Feeling Tired, Bloated or Just Not Yourself? Nutrition May Hold Your Answers
It Might Be What You're Eating — or What Your Body Can't Use
Many people eat well but still feel exhausted, foggy, anxious or unwell. The reason is often surprisingly simple: your body isn't absorbing the nutrients it needs. This can happen because of food intolerances you don't know about, gut problems that haven't been properly investigated, or even your genetics — the unique way your body was built to process food.
For example, up to 40% of people carry a common gene change called MTHFR that affects how their body uses folate and B‑vitamins — nutrients essential for energy, mood, fertility and brain function. If your body can't convert these vitamins into their active form, you may feel chronically tired, anxious or struggle to fall pregnant, even though your blood tests look "normal."
At Hope Health & Healing, our Clinical Dietitian Raya Abu Younis MSc investigates why you feel the way you do and creates a nutrition plan tailored to your body, your genes and your life.
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You don't need a diagnosis to benefit from seeing a clinical dietitian. If any of the situations below sound familiar, nutrition support could be the missing piece.
🫄 Digestive Problems That Won't Go Away
You've been bloated for months. You swing between constipation and diarrhoea. Certain foods leave you in pain but you can't figure out which ones. Your doctor says your tests are normal — but you know something isn't right. A structured nutrition plan can identify triggers and calm your gut.
😴 Always Tired, Foggy or Low
You sleep enough but wake up drained. You can't concentrate at work. You feel anxious or low for no obvious reason. Your hair is thinning or your nails keep breaking. These are classic signs that your body is missing key nutrients — iron, B12, vitamin D, omega‑3s — even when standard blood tests say you're "fine."
🤰 Trying to Conceive, Pregnant or Postpartum
Nutrition during this stage shapes your baby's health for life. If you carry a gene variant like MTHFR, standard folic acid supplements may not work properly for you — you need the active form of folate instead. Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, managing morning sickness, or rebuilding your body after birth, specialist nutrition support makes a real difference.
👶 Your Child is a Picky Eater or Has Growth Concerns
Your child only eats five foods. Mealtimes are a battle. They're not gaining weight the way they should, or they have ongoing tummy troubles. Children with autism (ASD), ADHD or sensory issues are especially at risk of nutrient gaps. Even small, carefully guided changes to their diet can improve energy, behaviour and growth.
🏥 You Have a Chronic Condition Affecting Absorption
Conditions like coeliac disease, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, or even long‑term use of acid‑blocking medication can quietly starve your body of iron, B12, vitamin D and protein — even when you eat a healthy diet. If you've had your gallbladder removed or live with cystic fibrosis, your digestion works differently and needs specialist support.
🧬 You've Had Genetic Testing and Want to Know What to Do
Maybe you've done a DNA test and discovered you have MTHFR or other gene variants. You've read confusing information online but don't know what it means for your diet. Raya translates your genetic results into a practical, personalised eating plan — the right foods, the right supplements, in the right form for your body.
Nutrition Programmes with Raya
Each programme is tailored to you. Click "More Details" on any card to learn exactly what's included.
Methylation & You
For people with MTHFR or other gene variants affecting how their body uses vitamins.
If you carry a common gene change like MTHFR, your body may struggle to convert folate and B‑vitamins into the form it actually needs. This can cause chronic fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and even difficulty conceiving. This programme identifies what your body needs and builds a food and supplement plan around your genetics.
- Initial assessment (75 min): Full review of your medical history, symptoms, genetics and lab results
- Personalised meal plans rich in methylation‑supportive foods (leafy greens, eggs, liver, legumes)
- Active‑form supplements — methylfolate, methyl‑B12, and others matched to your genes
- IV nutrient therapy available for faster correction of deficiencies
- Toxin‑reduction strategies to ease the load on your liver
- 4 follow‑up sessions + 2 progress reviews over 12 weeks with lab tracking
Gut Reset
For people with bloating, IBS, reflux or food intolerances.
