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Top Tips For Achieving Your Best Smile

Written by trish on . Posted in Eat Clean, Health, Women's Health.

Achieving your best smile is possible. Your best smile is one that you feel your most comfortable and confident in. Whether you lack confidence in your smile or simply want to achieve a better, brighter, and happier smile, then follow this guide.  Your oral microbiome is directly linked to your gut health.  It is important to look after the good bacteria in your mouth and crowd out the unwanted bacteria. 

Oil pulling is a gentle technique for improving the microbiome in the mouth. It can be done with olive sesame or coconut oil. Put one dessert spoon of oil in the mouth and swish around for two minutes. Add either two drops of peppermint or two drops of tea tree oil to help improve the texture and the coating on the tongue. Followed by tongue scraping this technique helps remove bacteria from the mouth.

Consider dental work

If you lack confidence in your smile due to dental issues, then you might want to consider dental work. Dental work will help you achieve your best smile and return your teeth to their best condition. 

For example, you can get permanent porcelain veneers that will help you achieve a straight, bright, and confident smile. These will last years if you take good care of them so you will be able to maintain your best smile for as long as possible. 

Maintain a good diet

What you eat will affect your teeth. If you like to consume a lot of sugary foods, then you might want to consider cutting your consumption down or out completely. 

A good diet is one that involves a lot of healthy fats and proteins. For instance, eating a lot of leafy greens, lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, and nuts, is one that can help you achieve good health in general and will help you attain the best oral health. 

If you are someone who likes to snack on sweets and biscuits, then you might want to consider changing these for healthy snacks such as natural-occurring sugar in fruit, nuts, and vegetable sticks. If you are struggling with cravings, get in touch so I can guide you with ways to combat cravings. 

Smile more in the mirror

Boost your confidence will help you show off your best smile. The more confident you are in your smile, the brighter your smile will appear. A smile is the best facial expression anyone can wear. A smile can brighten up your whole face and make you seem more friendly. 

If you don’t smile often, then you should practice smiling more in the mirror. You will see how much friendlier and happier you look with a smile on your face and it will encourage you to do it more. 

Have good oral hygiene

Good oral hygiene will help you combat dental issues and achieve a brighter and whiter smile. 

Your oral hygiene routine should involve oil pulling, tongue scraping and plenty of brushing. 

How To Choose The Right GP for Your Menopause Journey

Written by trish on . Posted in Hormones, Menopause, Women's Health.

Whatever the reason you find yourself looking for a new doctor you want to be sure you choose the right one. Choosing the right doctor for you and your menopause needs is important as very little outranks your health and wellbeing. What is more, you want to visit a GP that you can confide in and trust, one you have confidence in. Here are some considerations you can make when choosing your next GP. 

Location and facilities

The location of your doctor is essential, if you are opting for an NHS doctor then you will need to research the practices near you and ensure that you are eligible for the surgery location you have chosen. Proximity is of course important as you do not want to find yourself unable to get to the doctors now or in years to come because of the distance. Can you walk there? Do you need to? What about transport links? You could do a test run to find out how easy it is to get to the practice. 

Once you are there have a good look around and get a feel for it and the facilities available. Is it accessible? Does it look professional? Clean? Welcoming? Are the staff friendly? Do they offer treatment rooms? Minor surgeries? Are there any affiliated practices such as dental or pharmacies? If you are opting for private medical treatment do they offer high end consulting rooms? Do they have the facilities you need and expect? To give you an idea of what to expect from private consulting rooms and practitioners, Medifit Design and Construct showcase some of the latest and innovative medical providers and their treatment rooms. 

Gender and ease of booking

There are times when you might wish to see a doctor of a particular gender and you are completely within your rights to do so. It may therefore be prudent to select your doctor with their gender in mind and any particular ailments you may have. Alternatively, you may wish to select a practice that enables you to see a variety of doctors and offers you the option to request a doctor of a particular gender or skillset on the day you need to see them. 

