SO Clinic, 27 Welbeck Street, London (2026)

04/09/2026

✨ Not all olive oil is created equal — and if you’re buying it for its health benefits, this matters.
What to actually look for: ✔️ Extra virgin (never “pure” or “light” — those are refined) ✔️ A harvest date under 18 months (not just a best-before date) ✔️ Dark glass bottle — light degrades the beneficial compounds ✔️ Single origin, not a blend
The compound that gives good olive oil its peppery kick at the back of your throat? That’s oleocanthal — one of the most studied anti-inflammatory compounds in food, and it’s been compared to ibuprofen in effect. For anyone dealing with an inflammatory skin condition (eczema, acne, psoriasis), the quality of your olive oil genuinely matters.
It also feeds your gut — polyphenols in olive oil act as a prebiotic, nourishing your gut bacteria. And we know what a healthy microbiome does for your skin.
Small swap. Real physiological reason behind it.

03/09/2026

✨ Overeating is one of the biggest drivers behind obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease — and most people don’t know why it happens.
Most people don’t overeat because they lack willpower — it’s because they’re not giving their body the signal to stop in time.
Here’s one small trick that can help:
✨ A tablespoon of good extra virgin olive oil, about 15 minutes before eating, triggers CCK — cholecystokinin — a hormone that signals satiety to your brain before your first bite even happens. This is backed by research: healthy fats are one of the most reliable triggers for CCK release, which is part of why fat-inclusive meals tend to leave people more satisfied than low-fat ones.
🍀The result? You eat slower, stop sooner, and skip that overfull feeling that comes from arriving at a meal starving.
This is especially useful if you: 🔸 Tend to overeat or eat too fast 🔸 Are working on weight management 🔸 Deal with reflux or bloating from large meals 🔸 Want to support metabolic and cardiovascular health long-term 🔸 Are managing blood sugar or insulin resistance
It’s a small window, but a real physiological one. Try it before your next meal and notice the difference.
👇(Not all olive oil is created equal though — I’ll break down exactly what to look for in my next post 👀)

31/08/2026

✨ Why does a 5-day eating protocol show up on your face before it shows up anywhere else?
It comes down to the same mechanisms we work on with clients every day for hormonal acne, eczema and inflammatory skin — just compressed into a short, intensive window.
✨ Inflammation is the common thread. Whether it’s acne, eczema or general dullness, inflammation is almost always part of the picture. During the FMD, inflammatory markers drop as the body shifts out of its normal digestive/metabolic load — and skin is one of the first places that shows up, because it’s constantly reflecting what’s happening internally.
✨ Insulin and fluid retention. Lower insulin means less fluid retention, which is why puffiness — especially around the eyes and jawline — can visibly ease within the first couple of days. This is the same insulin pathway that drives hormonal breakouts along the jawline and chin, which is why we talk about the FMD as one lever in the gut-hormone-skin picture, not a stand-alone treatment.
✨ Growth hormone and repair. Calorie restriction is a known trigger for a rise in growth hormone, which supports tissue repair and collagen turnover — a hormone that naturally declines from your 30s onwards. This is part of why people describe looking “rested” or “lifted” rather than just thinner.
✨Autophagy. This is the process Valter Longo’s research is best known for — cells clearing out damaged components and recycling them. It’s thought to properly switch on around days 3–5, which is exactly why the full protocol matters. A shorter or DIY version rarely gets you there.
✨ None of this replaces the deeper gut and hormone work we do with clients long-term — it’s a periodic reset that supports it. That’s the whole idea behind lifestyle medicine: daily habits carry the everyday load, and every couple of months, the body benefits from something more.
✨ If you’ve been curious about the FMD but weren’t sure what it actually does beyond “eat less for 5 days” — this is it. Next group starts 18th of September! DM if you would like to join our next program!

29/08/2026

✨ What if 5 days could be enough to give your metabolism, digestion and daily habits a reset?

A Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a short, structured nutrition protocol designed to mimic some of the metabolic effects of fasting while still providing food and nutrients.

