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Hay Fever Advice

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:22:10 GMT

Hay Fever can cause misery for many at this time of year.

Over-the-counter medications can help suppress symptoms, but what if you could treat the underlying cause rather than the symptoms?

You can!

High levels of Histamine can allow your immune system to become reactive to substances.

The enzyme Histadine is the precursor to histamine and may have the potential to increase histamine production, and is stored in the skin and the liver.

Foods rich in Histadine include Red Wine and Pork. In effect, eating Histadine-rich foods adds fuel to the fire!

We need some histadine to function; when there is too much, our bodies need an antihistamine to rebalance.

Finding the right balance is key to treating the underlying cause and reducing symptoms naturally without the need to suppress them.

Changes to your diet can help. Let us take a look at the foods you are eating, to see if eliminating some or increasing some could be helpful.

Support from Vitamin C at the correct dose can help produce an antihistamine, too.

There are some great natural solutions that really do help; these include local honey that can lower your reaction to local pollens.

Bio Résonance (energy medicine) can help identify your specific imbalances. A computerised frequency is transferred through your body through contact probes held in your hands (painless), and a reading of your unique imbalances and sensitivities is given within a few minutes. A remedy is generated depending on your individual imbalances, thereby targeting you to treat the underlying cause rather than the symptoms. Quite often, one remedy is enough for life.

If you are struggling with Hay Fever, then please get in touch for a free chat about how you can be treated….Naturally!

Clare 07717281604

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Endocrine system and your hormones. What you need to know!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:24:28 GMT

Are your hormones being attacked?

Hormones are produced in organs and glands in the body; this is called the Endocrine system. The Endocrine system keeps our body in balance, maintaining good health and development.

Hormones play a vital role in every bodily function. From waking up to going to sleep. Feeling hungry, feeling full, and feeling happy or sad.

Feeling unwell can happen at any time. Viruses, infections, accidents and illness can cause us to feel unwell. This happens to everyone and usually passes with time. If you cannot get to the bottom of your health concerns or you have hormonal imbalances, then it may be worth considering the Endocrine System.

Natural balance can be challenged for several reasons.

Nutrition and hormones cannot balance without the correct nutrients to allow them to be produced.
Synthetic hormones ie: The Pill
Endocrine attackers. These chemicals and heavy metals are found in many everyday places and are literally attacking our bodies. Chemicals sprayed onto our crops, body lotions, shower gels and fire retardant sprays are just some of them.

Our skin is our largest organ, so what is absorbed through our skin will have an effect on our Endocrine System and therefore affect our hormones and health.

Chemicals in body lotions play a part in how well our bodies function, so being careful about just what we are using is an important step in restoring hormone health.

Bisphenol A (BPA) & S (BPS): Found in plastics, water bottles, and food can linings; linked to organ damage and metabolism issues.

Phthalates: Used to make plastics flexible; found in toys, food packaging, and cosmetics.

Pesticides: Including Chlorpyrifos, Atrazine, and Glyphosate used in agriculture.

Industrial Chemicals/Pollutants: PCBs, dioxins, and flame retardants.

Personal Care Products: Parabens and other chemicals in cosmetics and lotions

Memory foam pillows and mattresses break down over time and emit vapours, which can cause a challenge to hormone balance.

It seems that these endocrine attackers are everywhere!

Check out labels, avoid heating food in the microwave in plastic containers.

Don’t reuse drinking water bottles that are one-use only.

Small changes can make a big impact.

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

07717281604

Colitis and inflammatory bowel disease

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:37:37 GMT

C olitis flare up

If you have an inflamed bowel, the following considerations should be taken into account. Changes in your diet can play a huge part, both good and bad, and can make life bearable when you know how to calm your gut down during a flare up.

Things to Avoid include..

Alcohol

Spicy foods

Vinegar and pickles

Small pips and nuts

Fruit skins

Artificial sweeteners (very acidic)

Caffeine

Fatty foods

Brown bread

Check for food intolerance (dairy is a common one for colitis)

Stress, we hold emotions in our bowels.

Yoga/meditation, there are loads of meditations on youtube, have a look and find something that feels right for you.

Speak to your doctor about other medications you are taking, which might aggravate your gut.

Things that can be helpful.

Aloe Vera drinks. Find a good quality one, The Forever Living brand is a good one

Slippery elm or marshmallow supplements. Again, find a quality one with our additives where possible.

Eat regularly, no large portions

Cabbage water and chicken soup. Both are very healing. The L L-glutamine in the cabbage water is vital for gut health. Quite often, colitis sufferers have a condition called leaky gut syndrome too, which means they are unable to retain some nutrients in the foods they eat. L Glutamine helps with this. Naturally, there is L-Glutamine in cabbage water. There is more in the water than the cabbage itself. Use this along with chicken broth made with boiled chicken bones. Boil for at least 2 hours. Both together are incredibly healing!

Probiotics. There are loads on the market. You are looking for high-strength, multi-strain probiotics.

Wheatgrass. Buy online or in some health food stores. Use in smoothy recipes, which is another way to get the best healing for your gut.

Yucca, this amazing supplement, is helpful to calm the bowel down. When loose bowels cause you to become uncomfortable, this can have a powerful effect of balancing the bowel and reducing the urgency to go.

