nutrition and healthy recovery.

When stress becomes chronic, the engine never gets a break. The heat keeps rising. The cooling system falls behind. And over time, performance, energy, and resilience start to drop.

I break down how chronic stress impacts your oxidative system and why that matters for inflammation, energy, and long-term health in my latest BLOG!

👉 Read it to understand what your body is really asking for when you’re burned out.

27/01/2026

You’re doing your best to make sense of rheumatoid arthritis, from internet searches to other people’s experiences. But what’s the truth?

Let’s clear up some of the biggest misconceptions about RA 👇

—RA isn’t “wear and tear.
It’s an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joint tissue. Early support matters to protect long-term joint health.

—RA isn’t just about joints.
It’s a systemic condition that can affect energy, brain function, digestion, heart, lungs, and more. Fatigue and brain fog are real symptoms—not “in your head.”

—Pain isn’t the only signal.
Inflammation can be active even when pain feels mild. Stiffness, swelling, fatigue, and labs often tell a fuller story than pain alone.

—RA isn’t inevitable or hopeless.
There’s no quick cure—but disease activity and flares can often be reduced. Functional medicine focuses on lifestyle, nutrition, gut health, stress, and immune balance to support the body more fully.

—Medication isn’t the only tool.
It’s often necessary, but outcomes improve when paired with anti-inflammatory nutrition, quality sleep, stress regulation, movement, and nutrient support.

—Diet and movement matter.
Food can influence inflammation, and gentle, joint-friendly movement helps maintain mobility and reduce stiffness. Inactivity often worsens symptoms.

—Flares aren’t random.
They commonly relate to stress, sleep disruption, diet, infections, or hormonal shifts. Identifying patterns can reduce their frequency and intensity.

—Autoimmunity isn’t just genetic.
Genetics load the gun—but environment, gut health, stress, and toxins often pull the trigger.

Progress *is* possible.
Not linear. Not overnight.
But real, meaningful progress that helps you reclaim your life.

As your practitioner, I’m here to walk with you—step by step—with compassion, strategy, and hope.

20/01/2026

When rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rears its ugly head, it can leave you feeling like your body is breaking down, or even completely broken.

That is where I want to shift your perspective on RA. It does NOT mean your body is broken. It’s a simple issue of clarity, a misdirection.

Your immune system is there to protect you against invaders, and it usually does a great job. However, sometimes it gets its orders swapped and starts attacking your own body with the same fervor it’s meant to use against invaders.

That creates the inflammation, pain, and dysregulation you feel.
I want to tell you the good and GREAT news about using functional medicine to support RA.

Good news: Your immune system has lost clarity, but clarity can be rebuilt!

GREAT news: We can work TOGETHER to rebuild that clarity, giving your body the best shot at progress!!

This building of clarity/ resilience may include:

Specific probiotic strains
Vitamin A and D optimization
Antioxidants
Mitochondrial support
Targeted amino acids
Stress resilience practices
Hormonal balancing

Schedule with me today!

(And if you’d like to read more, check out my latest blog.)

Edited

13/01/2026

What your doctor probably didn’t explain about Rheumatoid Arthritis…

• RA isn’t random.
• It’s not just a joint disease.
• Your immune system isn’t broken, just confused.
• Symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, and sleep changes are part of the picture.
• And most importantly: you are not powerless.

Many times, a typical diagnosis of RA comes with the question of, “How do we stop these symptoms?” which can lead to a frustrating game of cat and mouse with new symptoms popping up here and there.

Functional medicine asks a different question:
Why did your immune system lose tolerance, and what’s still fueling it?

When you identify and reduce the triggers…
when you calm inflammation instead of just suppressing it…
when you rebuild immune tolerance and nervous system safety…

Real progress becomes possible.

Your body isn’t betraying you.
It’s responding to something, and with the right support, it can learn balance again.

👉 If you’ve ever felt like you were given a diagnosis without a roadmap, this is your reminder: there *is* another way to understand RA and a more hopeful path forward.

06/01/2026

Most people think rheumatoid arthritis is “just joint pain.” It’s not.

RA isn’t caused by weak joints.
RA isn’t caused by aging.
RA isn’t random inflammation that showed up out of nowhere.

RA is an *immune miscommunication.*

Your joints aren’t the problem. Your immune system is simply confused.
Think of it like this: your immune system is your body’s security team. Its job is to scan for threats and keep you safe. But in RA, that system becomes jumpy and defensive, firing at anything that looks even slightly suspicious… including your own joints.

That’s why RA comes with more than pain or stiffness.
Fatigue, brain fog, digestive changes, sleep issues. These aren’t “extra symptoms.” They’re part of the same immune confusion.

When you understand RA this way, everything shifts.
You stop blaming your body and start recognizing what it really needs: clarity, balance, and support—not shame or resignation.

Functional medicine helps identify the deeper imbalances that caused the miscommunication in the first place… and helps retrain the immune system so your body can find its way back to calm again.

Read more in my BLOG!

✨ If you’re ready to explore a more root-cause, supportive approach to RA, I’m here to help.

16/12/2025

Autoimmune healing isn’t about finding a quick fix; it’s about building resilience.

Not the kind that pushes through pain or flares, but the kind that helps your immune system learn how to respond differently over time.

In functional medicine, we don’t just ask what’s inflamed. We ask what can we strengthen?

Because when you calm inflammation, restore gut integrity, balance hormones, and support emotional wellbeing, you’re not just treating symptoms… you’re retraining your immune system to defend without destroying.

