The Happy Gut Clinic

26/10/2025

Pumpkin Day in Frome!

16/10/2025

“Lift for Your Gut!”

New research shows that just 8 weeks of resistance training — like lifting weights, or bodyweight workouts — can reshape your gut microbiome.

People who got stronger the fastest also showed boosts in gut bacteria that produce butyrate — a compound that fuels gut cells, supports your gut lining, and may boost mood and immunity.

Move your body, feed your microbes, and feel the benefits from the inside out.

15/10/2025

When I think of Highly processed foods

15/10/2025

Scientists Finally Find Where Gluten Reactions Begin.

For the first time, researchers have pinpointed exactly where gluten triggers the immune response behind celiac disease — inside the cells lining your gut.

Using advanced mouse models and gut “organoids,” scientists at

McMaster University discovered that these intestinal cells don’t just suffer from the reaction — they start it, presenting gluten fragments directly to immune cells.

This finding could pave the way for new therapies that treat celiac disease beyond just going gluten-free — a game changer for millions who struggle with hidden gluten triggers.

Published in Gastroenterology (2025)

13/10/2025

I've compared what I offer to those around me... And I'm charging less than 10% of what seeing a Nutritionist costs less than an hour away,.. in several directions. The average price is above £1000.
And that doesn't include the tests.
Bio-resonance?
People. Get. Better.

1.5 hours is rising to £175.00 from 150.00 November 1st.

Still keeping it super affordable to maximise your health.

Let me know if you have any further questions about how my approach works.

Kara Mia Vernon
Naturopath, Nutritionist and Hypnotherapist,

13/10/2025

The first client for a colonic will be me!!! Get in touch to discuss how Colon Hydrotherpy can support your gut health.

09/10/2025

So the first person who will be having a colonic when I get back will be me!!

15/09/2025

Hawthorn ketchup... A brilliant way to capture all that vitamin C goodness!!

13/09/2025

Never looks like the picture... Lol

17/08/2025

Grocery stores the size of airports!! is Heaven

08/08/2025

A new study suggests that drinking just one can of diet soda a day may raise your risk of type 2 diabetes by 38%. Researchers from Australia and the Netherlands tracked the eating and drinking habits of over 36,000 Australians aged 40 to 69 for an average of 14 years. They compared people who regularly drank artificially sweetened soft drinks with those who rarely consumed them.

Surprisingly, the risk linked to diet drinks was even higher than the 23% increase seen with sugary drinks. When body weight was considered, the connection between sugary drinks and diabetes disappeared, suggesting weight gain was the main factor. But for artificially sweetened drinks, the higher risk remained, even in people who weren’t overweight.

Scientists don’t yet know exactly why, but they have some ideas. Certain sweeteners, like aspartame, can trigger an insulin response similar to sugar. Others may disrupt gut bacteria, making it harder for the body to control blood sugar. These effects could raise diabetes risk without necessarily causing weight gain.

Artificial sweeteners are often promoted as a healthier alternative for people at risk of diabetes. However, this research suggests they may have their own health dangers, potentially affecting blood sugar control, gut health, and even the brain and heart.

Experts say more studies are needed, but they also call for greater public awareness. They suggest health policies should not only target sugary drinks but also artificially sweetened ones, since both could contribute to long-term health problems.

24/07/2025