All of this is helpful advice which can go towards a healthier gut.

Reasons why someone has inflammation can vary, and you should discuss with your GP.

Everyone is different, and a personalised look at your individual health is recommended.

I am Clare Gale, a Natural Health Practitioner with many years of experience.

I use bio-resonance computerised technology (Asyra Pro) to help identify imbalances in your body. Once identified, we can find solutions to help restore health and get you feeling well again.

More information on the work that I do can be found on my website https://www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com/

Or call for a free, no obligation chat to see how I could help you.

07717281604

Your DNA and Your health

Mon, 05 May 2025 06:56:31 GMT

“Genes load the gun, environment pulls the trigger.”

Your DNA, Your Health.

Your symptoms could be caused by a fault in your DNA, there is a way to “turn down the volume!”

I am Clare Gale, Naturopathic practitioner for more than 25 years and in 2024 I found out I have a gene mutation which has changed my life. I was living with chronic pain and could not understand why. I eat well, avoid alcohol, processed foods and exercise.

In 2011 I sat on the wrong end of a sun bed and tore a muscle in my lower back. I have seen every specialist, had several medical procedures, have regular chiropractic treatments and taken medication but still I lived in constant extreme pain.

Before my accident I was jogging most days, swam and went to gym 4 times a week and lived a happy, healthy lifestyle. I got a job on a cruise ship and knew I would need extra energy so at that point I started taking a good quality multivitamin.

All my life I seemed unable to tolerate most medication, I had various side effects to many prescription drugs which made them intolerable to me. The heat and inflammation in my body caused my muscles to burn with pain, especially at the area of back injury. Exercise made it worse. 5 years ago, it was so bad I was walking with two sticks.

Both through the NHS and privately and saw several specialists from spinal surgeons to rheumatologists but no solution could be found. All of my body hurt but the worse part was my lower back. The physiotherapists recommend exercise but the more I did, the worse I got. The pain was unbearable.

I did find some relief through herbs and nutrition, the natural world did offer some solutions, but not everything….what was going on with me?

Constantly in search of a solution I spoke to a physiotherapist who casually mentioned that he thought I may have a gene SNIP. I had no idea what he was talking about and went on to do some research, it seems he was right….in fact I have two!

Subsequently I have realised that most medical professionals have never heard of MTHFR.

I sent my DNA off to a specialist company who analysed my sample and sent me a detailed report. Understanding this report allowed me to realise why I had been having so much pain and why it was happening. It also gave information as to what I could do to reduce my suffering.

MTHFR is a mutation in the gene, also known as a polymorphism, defect or variation and can be passed down from your parents.

MTHFR is a critical enzyme in the body. It's required for a metabolic process that repairs DNA, switches genes on and off, and numerous other important functions.

C677T and A1298C are the most well-studied and tested MTHFR mutations, these are my two.

This number and letter sequence refers to what is known as a single nucleotide polymorphism or SNP (pronounced “snip”).

MTHFR mutations are actually quite common, and researchers suspect there are at least 30 different types.

For me, what happened was I was taking a high quality multivitamin which of course contains Folic Acid. Folic acid is the artificial form of vitamin B9 and common in most multivitamins. For people with MTHFR mutations, most of us are unable to methylate (process) this nutrient. In turn our liver and kidneys produce high levels of homocysteine which in turn causes inflammation. This inflammation attacks areas of weakness or injury such as my lower back.

This lightbulb moment made me realise why I was struggling with so much pain for so many years. But what could I do to reduce the homocysteine levels and reduce my pain.

Of course I stopped taking the multivitamin with folic acid in which was the first and most vital thing to start my healing process.

I contacted a MTHFR specialist in America and was given advice to how to balance my body through lifestyle changes and nutrition. Everyone is different so what works for one may not be right for all. For me I now take a high dose of Methyl Folate (natural form of B9) vitamins B6 and B12. At all costs I avoid Folic Acid which to me is a poison! I eat well, avoid processed foods, alcohol and artificial sweeteners.

I am now about 70% better than I have been in the last 10 years and continue to improve daily.

Folic acid in food. As folic acid is an artificial nutrient, in fresh food it does not exist, only methyl folate the natural form that is fine and actually good for us. However….. there is legislation that has been passed in the UK to say in 2026 ALL white flour MUST have folic acid added to it. So all foods made using this white flour such as bread, cakes, pastry, pasta, some sauces etc will contain it. In most countries of Europe and USA this is already the case.

Brown flour is fine, so I can eat brown bread which I prefer anyway, but I do love cakes and won’t me able to eat unless made with brown flour…it just won’t be the same!

Allowing my body to feel normal again is the best thing, avoiding these trigger foods is a small price to pay to be able to do all the things I love like gardening and dancing which I have not been able to do in recent years.

My day job as a Natural Health Practitioner I use a Bio Resonance computer to analysis hair sample to help identify imbalances in the body. I can look at things like system and organ function, nutritional levels, hormone balance, food sensitivities, toxins and much more. I was part way there for helping myself but I didn’t have all the facts. They are only available through DNA testing. The volume switch for my symptoms is now turned down low allowing me to continue life in much better place and now have low levels of pain and improving daily.

