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Welcome to the July/August issue. Those of you in the UK will no doubt have topped up your vitamin D levels by now, with the fantastic weather we have been having.
This edition includes a link to a fascinating two days of lectures organised by The Swiss Re Institute on the impact on disease of nutrition, featuring a great line up of speakers and is well worth a watch in your own time.
See you again in September – enjoy!
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CNELM Professional Mentor Sessions
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By Faye Hall, Head of Coaching:
A reminder that there are individual professional mentoring appointments available on an ongoing basis on Tuesday and Wednesday each week.
Please use this calendar if you would like to book a 30 minute session to discuss course engagement, progression or your career and professional development opportunities.
You are entitled to two 30 minute slots each academic year and are encouraged to take these opportunities to discuss your progress and career plans.
These sessions are friendly and informal, you choose when during the year you would like to take them and what you wish to discuss within context.
For further information on professional mentoring and careers information visit Moodle here.
I look forward to speaking to you.
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CNELM is proud to share BSc Nutritional Science student Katherine's informative article on GI distress in endurance athletes, which she has had published in the latest edition of Functional Sports Nutrition magazine.
Katherine gives some insight into the experience below and her article can be seen online here.
"I was advised by a few people on the benefits of picking a title for my research project that not only would be of interest to me but also one that may be of use in my future line of work. Whilst I do not intend to practise in sports nutrition alone as I love the complexity that many diseases present, due to my other main interest of long-distance triathlon (and specifically running) and the fact that the majority of my friends and contacts are 'athletes' in one form or another, GI distress in endurance athletes ticked many boxes. I have experienced GI distress personally and certainly know many others who have experienced it to quite a debilitating degree so I knew it was an area of active clinical relevance.
I subscribed to the Functional Sports Nutrition Magazine before I began at CNELM - as soon as I had connected the words 'functional' and 'sport' and also followed Ian Craig (the Editor) on social media. I had made contact with Ian in relation to his new certified functional sports nutrition course at Integrative Sports Nutrition and then simply had an idea while running one day that I should just email him and ask if he would be interested in a 'readable' article summarising my dissertation for his magazine. Having read the magazine for a number of years I had a good idea of what would be of interest and I knew he had a wide range of contributing writers. The worst that could happen was that he would say no. However, having shared my dissertation with him, he said yes. That was it really - all I had to do then was write it.
As a bonus of taking the initiative to contact him and write the article, Ian then offered me an opportunity to be a guest lecturer on his course during the half day on 'GI distress in Endurance Athletes'. Here I was definitely outside of my comfort zone but how could I say no to such an opportunity at this point in my future career? One thing often leads to another and you can never have too many contacts. It has also given me an insight into the amount of work that goes into lecturing and I hold a new-found respect for all my CNELM lecturers!"
Ian Craig is a CNELM graduate and was prior module leader for Personalised Sports Nutrition and continues to contribute to the module. Ian specialises in integrative sports nutrition and is the leader of the IHCAN Sports Nutrition annual conference and the founder of the Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition in South Africa. Ian also recently published his first book, 'Wholesome Nutrition'. His website with more information can be found here.
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The Swiss Re Institute have delivered two days of lectures on the impact on disease of nutrition, which they acknowledge is often neglected and is one of the biggest drivers of the global epidemic of chronic lifestyle diseases. However, the evidence base for dietary advice is beset with poor quality science and unresolved controversy.
Panellists such as Dr Aseem Malhotra, Dr Tim Spector and Zoë Harcombe present talks in this fascinating and worthwhile resource. |
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On 25th May 2018 the Data Protection Act was replaced by the European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
As you know CNELM prior to and since the 25th May has been in regular communication with all students.
All communication updates to-date sent by email to all students have been added to Moodle Essential Documents Section 4 - GDPR and include:
Extenston and Deferment GDPR Alert
Student Folders and Files Alert
GDPR and Communicating by Email/Secure Compose Email Guide
Clinic Updates
Coaching Updates
Updates to Confirmation Agreements
Third Party Fee Payers Contract
If you are a student in practice as a nutritional therapist then you will no doubt be following the BANT guidance which can be found here. |
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I would welcome a selection of brief reflections on your studies, student experience, or clinic or coaching clients that you think would be helpful to other students. We would really like to develop this section of the Student Newsletter over the coming year. Please email me at coriander@cnelm.co.uk with your input.
