Nutritional therapy support for people navigating an autoimmune condition
If you’re navigating an autoimmune condition, you may be wondering what role nutrition and lifestyle could play in how you feel day to day, alongside your ongoing specialist care.
We offer personalised nutritional therapy support for people navigating an autoimmune condition — taking time to understand your individual circumstances, diet and lifestyle.
Free · No obligation · 15 minutes · Online or Harley Street
What are autoimmune conditions, and how can nutritional therapy support you?
Autoimmune conditions occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies part of the body as a threat and attacks it. There are over 80 recognised autoimmune conditions, affecting more than four million people in the UK — over 6% of the population. We offer personalised nutritional therapy for people managing autoimmune conditions, taking the time to properly understand individual history, triggers and lifestyle, and helping support the body’s own systems alongside everything else already being done.
Conditions this can support
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (autoimmune underactive thyroid)
- Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (see our dedicated IBD page)
- Coeliac disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Graves’ disease
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- Lupus
- Type 1 diabetes
What can contribute to autoimmune conditions?
Genetics can play a role, but environmental and lifestyle factors are frequently significant triggers too. Key contributing factors include:
- Gut health imbalances, including increased intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”)
- Chronic stress
- Exposure to toxins, including heavy metals, mould and environmental pollutants
- Certain bacterial and viral infections — for example, Epstein-Barr virus has been linked to the onset of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in some research
- Nutrient deficiencies
A number of clients also report their symptoms first developing or worsening in the period following COVID-19 — whether through the infection, the vaccination, the disruption of lockdown, or some combination of all three. The research in this area is still developing, and it’s difficult to separate out any one specific cause, but general post-viral immune dysregulation, including possible reactivation of latent viruses like Epstein-Barr, is an area of growing clinical interest.
Common symptoms
Autoimmune conditions can affect organs, glands and tissues throughout the body, and symptoms vary enormously depending on which system is involved. Common experiences include:
- Chronic joint inflammation and pain
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Digestive issues, including increased intestinal permeability and food sensitivities
- Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
- Hormonal and thyroid changes
Our approach
- Identifying individual triggers — a thorough look at history, lifestyle and symptom patterns to understand what may be contributing to inflammation and immune activity in each individual case.
- Healing gut health — addressing increased intestinal permeability and gut bacterial balance, given how closely gut health and immune function are linked.
- Personalised nutrition — identifying and reducing individual trigger foods, and building a realistic, sustainable plan around them.
- Nutrient optimisation — addressing deficiencies that can affect immune function and general wellbeing.
- Lifestyle support — stress management, sleep and activity levels all play a genuine role alongside diet.
A simple, supportive process
From first hello to ongoing support, here’s how working with us looks.
Free discovery call
A relaxed 15-minute conversation about what you’re experiencing and what you’d like support with. No pressure, no obligation — just a chance to see if we’re the right fit.
Personalised consultation
A thorough look at your health history, diet and lifestyle, followed by a tailored nutrition and lifestyle plan built entirely around you and your goals.
Ongoing support
Follow-up sessions to see how you’re getting on, answer your questions and adjust your plan over time — supporting you for the long term.
Qualified, registered and genuinely in your corner
I had been seeing one of the top Endocrinology Professors in Harley Street; he wanted me to try Thyroxine despite my thyroid level being borderline, and said it would be difficult for me to feel my best. I put ‘Metabolic Balance Nutritionist’ into a search engine and found Emma. She was on hand to answer my questions and support me throughout this incredible health journey.* I so wish I’d found Emma years ago.
I’ve had hypothyroidism since 1995 and struggled with low energy ever since. At first I was apprehensive about the Metabolic Balance programme — the first few days were hard, but even though the portions seemed small I didn’t feel hungry. Emma was very supportive, emailing me great tips so I never felt I was missing out.* I now follow the basic rules as a way of life.
I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2016. By 2021 the medication didn’t seem to be working and doctors advised an immunosuppressive drug, or removing my colon. A friend recommended Emma. With her support and advice — plus hard work from me — as of July 2022 I no longer have signs or symptoms of ulcerative colitis or anaemia and am leading a normal life again.* Thank you Emma.
After years struggling with my diet and symptoms — heavy painful periods, mood swings, bloating, IBS and general fatigue — I just wasn’t feeling how I should. My GP prescribed the usual supplements but no clear direction. I was sent for full blood tests and got a thorough analysis. Emma was informative, clear and knowledgeable about what was causing my chronic fatigue.* It involved serious adjustments, but it truly has been amazing.
Most of my life I’d been underweight, anxious and hyperactive, and for years I suffered aching joints and severe back pain. I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis. Emma introduced me to special diets complemented by carefully chosen supplements. My back pain has subsided,* I’m much less anxious, sleeping much better, and now have a fitness regime. Emma has given me new hope.
*Individual results vary and no specific outcome can be guaranteed. Nutritional therapy supports general wellbeing. Read more client stories →
Nutritional therapy is a complementary approach that supports general health and wellbeing. It does not replace individual medical assessment. Anyone currently taking prescribed medication should continue taking it as directed, and any changes should always be made through whoever prescribed it. Individual results vary and no specific outcome can be guaranteed.
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Free · No obligation · 15 minutes · Online or across the UK