Natural Alternatives to Omeprazole: A Functional Medicine Guide
On omeprazole and wondering if you still need it? A UK functional medicine view on root-cause alternatives for acid reflux, safely alongside your GP.
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Carmen Martinez-Vidal - BSc, mBANT, CNHC, NLP Dip
Carmen Martinez-Vidal is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coach, and the founder and clinic director of Nutrition Diets Clinic.
She holds a BSc in Health Science: Nutritional Therapy from the University of Westminster (London), a Diploma in Dietetics, and a Dietary Educator Certificate from the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management (CNELM). Carmen is also a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM, USA).
With over 15 years of clinical experience, Carmen has helped thousands of clients worldwide. She specialises in digestive health, skin conditions, hormonal imbalances, detoxification, and autoimmune disorders. Her therapeutic approach blends the scientific principles of functional medicine with a holistic focus on mind-body wellbeing, integrating personalised nutrition, NLP, and lifestyle coaching to achieve sustainable health results.
Carmen founded Nutrition Diets Clinic in 2020 with the mission of making personalised, effective and evidence-based healthcare accessible to everyone. She is passionate about empowering clients to understand the root causes of their symptoms, restore balance, and become the healthiest version of themselves.
Brain Fog After Eating? How Gluten and Dairy Affect Your Mind and Body
Do you feel mentally foggy, sluggish or unfocused after eating, even when your meal seemed “healthy”? If brain fog regularly follows meals, it may not be stress, ageing or lack of sleep. For many people, it’s a physiological response driven by how certain foods interact with the gut, immune system…
Read more →Bloating, IBS or Fatigue? 5 Best Gut Health Tests for Your Symptoms
Digestive symptoms, skin flare-ups and ongoing fatigue are often treated as separate problems. Yet in many cases, they’re connected and rooted in underlying imbalances within the gut. From a functional medicine perspective, symptoms such as bloating, reflux, IBS, low energy or food reactions are rarely random. They are signals. The…
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February 21, 2026
• In Health
Mitochondrial Health: A 7-Step Functional Medicine Protocol
Mitochondria, often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, play a crucial role in our health and aging process. These tiny organelles are responsible for producing the energy that our cells need to function effectively. But did you know that maintaining healthy mitochondria is essential for overall well-being, from…
Read more →What Really Causes Acne and How to Address the Root Causes
Acne is often treated as a surface-level or cosmetic issue, yet for many people it is a persistent and deeply frustrating condition that affects confidence, self-esteem and overall wellbeing. This is especially true for adults who continue to experience acne well beyond their teenage years, or who develop acne later…
Read more →Rebalancing Stress: How Adaptogens Support Energy, Mood & the HPA Axis
Chronic stress has become a defining feature of modern life, affecting everything from energy and mood to sleep, immunity and hormone balance. Short-term stress is normal, but did you know that long-term activation of the body’s stress system, particularly the HPA axis, can leave you feeling depleted, anxious or “switched…
Read more →Apple Cider Vinegar: Benefits, Risks & What Science Really Says
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become one of the most popular natural remedies in the wellness world. It’s praised online for helping with digestion, weight loss, and blood sugar control — but are the benefits of apple cider vinegar really backed by scientific evidence? In this month's blog, we take…
Read more →How To Protect Bone Health During & After Cancer With Functional Medicine
When most people think about bone health, calcium and vitamin D supplements are usually the first things that come to mind. And while these nutrients are essential, they are only part of the picture. Bone strength and resilience depend on a complex interaction of diet, hormones, inflammation, lifestyle — and,…
Read more →Omega-3 Benefits: Essential Fatty Acids for Brain, Heart Health & Inflammation
Inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, low mood — could the fats you eat be part of the problem? In today’s world, our diets are overflowing with omega-6 fats from vegetable oils and processed foods, while omega-3s — the fats that calm inflammation and support brain health — are in short supply.…
Read more →Always Tired? Causes, Tests & Clinical Solutions
Persistent fatigue is one of the most common complaints we hear about in our clinical practice — and for those experiencing it, it is also one of the most frustrating. You may be sleeping well, eating reasonably, and keeping up with life’s demands, yet still find yourself running on empty.…
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