by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | May 31, 2025 | Allergies, Brain Health, Depression, Food Topics, Travel, Uncategorized
Traveling with food allergies requires more than flexibility—it requires a plan. And because food sensitivities can directly impact mental health, protecting your emotional well-being on the road starts long before you leave home.I was reminded of that recently on a...
by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | May 1, 2025 | Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Depression, Gut Health, Supplements, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever felt foggy, irritable, or downright weepy and thought, “Is it something I ate?”—or maybe, something I didn’t—you’re not imagining things. Nutrition plays a powerful (and often underestimated) role in how we feel mentally and...
by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | Mar 31, 2025 | Brain Health, Gut Health, Uncategorized
Ever noticed how stress seems to tie your stomach in knots? Maybe you’ve lost your appetite before a big presentation, felt queasy after an argument, or found yourself running to the bathroom when overwhelmed. It’s not just in your head—stress has a direct impact on...
by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | Feb 28, 2025 | Brain Health, Depression, Encouragement, Hydration, Uncategorized
When you hear “self-care,” do you picture yourself wrapped in a fluffy robe, face mask on, sipping tea, and binge-watching Downton Abbey? (Me too—Dame Maggie Smith’s wit is unmatched.) But real self-care isn’t just about pampering your skin—your...
by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | Jan 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Food plays a huge role in mental health, especially when it comes to depression. One question I hear all the time as a holistic nutritionist is: are low-carb diets good or bad for mental health? Like most things in nutrition, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer—it all...
by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | Dec 23, 2024 | Brain Health, Cooking and Baking Tips, Depression, Supplements, Uncategorized
When the Longest Day Feels Too Short In my family, June 22nd isn’t just the day after the summer solstice. It’s the beginning of my mum’s countdown to winter. She lives in the UK, where summer days stretch gloriously long, with over 16 hours of daylight. But for as...