This month’s case discussion is from the TAP Integrative and focuses on a woman with IBS and PCOS seeking pregnancy. Read the case discussion here and send me your thoughts on this case study for discussion in the next edition at coriander@cnelm.co.uk |
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Junk Ad Free London:
On the 11th May the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced that as part of his new London Food Strategy, he wants to ban all junk food ads on Transport for London.
No more bus shelter or tube ads could be a reality in the near future. However, it's still just a proposal, so if you would like to add your voice to this campaign and help make it reality, you can send an e-action to the Mayor's London Food Strategy proposals here. |
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Your Contributions - RSM Conference
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Esther Donnoff, MSc + NTPD Graduate 2017:
I recently spent a fantastic day at the Royal Society of Medicine attending a meeting entitled "The microbiome: manipulation, application and reaction".
I was really captivated listening to the latest research in this exploding area of medicine and it was good to see a mix of practitioners including GPs, psychiatrists, surgeons, researchers, dietitians, nutritional therapists and students.
I particularly found Dr Kate Lawrence’s presentation fascinating, as she explained the effect of microbiome diversity on schizophrenia and depression and described the clinical trial she is conducting on children with ADHD.
As nutritional therapists, we know that metabolic health can be influenced by the gut microbiota, but it was really interesting to hear Dr Carl Hulston discuss his latest research using prebiotics to alter the ratio of Firmicutes to Bifidobacterium, as well as his explanation of the mechanisms by which the bacteria in the gut can affect insulin resistance. It is always useful to have the latest research to use in client paperwork!
I was pleasantly surprised listening to Dr Sarah Rae, a consultant rheumatologist, discussing her use of probiotics in rheumatology, and the success she has had in rheumatoid arthritis patients. I have always thought that NHS doctors were not interested in nutrition, but she very eloquently talked about lifestyle and nutrition interventions to manipulate the microbiome!
Dr Colin Hill brilliantly explained the latest developments on the probiotic front, including microbial consortia, which are isolated spores taken from a healthy microbiome and inserted into patients; and pharmabiotics, which are the molecules produced by the bacteria made into a tabletted format.
All in all, a fascinating day, and really encouraging to see these topics being discussed in mainstream medicine.
If anyone has any insights to add to this, please do email me at coriander@cnelm.co.uk to be included in the next edition.
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Rose Holmes
BSc Nutritional Science
Rose graduated in 2013 and now works as Education and Training Manager at Rio Health. She is also researching for her first book on Oral Health and its impact on systemic health.
Read her story here...
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Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity &
Cancer
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AICR’s newest report, Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective has been released.
The full report, which is more than 12,000 pages including the systematic literature reviews, is be available on-line here. The Print Summary is available to provide clinicians with an accessible overview of the evidence behind the work and is an invaluable reference tool.
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Pukka has been told by the ASA that it can no longer label its tea “Detox” as an unauthorised health claim. Pukka have fought back, saying that they will continue to sell it under that label as the health claim applies only to advertising, but have agreed to alter the name after 2020.
What are your thoughts around this recent development? Are the ASA being too rigid, or should terms such as “detox” be removed from food product labels? You can read more on this story here.
Email me at coriander@cnelm.co.uk with your thoughts.
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This webinar gives some great insight into emotional eating and gives streamlined techniques, tips, and tools that clinicians can incorporate into clinic.
This project has been set up with Mapmygut and Tim Spector, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College and provides samples and understanding of the bacteria in our gut using state of the art gut microbiome sequencing technology.
May saw a special issue of the Natural Medicine Journal, focusing on cognition and mental health, with some interesting articles around these issues.
Katarzyna Wilk, Associate Director, European Affairs from The Whitehouse Consultancy explores the challenges surrounding the regulatory framework for the sports nutrition industry and explains why planning now for a post Brexit market is essential.
The ANH have released their first revision of the ANH-Intl Food4Health guide, which may prove a useful resource in clinic.
