In their own words

Working with Mark completely changed the way I view healthcare. After dealing with chronic Lyme, multiple tick-borne reinfections, hormone imbalance, and serious gut issues, I felt exhausted and discouraged after trying so many medications and supplements without lasting improvement. Mark took a different approach by using food and nutrition as powerful tools for healing. He understood my symptoms quickly, got to the root cause, and created a plan that helped me heal in a way that felt both effective and sustainable.

Because of his guidance, I was able to get back to normal eating, support my gut healing, and improve my hormone health. He even helped me feel my best in the month leading up to my wedding, when my gut was at its worst. Thanks to his support, I felt amazing on one of the most important days of my life. I can't recommend Mark enough. He is one of the best investments I've made in my health.

On the 24th April 2017 I started 5 weeks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy to shrink a cancerous tumour I had in my lower bowel. My hope was the tumour would shrink enough to allow surgery to remove it; the procedure would involve removal of the entire lower bowel resulting in a permanent stoma.

By the end of the 4th week of treatment I had lost control of my bowel movements, unable to retain any food. I was told by my oncologist to eat foods such as white bread, pasta and white rice and to stop eating fruit and vegetables, but I found myself getting progressively weaker.

I contacted Mark after five weeks of treatment believing I would not regain the proper use of my bowels. Mark went through my history to construct a specific program targeting my dietary needs. The results were amazing within days. Over the following weeks I had regained control of my bowels and was feeling so much better.

I was rescanned 10 weeks later with amazing results; the tumour had all but gone. This was an unbelievable result. I believe so much of this was down to Mark and the programme he put me on. I have found Mark to be understanding, professional and very knowledgeable. I firmly believe that I would not have got the result I did without him.

I was formally diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2016. All the latest research into PD is pointing towards gut problems as being at least a major contributor to the disease, but the NHS had nothing to offer me in the area of gut analysis and improvement. So, after due research, I decided to take nutritional advice and sought out Mark Bennett.

Mark has turned my life around. He arranged for appropriate lab tests to be carried out that were not offered to me by the NHS. As a result, he was able to pinpoint and explain specific and very meaningful weaknesses in my gut performance. We jointly agreed on a challenging specific objective: to halt further development of my right-sided predominant akinetic rigid Parkinson's syndrome.

Mark put me on the Auto Immune Paleo diet, modified by supplements he was able to identify that would address my specific imbalances and sensitivities. After six months, my entire digestive system is performing better than I have known it for many years. My dramatic weight loss has been stopped. I feel very positive, fit and well.

Best of all, as Mark had predicted, my Parkinson's symptoms have stabilised and in some cases even improved significantly, well exceeding my expectations. I have good reason to be extremely grateful to Mark Bennett and much admire his boundless enthusiasm, skill and professional expertise. I've got my life back.

I contacted Mark following a diagnosis of Crohn's disease. I was told by my consultant to accept this incurable, chronic condition and that diet would make no difference. The outlook was long term use of steroids and other medication. I hoped that there was an alternative to this, and Mark has proved this.

Mark is extremely knowledgeable and has all of the latest research at his fingertips to support this knowledge. He is also very caring and thorough in his approach, really looking at the whole picture, not just the immediate symptoms.

Mark provided me with hope, and now through dietary and lifestyle recommendations has enabled me to cure my symptoms. During my first consultation I explained that my goal was for my health to be back where it used to be. The reality is that my health is now much better than it used to be, and many of the dietary changes that I have learned from Mark will stay with me long term.

In addition to this Mark is very efficient and responsive, a real breath of fresh air after struggling for answers in both the NHS and private sector! I cannot recommend Mark highly enough.

We have achieved it! I am so delighted to have listened to your direction re my type 2 diabetes. I have just seen my specialist nurse who on my entry to her treatment room, smiled sweetly and said how did you do it?

I returned the smile and said, why, what are the results of the HbA1c, to which her answer was: your blood/sugars came in at 49. If it had been just one lower at 48 you would be outside even the pre-diabetic range. I was proud to explain your input; she was absolutely delighted but not as delighted as I was at the news!

I will stick to the same regime for the next quarter which should see me well outside the pre-diabetic range. I really can't thank you enough.

I was recommended to Mark about a year ago by someone I highly respect. Up to that point I had been unwell off and on for the previous 5 years or so, constantly picking up infections which invariably went to my lung. I was originally hospitalised with pneumonia and pleurisy aged 12. But Mark has changed my story.

Following extensive lab tests it became evident that I was not in good shape internally. The results showed I have haemochromatosis for a start (for which I now have venesections). They showed I have gluten sensitivity which I was unaware of, and elevated levels of an 'exhaust' from certain bacteria in the gut. A myriad of other issues were uncovered that I probably would not have found out about until they had become a problem.

Since changing my diet, taking the recommended supplements, using infrared sauna and following Mark's invaluable advice generally, I am so much more resilient. My energy levels have soared and so has my zest for life. Definitely got my mojo back. Thank you Mark. Onwards and upwards.