If you think you may have health concerns that could be helped through testing then please get in touch and I will gladly help point you in the right direction.

I do not offer DNA testing and am not affiliated to any companies who do. There are several companies that you will find online who do offer this service.

I am happy to chat to anyone who thinks that this could be something that is affecting them and can help point you in the right direction. Having suffered so badly for so long, I am keen to help others who may have a similar story.

Clare Gale VTCT, City & Guilds, RIPH&H

07717281604

https://www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com/

Meet me!

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:18:40 GMT

Hello, I am Clare Gale, Natural Heal th Practitioner.

https://www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com/meet-me

Asyra: the world’s #1 bio-energetic screening system

Finding imbalances that go on to cause symptoms is something that I s pecialise in.

The Asyra system gives you instant responses to help you explore the root causes of health problems, and how to solve them.

Understanding our bodies and reasons why we have symptoms can be done through consultation and analysis.

I have worked over many years developing protocols that help with many health conditions. My specialist area would be digestive, but really I have helped with lots of different areas of concern including

Hormone Balance

Chronic Pain

Migraines

IBS

Allergies

Joint Pain

Emotional imbalance

Skin Conditions and more....

Once we have identified the imbalances within you as an individual, we can discuss ways to help reduce symptoms. These may include supplementation, change of diet or homeopathic remedies.

My history of success is great!

Just check out the testimonial page and see what others have had to say.

Quite often my clients find the solution where others have failed!

Consultation and analysis allows us to find out what is an issue for you as an individual and takes the guesswork of what is helpful and what is not.

The initial consultation and full analysis costs £135. It takes about 1 hour. The follow up at 6 weeks is £65. It takes about 30 minutes.

After many years in practice I am now semi-retired and work either from clinic in Storrington by appointment, at home in Climping or via hair sample posted to me. I have clients all over the world!

A full follow up is recommended at 6 weeks after the initial appointment.

I continue to support my clients as they heal through email or phone calls at no additional charge.

It cost nothing for a chat, so why not call me to discuss your symptoms and we can see the best way forward to restore you back to health......Naturally!

Clare 07717281604

Bloating and Wind...what can I do?

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:00:52 GMT

Uncomfortable bloating and wind, help is at hand!

When it comes to our digestion, good bacteria in the gut is key. Modern day diets can allow an over growth of poor bacteria to develop and we then struggle to keep the process of digestion going in a comfortable way. Wind and bloating are an important sign that your gut is not happy.

Taking good bacteria is helpful. Some cultured yogurt drinks have some good bacteria in them but the body kills off a lot of the good stuff before it gets to the part of the gut it is needed. A coated capsule is the way to go. A high strength, multi strain probiotic can work wonders to reduce bloating and wind.

What you eat also plays a part. Food sensitivities are common place today, most of us have something that we have difficulty digesting and cutting out can also be a good move to reduce digestive issues.

Finding out which foods we are sensitive to is something that can be achieved through consultation and analysis with Clare Gale at the Natural Health Centre. Based in Climping and with a clinic in Storrington, in person appointments are available with a quick phone call.

Hair sample testing is also available for those unable to get to a clinic. Individual analysis helps us identify imbalances to help with all health concerns and diet and digestive issues is Clare's specialist subject. The results are instant!

If you feel you need some help with your health concerns then a free no obligation chat can help to get you back on track and help to optimise your health.....Naturally!

Clare Gale

VTCT RIPH&H City & Guilds

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

07717281604

Mind/Body Connection

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:40:13 GMT

Finding a solution to your health concerns takes consideration to lots of different factors.

Lifestyle
Diet
Medication
Supplements
Environment
Emotions

All things that can have an effect on our health.

Mrs P, age 54 came to me in clinic with headaches, lower back pain and IBS. She developed headaches 10 years ago after a stressful divorce so took over the counter medication to help reduce the discomfort.

Her bowels became an issue and she found she could not always control herself, sometime she would go for 4-5 days then only was able to pass a pebble sized motion. Other times she was running to the loo and life became difficult so she then started taking Imodium to stop the accidents.

Her lower back issues began but she could not figure out what had caused it. She had not suffered with her back before so saw her GP who gave her muscle relaxants to see if that could help.

Having struggled and trying different things to get back in control of her health, Mrs P came to see me and see if the Health Analysis that I offer could give any insight into why was feeling the ways she does.

Through ASYRA Pro Health Analysis and consultation, we were able to identify the following imbalances and find solutions to restore balance.

Stress levels increased initially due to a difficult divorce. Stress can cause headaches.
Medication taken to reduce the headaches. Paracetamol can have a poor effect on the bowel.
Bowels became an issue as a result of the medication.
Bowels and lower back are often connected both physically and emotionally.

Recommended Treatment:

Mrs P has less stress 10 years after divorce but continues to take medication for headaches. Her stress is for a different reason now so finding ways to combat stress can help. Herbal remedies can be helpful and certain vitamins help support the stress hormone Cortisol. Support in the right place can help the body to balance and then you can stop or reduce the need for painkillers.

Some medication can build up in the body and then go on to cause headaches so a detox herbal remedy was recommended to see if that can help.