Understanding Hormones and Women’s Health 

Many surgeries now have menopause specialists so ask your receptionist for a Doctor who understands the menopause journey. While a general practitioner is qualified to treat a wide variety of medical complaints some GP’s will take a special interest in certain medical areas. For example, it could be in women’s health, minor surgeries or weight management. Does your prospective practice have a specialty or potentially several? Do you need one? Research any particular fields of interest your GP practice may have or alternatively seek out those which would benefit you.

Private Testing

With long waiting lists you may wish to consider private testing. As a Nutrition Gut Specialist, I offer private comprehensive stool, hormone, thyroid and full blood panel tests. They can be ordered promptly. Tests are done in the privacy of your own home and results are delivered quickly via a secure client portal. I can work together with your GP to get you the support you need.

Opening hours and online services

What are the opening hours and do they suit you? Some general practitioners offer early morning or late evening appointments, is this something you need? What about the online options? Doctors surgeries are moving online more and more, giving patients more flexibility. Can you book appointments online? What about undergoing consultations online or renewing prescriptions? Do you want to and will this service make your life easier? 

4 Tips for Improving Your Gut Health

Written by trish on . Posted in Bloating, Eat Clean, Gut Health, Women's Health.

About 70 percent of your immune system lies in your gut. In fact, 95 percent of serotonin –a mood enhancing hormone– is produced in the gut. Which implies that it’s possible that poor gut health might be linked to mood-related conditions like depression and anxiety or even hormonal imbalance.

Yet, for something so important, it doesn’t get as much recognition as it deserves. This means that if your gut health isn’t in great condition, you’re more likely to fall ill, struggle with your mental health and become prone to infections. This is why you must do everything possible to ensure that your gut health is in top shape. 

Here are four important things you can do starting today. 

Start Eating Right

How much fiber are you eating on a daily basis? The average individual eats less than half of the fiber they should be eating every day. 

Your gut has evolved through thousands of years and has figured out what food is best for it –lots of fiber and unprocessed foods. Fiber-rich foods are an absolutely healthy gut-strengthening element that can help improve your gut health. 

So if you’ve been struggling, try upping the quantity of your fiber, and eating more natural foods. Lots of fruits, vegetables, organic farm produce still in their original state, high fiber carbs, and meat. 

Start Working Out More Frequently

If after every meal, you feel like the food is just sitting there, then you need to start moving more and fight that fat. Start exercising more and getting your body moving. Avoid living a sedentary lifestyle. 

If your job entails you sitting at a desk for hours on end, opt for a sit-stand table or a walking desk. If those are out of your budget, just take a 5-10 minute break every hour. Then, try to do some moderate to rigorous exercise for 20-30 minutes every day. 

Take or Eat Probiotics

Sometimes, poor gut health is caused by a low population of good bacteria. Buying and taking probiotics is a proven way to help increase their number so that they can balance the population in your gut, and help improve your digestive processes.

You can easily get these from kefir, yoghurts, and other gut supplements designed to help improve that area. While you’re at this, limit your intake of foods that can disrupt your digestion. 

Examples include caffeine and alcohol –particularly beer. The only alcohol group that can actually help is red wines. These are filled with antioxidants and are capable of encouraging the digestive process.

Reduce or Eliminate Your Stress

Stress is an anti-gut health factor. This is why gut conditions like ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and celiac disease are often worsened by stress. 

That’s because the sudden dump of cortisol in your gut, triggers the reactions that cause the associated discomfort. Find ways to de-stress: relax, meditate, laugh a lot, avoid stress, and maybe even take supplements like soft gel CBD capsules –these help lower your stress levels by stimulating your endocannabinoid system. 

Also, remember to get enough sleep, and do the things that give you joy. If you practice these few tips, you’ll find your gut health greatly improved and your overall health will be the better for it.  

