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"Experiencing menopause, I faced overwhelming symptoms like brain fog, low moods, fatigue, and weight gain. I was taking medications for high blood pressure and mild depression, but I sought a holistic solution that would look at the route cause. At this point I decided to go see Andrea, whose empathetic, evidence-based approach transformed my health journey. She listened to my concerns and provided engaging resources, delicious recipes, and practical tips.
Andrea’s 28 day plan balanced accountability and flexibility, with weekly check-ins and helpful printables. Remarkably, I weaned myself off fluoxetine and discontinued my blood pressure medication, thanks to dietary and lifestyle changes. I experienced natural weight loss, improved energy, and a stable mood.
Andrea’s program reshaped my relationship with food and wellbeing. Her support is comprehensive, compassionate, and empowering. For anyone struggling with menopause symptoms, I highly recommend Andrea’s 28-day program. My only regret is not starting the plan sooner."
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"I reached out to Andrea when things were getting difficult, and she kindly offered her support. These 28 days have been incredibly enjoyable and easy to follow, thanks to Andrea’s consistent presence. Whenever I had a random question (like, "Can I eat this yogurt?"), she was always quick to respond, staying true to her promise from day one.
Her depth of knowledge is truly admirable, and her advice is both practical and easy to apply. Our weekly 30-minute conversations were extremely helpful, and Andrea always made time for sessions that fit my schedule.
She’s kind, approachable, and made it easy for me to be myself. Her program was simple to follow, and once I started applying her guidance, I saw results almost immediately."
"For a few weeks, in early 2024, I felt very, very unwell indeed. NHS blood tests indicated perfect health. Impasse. I sought information on the internet, then slowly recovered …. but I was not the energetic, positive person I had been before.
Slow-forward to June 2025. Procrastination had been the order of the day for 18 months. I had stopped going to the gym regularly, walking in the woods, cleaning the house; instead I doom-scrolled on the internet and binge-watched garbage on Netflix. I just about managed to maintain my commitments outside the home; indoors, my emotions were very close to the surface and I was often tearful. I knew that the answer was exercise, sunlight, fresh air and I was always going to start a new regime …. tomorrow.
Then I remembered an NLP specialist who had impressed me with her knowledge back in 2016 when I attended a course at Fleet library. I looked on her Facebook page and read about the recent phenomenal metamorphosis of one of her clients from being reduced to an invalid state by an autoimmune condition to achieving boundless good health in a matter of weeks.
So I sent a message asking for help.
I thought my problem was psychological, but the advice I received was not the NLP counselling that I expected.
For a little over 4 weeks, I received daily videos from Andrea explaining, in clear, bite-sized chunks, the science behind this pathway to restored health. I found this teaching process suited me very well as it kept the importance of this lifestyle moderation very much at the forefront of my mind - no chance of my forgetting or procrastinating until our next face-to-face interview!
Additionally, I chose to document my daily progress in an email each day - I told Andrea that it made me feel accountable but that she didn’t have to read the emails! However, I always received some positive stroking in response - even if I had lapsed into old habits the previous day.
What I have learned from Andrea is not only a route to perfect health but also a protection from potential future serious illnesses such as cancer and all autoimmune conditions. A diet that initially seemed limited now looks like a cornucopia of delicious things to eat - as I was showing other customers and the cashier in Morrisons yesterday!
My month with Andrea coincided with probably the most sociable 4 weeks of my life - I have lost count of the lunches, dinners and parties I attended. And yes, because the catering industry and the rest of the population, even the NHS, have not yet caught up with this Pathway to Health, it was often difficult to negotiate the usual foods on offer. But it was well worth the effort!
I lost 11 pounds without ever feeling hungry. My knee pain has receded, though I need to exercise now to strengthen muscles after my 18 months of slothfulness.
So thank you, Andrea, for sharing your wisdom and helping me to find a way out of the doldrums and the Slough of Despond!
Trish Thorns"
"Hi Andrea, good to hear from you, all good here.. it’s now 6 months since I was hospitalised with the stroke… and with your advice and assistance I sense that I am recovering well.. my weight is now below 80kgs from 86kgs in January .my understanding of gut health has definitely helped and your dietary advice has been invaluable . my blood pressure when last measured on Monday was 121/73..I’ve enjoyed my daily ritual of an early morning walk along the beach and generally feel much better.. the gym and lifting some weights will be my next ambition.. I feel that I’m controlling my stress levels , I enlisted the services of a therapist to help with some mental health issues. Generally I feel that the direction of travel is good.i would like to be fitter now so that’s the next steps for me…
Thank you very much for all your help it has been invaluable
Regards
Steve"
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9 Reasons to Include Ashwagandha in Your Health Regimen
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A group of scientists who call themselves the VitaminC4Covid team have written a very interesting article on how Vitamin C can really help us in fighting this pandemic. I can just summarise by saying what I recommend to all my clients which is to take at least 5g of...
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Teeny Greeny
I love these teeny greenies! I add them to my smoothies, soups and salads. Great way to get your essential daily greens into your diet, loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. Easy to grow on the windowsill in your kitchen, and tasty too!
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Lots of my clients make green smoothies in order to get their essential vitamins and minerals from leafy green, sulphur-rich and colourful veges and fruit. So I have made a video on how to make a tasty and nutritious one, hope you like it 🙂 Go to YouTube to watch by...
Proud to work with MOD
I have just been approached by the MOD, RAF Odiham, to do 8 talks in January 2021, on nutrition and NLP, to all their service men and women. Really looking forward to it! Time to get prepping 🙂
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How Smoking in 1959 Is Like Eating in 2019
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Magnesium – an essential mineral
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Testimonial from menopausal lady
Karin, who is about to start the 21 day detox programme, said: "Your talk last night has struck a chord with me. Since early menopause at 40 I’ve had ongoing weight issues, even when on a strict diet and working out daily. Which wasn’t sustainable for me, it left me...
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