Hormone Balance found that Mrs P was at the start of menopause. This natural occurrence can be problematic and support by avoiding some foods that “feed” the problem and nutritional support can help to balance.

Looking at the Food Sensitivity part of the analysis we identified that Mrs P has a sensitivity to dairy. Many women can find this is a problem when their hormones are out of balance. Once hormones are balanced the dairy sensitivity tends to reduce. Dairy sensitivity can be a reason why someone suffers from IBS along with other foods or foods groups.

Checking Nutritional Balance is important. A body cannot work properly without the right fuel.

Emotional Stress . With a full health analysis, we include analysis for Emotional Balance.

The Mind/Body connection is so combined, when we have an emotional upset our physical body will often develop symptoms. Our language helps us understand this with some of the expressions we use.

“I’m livid!” Anger is held in our liver.

“A gut feeling” Intuition derives in our guts.

Emotional trauma is held in the lower back, divorce is a huge emotional trauma so it unsurprising that Mrs P’s back began being problematic after going through a difficult time. Treating with homeopathy and Flower Remedies we can begin supporting and treating the emotional issues that can be an anchor to health concerns.

Toxins and Heavy Metals build up over time and can be eliminated with the help of herbs and juices. They can come from insecticides, vaccines, medication, household products and more.

Peeling back the layers of what is happening to an individual is key to getting to grips with the whole person. Looking at each symptom rather the overall picture allows a balanced view to find the right solution for each person. The one pill fits all approach is not helpful. After all we are all different!

Mrs P writes…..

I have struggled for years to find ways to feel better. I was desperate and have taken many different pills and potions but nothing really worked, they just masked my symptoms rather than find out what is really going.

Clare actually listened to me and took a different approach. She found things that I hadn’t told her about and uncovered issues that I had forgotten about that still needed treatment. Some things went back to my childhood!

My slight change of diet was difficult at first as I do love cheese. Clare explained that it may only be short term and it was. 6 weeks later after the herbal remedy balanced my hormones, I not only feel loads better but can now eat dairy again.

I have not needed paracetamol as I don’t get headaches any more. My bowels are working normally after 10 years. I cannot believe the difference.

I would highly recommend seeing Clare who has given me a new lease of life. I wish I had seen Clare in the beginning rather than start on a path that just made things worse. Thank you Clare X

Panic Attacks

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:19:30 GMT

Panic Attacks

Symptoms include:

A feeling of being overwhelmed, can’t breathe, palpitations, feeling very hot or very cold, nausea, pain the the chest or abdomen, wea kness in the body and shaking legs.

There are several reasons why you might suffer a panic attack.

Stress is the main trigger but you can still get one even if you are not feeling stressed.

Everyone’s different, what is a cause for one may not be the same for you. You may only have one in your life or be someone that has one every so often.

You may find that being at a particular place triggers and attack.

Most attacks last between 5-20 minutes.

Managing an attack is key to faster recovery.

Focus on your breathing, slowly in through the nose and out through the mouth. Count to five with each in and out breath.

Panicking causes you to hyperventilate, giving too much oxygen to the brain could cause you to faint.

After an attack take time to recover. Find a quiet place and have a warm drink. (Nothing alcoholic or containing caffeine)

Speak to someone you trust, preferably in person but if not a phone call will help.

Causes:

Nutritional imbalance

Hormonal imbalance

High levels of toxicity

Emotional Stress

Past or childhood experiences

Your current life situation

Physical and mental health problems

Drugs and medication

Genetic make up

Remember you have a subconscious and conscious self. Your subconscious self also has a memory and something you may not think is relevant could be a trigger to a memory that you find upsetting.

What might help:

Having a check up to find out the imbalances within you. Look at nutritional and hormonal balance in particular.

Vitamin B6 is often low in people who suffer panic attacks. taking the correct dose can significantly help.

Low iron can also be a factor.

Avoid caffeine, this can have a poor effect on your Adrenal Glands which produce Adrenaline. This hormone is produced allowing the Fight or Flight response and will have a poor effect on your heart rate causing it to race. Both tea and coffee have caffeine in them, as does chocolate.

There are some great herbal remedies that can help support your body reducing both physical and emotional stress in your body.

The very best advice is to have a chat with a qualified Naturopathic Practitioner who can guide you through the best way forward for you as an individual. There are many things to consider including what medication you are taking, any supplements you are already taking and diet.

I am Clare Gale, a well qualified, multi Award Winning Practitioner with many years experience from the Natural Health Centre. I offer state of the art computerised technology to help find imbalances in the body that could cause you symptoms.

Results are instant, advice is given both verbally and in writing and a plan is given to help you find better health.

Clinics in Littlehampton and Storrington.

Call for a FREE no obligation chat to see how I could help with all health concerns including Panic Attacks.

07717281604

https://www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Hair Sample Testing

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:50:53 GMT

Hair sample testing

What is affecting your health?

Hair sample testing can help with finding solutions as well identifying underlying causes.

We often have a reason why we are intolerant to certain foods or react to substance and when we treat these we can help restore balance and reduce symptoms.

Symptoms include

Bloating

Constipation

Diarrhoea

Hay Fever

Skin conditions

Headaches and migraines

Joint pain

Testing is easy. Simply cut about 20 hairs from as close to the skin as possible.