If you would like to join the FREE Facebook Group designed to improve your gut health click here https://www.facebook.com/groups/154175528467421

Gut Health Retreat for Women aged 40+ with digestive issues

Written by trish on . Posted in Eat Clean, Gut Health, Hormones, Menopause, Self Love, Women's Health.

New 1 day retreat date announced.

WHEN: 11th September 2021 from 10am – 4pm

WHERE: Meadowside, Berkeley Heath, Berkeley, GL13 9EX

HOW MUCH: Total Cost all inclusive £69:00

HOW TO BOOK: Email me trish@trishtuckermay.com or PM me

Limited to 8 spaces and 4 have already been sold.

A day of nourishing organic food, healing juices,fermenting and
Profoundly practical self-care rituals.
· Are you struggling with SLEEP, STRESS. BRAIN FOG?
· Are you overwhelmed with ANXIETY?
· Have you become ACCIDENTALLY OVERWEIGHT?
· Are you TIRED OF BEING TIRED ALL THE TIME?
· Do you wish you had more energy and stamina to do the things you love?
· Does your body feel ALIEN to you?
It may be hormone imbalance, food sensitivity and digestive problems that are causing your symptoms.
The goal of this workshop is simple. To learn howto listen to your body and reclaim your energy. How would you like to wake up and approach each day with energy and maintain it throughout the day? Do you wish you knew what foods will give you more energy?
Are you ready to transform your health and vitality so you can do the things you love and enjoy? Be inspired and clear on how to make some lasting changes to your habits. Feel invigorated, nurtured and motivated.
Learn how your food and lifestyle choices affect your energy levels.
Take charge of your health. Learn how to replace your medicine cabinet with natural alternatives.
I often get asked ‘what is my secret to staying slim, looking well and having so much energy?’ It is not a secret – it is the little things that I do every day that make a big difference to my health.
No matter where you are on your health journey,this session will provide valuable insights and lessons.
Be inspired and motivated to action. Learn from a Nutrition Gut Specialist helping those with digestive and hormone imbalances.
Be inspired, boost energy and feel healthier.Join is for a day of nourishing organic food, healing juices, fermenting and profoundly practical self-care rituals.
Take charge of your health. Learn how to replace your medicine cabinet with natural alternatives.
About your host: Trish is passionate about using vibrant foods and natural remedies to nourish and heal from the inside out. Trish was awarded UK NUTRITIONIST OF THE YEAR in 2019 by the Total Wellness Club and the Gold Winner of Janey Loves Wellness Industry Awards 2020. Trish’s personal journey and experience of overcoming asthma and severe allergies caused by a parasite infection has helped her transform her own health and the health of many others.
£69.00 Spaces are very limited to book early.

Meals That Are Great For Your Gut Health

Written by trish on . Posted in Hormones, Recipes, Weight Loss.

When trying to stay healthy and lean, it is important to think about the good gut food we put into our bodies. Intuitive and smart eating is an important part of our lives, and understanding the benefits of different foods can help us to make informed decisions about how to support our gut and hormones.

Whether you want to boost your metabolism, balance hormones, make your Dentist happier, or lose some weight before your holidays – eating the right foods is key. Today we are going to talk about some of the best recipes you can eat to supply your body with those essential nutrients you need for a healthy gut and happy hormones. 

Packed vegetable soup 

Vegetable soup is an easy meal idea to make and it is one that will fill your body up with vitamins and minerals to fuel your day the right way. This recipe has lots of veggies in it and it is ideal for a midweek meal with a bread roll to fuel you for work. 

Ingredients:

  • 400g chopped tomatoes 
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree 
  • 1 pack cherry tomatoes 
  • 2 bell peppers 
  • 1 large white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic 
  • 3 tbsp mixed herbs 
  • 1 spring onion 
  • 100g butternut squash 
  • 1 zucchini 
  • 1 sweet potato 
  • 1 eggplant 
  1. Chop up all of your vegetables into diced pieces, chopping the onion into a fine dice. Add to a large roasting dish and drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and your mixed herbs. 
  2. Roast for 45 minutes at 200C. 
  3. Take ⅔ of your vegetable mixture and blend, add to a pan with chopped tomatoes and tomato puree. Add the rest of your vegetables. 
  4. You can optionally add 1 tsp sugar here to offset the acid of the tomato. 
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes. 
  6. Serve. 