You've been bloated for months. Certain meals leave you uncomfortable or in pain. You may have been told it's "just IBS" or that your tests are normal. This programme systematically identifies your triggers and rebuilds your gut comfort through food, timing and targeted nutrients.
- Initial assessment (75 min): Detailed symptom and diet history, review of any existing tests
- 7‑day guided food and symptom diary to pinpoint triggers
- Safe elimination and reintroduction plan (e.g. low‑FODMAP) — guided step by step
- Gut‑supportive nutrition: anti‑inflammatory foods, prebiotics, fibre optimisation
- Active nutrient support (oral and IV options) if malabsorption is present
- 3 follow‑up sessions + 1 progress review over 8 weeks
Absorb More, Thrive More
For people with chronic conditions that affect how their body absorbs nutrients.
Coeliac disease, Crohn's, colitis, chronic pancreatitis, gallbladder removal, or long‑term acid‑blocking medication can all quietly rob your body of iron, B12, vitamin D and protein. You may eat well but still feel depleted. This programme finds the gaps and fills them.
- Initial assessment (75 min): Nutrient status review, lab analysis and medical history
- Condition‑specific meal plans designed to maximise what your body can absorb
- Nutrient repletion through oral supplements and IV therapy where needed
- Ongoing lab tracking (iron, ferritin, B12, vitamin D, albumin)
- Letters to your specialist keeping your medical team informed
- 4 follow‑up sessions + 3 progress reviews over 12 weeks
Nourish Two
For women trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or recovering after birth.
Your nutrient needs are higher now than at any other time in your life. If you carry the MTHFR gene variant, standard folic acid may not work properly — you need the active form instead. Whether you're planning a pregnancy, managing morning sickness, or rebuilding your strength postpartum, this programme supports you and your baby.
- Initial assessment (75 min): Full fertility/pregnancy nutrition review including genetic results
- MTHFR‑aware folate planning — active methylfolate if needed, plus iron, iodine, choline, omega‑3
- Trimester‑specific meal guides — what to prioritise and what to avoid each stage
- Symptom management — diet strategies for nausea, reflux, constipation, gestational diabetes
- Postpartum recovery plan — nutrient repletion, energy and breastfeeding support
- 5 follow‑up sessions + 2 progress reviews over 16 weeks
Growing Well
For children who are picky eaters, have growth concerns, ASD, ADHD or food allergies.
Your child only eats a handful of foods. Mealtimes are stressful. They may not be growing the way they should, or they have ongoing tummy issues. Children with autism or ADHD are especially vulnerable to nutrient gaps. This programme works with you as a family to make safe, gradual improvements.
- Initial assessment (75 min): Growth review, feeding history, 3‑day food record analysis
- Sensory‑friendly meal planning that respects your child's preferences while closing nutrient gaps
- Gut health support — addressing constipation, diarrhoea and the gut‑brain connection
- Micronutrient balancing — targeted vitamins and minerals for growth and development
- Parent coaching — practical strategies to reduce mealtime stress
- Integration with HHH developmental team (Dr Lilya, immunology, neurology)
Clarity & Energy
For adults with persistent tiredness, brain fog, mood problems or unexplained symptoms.
You've had blood tests and been told everything is normal — but you still feel exhausted, foggy and flat. Hair loss, brittle nails, getting sick often, feeling anxious for no clear reason — these can all point to nutritional imbalances that standard tests miss. This programme digs deeper.
- Initial assessment (75 min): Detailed symptom, diet and lifestyle review beyond routine tests
- Blood sugar optimisation — stabilising energy and mood through strategic meal composition
- Gut‑brain health support — your digestive system directly affects how you think and feel
- Active nutrient repletion (oral + IV) for iron, B12, vitamin D, omega‑3s and more
- Sustainable changes — realistic plans that fit your life, not a crash diet
- 3 follow‑up sessions + 2 progress reviews with lab tracking
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