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This research suggests that women with adequate levels of vitamin D are more likely to fall pregnant and have a successful pregnancy. Those women with higher vitamin D concentrations (75 nmol/L or more) prior to conception were associated with an increased likelihood of pregnancy and live birth. For each 25 nmol/L increase in 25[OH]D concentrations, the risk of pregnancy loss was lower. Researchers hypothesise that the immune-modulating effects of vitamin D may play a role in improving the maternal–fetal immunologic response, thus increasing the chances of fetal survival.
Vitamin D & Breast Cancer
New research suggests that adequate levels of serum vitamin D can reduce the risk of developing post-menopausal breast cancer. The researchers found that participants with with higher blood levels of 25(OH)D that were above 60 ng/ml had one-fifth the risk of breast cancer compared to those with less than 20 ng/ml and that higher levels of vitamin D correlated to lower risk of breast cancer.
B3 & Parkinson's
New research suggests that nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, may help prevent cell death involved in Parkinson's disease by improving their mitochondrial health. Researchers fed laboratory-grown nerve cells with nicotinamide riboside to trigger growth of new cell mitochondria and then tested this again on fruit flies. They added additional B3 to the food of one one group of two groups of flies with a genetic predisposition to Parkinson's and saw significantly fewer dead nerve cells and longer retention of mobility in the flies that received the vitamin, compared with those that did not.
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Monkfish with Green Sauce & Beans
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Please email me your favourite recipes to coriander@cnelm.co.uk and how you came to find them!
Monkfish works so well on the barbecue which is ideal for this time of year!
Ingredients (for 4):
4 x 150g monkfish fillets
2 large handfuls flat-leafed parsley
2 large handfuls mint leaves
2 large handfuls basil leaves
1 small handful capers
Juice of 1 lemon
8 tbsps olive oil
2 garlic cloves
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
400g can mixed beans, drained and rinsed
Salt & pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
Method:
Blend the herbs, garlic cloves, capers, lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper until smooth. Then cook the fish on the barbecue or in a medium hot pan until translucent and still juicy.
Add the crushed garlic to the tomatoes and beans and cook gently for 2-3 minutes. Serve with the fish and green sauce spooned over.
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All times are UK time unless specified.
CNELM Events:
- 19th September 10.30am-1pm, Indrani Saha & Michelle Barrow, Part 1: Student Research presentations, Part 2: Considerations for undertaking a PhD: If you are considering undertaking doctoral studies then Michelle Barrow will talk you through the options, approaches, highs and lows.
- 26th October, Deb Archibald, Online Nutritional Products Day
- 17th October, Faye Hall, Models for collaborative working: If you are interested in working collaboratively with peers and colleagues in the nutrition industry this workshop may be of interest to you. This workshop presents models that can be used as a basis for collaborative working and organisational/group business structures. It looks at examples of collaborative working in theory and practice and offers the opportunity to potentially meet other students interested in collaborative working projects.
- 3-4th November, 'Diploma in Business and Life Coaching': Due to popular demand, we will be running this course again. This 2-day course is delivered in collaboration with Tony Nutley from UKCPD. It provides the opportunity to further broaden your approach to coaching with NLP and, on successful completion of the course and assessment, provides the opportunity to register with the professional body, 'Association for Coaching'. Look out for an email, coming soon, with further information and the opportunity to register on this course.
- 21st November, Emma Stiles and Catherine Broome, Nutrition Practice now and for the future: A review of the industry and how it has changed with the advent of social media. An overview of different types of practice and client contact and a consideration of how the NT clinic will be in the future.
Non CNELM Events:
Association of Naturopathic Practitioners Seminars:
The Methylation Cycle, Folate Metabolism and Gut/Hormone Implications with Sue McGarrigle
- Wednesday 24th October 6.30-8.30pm, Birmingham MAC Birmingham Cannon Hill Park Queens Ride B12 9QH
Applying Herbalism to Modern Nutrition with Edward Joy
- Tuesday 12th June 6.30-8.30pm, London CNM, 25 Percy Circus, London, WC1X 9EU
With Biolab London:
Gut Testing and Interpretation with Mark Howard and Sue McGarrigle
- Saturday 8th September 2-6pm, Galway The Connacht Hotel, Old Dublin Rd, Galway, H91 K5DD
- Sunday 9th September 9am-1pm, Cork Rochestown Park Hotel, Rochestown Rd, Douglas, Cork
- Saturday 10th November 10am-2pm, Dublin College House, 3rd Floor, Townsend Street, D2 Dublin
- 21-22nd July, 10-4.30, CNM London, 25 Percy Circus, WC1X 9EU, Naturopathic Summit: To get your discount, choose the “guest” ticket option on the booking screen and enter code M3MB3R5 to apply £100 off the ticket price.