Slow cooked beef and veggies 

It is important for you to get lots of protein in your diet, as well as iron and zinc to build a healthy gut. This recipe brings these ingredients in a simple stew that is ideally served with spinach leaves and broccoli. 

Ingredients

  • 500g diced beef
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes 
  • 1 tsp worcester sauce 
  • 150ml red wine 
  • 1 beef stock cube 
  • 250ml water 
  • 200g chanteney carrots
  • 1 bell pepper
  1. Brown your beef in a pan with flour, salt and pepper. The flour will help to thicken the sauce later on during cooking as well as bring a lovely browned skin to the beef. 
  2. In a casserole dish or a slow cooker, add your beef, chopped tomatoes, worcester sauce, water, and stock cube. Mix together and add red wine. 
  3. Add chanteney carrots whole, as well as sliced peppers. 
  4. Cook for 4-6 hours in a slow cooker, or in the oven for 2 hours at 180C. 
  5. Serve with steamed broccoli and spinach. 

Spiced chicken and couscous 

This simple meal is quick, perfect for lunch, and will fill you up for the day. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts 
  • 1 tsp cumin 
  • ½ tsp chilli powder 
  • 1 tsp garlic powder 
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs 
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 200g couscous 
  • 200ml boiling water 
  1. In a bowl, add your couscous, lemon juice, and water. Cover with cling film and leave for 10 minutes until the water is absorbed. 
  2. Season your chicken with spices and pan fry for 4-5 minutes to each side. Serve!
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Recipes You Have To Try This Summer

Written by trish on . Posted in Belly Bloating, Eat Clean, Energy, Gut Health, Recipes, Wellbeing, Women's Health.

Summer is a time for fresh food that are perfect for balancing hormones. Fun foods that you can enjoy on your travels as well as in the garden alfresco. One of the great things about eating in the summer is the myriad of fresh and healthy things you can add to your foods. These are Gloucester based Nutritionist approved. 

Here are a few healthy recipes that you should try this summer that are packed with flavour and character that are perfect for a happy tummy and balanced hormones.  

Refreshing fruity salad 

When you go for regular checkups with your doctor or Wahroonga Family Dental Centre, you won’t be surprised to hear how important fruit is for your body as well as the strength of your teeth. This salad is packed with grilled fruits and nuts to make it perfect fuel for your productive summer days. 

Ingredients 

  • 4 peaches 
  • 4 strawberries
  • 100g feta 
  • 100g spinach 
  • 100g mixed leaves 
  • 100g mixed nuts, chopped
  • 1 tbp olive oil, plus extra for grilling
  • 1 tbp raspberries, mashed
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper

 

  1. Chop up your peaches into quarters and your strawberries into 3 slices. Brush with olive oil and place on a griddle pan, frying for 2 minutes on each side. 
  2. Make a dressing with mashed raspberries, oil, and vinegar. Mix well. 
  3. Assemble your salad with the leaves, nuts, fruit, feta, and dressing. 

Gluten free vegetable pasta 

This simple GF pasta recipe is packed with some healthy vegetables and can be made into a great lunch option for busy days at the office.  If you are wondering the best foods to eat to reduce bloating get in touch here https://p.bttr.to/2MZVUKN

Ingredients:

  • 500g gluten free pasta (your favourite shape) 
  • 400ml passata
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 block halloumi 
  • 100g parmesan cheese
  1. Wash and chop your vegetables. 
  2. In a large roasting dish, place your veggies with a small drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 45 minutes at 200C.
  3. Cook your pasta according to packet instructions. 
  4. Slice your halloumi and dry fry in a pan until browned on both sides. Once cooked, chop into bitesized pieces. 
  5. In a large pan, add all of your ingredients along with half of the parmesan. Stir and heat through for 5 minutes. 
  6. Serve and add remaining parmesan. 

