Articles
Evidence-based articles on nutrition science, health, and naturopathic approaches from Plaskett College.
Nutrition for Injury Recovery: Foods for Sprain Healing
Which nutrients support the body's repair after a sprain or soft-tissue injury? A naturopathic look at the protein, vitamins and whole foods for healing.
Gut Health & the Microbiome: A Naturopathic Guide
A naturopathic guide to gut health and the microbiome: what your gut flora does, the signs of imbalance, and the foods that help it thrive.
What Is Iridology? A Beginner's Guide to Iris Analysis
What is iridology and how does it work? An honest guide to iris analysis, its history, the constitutional types, and what it can and cannot tell you.
Essential Fatty Acids: Omega-3 vs Omega-6 Explained
What are essential fatty acids, and why does the omega-3 to omega-6 balance matter? A whole-food guide to EFAs and their best sources.
Acid-Alkaline Balance: The Honest Naturopathic View
Does an alkaline diet really change your body's pH? An honest guide to acid-alkaline balance - the real science of dietary acid load vs the myths.
Iron-Rich Foods and Energy: A Naturopathic Guide
Which foods are richest in iron, and how do you absorb them well? A naturopathic guide to iron, energy and fatigue, with the whole-food pairings that boost absorption.
The Role of Fibre in Health: A Naturopathic Guide
A naturopathic guide to dietary fibre: how it aids digestion, feeds the gut flora, helps moderate blood sugar after meals, and why whole foods beat refined.
What Is Naturopathy? Principles of Natural Healing
What is naturopathy, and what are its principles? An honest guide to the naturopathic approach to health, its view of the body's healing power, and how it works with science.
Magnesium: The Essential Mineral for Cellular Energy & Vitality
Magnesium deficiency symptoms, causes, and food sources. Learn how this essential mineral powers over 600 enzymatic reactions and supports cellular energy production.
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Nutrient Your Body Needs
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread in the UK. Learn why this sunshine nutrient matters for bones, immunity, and muscle function, plus dietary sources and when to supplement.
The Problems with Wheat & Rye
Why wheat and rye are problem foods for digestion. Examines gluten effects, intestinal adhesion, liver function impact, and allergy development from a naturopathic view.
The Problem with Milk
Why milk is problematic from a naturopathic perspective. Examines pasteurisation effects, digestive disruption, allergies, and mineral balance issues with dairy.
Comparing the Effects of Food Types on the Detoxification Process
A naturopathic guide to eliminative and suppressive foods. Learn which fruits, vegetables, and grains support detoxification and which ones hinder it.
How Detoxification Works: Phase I & II Pathways
How does detoxification work in the body? Phase I and Phase II pathways, cellular enzymes, and the nutritional cofactors needed at each step.
Ketosis & the Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet explained: how ketosis works, why it causes weight loss, and the nutritional disadvantages and health risks you should understand before starting.
The Menopause: An Alternative Treatment Approach
Natural approaches to menopause symptoms including osteoporosis, hot flushes, and bone health. Dr Plaskett explores how nutrition offers an alternative to HRT.
Vitamins in Their Context
Are vitamin RDAs high enough? Understanding RNIs, chronic partial deficiency, and why optimal vitamin intake may be much higher than government minimums.
Nutritional Influences on Fertility & Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
Evidence-based guide to nutrition for fertility, preconceptual care, and healthy pregnancy. Covers essential nutrients, dietary factors, and supplementation guidance.
Rooibos, Herbal Tea of Excellence Against Stress
Rooibos tea health benefits: antioxidant properties, stress relief, and why this South African herbal infusion is rich in flavonoids and vitamin C.
An Insight into Mental Health & the Naturopathic Approach to Treatment
A nutritional approach to mental health: naturopathic perspectives on depression, anxiety, and stress, including dietary strategies and supplement guidance.
We Need to Teach Our Children to Eat Real Food
A personal reflection on teaching children about real food. Why childhood nutrition habits matter and how parents can make a lasting difference.
The Sugar Tax: A Narrow-minded Approach?
Why sugar is bad for your health beyond just weight gain. Explores sugar as an anti-nutrient, its effects on blood sugar, digestion, arterial disease, and cancer risk.