CellNurish Blog

My health has made me focus on what really matters. Whilst spending years trying to understand my own health, I have learnt the difficulties when access to medical professionals and dietitians has been limited by long waiting lists and stretched healthcare services. I look back and see how easy it was to feel invisible, and to worry whether anyone was going to take my health journey seriously. For years, I lived with many complex, overlapping symptoms that felt completely ra

Today I attended a British Dietetic Association renal study day for an update and CPD on chronic kidney disease (CKD). The day covered the management of CKD across the pathway, including lifestyle and physical activity recommendations, nutrition, medications, phosphate binders, potassium, dialysis, and the role of specialist (hospital) renal dietitians in supporting people with more advanced kidney disease. When introducing ourselves, I spoke about my interest in kidney h

“I’ve never heard of Biomedic Nutritionist®”. And what’s that CellNurish all about? I don’t even know what a Biomedical Scientist is.” Hearing comments like these over the years makes me realise that many people don’t know the story behind my professional identity or the journey that led to Biomedic Nutritionist® and CellNurish. They also make me realise that while I know exactly what these names mean to me, they may not mean very much to other people. So, I thought I’d expla

My brain is autistic, ADHD, and dyslexic. It is the lens through which I see the world, experience life, the tool I use to practice as a healthcare professional, and the reality I navigate every single day. I also manage enduring health conditions, know what it means to keep moving forward when there is little alternative, and have first-hand experience of adapting to life around them, whilst it does not always adapt to me. Because of this, when I talk about neurodiversity,

When it comes to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), one thing is has become clear to me: kidneys rarely face challenges alone. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the kidney help I have been able to provide in my clinic. What has become clear to me is how often kidney disease wasn't the primary reason a client has been looking for support. Kidney health can often sit quietly in the background, woven in amongst other health conditions, symptoms, and lifestyle goals. But equally, kidney

A favourite meal at the end of a long day. The smell of something cooking in the oven. A family recipe that brings back memories. Meeting friends for lunch. Sharing cake and conversation over a cup of tea. Some of life’s simplest pleasures often centre around food. Food has a unique way of bringing together nourishment, comfort, connection and enjoyment. Yet somewhere amongst the calorie counts, meal plans, nutrient targets, food trends and endless health messages, it c

Transformation…. most of us experience it at some point in our lives. Yet it can feel uncomfortable, uncertain, and sometimes overwhelming. It is often easier to stay with what is familiar, even when that familiar place is no longer helping us move forward. Whether it is our health, our daily habits, our nutrition, our wellbeing, or how we care for ourselves, taking the first step towards transformation and change can feel like a risk. We do not always know what the outcome

It can take a village to support someone. So gather your village, big or small.... We live in a culture that often emphasises doing everything independently. From managing our time to organising our daily routines, we are frequently encouraged to rely entirely on our own, and our own planning and willpower to keep everything running smoothly. But when we are simply looking to improve our daily habits or move from just functioning to truly thriving, trying to figure out every

Are You Looking After Your Kidneys? Here’s What You Might Not Know Your kidneys are extraordinarily hardworking organs that we can take completely for granted. Your kidneys filter around 200 litres of blood every single day. They regulate blood pressure, balance your fluid levels, remove waste products, and play a key role in bone health and red blood cell production. Yet kidney disease can develop silently — without obvious symptoms — until it is could be advanced. So what c

How Do You Know What You Don’t Know? How do you know what might help until you explore it properly? In my experience, the connection aren't always obvious. Client Reflections A client came to me barely able to function. Exhausted, struggling, just trying to get through each day. We agreed a nutritional plan and also some functional testing to help identify the right supplementation. We also worked together with the clients GP. At their follow-up they told me they felt 8

Working with a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner takes everything into consideration; evaluating your health, diet, lifestyle....

After spending many years quite unwell with my health, I knew no better than to let the journey I was on take its course, without having any idea I could be proactive and compliment my health journey with the nutrients and lifestyle that my body needed....