Moroccan chicken tray bake

Moroccan chicken is not only super delicious, but it is a healthy option for your mideweek meals and it will open up your meal plan to so many more flavours and ideas. 

Ingredients 

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp cumin 
  • 1 tsp paprika 
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1 tsp ginger 
  • 1 tsp coriander leaf 
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 500ml vegetable stock
  • 200g baby potatoes
  • 200g butternut squash 
  • 1 shallot 
  1. Chop your baby potatoes in half, dice your shallot, and cut your butternut squash into bitesize pieces. 
  2. Pan fry your chicken with oil, salt and pepper. Add the spices. 
  3. Add all other ingredients to your dish and cover. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes until the potatoes are tender. 
  4. Serve with couscous or veggies. 

Try some of these fun summer recipes to fuel your body with lots of vital vitamins this season. Stay tuned for the new book out soon. Called Time To Nourish. It will be packed with recipes to support your happy gut and balanced hormones. 

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What Foods To Avoid For Bloating | Natural ways to get rid of belly bloating

Written by trish on . Posted in Belly Bloating, Bloating, Blog, Blood Sugar, Gut Health, Health, Tips.

If you are struggling with bloating, tiredness, sleep, cravings and achy joints you may be eating food every day that is causing your symptoms.

Hormone disrupting foods that will impact your gut health. They can cause bloating, inflammation and chronic tiredness.

Here is a list of some of the foods to avoid. You may want to take time to eliminate some or all and see if you notice any difference in your symptoms.

Sugars: white and brown, commercial honey, corn syrup, fructose, dextrose, maltose, maltodextrin – are all concentrated sugar.

Sugary foods: jams, jellies, fruit in syrup, desserts, fruit yoghurts, soft drinks, cordials, sweets, milk chocolate and fruit juice, biscuits, cakes and pastries.

White flours, breads, pasta, rice and pastries: refining flour means that essential nutrients and fibre are removed leaving very little but high glycaemic starch behind.

Processed vegetable oils found in margarines and spreads, salad dressings, ready meals, readymade stocks and gravies, packaged foods – check the label for vegetable oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, soybean oil.

Breakfast cereals: most commercial breakfast cereals are made with refined grains with added sugar and salt. This also includes cereal bars, even if labelled ‘healthy’.

Gluten grains: wheat, barley, rye, spelt. Replace with gluten free oats, quinoa, brown/wild rice, buckwheat, rice flour, almond flour, coconut flour, and other gluten free flours.

Corn: corn and corn-based products are from the grains family and can cause digestive discomfort.

Processed meats: salami, sausages, bacon, ham, luncheon meats – source of preservatives, salt and other additives. (Organic bacon from free range pigs is allowed).

Nonorganic meat: non-organic, intensively farmed beef, pork, chicken, lamb. Farmed fish: many salmon and tuna sources are intensively farmed. They are often higher in mercury and have much lower levels of nutrients due to their artificial diet. Look for wild and line-caught varieties

Alcohol: alcohol can put a strain on the liver and digestive tract, and it can also deplete essential vitamins. Limit or avoid altogether.

Nonorganic Dairy: nonorganic milk, cheese, cottage cheese, cream cheese, flavoured yoghurts.

Please watch this video series in the Thriving Gut Health free Facebook Group and on my You Tube channel. Subscribe while you are there so you can keep up to date with future videos.

Over 5 days I guide you through an elimination protocol so you can work out the foods that may be causing your symptoms.

If you want to fast track your results, book a call to find out about how comprehensive stool and hormone tests can help identify the root cause of your symptoms.

I offer a free ½ hr call to talk about the comprehensive stool and hormone tests I use to help guide your treatment plan.