Place in a PAPER envelope.

Complete a health questionnaire which is emailed to you once payment is made via the website.

Post and receive your results within three days of receipt via email.

Receive a full written report detailing findings and a treatment plan. A phone consultation is included to further help your understanding of what is needed to help you as an individual.

Balance could be found by making changes to your diet, taking the correct supplementation for you and/or taking energetic homeopathic remedies.

Testing includes

System and organ function

Nutritional deficiencies

Hormone Balance

Food Sensitivities

Environmental Sensitivities

Toxins and Heavy metals

Candida

Parasites and more

With many years experience and well qualified, Clare Gale from the Natural Health Centre could help you regain better health.

For more information call 07717281604

https://www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Keep your brain young.

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:01:10 GMT

Keep your brain young.

Through research, scientists have found that brainy activities stimulate new connections between nerve cells and may even help the brain genera te new cells, developing neurological "plasticity" and building up a functional reserve that provides a hedge against future cell loss.

Any mentally stimulating activity should help to build up your brain. Read, take courses, try "mental gymnastics," such as word puzzles or math problems Experiment with things that require manual dexterity as well as mental effort, such as drawing, painting, and other crafts.

Nutritionally you can help yourself too by keeping well nourished.

A full health analysis can help identify imbalances that when treated through changes of diet, supplementation or lifestyle can result in optimal health for you. Reduce the stress on your body.

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Should I take Supplements?

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:34:30 GMT

Which ones are right for me?

Health Supplements….Good or Bad?

Around 20 million people in the UK take daily supplements. If you are one of them, ask yourself if they are really the right ones for you, or even if you should be taking them at all.

There are loads to choose from, catalogues, high street shops and of course the internet all offer bargains and choices. How do you know which ones to buy?
But it’s not just which one is important; the quality of the product is a factor too. Also, can you take them with your specific medication?

Things to look out for include the strength of nutrients.
Do they offer enough of the RDA per dose?
What other additives are included?
Are they really necessary?

If you are not sure what you are taking is right for you, then why not simply call someone who can help!

I am a Natural Health Practitioner with many years of experience and am qualified in nutrition. I offer free phone consultations to discuss your health concerns and will happily help guide you through the maze of supplements.

I also offer health analysis either in person or via hair samples sent in the post. This can help identify imbalances such as

Nutritional deficiencies
Hormone imbalance
Food Sensitivities
Toxicity Levels
and much more….

Over the years, I have successfully helped people address many health concerns, including...
Skin Conditions
Bloating
Digestive issues
Emotional Stress
Hay Fever
Headaches and more…

Why not get in touch to see how I can help.

07717281604

How to feel better

Fri, 05 May 2023 16:10:15 GMT

What can you do for yourself to feel better?

As a Naturopathic Practitioner I see many people looking for help with improving their health.

So here are some key points to consider. Ask yourself if you can make small changes for a positive effect on your health.

Lifestyle
Medication
Supplementation
Exercise
Hydration
Food choices

All aspects of our health today stem from the life we lead. Things that we have experienced in the past will also have an effect both good and bad.

Asyra Pro health analysis computer can help to highlight areas of concern that when targeted through changes of diet, supplementation, or lifestyle changes; can help restore better health and alleviate symptoms.

Take Mr P.

He suffered from bloating and wind for years. He also had fungal nail infections that he had been treating with an over the counter remedy recommended by his GP but the problem persists.

I ran an analysis on him and identified that he had a yeast infection in his gut. A common complaint called Candida which develops in the gut and is fed by sugars and yeast.

I recommended he took some multi strain high potency probiotics and cut out bread, wine, beer and sugars for a few weeks. He changed his footwear to allow his feed to breathe, avoiding trainers for the initial period of treatment. Also that he treated the nail infection by applying T-Tree oil every night and his symptoms were vastly improved on his follow up appointment.

The Analysis includes

Full Body Scan of System and Organ Function.
Nutritional Status
Hormonal Balance
Food Sensitivity
Environmental Sensitivities and allergies
Toxicity
Bacterial infections and Viruses
and much more..

All of us struggle with some health concern and different times in our lives. Some are of little significance but can be annoying and other more serious complaints can be difficult to cope with. Finding natural solutions can prove a powerful way to help yourself and often give a much better outcome in the long term.

For a Free chat to discuss your needs and see how I could help please just pick up the phone and call me.

Best of Health

Clare Gale

VTCT RIPH&H City & Guilds

Stress

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 15:51:55 GMT

Are you stressed?

Stress is one of the worst things for our health. Finding ways to reduce our stress levels is key to allowing better general health. Stress busting activities include yo ga, walking in nature and stroking your pet.

Supplements that can help include Vitamin B1, or thiamine, is often known as the anti-stress vitamin, B12, improves mood, vitamin E, vitamin C, GABA, and 5-HTP are also useful.

Avoiding foods with caffeine can help. Coffee and chocolate will add to the problem. Try foods that are without additives, artificial sweeteners and colourings, try a more natural approach to food.

Take care of yourself. Allow yourself the luxury of time, leave a little earlier to take the stress of lateness out of the equation.