Here’s what some people may notice during or after a 5-day FMD:

✨ Less bloating & digestive heaviness
A simpler, lighter eating pattern can give your digestive system a break and may help you feel less bloated.

⚡ More stable energy
With reduced calorie intake and carefully balanced meals, some people notice changes in their energy and appetite regulation.

🧠 Less brain fog
Some participants report feeling mentally clearer after completing the programme.

🍽️ Better awareness of hunger & cravings
Five days can help you distinguish between true hunger, habits and emotional cravings — and become more mindful of how you eat.

💧 Less puffiness
Changes in carbohydrate intake, sodium and overall food volume can temporarily reduce water retention.

🔄 Metabolic changes
FMD is designed to create a fasting-like metabolic environment, including shifts in glucose and insulin signalling and increased reliance on stored energy.

🌱 A fresh start for your eating habits
Perhaps the biggest change isn’t what happens during the 5 days — but what you choose to do afterwards.

But here’s the important part:
FMD isn’t a 5-day crash diet or a competition to eat as little as possible. It’s a structured protocol that should be followed appropriately, with consideration of individual health, nutritional needs and contraindications.

And no — you don’t need to starve yourself to experience the benefits of a fasting-style approach.

5 days can be a starting point. The real transformation comes from what you do next. 🤍

Would you try a 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet?

Comment FMD below or send me a DM if you’d like to know about my next programme.

28/08/2026

🥕 CARROT WRAP — a colourful way to start the day! Real food for skin protection from UV damage!

If you’re looking for a quick breakfast that feels light but still keeps you satisfied, and helps your skin glow try this simple carrot wrap.

I filled mine with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and a boiled egg for a combination of fibre, protein and healthy fats. It’s an easy way to add more vegetables to your morning without reaching for bread.

✨ Carrot Wrap

Ingredients — 1 wrap
• 1 medium carrot, finely grated
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp gluten-free oat flour
• 1 Tbs grated parmesan
• Pinch of salt & pepper
• Optional: herbs or spices of your choice

For the filling
• Lettuce
• Sliced tomatoes
• 1 boiled egg
• Optional: avocado, hummus and smoked salmon

Method

1. Grate the carrot and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
2. Mix with the egg, flour, parmesan, salt and pepper.
3. Heat a lightly greased non-stick pan and spread the mixture into a thin, even circle.
4. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and firm enough to flip.
5. Fill with lettuce, tomatoes and sliced boiled egg.
6. Roll, slice and enjoy! 🌱

Would you try a carrot wrap for breakfast? 🥕👇

20/07/2026

✨ I eat healthy. I thought my protein intake was solid. My bloodwork said otherwise.
Swipe through to see my actual results — and why “just eat more protein” isn’t always the fix. 🩸
My globulin came back optimal, but my albumin (the protein marker made by the liver) was low. That combination is a signal, not just a number, combined with other markers — it told me my liver is starting to struggle to keep up, which affects how well I actually process the protein I eat.
This matters way beyond skin. Protein isn’t just building collagen and repairing your barrier — it’s also the raw material your body uses to build antibodies and immune cells. Globulin itself is largely made up of the antibodies your immune system relies on to fight off infection. So when protein status is off, it’s not just your skin that’s vulnerable — it’s your ability to fight illness, recover from infections, and repair tissue throughout your whole body.
This is exactly why I test regularly instead of just “eating healthy” and assuming it’s enough. Bloodwork catches things — like a liver that’s quietly struggling, or protein that’s not being absorbed — long before they show up as visible symptoms. By the time you feel run down or notice slower healing, it’s often been building for a while.
I’m not just eating more protein now. I’m supporting my liver and making sure I’m actually digesting and absorbing what I eat — including using a digestive bitters spray before meals to support stomach acid and enzyme production.
Staying on top of your own markers isn’t just about skin or energy. It’s about catching the early signals your body sends before they become bigger problems.
Want to know what your own bloodwork is telling you? Book a discovery call — link in bio. Let’s find out together. 🔬