Join the Free FB group here

Watch on YouTube here

Do you wonder if you have hormone imbalances?

Written by trish on . Posted in Blog, Hormones, Menopause, Wellbeing, Women's Health.

Do you wonder if you have hormone imbalances? As we reach perimenopause and menopause, the fluctuations in hormones can cause bloating, insomnia, fatigue, skin conditions, anxiety and irritability.

It is helpful to get to the root cause of the imbalances with the use of the Dutch hormone test. As a nutritionist supporting women with digestive issues, I rely on the Dutch test for my female clients with adrenal and sex hormone imbalances.

The results give me very specific information about how to handle problems such as bloating, sleep issues, weight gain, painful periods and chronic tiredness.

The Dutch test measures your hormone metabolites from dried urine samples. The hormones include:

  • Cortisol
  • Cortisone
  • Estradiol
  • Estrone
  • Estriol
  • Progesterone
  • Testosterone
  • DHEA and DHEA-S
  • Melatonin

This test also measures your cortisol and cortisone rhythms and levels, and your estrogen metabolism pathways. The test is also beneficial for women struggling with fibroids, PMS, irregular periods, painful periods, anxiety and moodiness, and endometriosis. This test also works well for monitoring hormone replacement therapy effectiveness. This test also shows how you metabolize estrogen through your liver. If you don’t metabolize estrogen well, your risks of estrogen-related cancers such as breast, cervical and uterine cancer can increase.

Doing the test is really easy and can be done in the comfort of your own home. The instruction instructions are clear  for both the collection of saliva and little strips that are dipped into your pee. You take four urine samples at four different times of the day, and they don’t have to be on the same day. You also take 5 saliva tests during the day. Then you simply fold up the dry test strips and mail them in the enclosed envelope.

If you want to shed light on your cortisol rhythms, metabolism, adrenal, cortisol, and sleep problems this test is THE most cutting edge, comprehensive, functional medicine hormone test.

Each test result is unique. Each treatment or solution is also unique. Wonder what your hormone picture is?

Your results will end the guesswork about whether or not the root cause of  your symptoms is due to hormones and adrenal fatigue.

If you are struggling with stress, trouble sleeping, waking up tired, energy slumps throughout the day or difficulty recovering from exercise.

If you need caffeine in the morning to wake up, or throughout the day to function, if you are bloated and have unexplained weight gain.

Even if you have injuries that are slow to heal, frequent colds or difficulty regulating blood sugar, Get in touch.

Here is a link to a video where you can see my breaking down my own DUTCH test results.

How to heal the gut.

Written by trish on . Posted in Eat Organic, Gut Health, Hormones, Immune System, Liver Cleanse, Menopause, Weight Loss, Women's Health.

If you are struggling with bloating, gas, IBS, constipation  please reach out.  I am a multiple award-winning, Gut Nutritionist in Gloucester, Stroud and Gloucestershire.

Start feeling your best today. Glow from the inside out.

I’ll teach you how to become a healthy person in a completely different way. These tools, tactics, and resources are designed to help you reduce stress, achieve your goals, live a healthier life, and learn how to balance everything that fills up your crazy schedule.

Don’t spend another ounce of energy thinking about when or what to eat.

This program guarantees results AND takes the headache out of “What should I eat today?”

It’s time to get your energy, your gut, your body, and your life back.

So take the first step. Book your first appointment with Trish Tucker May. As an award winning nutritionist in Gloucester, Stroud and the Cotswolds, you will be in safe hands.

Feel outstanding no matter how busy your life is, because you deserve to feel incredible with every breath.

I promise you this:

You will not starve. You will not be deprived. You will thrive.

No more diets. No more confusion. No more miracle cures.

No more wondering which foods are right for you. Lets do this together. Bespoke hormone and gut tests are now available with Gloucester based nutritionist.

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Get in touch and book a call now using the link below:
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I look forward to supporting you.

 

 

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