Be responsible with your money. Try to keep tabs on your spending and don't get into debt.

Smile at others, you will receive a smile back. When you smile, your brain releases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin. These neurotransmitters are associated with lowering your anxiety and increasing feelings of happiness.

Don’t forget to breathe! When stressed we often hold our breath which does not help. Take some slow deep breaths each day and remember….we all have stress….it’s just how we cope with it!

For help please get in touch. Call Clare 07717281604

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Hay Fever

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 15:31:02 GMT

Natural solutions for Hay Fever!

Hay Fever can cause misery for many at this time of year.

Over the counter medications can help suppress symptoms but what if you could treat the underlying cause rather than symptoms.

You can!

High levels of Histamine can allow your immune system to become reactive to substances.

The enzyme Histadine may have the potential to increase histamine production and is stored in the skin and the liver.

Foods rich in Histadine include Red Wine and Pork. In effect eating Histadine rich foods adds fuel to the fire!

We need some histadine to function, when there is too much our bodies need antihistamine to rebalance.

Finding the right balance is key to treating the underlying cause and reducing symptoms naturally without the need to suppress symptoms.

Support from Vitamin C at the correct dose can help produce antihistamine too.

There are some great natural solutions that really do help, these include local honey that can lower your reaction to local pollens.

Bio Résonance (energy medicine) can help identify your specific imbalances. A computerised frequency is transferred though your body though contact probes held in your hands, (painless) and a reading of your unique imbalances and sensitivities is given within a few minutes. A remedy is generated depending on your individual imbalances, thereby targeting you to treat the underlying cause rather than the symptoms. Quite often one remedy is enough for life.

If you are struggling with Hay Fever, then please get in touch for a free chat about how you can be treated….Naturally!

Clare 07717281604

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Artificial Sweeteners

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:51:17 GMT

Artificial Sweeteners & Additives

Have you ever wondered if artificial sweeteners and additives in foods are having a poor effect on your health?

Many pre-packed foods contain additives to give them better shelf life, make them look a better colour or give a better flavour.

Sweeter foods may contain artificial sweeteners to reduce the sugar content, but are these things good for our health?

A study found on the internet show ants gathering around cane sugar and avoiding artificial sweeteners. When the ants were given only artificial sweetener the mortality of them increased by 80%. The ants actually went out of their way to avoid the artificial sweetener, to me that speak volumes.

Some countries have now banned it, so how come we can still buy it and foods made with it?

Our bodies know how to metabolise real sugar, but it struggles to work out artificial substances and some people may develop symptoms because of them.

Stephen.R. a 52 year old man, recently posted me a hair sample for analysis. He was looking for help with an extreme skin condition on his hands. The doctor had diagnosed dermatitis and prescribed steroid cream. His problem has been going on for several months without much improvement so he was looking for alternative treatments. Having done an analysis, I found two things that stood out. One was a reaction to artificial sweeteners and second, poor gut bacteria. Upon my advice he stopped drinking diet coke and took some probiotics, after six weeks he began to find improvement with his hands.

My work involves finding reasons why a person is symptomatic. This can be done either in my Storrington clinic or via hair sample sent in the post. Once we find the imbalances causing symptoms and make changes through diet and/or supplementation, health improves and symptoms reduce.

Love your Skin!

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:58:31 GMT

Problem Skin?

Dry, oily, spotty, itchy, blotchy are all words to describe our skin.

Few of us can claim perfect skin all the time, but what makes it behave in a way that causes us a challenge?

Nutrition, hormones, hydration, food sensitivity and toxicity are all things that can affect our skin.

The first place to start is by looking at hydration. Do you think you drink enough each day to help your body function well? 1.5-2 litres per day is what is recommended which not only helps hydrate our skin but flushes toxins from your liver too.

Skin will show what is happening in your liver, so when you have an issue, ask yourself what has your liver had to deal with?

Alcohol, medication, poor diet, atmospheric pollutants are just some of the things our livers have to deal with day to day. Fresh fruit and veg are really helpful to cleanse our livers and there are some lovely herbal remedies that can support good liver function too.

Gemma is a client of mine seen in my Storrington clinic who had extreme dermatitis on her hands. She works as a nail technician and was having to work in cotton gloves. Her hands we open wounds, bleeding and extremely painful which made her depressed.

She had seen several specialists who were not able to help.

We looked at toxicity in her body and she made some changes to her diet. She took a liver cleanse herbal remedy along with some good omega oils. When I saw her for an 8 week follow up, her hands were 99% better.

Finding out the specific imbalances within you is what I aim to do. Once balanced optimal health is possible!

Clinics Storrington, Chichester & Littlehampton.

Clare Gale VTCT City & Guilds RIPH&H

07717281604

https://www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Sick and tired?

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:48:06 GMT

Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired?

If that sounds familiar then you may like to take a fresh look at your health.

Together we can explore the day to day things that are affecting you in a poor way and causing your body to develop symptoms.

These may include Diet, Supplementation and Lifestyle.

One of the more common things I find in clinic is that people eat and drink foods that they are intolerant to.

10-15% of the population have food intolerance that can cause many different symptoms. Common ones include bloating, digestive issues and skin complaints.