I went to Mark with diagnosed Graves Disease and Long Covid. Essentially my gut was in turmoil and I had a list of about 80 things wrong with me, including fatigue, sinuses, joint ache, sore lungs. Inflammation was a key problem.

We ran tests and then began a tailor made dietary programme along with the relevant supplements and any necessary lifestyle changes. Mark enabled me to get back control, to gain traction from a situation that others would believe was just something to get used to, without the use of medication, which had brought on Long Covid again.

I was in such an awful place last November. Now I feel 10 years younger. I now have the 'well body' that I was expecting before my downward spiral about 15 years ago. I'm back! Thank you Mark for this opportunity and for helping to empower me to change things. I've definitely had a reboot, have learnt so much about myself, and can now welcome the fitter years ahead.

I first consulted Mark on recommendation, after having developed a whole host of health issues including histamine intolerance, burning mouth syndrome, IBS, chemical sensitivity, poor immune function, allergy type reactions, chronic fatigue, joint and muscle pain, brain fog, low blood pressure and Raynaud's. I had by this point been going through the NHS for over a year, referred to various specialists, who only diagnosed 'syndromes' not underlying causes. Their only solutions were pharmaceuticals, which caused reactions and side effects.

Mark ran a series of more sensitive tests and found nutrient deficiencies and imbalances, plus mild allergies and some elevated toxins were at the root cause. I was so shocked that I could be deficient in nutrients when I was following what mainstream health would consider a very healthy diet.

After some dietary changes and supplementation the chronic fatigue, joint and muscle pain started to lift in just a few weeks and I knew I was on the right path. The healing continued from there. Mark also provided lots of lifestyle advice and alternative treatment suggestions to support my healing holistically.

All of my issues have long since resolved, bar a few sensitivities that I know how to manage now. I can't thank Mark enough. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have found him when I did.

I went to Mark recently in a place of complete fear, dis-attachment from my body and a lot of pain from topical steroid withdrawal (extreme eczema) and other severe symptoms. His positivity, high energy and feeling of reassurance were exactly what I needed to feel safe again.

Mark's work is thorough, clear and very effective. He rebalanced my shaken and reactive nervous system and got me back into a place where I could sleep, absorb foods again and heal.

My symptoms have reduced dramatically and I am well on my way to a full recovery thanks to Mark. Highly recommended.

Mark Bennett has transformed my life. There's no other way to put it. I went to him for nutritional advice hoping to find a balance in my eating which would help me lose weight and perhaps, just maybe, help me with a perennial problem with my feet and ankles.

I had tried different things, from acupuncture to sound bath healing. The most recent NHS consultancy had diagnosed arthrosis. Sometimes I could barely get upstairs. He prescribed a steroid injection with no real confidence of success. I was missing my ability to walk any distance and enjoy a sense of wellbeing.

Mark talked to me professionally and scientifically for 90 minutes and a short time later came back with his recommended diet. One month later I came off the diet, a little, and two weeks after that I still have no pains in my feet and I feel healthier than I have done for many years.

Thank you, Mark, for helping me to recover my wellbeing completely.

In January of 2016 I started to experience an uncomfortable, painful and unexplained sensation in my chest. After many trips to the doctors, hospital and several tests later, it was suggested that I had acid reflux as a result of anxiety. After six months of being prescribed many forms of medication, it was clear that they were subsiding the pain but weren't curing my problem.

A family member suggested I book an appointment with Mark. Within a few weeks I attended my first consultation, where I instantly felt a sense of relief and finally some hope. Following in-depth questions about my symptoms, family history and lifestyle he began to explain what he thought was the root of my illness, a thorough explanation where he made sure I understood everything.

Within a week I received my first consultation summary and new lifestyle plan. Within a couple of weeks I could already see the difference this change was making and I haven't looked back since. My symptoms diminished and eventually ceased.

I can honestly say it has changed my life and would freely recommend him to anyone who is struggling with an illness, no matter how big or small. Mark, thank you for everything.

I came to Mark with chronic migraines and having recently been diagnosed as a coeliac. I was really struggling with my new diet and I was experiencing bad headaches once a month, bad skin and dizziness.

I first saw Mark in October and he suggested a meal plan for me to help reduce migraines, eliminate cross contamination from gluten and boost my immune system. After a month of following this, my skin had cleared up, I had no dizziness and best of all, no migraines!

It is now April and I have had no migraines in 7 months due to the migraine management programme that Mark suggested to me. I couldn't recommend Mark enough. He is extremely professional, friendly and will go the extra mile to help you reach your goals! Thank you Mark, I now have my diet under control and I feel a much happier person!

Mark Bennett is an incredibly knowledgeable and supportive Nutritional Practitioner. After battling with M.E. and a range of systemic health problems for 3 years, Mark has played a pivotal role in helping me return to a state of health.

By managing my condition through diet and lifestyle, this has changed my life as well as my family's. Mark has done an incredible amount of research for myself and my family in terms of our health journey. He is thorough, precise and provides educational insight into why he makes specific recommendations.