Resilience is the art of teaching your body how to recognize safety again.

It looks like:
✨ Fewer flares
✨ More energy
✨ Clearer thinking
✨ A life not ruled by fear of symptoms

Autoimmune disease isn’t about fighting your body, it’s about guiding it back to harmony. With the right support, that’s not just possible… it’s expected.

➡️Ready to learn how resilience becomes medicine?
Read our full blog.

09/12/2025

Conventional medicine is powerful for managing autoimmune flare-ups, but when treatment stops at symptom control, the deeper “why” is often missed.

Medications can calm inflammation and quiet the immune system, but they don’t rebuild what’s beneath the surface… the gut, hormones, stress response, and cellular repair that keep your system in balance.

That’s where functional medicine steps in. We look beyond symptom relief to uncover *why* your immune system became overactive in the first place and how to restore long-term balance.

👉 Read our latest blog to learn how functional medicine helps rebuild the foundation for lasting autoimmune healing.

02/12/2025

“But why did this happen to me?” 🤔

It’s the first question many people ask when faced with an autoimmune diagnosis, and the truth is, there’s no single answer.

Autoimmunity is a *perfect storm* of factors: genetics, environment, gut health, hormones, stress, and more.

Your genes may load the gun, but your lifestyle and environment pull the trigger, and you have the power to influence how those genes express.

Here are some of the biggest contributors:
🧬 Genetics – your body’s blueprint may have weak spots, but genes aren’t destiny
🌍 Environmental triggers – infections, toxins, or pollutants can spark immune confusion
🦠 Gut health – a leaky or imbalanced gut can overactivate the immune system
💫 Hormones – estrogen, progesterone, and others directly shape immune behavior
🧠 Chronic stress – emotional and physical stress disrupt immune communication

In our latest blog, we take a closer look at how these factors interact—and why a functional medicine approach can help you identify what’s really driving your symptoms.

👉 Read “When Your Body Turns on Itself: Understanding Autoimmune Disease and How Healing Begins” to learn how understanding these connections can guide a more personalized path to healing.

25/11/2025

Your 4-Week Hormone Detox Plan (Made Simple)

Balancing your hormones doesn’t have to be overwhelming… small, steady changes can make a big difference.

Here’s your starter plan 👇
Week 1: Swap plastic for glass + filter your water
Week 2: Upgrade your personal care (ditch fragrance + parabens)
Week 3: Clean smarter- go non-toxic with vinegar, baking soda, or castile soap (see below for cleaning recipe perfect in time for the holidays)
Week 4: Keep the momentum- replace what’s left & notice how you *feel*

You might be surprised how quickly your energy, sleep, and mood start to shift.

Follow for more low-tox swaps and hormone support tips, and if you’re ready for a personalized hormone plan, schedule your visit today. Your hormones will thank you!

Holiday Spice + Citrus Cleaning Spray:

(Warm, festive, and actually cleans!)

You’ll need:

1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup filtered water
1 tablespoon rubbing alcohol (optional – helps oils disperse + dry faster)
10 drops sweet orange essential oil (uplifting + deodorizing)
5 drops clove essential oil (antibacterial + warm scent)
5 drops cinnamon bark or cassia essential oil (holiday spice aroma)
1 16 oz glass spray bottle

Instructions:

1. Combine vinegar, water, and rubbing alcohol in your glass bottle.
2. Add essential oils.
3. Shake gently before each use.
4. Spray on countertops, sinks, and most hard surfaces — then wipe clean.

Bonus tip:
Infuse your vinegar ahead of time with orange peels, cinnamon sticks, and cloves for 1–2 weeks before making your cleaner. It softens the vinegar smell and makes your home smell like mulled cider!

Avoid using on: marble, granite, or other natural stone (acidic vinegar can etch the surface).

18/11/2025

Your hormones do so much for you! They help with regulating energy, mood, fertility, metabolism, and sleep. But many of us don’t realize that everyday exposures from plastics, fragrances, and cleaning products can quietly throw that balance off.

The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight.
Start with simple, practical swaps:

🥤 Glass or stainless steel instead of plastic
🌿 Mineral sunscreen instead of chemical filters
🫧 Vinegar + castile soap instead of harsh cleaners
🕯️ Essential oils or fresh herbs instead of synthetic scents

Even small changes can lower your toxic load and support your body’s natural hormone harmony.

Want to learn which swaps make the biggest difference, and how to make them step-by-step?

Read the full guide on my BLOG!!

11/11/2025

They’re called hormone disruptors (or endocrine disruptors), chemicals found in everyday items like plastics, non-stick pans, fragrances, and lotions. They can mimic or block your body’s natural hormones, confusing the signals that control mood, metabolism, fertility, and more.

Even tiny daily exposures add up over time and have been linked to thyroid issues, PCOS, infertility, early puberty, and hormone-sensitive cancers.

💡 The good news? Small swaps make a big difference.
Think: glass instead of plastic, fragrance-free instead of scented, stainless instead of non-stick.

Balance starts with awareness.

If you are wondering about swapping out other products you use daily, you can search on the EWG website www.ewg.org/cleaners

Follow to learn more or check out my latest blog!

16/10/2025

Always learning, always growing 🌿

I recently completed my Advanced Functional Medicine Health Consultant certification through the Kharrazian Institute—one of the most advanced programs in functional medicine education.

Ongoing education means I can keep showing up with the best tools, insights, and care possible for my clients.

Schedule with me today!

Linda Verjus Nutritional Therapist

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