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What you eat, drink and are exposed to each day can have a profound effect on your health
Are You Struggling with Health Issues Despite Eating a "Healthy" Diet?
Hi, I'm Ann. I am a highly experienced nutritional therapist. I have been practising nutritional medicine for decades, and have helped thousands of people overcome their health challenges. I deal with a full range of health conditions and specialise in skin diseases (eczema, dermatitis, hives, psoriasis and acne), hormonal imbalances, allergies, IBS/gut/bowel health, chronic fatigue, unexplained infertility and autoimmune disease. I am passionate about my work and love helping and supporting people who are determined to regain their health.
My own health journey fuels my passion for helping others, and I approach every case with enthusiasm and care. I suffered multiple allergies in my early twenties, which left me feeling absolutely exhausted by the end of each week. I remember spending whole weekends in bed just to preserve my energy for the week ahead. My allergies were successfully dealt with through nutritional medicine and since then I focused my full attention and career on helping people overcome their illness.
Digestion: The Foundation of Health
So many people think they eat a healthy diet yet suffer a whole range of health issues. Some so-called 'healthy' foods can actually be at the root of your problem, because we have been led to believe they are unconditionally 'good' for us, yet we are not all the same.
The food we eat today is often less nutritious than in previous generations, with residues of pesticides and processing additives, whilst vital trace elements are missing.
What we absorb from our food impacts every cell in our bodies, affecting how we look, feel, and function. Correct stomach and bowel function/gut microbiome can alleviate many health problems including skin health, allergies, depression, autoimmune, IBS/IBD and similar health concerns, as well as resulting in weight-loss and weight-balance.
Digestion: - A compromised digestive system can set the stage for a range of health symptoms included in the feature list (above right).
Health Symptoms
- Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, dysbiosis, IBS, acid reflux
- Hormonal imbalances, menopausal problems, thyroid issues, autoimmune disease, weight-gain
- Skin disorders, food allergies, anxiety, depression
- Chronic fatigue
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common disease diagnosed by gastroenterologists and affects one in five people in the UK. Symptoms may include: bloating, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhoea, leaky gut (gut permeability), nausea, anxiety and depression. Stress of course can further exacerbate, and quality of life can be affected to various degrees. Dysbiosis, (altered gut bacteria), Sibo, (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth), poor diet, food intolerances, medications, and parasites can contribute to IBS.
My Specialisms Include:
- Skin Conditions: Eczema, chronic eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, atopic and seborrheic dermatitis, hives
- Digestive Health: IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, acid reflux, candida/yeast overgrowth, dysbiosis
- Food Sensitivities & Allergies: Food intolerances, immune system health, inhalant allergies
- Emotional Wellbeing: Anxiety, depression, mood swings, stress
- Chronic Fatigue: Persistent tiredness, energy loss
- Hormonal Imbalances: PMS, thyroid, menopause, peri-menopause, menstrual, PCOS
- Weight Management: Weight-loss, unexplained weight gain
- Respiratory Health: Recurrent colds, hay fever, sinus issues, nasal congestion
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Headaches & Migraines
- Children’s Health: Hyperactivity, allergies, and other common paediatric health issues
- Fertility: Unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriages, pre-conceptual care for healthy babies
"I am pregnant!! Thank you for everything you have done for us so far, it has been life changing!"(trying to conceive for 2 1/2 years and now pregnant, 10 weeks after first consultation)
"I no longer need my acid reflux medication, and as an added bonus, I've lost 11 lbs! Ann is incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. I've already recommended her to friends. Thank you, Ann!"
"The eczema all over her body including her face is clearing up quickly, the nappy rash has gone together with the diarrhoea, which has now turned into normal stools."
My Passion for Helping You Achieve Better Health
If you are tired of feeling below par or just fed up searching for answers to your health issues, I am here to help. As an empathetic nutritional therapist, my holistic and functional medicine approach focuses on identifying and fixing the root causes of your health concerns.
In today’s world, we are all exposed to a variety of environmental toxins—from the food we eat, the pesticides we accumulate, the air we breathe and from household chemicals. This can be overwhelming and lead to chronic illness. Lessening our toxic load is key, and can help reduce inflammation, improve digestion, strengthen our immune system and increase our energy.
Are Chronic Health Issues Holding You Back?
I understand how debilitating chronic health conditions can be, and how important it is to regain your health and vitality. It is a fundamental part of life that we all deserve to experience.
