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Welcome to the first 2021 edition of The Nutritional Supplement.
What a year we have left behind us! 2020 gave us so many new challenges to navigate but as always, I was so inspired by the determination of our students throughout it all. Let us hope that 2021 brings back a more balanced way of life at some point.
Happy reading - Coriander Stone
CNELM does not necessarily endorse the content and views expressed in the content of the links to external podcasts, reviews and publications and provide links to such information we think will be of interest to students and challenge views on a variety of topics. CNELM is not involved in the organisation or the content of content provided by external agencies and provides links in good faith. Please contact the Editor of the Student Newsletter Coriander Stone coriander@cnelm.co.uk in the first instance if you have any cause of concern regarding the content of this edition of the Newsletter.
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I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself for those new students who may not be familiar with me and my role. As Student Support Manager (SSM), I offer both formal and ad hoc sessions to all students at various points throughout the year.
Formal bi-annual sessions offer students a formal opportunity to provide feedback on your experience of the course, which is then anonymously analysed and reported back to CNELM in order to enhance services to students.
Aspects of your studies covered in formal sessions include: -
- Gauging whether you are on track with your study programme
- If you generally are happy with the level of feedback received for assessments
- If teaching and administrative staff are accessible and supportive
- If the learning resources are accessible and suitable to your needs
The focus of the formal sessions is therefore mainly academic.
Ad hoc sessions run monthly throughout the year and provide confidential pastoral support. They serve to offer students additional pastoral support for those of you experiencing extenuating issues which are impacting on your studies in some way - this might be personal/family reasons, health issues, financial worries or anything else which you need emotional support with.
Some comments from students who have used the ad hoc service recently and found it helpful are: -
“I was having some personal issues which were affecting my studies, and the practical suggestions I received helped to reduce my stress levels.”
“I did find it helpful as Coriander gave me various options to consider going forward with the course following life circumstances impacting my studies, and she put me in touch with the right people.”
“I found the service supportive and responsive.”
“I had personal struggles which made my studying experience hard. When speaking with Coriander, she listened to my issues very well, demonstrated understanding, supported me with good advice and even offered her personal experience for dealing with the issues I had. Overall, very positive experience with a SSM who is easy to talk to.”
Both formal and ad hoc sessions also cover guidance for students with known or self-suspected Learning Needs or other disabilities.
Ad hoc sessions will take place on the following dates throughout 2021 and can be arranged by emailing me directly: -
- 19th January
- 9th February
- 9th March
- 30th March
- 20th April
- 18th May
- 8th June
- 6th July
- 7th September
- 5th October
- 2nd November
- 7th December
Formal sessions give you the students an opportunity to feedback on your experience of being a student at CNELM. The formal sessions for 2021 will be confirmed in due course and a Doodle poll will be made available nearer the dates. A Zoom meeting will be set up for the session, which lasts for 15-30 minutes. If further time is required then this can be arranged via a separate, ad hoc session.
Please note the polls will ONLY be for the formal sessions; if you require an ad hoc pastoral appointment with me at another time, please email me directly at coriander@cnelm.co.uk
You are of course always welcome to email me directly with any queries, for example if you need to speak to me on any different date or need pastoral support outside of the ad hoc dates.
If anyone has any further questions regarding the role of these sessions, please do contact me.
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Organic Food after Brexit
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This article explains what will happen to organic food trading and labelling after Brexit. Up until December 2021, food and feed registered as organic in the EU will continue to be accepted as organic in the UK until 31 December 2021. On the other hand, the EU will decide whether to continue accepting food and feed registered in the UK as organic from 1 January 2021.
The most significant thing in terms of international trade is that the equivalence between the British and European regulations will be maintained for next year, so that any product made in the EU under the protection of European regulations will continue to be accepted as organic in Great Britain until December 2021.
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Parkinson's Disease & The Gut
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New microbial patterns have been found in the guts of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) patients. Researchers discovered 3 clusters that encompassed 15 distinct genera in people with PD but not controls, suggesting these microbes are associated with PD. There were fewer butyrate-producing microbes and an increase in Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species, which may be influenced by medications for PD. The researchers state that “The increased numbers of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus suggest that administration of these particular probiotics is not indicated in people with PD and may, in fact, influence the amount of levodopa medication needed for symptom control.”
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Infections in Alzheimer's Disease
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This fascinating article from Nature explores the possibility that infections such as herpes could be one of the causes of Alzheimer’s disease, linking microbes in the brain with the onset of dementia by triggering the production of amyloid clumps.
If there are any students with a special interest in brain disorders or staff or postgrad students also in practice that specialise in this area, I would be very interested in hearing from you at coriander@cnelm.co.uk |
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The UK government has proposed plans to implement a complete ban on all online junk food advertising – which would be among the strictest in the world. The Children’s Food Campaign have welcomed the plans, whilst the food industry have called them “severe and disproportionate”. It would be good to gather your thoughts on these plans both from students living in the UK and abroad; what measures are in place where you live and do you feel they have a direct impact on the health of citizens? Please email me your thoughts to coriander@cnelm.co.uk
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This paper from the Natural Medicine Journal discusses natural compounds to help support the immune system. It discusses the effect of CV-19 on the adaptive immune response and how to support an optimal response, looking at North American ginseng, polysaccharides, vitamin D, zinc, and antioxidants.