Many suffers of eczema have a lactose or dairy intolerance. Up to 70% of people with Arthritis are intolerant to either gluten or nightshade foods.

Master F (8 years old) came into my Storrington clinic with his Mum as he had eczema on his legs. We identified that some of the jelly sweets he particularly liked contained an additive that he was reacting too.

Having investigated many things including household chemicals and cleaning agents, we also found was reacting to an enzyme in the laundry soap. We looked at good gut bacteria and found that was low. Collectively they all gave a picture of which things we needed to focus on and when the things that irritated him were changed the eczema cleared up.

If you would like to discuss your health then please get in touch for a free chat about how you can be treated….Naturally!

Clare 07717281604

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

The Importance of Vitamin D

claregale@hotmail.com (clare gale) — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:16:02 GMT

The importance of Vitamin D

Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency may include:

Fatigue.
Not sleeping well.
Bone pain or achiness.
Depression or feelings of sadness.
Hair loss.
Muscle weakness.
Loss of appetite.
Getting sick more easily.

Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.

These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy

Good sources of vitamin D

From about late March/early April to the end of September, most people should be able to make all the vitamin D they need from sunlight.

The body creates vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin when outdoors.

But between October and early March we do not make enough vitamin D from sunlight.

Vitamin D is also found in a small number of foods

oily fish – such as salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel
red meat
liver
egg yolks
fortified foods – such as some fat spreads and breakfast cereals

How much vitamin D do I need?

From about late March/early April to the end of September, the majority of people should be able to make all the vitamin D they need from sunlight on their skin.

Children from the age of 1 year and adults need 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. This includes pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people at risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Babies up to the age of 1 year need 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day.

A microgram is 1,000 times smaller than a milligram (mg). The word microgram is sometimes written with the Greek symbol μ followed by the letter g (μg).

Sometimes the amount of vitamin D is expressed as International Units (IU). 1 microgram of vitamin D is equal to 40 IU. So 10 micrograms of vitamin D is equal to 400 IU.

Should I take a vitamin D supplement?

Advice for adults and children over 4 years old

During the autumn and winter, you need to get vitamin D from your diet because the sun is not strong enough for the body to make vitamin D.

You should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D throughout the year.

What happens if I take too much vitamin D?

Taking too many vitamin D supplements over a long period of time can cause too much calcium to build up in the body (hypercalcaemia). This can weaken the bones and damage the kidneys and the heart.

If you choose to take vitamin D supplements, 10 micrograms a day will be enough for most people.

Do not take more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day as it could be harmful. This applies to adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly, and children aged 11 to 17 years.

Children aged 1 to 10 years should not have more than 50 micrograms (2,000 IU) a day. Infants under 12 months should not have more than 25 micrograms (1,000 IU) a day.

Some people have medical conditions that mean they may not be able to safely take as much. If in doubt ask a health professional.

For a personalised analysis of your nutritional status, please get in touch for a free informal chat to discuss your health.

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Helping Yourself to better Health!

claregale@hotmail.com (clare gale) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:19:28 GMT

Helping Yourself to Better Health.

If you have symptoms, then ask yourself why? What causes us to have pain and discomfort?

The human body is a complex thing and symptoms are signs that something may not be working right.

There are many reasons why we develop disease, pain, discomfort and sickness, from our genetic make up, pollution, accident, nutritional or hormonal imbalance and more besides.

When we help to balance our body through good nutrition, supplements, herbal remedies, exercise and more, improvement in our health can be found.

Finding the right solution for each individual can be difficult, trying different things might offer a solution but often it’s a shot in the dark.

Being specific with the help from a Natural Health Therapist can prove invaluable. Targeting the areas of concern unique to you though Computerised Health Analysis can help reveal the specific needs your body has to restore balance and regain better health.

For more information please call Clare on 07717281604

Food Intolerance, how it can affect you?

claregale@hotmail.com (clare gale) — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 07:52:06 GMT

What is Food Intolerance?

A food intolerance is difficulty digesting certain foods and having an unpleasant physical reaction to them. It causes symptoms, such as bloating and tummy pain, skin rashes or itching which usually happen a few hours after eating the food.

Some people react to the additives in the foods or the crop spray used as a pesticide or anti fungal spray. Washing has little effect to these as they are formulated to be rain resistant. Washing with 10% white wine vinegar and water solution can help wash off some of the additives.

Some foods can affect our mood too. Additives and “E” numbers can cause low mood and tiredness in adults and hyperactivity in children.

Identifying foods that are having a poor effect is part of the analysis that I use to help people restore their health. Screening for more than 300 every day foods, chemicals and additives plays an important part in helping you restore optimal health.

When my son was younger we found he was reacting to tomato ketchup. His behaviour was challenging after eating it. Once he stopped eating it his teacher even commented on how much better his behaviour and concentration were, so much so his grades increased too.

If you would like to know what foods you are reacting too, get in touch and let’s find out!

Clare

07717281604

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Natural Treatment for Eczema

claregale@hotmail.com (clare gale) — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:50:24 GMT

Natural Treatment for Eczema

E czema is condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry and cracked. Atopic eczema is more common in children, often developing before their first birthday. But it may also develop for the first time in adults.

