Embrace the News - April 2024

Welcome to this edition of Embrace the News. This will be a slightly different newsletter as the Embracing Nutrition team and I have refined our approach to bring you the most valuable content. Instead of 4 articles, I will highlight two, more in-depth features that delve deeper into the topics you care about.

The team is also working hard at growing our collection of healthy recipes in our free library—I'll be sharing my top picks with you right here at the end of each month.

I will also highlight a video each month from our YouTube channel. These discussions are designed to give you a high-key overview of a topic from the experts themselves.

So, in this edition, I cover:

• Article: Natural Relief from Eczema Using Nutrition and Functional Medicine
• Article: Natural Relief from Asthma Using Nutrition and Functional Medicine
• Recipe: Rainbow Chopped Salad Jars
• Recipe: Mediterranean Breakfast Bowls
• Video: Egg Health Essentials: What Every Woman Needs To Know

Natural Relief from Eczema Using Nutrition & Functional Medicine

If you suffer from eczema, you’ll know how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be. The itching and redness which flare up unpredictably often make life a misery. But you’re not alone, as up to one in ten adults in the UK are affected by eczema.

In this article, we look at Gut Health, Liver Health, Diet and the Skin Microbiome as potential underlying causes for eczema.

Read the article here.

A Functional Medicine Approach to Getting Relief from Asthma

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by inflamed and narrowed airways along with excess mucus, making breathing difficult. It results in symptoms including wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain and coughing. Despite asthma symptoms worsening during an attack, they are usually bothersome to a lesser degree the rest of the time. It affects millions of people worldwide, and it can be a serious condition. In the UK, deaths from asthma increased by 33% in the decade leading up to 2018.

Getting to the root cause of the disease is the start of your journey towards reducing asthma attacks. With this in mind, this article looks at gut health, food sensitivities, lifestyle factors and nutrient deficiencies and how they can impact Asthma.

Read the article here.

Rainbow Chopped Salad Jars

Are you someone who likes to prep healthy meals for the week? You'll enjoy these salad jars. They are packed with an array of colours for all of the different antioxidants, vitamins and minerals you need. It's also great for those who are busy and on the go. Once prepped, it is ready to go for your lunch or dinner without any hassle.

Read the Recipe here.

Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl

Breakfasts can be savoury and this type of breakfast is often a better alternative for your first meal of the day. This Mediterranean breakfast bown is full of protein and antioxidants which is extra helpful if you're on a fertility journey.

Read the full recipe here.

Planning to start a family? The 3 months before conception are crucial for optimizing egg health through targeted diet and lifestyle choices. In this video, Ry and I dive into the essential areas every woman should focus on if they're thinking about becoming a parent.

We cover Antioxidants, Essential Nutrients, Blood Sugar Balance and Mitochondrial Support.

Watch the full video here.

I hope you found these insights and resources both inspiring and practical. If any topics particularly resonated with you, or if you have questions about integrating these ideas into your daily routine, my team and I would love to hear from you. Reach out to us anytime.