By addressing underlying factors such as toxin build-up, digestive/mineral imbalances and nutritional deficiencies, we can help restore balance to your body. Mineral imbalances can cause havoc with your hormones. This plan of action supports your immune system, balances hormones, overcomes allergies, and helps manage autoimmune disease.
Together, we will explore the dietary and lifestyle factors that may be hindering your progress and create a simple strategy that promotes optimal health—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Registered Nutritional Therapist For Optimal Health
- Overweight
- Autoimmune Disease
- Digestive problems (IBS, yeast overgrowth, acid reflux)
- Skin conditions (eczema, dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, hives, rosacea)
- Hormonal imbalances (menopause, menstrual, PCOS, thyroid)
- Chronic fatigue
- Respiratory Diseases (hay fever, sinus, rhinitis, constant colds)
- Fertility Issues (infertility, recurrent miscarriages, preconception)
- Headaches, migraines
"Her bowels are now going every day or every other day instead of every five days, and her eczema is also looking better" - (toddler -12 days after consultation)."
"After only 3 days I am feeling so much better already! I feel like my stomach has deflated (i.e. no bloating) and feeling more refreshed and alert."
"I had my thyroid tested again at the doctors, and still no need to go back on the medication. She said to continue as I am."
"I feel incredible! My stomach is completely flat and since I've started eating what you suggested and taking the vitamins you suggested, I haven't been bloated, windy or constipated since. It's amazing!"
The hot flushes I have been having for weeks have disappeared. I keep expecting them to come back, but so far all good! Also, my foggy-headedness and anxiety have gone, and I feel much more in control of myself again which is fantastic!"
"I have no more problems with diverticulitis and some days I'm full of energy!"
"Two weeks after consultation - "The sneezing has now stopped and the hives, flatulence, energy levels and weight loss have all improved."
"I have lost weight, and my bloating/IBS (which was getting worse), is now getting better and better and I have no more acid reflux."
"6 wk. baby crying all the time and hardly sleeping - "He is still doing really well and we are so pleased - he is honestly like a different baby compared to a few weeks ago."
"I have not had one single headache - they have completely gone. I used to get them all the time, some for three days at a time. Also I have lost weight - 5kgs!"
Make this the moment you improve your health.
As an experienced and compassionate practitioner I listen to you, and take account of your individual needs and lifestyle. I will support you with your health challenges and create a personalised plan so that you have optimum health and vitality. If appropriate I offer additional functional diagnostic laboratory tests at leading laboratories. If you would like to discuss your symptoms before making an appointment, please contact me, and I will give you a frank appraisal as to whether nutritional medicine is likely to benefit your particular health problem.
Health conditions that respond well include:
- Acid Reflux
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Allergies
- Anxiety/Panic attacks
- Arthritis/joints
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Candida
- Chronic and unexplained health conditions
- Chronic Fatigue
- Digestion/Bowels/Constipation/Diarrhoea
- Dermatitis
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Diverticulitis
- Emotional
- IBS
- Eczema
- Fatigue/Energy
- Fertility/unexplained infertility
- Babies and Children's health
- Hair Loss
- Hayfever
- Headaches/migraines
- Hives/Urticaria
- Hormonal Issues
- PCOS
- Inflammation
- Joint
- Lupus
- Menstrual Problems
- Men's health
- Nausea
- Psoriasis
- Pre-conceptual Care For Healthy Pregnancy And Babies
- Recurrent Miscarriages
- Respiratory
- PMS
- Rhinitis
- Sinus
- Skin Rashes
- Skin Conditions
- Toxic Overload
- Weight-Gain.
Thank you so much for your work with my son. He was 4 when I brought him to you and had recently been doing longer days at Nursery. He had seemed run down, darker under the eyes and colds were harder to shift. His whole back and the back of his knees were covered in extremely dry skin, it was like sandpaper. He also had impetigo developing around the corner of one side his mouth. We had tried antibiotics to my regret, as they only seemed to make matters worse. Then we came to you. Within 2 days…
Mrs S R - Surrey
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for helping me come off anti-depressants and for treating my depression in a natural way. Thanks to your precise diagnosisrecommendations, I feel back to my old self! The depression lifting is the most obvious positive outcome from your advice. However, I have also experienced an increase to my energy levels, a boost to my digestive system, relief from itchy skin and no more mouth ulcers! Family and friends have also commented on how healthy I look. So thank you very much for helping me get back on…
Mrs J S - Surrey
For several years I have suffered from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) and for the last three years I have been under the care of a consultant rheumatologist. I am delighted to tell you that after six months of following your advice, my consultant rheumatologist has just said that I have no need to visit her again as my latest set of blood tests have proved that the diet is controlling the Lupus and I am now symptom-free. I am very pleased with the result and grateful for all your help!