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Emma Dawson
BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy
Emma graduated from the BSc in Nutritional Therapy in 2014 and went on to work at Nuffield Health. She specialises in vaginal and pelvic health, anxiety, PMS/PMDD and peri menopause.
Read her story here...
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This is a very interesting download from the Natural Medicine Journal on natural products which may help support the immune system.
Farmerama Radio is an award-winning podcast sharing the voices behind regenerative farming. Through their series', they highlight the role of the farmer in a positive ecological future for the earth and its people. By giving producers a voice, they hope to rejuvenate the confidence and vibrancy of farmers and rural communities and demonstrate how their decisions affect us all – from our food, to our health, and the planet.
Invivo Healthcare have set up a Facebook practitioner only group and have started a new Clinical Conversations and Case Studies clinical resource. To join these conversations, join their Facebook support group or email support@invivohealthcare.com for the link. The first case study is an 11 year old female presenting with constipation, bloating, gas and worms and be listened to here.
The last edition of the newsletter featured an interview with Tim Spector about his new book. You can buy his book and support local bookshops at the same time here.
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FMT & Cognitive Function:
A new study suggests that faecal transplants may restore cognitive function in the elderly. The research looked at the effects of faecal transplants from older to younger mice which altered their gut microbiome and in turn impacted their spatial learning and memory. The researchers hope that by reversing this procedure, faecal transplantation might one day be used to combat cognitive decline among the elderly.
Recent research suggests a link between cavernous angiomas (CA), a type of brain blood vessel abnormality, and the gut microbiome’s composition. The study found that the CA group had more gram-negative gut bacteria and produced more lipopolysaccharide molecules compared to the control group, who had more gram-positive gut bacteria. They also found that analysing the particular type of microbiomes in combination with blood plasma could help determine the severity of a brain disorder.
Resveratrol & Oestrogen:
New research suggests that small amounts of resveratrol may replicate oestrogen’s health benefits, protecting against metabolic diseases and cognitive decline. The in vitro study suggests that resveratrol activates receptors for oestrogen, which switches on sirtuin proteins - widely recognised to contribute to a healthy aging process. The research exposed liver cells to a variety of dietary compounds that activate sirtuins and revealed that at low doses, resveratrol increased sirtuin signalling in the cells by mimicking oestrogen. However, at high doses, it reduced sirtuin signalling. More research is needed to assess the effects in vivo.
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This is perfect brunch food for lazy January mornings.
Ingredients (serves 4):
4 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely sliced
1 red pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp cumin seeds
½-1 tsp cayenne pepper
800g tinned tomatoes (or ripe tomatoes in season)
2 tsp sugar (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
8 eggs
Small bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
Heat the oil in a large lidded frying pan over a medium heat and add the onion. Cook until golden, then add the peppers. Fry until both are soft, then stir in the garlic and spices and cook for another couple of minutes.
Pour in the tomatoes and roughly mash. Stir in the sugar and bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Taste and season, adding more cayenne if you prefer it spicier.
Make 4-8 divots in the sauce and break in the eggs. Season them lightly, turn the heat right down as low as possible, cover and cook for about 10 minutes until they’re just set. Sprinkle with coriander and serve.
Please email me your favourite recipes to coriander@cnelm.co.uk and how you came to find them!
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All times are UK time unless specified.
CNELM Events:
The CNELM professional enhancement days can also be found here.
- Wednesday 17th March 2021, Study skills, research skills (finding papers), and academic integrity
- Wednesday 28th April 2021, Making the most of learning resources
- Tuesday 8th June 2021, Engaging with Industry - Laboratory Assessments
- Thursday 24th June 2021, Food banks
- Wednesday 20th October 2021, Student Research Presentations
- Wednesday 3rd November 2021, Engaging with Industry - Natural Products
Non CNELM Events:
More webinars, events and podcasts can be found in the Science and Education section of the BANT website.
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. There are several upcoming events to be held at CNELM and 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 differing 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.
Institute for Optimum Nutrition
- Job title: Module Coordinator, immune health
- Location: Home and London
- Contract term: part-time temp to perm
- Salary: £31,000 pro rata
The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) has an opportunity to join a hardworking and experienced team and get involved with activities and developmental projects across the organisation.
ION are now looking to recruit a Module Coordinator to join their academic team to lead on the level 4 module Modulation of Immune Function.
As a Module Coordinator you will have either an applied nutrition, nutritional therapy Functional Medicine accredited qualification or equivalent. You will be able to demonstrate your first-class teaching, communication, presentation, and organisation skills as used with students, colleagues and external stakeholders. You derive enjoyment from working as part of a team.
You will be required to maintain your professional body membership and/or registrations.
They offer flexible working, but some office attendance and weekend teaching in Richmond and central London is required.
For job description and more role details please visit https://www.ion.ac.uk/module-coordinator
Recruitment timeline
Applications remain open until the role is filled
Role commences March 2021
If you are a student and apply for this Job Opportunity then please make sure the work involved enables you to keep within CNELM Policy and BANT Student Membership requirements.
More classifieds can be found here, here and here.
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