Causes vary and include, extended exposure to dry air, extreme heat or cold. Some types of soap, shampoo, bubble bath, body wash, facial cleansers, laundry detergents and fabric softeners.

Emotional stress can also trigger an eczema flare-up. Some people’s eczema symptoms and flare-ups get worse when they’re feeling “stressed.” Others may become stressed, just knowing they have eczema, and this can make their skin flare up.

Jean had a chronic form of eczema on her hands which caused bleeding. She took to wearing cotton gloves and used a prescribed cream but nothing helped. Looking at her diet it was clear what she was eating was of significance.

The approach we took was two fold. Cook fresh foods, not foods that come in a packet and she also took a herbal remedy to cleanse her liver and probiotics to help with gut flora. It took 8 weeks for her hands to recover which having suffered for 10 months was such a relief!

We are all individuals and should be treated as such. If you need help with your health then give me a call to discuss your situation.

Clare : 07717 281604

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

Fibromyalgia

claregale@hotmail.com (clare gale) — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:02:27 GMT

Correcting Nutritional Deficiencies and Addressing Emotional Trauma to Treat Fibromyalgia

JR is a client of mine who struggled with fibromyalgia for many years. This extremely painful and debilitating condition causes muscular and joint pain and stiffness amongst other symptoms.

Age 54 she developed fibromyalgia and became so poorly had to give up her job and was put on medication. She felt this did not help much as although her pain eased a little, she developed other symptoms including weight gain which then caused depression. Feeling totally at a loss reached out to me.

Using computerised analysis I found that not only was JR deficient in certain nutrients, her hormone levels was poor. I treated with the correct nutritional supplement and herbal remedies. That was 10 years ago now, this is what JR says today.

“Thank goodness I found Clare! I now realise the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to my diet. I keep an eye on both my nutritional balance and hormone through the analysis with Clare. I had given up hope after struggling for years!”

It’s suggested that some people are more likely to develop fibromyalgia because of genes it can be triggered by a physically or emotionally stressful event.

It affects around 7 times as many women as men.

If you would like to discuss your own situation then please get in touch for a free, no obligation chat.

Clare 07717281604

Getting the Balance Right for Your Body During Menopause

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:05:23 GMT

Find out what YOUR body needs to navigate the menopause

Menopause is generally presumed when a woman has stopped her period for the last 12 months. It is a normal ageing process in every woman’s life. It commonly occurs at the age of 45 to 55 years old. From the medical point of view, menopause is associated with depletion of eggs (follicles) in the ovaries.

Symptoms can include Hot Flushes, Mood Swings, Dry Skin, Anxiety, Low libido and Weight Gain.

There are many things that can help from a natural perspective.

Finding the right balance can be as simple as taking the correct nutritional supplement for you or a herbal remedy.

Also homeopathy could also be part your individual key to restore balance.

Each woman is individual so taking the “One Pill Fits All” approach is not always helpful.

If you would like to discuss your unique situation with an Award Winning Natural Health Practitioner then give Clare a call for for some free, informal advice. No Obligation!

Call: 07717 281604

Let's Talk Thyroid

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:05:23 GMT

Fatigue, weight gain, muscle spasms, muscle weakness, hair loss and sleep issues are just some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Blood tests at the Dr’s ofter come back clear but you know you just don't feel well but cannot understand why.

Many patients are undiagnosed as the levels needed though conventional means are broad and often overlooked, however even minor imbalances can go on to cause health concerns that when treated correctly become much less significant.

Studies have shown that there are many aspects that affect the Thyroid. Dealing with this complex gland is achievable when you deal the variety of factors involved.

Taking a Natural approach can help restore better thyroid function. Herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies and nutritional support can be discussed to help bring the relief needed for optimal health.

If you think you would like to discuss this or other health related issues then call multi Award Winning practitioner Clare Gale for a free informal, no obligation chat to discuss your options.

My clinics run in Storrington, Littlehampton and Chichester.

www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

07717 281604

Get the Right Remedy for YOU to Treat the Cause of Hay Fever Naturally

PAR002_123@heg.com — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:05:22 GMT

Treat the cause of YOUR Hay Fever, not the symptoms.

Hay Fever can cause misery to many at this time of year.

Over the counter medications can help suppress symptoms but what if you could treat the underlying cause rather than symptoms?

Well, you can!

High levels of Histamine can allow your immune system to become reactive to substances.

The enzyme Histadine may have the potential to increase histamine production and is stored in the skin and the liver.

Foods rich in Histadine include Red Wine and Pork. In effect eating Histadine rich foods adds fuel to the fire!

We need some Histadine to function, when there is too much our bodies need antihistamine to rebalance.

Finding the right balance is key to treating the underlying cause and reducing symptoms naturally without the need to suppress symptoms.

Bio Résonance (frequency therapy) can help identify your specific imbalances. A computerised frequency is transferred though your body though contact probes held in your hands (painless) and a full reading of your unique imbalances and sensitivities is given within a few minutes. A remedy is generated depending on your individual imbalances thereby targeting you to treat the underlying cause rather than the symptoms. Quite often one remedy is enough for life.

If you are struggling with Hay Fever, then please get in touch for a free chat about how you can be treated….Naturally!

Clare 07717 281604