Ms J P - Surrey
After 18 months of sleepless nights and tears and fights at mealtimes and little help from the doctors, we turned to Ann. She allergy tested our daughter and found that she was intolerant to dairy and soya and also deficient in Zinc. We followed Ann's advice and within 3 nights our daughter was sleeping through, her appetite has improved considerably and we now have a much healthier, happier little girl.
Ms C H - Surrey
I suddenly had loads of energy, no diarrhoea and I lost a stone in weight. I feel better now than I've felt in years. I have a full time job as a teacher and live a normal, busy, active life - all of which is down to my change of diet and ultimately to Ann Shaw. Thank you!
Ms S G - London
Thank you so much for what you have done for me. Goodness knows what I'd be like now if I hadn't come to see you. The weight is still coming off, slowly but surely, and my strength and willpower amaze me!
Ms A B - Shropshire
I am writing to let you know of my miraculous improvement! On the 30th December I developed a cold/healing crisis which I managed to overcome without any chest infection, antibiotics or steroids. I feared the worst when the cold started as my chest had been full of mucus for eight months and I just dreaded to think what I would be like. It cleared and it was better than it had been since last March! I have been able to cut down the Ventolin and hope to cut it out completely…
Mrs J C - Yorkshire
I feel much better without the dairy products. All the pain in my legs disappeared after just a couple of days. I'm very glad I met you - it has helped me (and my boyfriend), more than we ever thought.
Ms N A - Surrey
I really had several problems when I first saw you, ranging from lethargy to most upsetting skin erruptions. Having followed the detoxification programme these problems were resolved and, as a bonus, I lost a stone in weight! Not bad for someone over sixty.
Mrs J P - Surrey
I had to write to tell you I am feeling wonderful - "the works". Just want to say a big thank you. (This patient suffered Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
Mrs S D - Surrey
I had visited several doctors with many symptoms, before I stumbled across your leaflet. I had been offered anti-depressants and counselling and I was really starting to believe it was all in my head. I dread to think where I would have been now, if I hadn't made that first appointment with you. Only a few months ago I was sick, depressed and confused. It was obvious to you that I had a problem with candida, yet so many doctors before had failed to see it. A simple diet with vitamin and mineral supplements was all I needed for…
Ms A A - Wimbledon (via Bali)
My problem was constipation. I am 27 years old and have had the disorder for at least 10 years. I was overweight, felt tired all the time, listless, unmotivated, my skin was in poor condition and mentally I was drained. Doctors kept prescribing 'Fybogel' to relieve my symptoms and told me I would have to take it for life.... Over three months later I have no more problems going to the toilet, have lost over one stone in weight and maintained it. I feel a new person. I have started circuit training, running and weight training and still have…
Ms L L - Ashford
My daughter and I visited you in sheer desperation as she had had M.E. for two and a half years. She was so tired and depressed I wanted to try one more thing. After visiting you we excluded many things including wheat. Two days later she started to improve. One month later she was so well we agreed to let her go back-packing to Australia. She is back now, well and happy. On the odd occasion she eats wheat she becomes tired and lethargic until the wheat leaves her system. In September she will be able to take up…
Mrs J L - Surrey
As a teenager I had continuous problems with Anorexia and so to a certain extent, food and my stomach have always been the centre of my world. My symptoms included regular diarrhoea and abdominal pains (Irritable bowel Syndrome), faintness, acute thirst, fatigue and lack of energy, all of which eventually resulted in depression and a series of panic attacks. When I first met Ann Shaw, I had dark circles under my eyes, pale skin (which had a hint of green!) and absolutely no energy. She immediately tested me for various food intolerances and we discovered that dairy products, wheat…
Ms S G - London
Thank you so much for helping me clear up my long term acne problem. The de-toxing diet that you put me on worked so well. After the first week I decided to be brave and come off the antibiotics that I have been taking for some four years, and to my great pleasure, my skin looked better than ever. This is the first time for about fourteen years that I have not treated my face with some form of tablet or cream. I am so happy! Thanks once again for your help…
Ms A H - Middlesex