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7 steps to assess scientific evidence
Microbiome Analysis is a cutting-edge discipline that requires me to stay abreast of the research so I can incorporate the latest insights
Viola Sampson BSc
Apr 4, 20236 min read
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Plant-based chilli recipe
Plant-based recipes are great for supporting microbiome health, but ultra-processed meat substitutes are not. Here's an original recipe...
Viola Sampson BSc
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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Probiotics for Long Covid
A probiotic product has recently received some media attention for treatment of symptoms following COVID. Several clients have now asked...
Viola Sampson BSc
Apr 29, 20227 min read
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Emotional regulation: practitioner training
I'm delighted to be teaching on an exciting new training opportunity for practitioners, with The Grove Practice, a well-established,...
Viola Sampson BSc
Mar 4, 20222 min read
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Six easy steps for microbiome stool testing
I use cutting-edge microbiome stool testing in my practice. These tests identify genetic material from the bacteria, so they give us...
Viola Sampson BSc
Feb 25, 20224 min read
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Long Covid microbiome research backs up my clinic work
Exciting new research helps confirm gut microbiome changes are associated with Long Covid, backing up my findings and treatment rationale...
Viola Sampson BSc
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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Closing my craniosacral practice
After much reflection, I have reached a decision to close my craniosacral therapy practice at the end of September 2021. It's a big...
Viola Sampson BSc
Jul 31, 20212 min read
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Why potato salad is a microbiome-boosting summer food!
Do you know why potato salad is great for your beneficial gut bacteria? And cold potatoes can be better for your blood sugar than hot...
Viola Sampson BSc
Jul 14, 20212 min read
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Long Covid: microbiome and gut health
Interviewing leading health practitioners on Long Covid and treatment of chronic fatigue conditions, Gez Medinger has been compiling incredi
Viola Sampson BSc
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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Parkinson's Disease and the gut microbiome
Microbiome science changes rapidly, making this an exciting, emerging field to be part of. It also means that a significant part of my...
Viola Sampson BSc
Jun 4, 20214 min read
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Your feedback is truly valued!
As a healthcare practitioner who tailors my approach to each individual, I am continuously learning. I always welcome feedback on any aspect
Viola Sampson BSc
Feb 20, 20212 min read
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Why being healthy does not make you a good person!
Health is a living process, not an achievement. It is a privilege, not a badge of worth. For most of us, our health is not about our...
Viola Sampson BSc
Jan 22, 20213 min read
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Long Covid case study: progress report 2
This progress report gives an overview of the study design and symptoms experienced by the case study participants together with their gut m
Viola Sampson BSc
Nov 7, 20204 min read
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Can gut microbiome therapies treat Long Covid?
This case study programme is investigating the potential for microbiome interventions in treating the symptoms of Long Covid, with a view to
Viola Sampson BSc
Nov 2, 20205 min read
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Sourdough and our microbiome
As those who follow me on Instagram or Facebook recently heard, I was very excited to receive my copy of Vanessa Kimbell's new book, hot...
Viola Sampson BSc
Sep 8, 20202 min read
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How COVID-19 research shows your gut microbiome may protect you from the worst symptoms
Ever since it became clear that certain groups of people were more at risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms, I have been interested to understand
Viola Sampson BSc
May 17, 202010 min read
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The maturing microbiome: supporting healthy ageing
How can supporting the health of our microbiome set us up for healthy older age?Age-associated changes in the microbiome may cause illness i
Viola Sampson BSc
Mar 2, 20205 min read
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Five easy steps to open a pomegranate!
Pomegranates are such great microbiome boosters — they help shift your gut bacterial profile towards a balance that protects against inflamm
Viola Sampson BSc
Nov 27, 20191 min read
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What's the best probiotic?
There is a common misconception that we should all be taking probiotics to maintain good gut health, and I often get asked in passing...
Viola Sampson BSc
Oct 23, 20195 min read
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Come join me on Instagram!
One great way to connect with individuals at the forefront of progressive natural healthcare, and to keep clients up to date with my...
Viola Sampson BSc
Oct 6, 20191 min read
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