Niki Charnock · Naturopathic Nutrition
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Evidence-led insight on gut health, nutrition, mental wellbeing and natural living.
Recipe: Raw Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
A raw, vegan and grain-free blueberry lemon cheesecake: a date-and-almond base, wild blueberry and lemon cashew layers, set in the freezer with no baking. Makes 8 bars; recipe from Nirvana Cakery.
The Unicity Feel Great System: A Natural Alternative to GLP-1 Injections
Unimate in the morning, a Balance fibre sachet before lunch and dinner. What the Feel Great System actually is, how it supports your own GLP-1 rather than replacing it, what the figures do and don't prove, and who it isn't for.
23 September 2026 · By Niki Charnock
Insulin Resistance: What It Is, Why It Goes Undetected & How to Reverse It
Insulin resistance can develop silently for 10–15 years before standard blood tests catch it. This guide covers the root causes, key blood markers to watch, and evidence-based strategies — from food order to fibre and polyphenols — to restore metabolic health naturally.
23 September 2026 · By Niki Charnock
High Cholesterol: Look Upstream First
High cholesterol usually has a reason behind it. Thyroid, liver, gut and hormones can all push up a lipid result — why I look upstream before deciding what to do with the number.
15 September 2026 · By Niki Charnock
What Exactly Is a GLP-1? And Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
GLP-1 injections are everywhere right now. But what actually is a GLP-1, why are so many people not producing enough of their own, and can your body be supported to make more naturally? Niki explores the gut health story behind the headlines.
2 June 2026 · By Niki Charnock
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