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Welcome to the July/August edition of The Nutritional Supplement.
In this edition we have a graduate interview from Deborah Castelino, who started her career as a nurse and midwife before joining CNELM and graduating in May this year. We also invite you to follow us on Instagram for all the latest regular news updates, as well as a reminder about the forthcoming Why Weight course.
Happy reading - Coriander Stone
CNELM does not necessarily endorse the content and views expressed in the content of the links to external websites, 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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CNELM is on Instagram! We have built up a fantastic following on Facebook over the years and would love to get as many followers on Instagram too. In these challenging times we would welcome positive feedback from students and grads on Facebook and Instagram to support our Vision and Mission and to share your experience of studying with us at CNELM. Please follow us using the QR code below or by following this link.
CNELM aims to launch its new website over the summer period.
You can also follow Euzen, an innovative Nutritional Therapy, Coaching and Education service established by the directors of CNELM, here. Its mission is to support research in Personalised Nutrition and careers in Nutritional Therapy.
Euzen's website can be found here and can be contacted via email at: info@euzen.co.uk
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We invite you to join our Why Weight Practitioner Training Course in Autumn 2023
Dates: 28th September, 5th, 12th & 19th October and 2nd, 9th & 16th November, with Faye Hall Module Leader and Chris Rasey.
This is a unique and engaging training course that aims to equip participants with specialised NLP coaching skills designed for working with clients with weight related issues.
A person’s ability to be able to make sustained changes to their diet and lifestyle is largely dependent on their ability to change their environment behaviour, their choices, their beliefs and even their purpose, values and identity.
The Why Weight Practitioner Training is a 7-day blended learning course focused on NLP coaching tools and techniques that aim to facilitate a specialist approach to supporting clients to overcome disordered eating and weight related issues. Each day is 3-4 hours with a morning and afternoon session. This course can be taken with or without assessment.
If you hold an NLP Practitioner Certificate and are interested in joining this course please register your interest.
CNELM PNPD students that have completed coaching days 1-7 are invited to apply to join the course without assessment. NLP Certification and insurance is required to engage with the assessment that involves working with clients.
Benefits of taking this course are:
- Small group learning environment
- Accessible and achievable in terms if time and commitment
- Unique specialised training in supporting clients with weight related issues that may help you tailor your practice and achieve better client outcomes,
- Refresh your NLP skills with the regular weekly practice group.
- Build on what you know with some specialist NLP behaviour change tools
- Learn about the role emotions, beliefs and social environment can have in a person’s weight management journey.
- Receive an introduction to a trauma informed coaching approach
If you are interested in building your coaching practice to include specialist skills for working with people who are looking to change their relationship with food and understand and change their psychology around food and eating, understanding more about the role the mind plays in contributing to weight issues & energy balance and working with a small group to explore these specialist techniques and concepts…
Then this course is for you!
Fees:
- Why Weight with assessment: £750
- Why Weight without assessment: £550
Book your place by emailing info@cnelm.ac.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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CNELM is proud to share the news that Pioneering clinic Brainstorm Health® has recently received a prestigious award "Best Children's Nutritional Therapy Clinic in Southwest England” in the 2023 Lux Life Health, Beauty and Wellness Awards to recognise their commitment to transforming lives of young people struggling with neuropsychiatric conditions, including autism, PANDAS and PANS.*
Brainstorm Health® founder Stella Chadwick and practitioner Coriander Stone graduated from CNELM with First Class honours in Nutritional Therapy in 2014 and 2013 respectively. The press release for this achievement is below: -
Stella Chadwick says, "This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team in providing exceptional care and support to our patients and their families."
Chadwick goes on to explain how the innovative clinic came to be. “Our journey began with a personal experience that changed everything. When my daughter was 4.5 years old, she caught scarlet fever, and our world turned upside down. She faced compulsions, sensory issues, anxiety, and more, leaving us feeling lost and hopeless”.
“Like many parents, I refused to give up”, Chadwick says. “I went back to university and studied Nutritional Therapy and Functional Medicine. As I applied what I learned, something extraordinary happened. My daughter slowly began to regain her health and vitality. It was a moment of pure hope and inspiration”.
“Today, I am proud to say that my daughter is thriving and will soon begin her studies at Oxford University. This remarkable personal transformation serves as a testament to the power of resilience in the face of adversity.”
After a decade of unwavering commitment, Brainstorm Health® has emerged as a leader in its field, employing cutting-edge nutritional approaches and evidence-based practices to help more than 2,500 children and young people to date. Practitioners’ expertise extends to addressing the unique health needs of individuals on the autism spectrum and those facing challenges associated with PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal infection), PANS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders), and other neurological conditions.