- Saturday, July 14, 2018, 9:30-4:00, Armada House Telephone Ave, Bristol, BS1 4AZ, Nutrigenomics in Practice: Lifecode Gx offer students a £20 discount, using code STUDENT20.
- Thursday 4th – Monday 8th October 2018, Park Plaza London Riverbank, 18 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TJ, £3146.40: Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
Archived Recordings:
Disclaimer
CNELM occasionally circulates information regarding external events which we think may be of interest to students, graduates and/or staff. Please note that CNELM is not involved in the organisation or the content of such events and circulates all such information in good faith.
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We would like to gather your feedback for CPD events at CNELM.
We have recently had Tom O'Bryan, Leo Pruimboom and Deanna Minnich speaking. It would be great to gather your thoughts on these events, as well as internal events such as Lab days and other events run by CNELM staff.
Could anyone who has attended these events please email me their brief thoughts on them to coriander@cnelm.co.uk.
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CNELM circulates by email and includes in the student newsletter a range of job opportunities. Several students at CNELM already hold qualifications enabling differning scopes of practice. All students if working in the nutrition field should keep mindful of CNELM's Fitness to Practice Policy and ensure their scope of practice or work is in keeping with existing qualifications. If ever in doubt it is best to contact Kate as Head of Quality Assurance or Dave as Centre Administrator/Practice Supervisor.
HEALTHY STUFF MARLOW:
A busy health food store, is looking for a part time sales assistant.
A wonderful opportunity for a student to learn about the practical application of supplements.
Regular training in the shop from the major supplement companies.
3 days a week. 9.30-5.30
Please phone Carol 07932155488 for further details.
CYTOPLAN NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST ROLE – 3 DAYS PER WEEK:
Now in its 28th year, Cytoplan is a leader in food based supplementation. Founded and run by health practitioners our products are used by thousands of health professionals and their patients in the UK and around the world. We are wholly owned by a charitable foundation.
We require a suitably qualified individual to join us as a BANT registered Nutritionist / Nutritional Therapist. You will need good practical experience over a number of years in patient facing nutritional therapy, and specifically in relation to food supplements such as vitamins, minerals, probiotics etc.
You will work closely with our Clinical Education Manager and Technical / Managing Director. You will also engage with our health practitioner network offering product support and with our customer support, sales and marketing teams. This is an exciting role offering great variety and engagement.
In the first instance please email your CV and covering letter as soon as possible to: clare@cytoplan.co.uk.
Key job specifications:
• Home based or at our offices in Malvern
• Supporting our customers via telephone and email with nutrition and product advice
• Supporting our health practitioners both in terms of their clients and our products (training)
• Contributing to and writing of weekly blogs
• Responding to consumer magazine requests for copy
• Attending Shows and other events
• Researching and preparing talks and webinars for NT's and other practitioners and members of the public
• Opportunity to deliver talks/webinars if this interests you (not essential)
• Writing leaflets / information booklets etc. and revising existing copy
The person we are looking for will have:
• Good practical experience over a number of years in patient facing nutritional therapy, and specifically in relation to food supplements such as vitamins, minerals, probiotics etc
• Good written and oral communications skills. There is a significant amount of writing in this position
• Outgoing and articulate personality and an interest in supporting our customers and health practitioners
• Nutritional therapist qualification and accreditation required (BANT and CNHC).
• Package dependent on experience and qualifications, with commensurate holiday etc
• Ongoing training and nurturing will be provided
• 3 days per week
• Events are normally at weekends (so time in lieu where appropriate)
More classifieds can be found here, here and here.
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