20/07/2026

✨ I eat healthy. I thought my protein intake was solid. My bloodwork showed otherwise.
Swipe through to see my actual results — and why “just eat more protein” isn’t always the fix. 🩸
My globulin came back optimal, but my albumin (the protein marker made by the liver) was low. That combination is a signal, not just a number — it told me my liver is starting to struggle to keep up, which affects how well I actually process the protein I eat. And since protein is essential for collagen, barrier function, and skin repair, this matters way beyond just energy or muscle.
I’m not just eating more protein now. I’m supporting my liver and making sure I’m actually digesting and absorbing what I eat — including using a digestive bitters spray before meals to support stomach acid and enzyme production.
This is exactly the kind of thing testing reveals that “eating healthy” alone doesn’t show you. And this is why I do test every year, sometimes twice a year.
Want to know what your own bloodwork is telling you? Book a discovery call — link in bio. Let’s find out together. 🔬 When was your last checkup?

19/07/2026

✨ Everyone talks about dairy and sugar. Almost no one talks about these.
✨ As a skin nutritional therapist, these are the acne triggers I see missed again and again with my clients.
🔹 Low stomach acid — if you’re not breaking down protein properly, it shows up as inflammation on your face, not just digestion issues
🔹 Blood sugar spikes (not just “sugar”) — white rice, white bread, and fruit juice can spike insulin just as much as dessert, triggering the same oil production and inflammation
🔹 Gut dysbiosis — an imbalanced gut microbiome increases systemic inflammation, and skin is often where it shows up first
🔹 Chronic under-eating or crash dieting — this spikes cortisol, and cortisol drives oil production and breakouts
🔹 Zinc or omega-3 deficiency — both are needed to regulate oil production and calm inflammation; most people are lower than they think
🔹 Poor sleep quality (not just quantity) — disrupts the hormones that regulate skin repair overnight
🔹 Overuse of “clean” supplements — high-dose biotin and some collagen/whey protein powders can actually trigger breakouts in acne-prone skin
None of these show up on a skincare label. That’s the problem.
Your skin is often reacting to something happening inside — not something missing from your shelf.
Which one surprised you most? Tell me below 👇
Save this for later. 📌

Would you like to find out your acne cause?

18/07/2026

Before supplements. Before “cut out dairy.” Before anything else — this is where I start.
Blood sugar regulation.
As a skin nutritional therapist, almost every acne case I see has some degree of blood sugar dysregulation underneath it — even in people who don’t eat “badly.” Blood sugar spikes trigger a hormone cascade that increases oil production and inflammation, which is exactly the environment acne thrives in.
What I’m actually looking for with clients: ✔️ Are they eating protein + fiber with carbs, or carbs alone? ✔️ Are they skipping meals and then crashing? ✔️ Are they front-loading sugar/refined carbs early in the day? ✔️ How do they feel 1-2 hours after eating — energized or crashing?
Fix this first, and a huge percentage of “mystery” acne starts to calm down before we’ve even touched supplements.
It’s rarely just one food. It’s the pattern.
Save this if you’re starting your own skin investigation. 📌

16/07/2026

✨I test myself every year. Not because something feels wrong — because I want to know before it does.

This year I ran a full blood panel covering all the markers I care about — liver function, hormones, inflammation, nutrients, thyroid. The works. Living with Gilbert’s syndrome means staying on top of my liver markers is non-negotiable for me. But honestly, it goes well beyond that.

🍀This year I added something new — genetic testing for methylation and detoxification pathways. And it gave me an answer to something I’ve wondered about for years.

My cholesterol has always come back slightly elevated. Diet, exercise, everything else looks good on paper. But it kept coming up. This year I finally found out why — I carry a gene variant that directly affects how I metabolise cholesterol. It’s not a lifestyle issue. It’s genetic. And now that I know that, I can actually address it properly — not guess at it.

That’s what testing does. It replaces guesswork with clarity.

✨ A standard GP blood test won’t give you this picture. Routine checks cover the basics — they’re not designed to look at the full markers, your nutrient status, your hormone balance, or the genetic factors quietly influencing your results year after year.

I do this for myself every year. And I offer the same to my clients — full blood marker testing and genetic testing, with my interpretation and a plan built around exactly what we find.
Link to book your free discovery call is in my bio ✨

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