Chadwick concludes, "At Brainstorm Health®, we firmly believe in the potential of every child and young adult we serve. Our holistic approach combining nutritional therapy and functional medicine aims to unlock young people’s potential and enhance their overall quality of life."
For parents who may be feeling lost or overwhelmed, Brainstorm Health® extends a message of hope. They urge parents to reach out and embark on a journey of transformation.
Congratulations to Stella and the Team at Brainstorm Health®.
*PANS/PANDAS
PANS is a neuropsychiatric condition which is triggered by a misdirected immune response to a variety of triggers, resulting in characteristic symptoms, including anxiety, tics, behavioural regression and motor or sensory abnormalities.
PANDAS is a subset of PANS. Similarly, it is a neuropsychiatric condition which is triggered by a misdirected immune response to a Streptococcal infection. Resulting symptoms typically include severe OCD in addition to the symptoms associated with PANS.
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Rob Verkerk PhD and Meleni Aldridge from the Alliance for Natural Health recently spoke to Ben Atkinson as part of his Functional Health podcast series about the Alliance for Natural Health’s (ANH) book Reset Eating.
You can listen to the podcast here.
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Most of us know that that spending time in green space is beneficial for our health on more than one level. There is now an exciting body of research which is raising awareness of the mental and physical health benefits of green space and the underlying mechanisms.
This recent publication suggests that maternal exposure to green space positively influences the composition of protective human milk oligosaccharides in breast milk, which may influence the health of the infant. This study provides yet another reason to prioritise daily contact with nature – which has also been shown in research to benefit focus and brain function – great for studying!
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Deborah Castelino
MSc Personalised Nutrition
Deborah graduated from the MSc in 2021 and the NTPD in May 2023 after working as a nurse and midwife specialising in occupational health for several years previously.
Read her story here...
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Cochrane London 2023: opportunity to volunteer at the event
Are you based in London and would like to contribute to the 2023 Cochrane conference?
Cochrane UK is delighted to be hosting the Cochrane Colloquium - Cochrane’s healthcare evidence conference - at the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre in Central London from 4th to 6th September 2023.
We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working volunteers to join our team for the event. Volunteers will be given an induction, and full support to excel in the role.
Volunteers will get:
- Free access to the conference on the days you are volunteering
- The opportunity to attend some sessions, learn more about the future of healthcare evidence, and meet worldwide experts. You can view the conference programme.
- Experience in conference management and a certificate to add to your CV
- Up to 600 Cochrane membership points (200 points per day, find out more about Cochrane membership)
- Free lunches, tea and coffee throughout the event
- Please note that volunteers are responsible for their own travel (and accommodation, if needed) so this will be a great opportunity for someone based in London who has easy access to the Queen Elizabeth II Centre.
If you are interested in volunteering on the 4th, 5th and/or 6th September 2023 (2 days minimum), please visit the Cochrane UK website for details about the available roles and to express your interest.
You may also be interested in:
On Sunday 3rd September, Cochrane UK is hosting a half-day event for students and healthcare professionals: 'Putting evidence into practice'. This will cover the topics of critical appraisal, research integrity, and implementation of evidence-based practice.
Register by 7th August to take advantage of the reduced early bird rate: £20 for students and £40 for healthcare professionals.
Any questions? Please get in touch: colloquium@cochrane.org
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This article contains a few sub-articles and podcasts on Precision Nutrition, where we are with it and what the future may hold.
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Vegetables & Fruit Kidney Disease:
Recent research suggests that eating more vegetables and fruits is associated with a lower risk of death in people with chronic kidney disease. Compared to participants who ate vegetables and fruits every day, participants who never or rarely consumed them had a 60% higher risk of dying from any cause..
Blueberries & Cognition:
This research suggests that eating a cup of wild blueberries a day leads to improved executive function, strengthened short-term memory and faster reaction times. Participants who had freeze-dried wild blueberry powder for 12 weeks also saw a reduction in systolic blood pressure and improved blood vessel function compared to placebo participants, likely due to anthocyanins in blueberries.
Fried Foods & Depression:
Research suggesting a link between fried foods consumption and an increase in depression and anxiety. The researchers found that those consuming more than one serving of fried food per day had a 12% higher risk of anxiety and a 7% higher risk for depression than non-consumers, likely due to chronic exposure to acrylamide which is produced when certain carbohydrates are fried at high temperatures.
Soda & T2 Diabetes:
New research suggests that replacing soda with water, coffee or tea can reduce a person’s risk of death from type 2 diabetes by more than 20%. The research suggested that those who consumed the most sugar-sweetened beverages regularly had a 20% higher risk of death from any cause compared to those who drank the fewest types of these beverages and that people who drank the most sugary drinks had a 25% higher risk of cardiovascular disease and a 29% higher risk of cardiovascular disease-related death. Those who drank artificially sweetened beverages were also associated with lower mortality, but to a far lesser extent, with research suggesting that artificial sweeteners are also associated with heart conditions, metabolic issues, and liver problems.
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Whipped Feta Dip with Cumin & Lemon
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Serves 8
Ingredients:
200g block feta
4 tbsp thick Greek yoghurt
Lemon juice and zest
½ garlic clove, peeled and grated
Dried red chilli flakes
Salt and black pepper
1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
1 tsp Greek oregano (or other dried oregano)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Put the feta in a food processor with two tablespoons of the yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon juice, and blitz to loosen.
Empty into a bowl, fold through the remaining yoghurt, add the garlic, a pinch of chilli, and season with salt and pepper. It should be a similar thickness and texture to hummus – add a little more yoghurt to thicken, or lemon juice to loosen, if need be.
Top with the cumin, oregano, a generous zesting of lemon, another pinch of chilli flakes 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.
- 23rd September, Kiran Krishnan internationally renowned Research Microbiologist and Co-Founder of Microbiome Labs returns to London to present Total Gut Restoration.Time: 10am – 5pm. Book Now with 80% off STUDENT DISCOUNT CODE: CNELM
- Clinical Education is an education partner of IFM and are running Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) in London on the 22nd and 23rd September. The programme is a blended online and in-person format). Practitioners living in the UK, EU or the Middle East can gain access to AFMCP for $1820 (regular price $2600). IFM also offer the AFMCP course to students for $1300. Please note that the wording on the booking website is not specific to a UK audience of nutritional therapists in terms of the use of words 'diagnose' and 'treat'. A variety of practitioners including doctors attend this course.
- CNELM is pleased to be sharing the link here for the Masterclass with Dr Helen McCarthy. Dr Helen McCarthy is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Bristol. Helen has a wealth of experience to share. The content of her Masterclass is highly relevant for nutritional therapy practitioners. This Masterclass on the psychology of emotional eating is for professionals of all disciplines whose work involves helping people change how they eat. Emotional eating is associated with decreased quality of life, increased calorie intake and drop-out from weight loss programmes. Clients attempting to lose weight may give up because of difficulties with regulating unpleasant feelings and find that they turn to highly palatable calorific foods. In this course we focus on evidence-based ways of helping your clients discover ways of reducing their reliance on food to deal with difficult feelings. Practical, simple strategies which have good outcome results are covered in this Masterclass and you will be able to put them into practice immediately and enhance the quality of the work you’re able to do with your clients. Please note that we don’t address how to work with eating disorders in this Masterclass.
Professional Accreditation
This Masterclass is approved for 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by: 0
British Psychological Society (BPS)
British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
UK & International Health Coaches Association (UKIHCA).
- July 20 – 22, the AANP 2023 Convention at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. You can join virtually and enjoy access to many incredible speakers, sessions, and opportunities.
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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To support presence on social media we would appreciate a brief review on our Facebook page.
Your review should only take a few minutes of your time and and can help some prospective students understand your experience as a student. Reviews from recent and upcoming graduates of the degree programmes and clinical programmes would be welcome.
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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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NUTRITIONIST:
Description:
On-Site at Holroyd Howe, Great Malvern, UK.
As a Nutritionist your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service.
As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.
Qualifications:
- Have worked in a similar environment at a management level
- Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development
- Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service
- Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
- Be financially astute and have strong IT literacy
- Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence
- Excellent leadership and influencing skills
Additional Information:
There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:
- Free meals whilst at work
- Career development opportunities
- HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
- Reward & recognition schemes
- People awards to celebrate our employees
- Work/life balance
- Employee Benefits Platform
- Employee Assistance Program
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Prestigious working environments
- Team events scheduled throughout the year
- 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Competitive salary
We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.
“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references. Click here to apply.
If you are a student and apply for these Job Opportunities 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 and here.
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CNELM occasionally circulates information regarding external events/job opportunities 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. This includes events held at CNELM by independent organisations hiring CNELM premises to deliver the Event. CNELM may also provide a platform for external or internal contributors within CNELM's Nutritional Supplement circular, via Moodle or CNELM Social Media that may contain Links to websites or other resources related to an external contributor or organisations. Such Links are included in good faith and are strictly not an endorsement by CNELM of the organisation or content of Linked websites and/or resources. CNELM is not involved in such Organisations unless otherwise stated.
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