At The Barleycorn Clinic alongside the Calleva Clinic, we believe successful weight loss involves more than medication alone. While GLP-1 therapies can be highly effective, long-term, sustainable results come from supporting the whole body alongside treatment. GLP-1 medications work by reducing appetite, slowing digestion, and improving blood sugar regulation. While powerful, these effects also place additional demands on the gut, metabolism, muscles, and nutrient stores — wh

Alongside our DUTCH hormone testing programs, we also offer bespoke comprehensive blood panel programs to help identify imbalances, track progress, and support personalized care.   Program A. Female Hormone Blood Test – Comprehensive Clinical Support Programme Fee: £240 Klarna: £250 (3 monthly instalments) Venous Blood Taking: + £25-30   Programme includes: The Sex Hormone Complete Female panel assesses sex hormones and thyroid function, offering insights into libido, mood, m

If bloating, constipation, or food sensitivities suddenly appeared in your 40s or 50s, it’s not random—and it’s not “just aging.”   For many women, digestion starts to feel harder during perimenopause and menopause because hormones directly influence how the gut works. When oestrogen and progesterone shift, digestion shifts with them.   Let’s break down what’s actually happening—and why supporting your gut matters more than ever in midlife.   How Hormones and Digestion Are Co

Take a look at our wonderful 46-year-old and her Dutch hormone test results, which indicate generally low hormone levels. DUTCH™ & Hormone Testing — At a Glance What it is: Advanced hormone testing using clinically validated  DUTCH™ tests  and blood panels. What it measures: 35+ hormones and biomarkers including cortisol, oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid markers, adrenal function, gut health indicators, and detox pathways. Who it’s for: • Perimenopause & menopau

Starting and sticking to a weight loss programme takes real commitment. Many of our patients tell us how transformative it feels to...

In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have taken centre stage in conventional medicine—praised for their ability to lower blood sugar...

Why us? We are a clinician led service, not an online pharmacy. We provide ongoing personalised support throughout your weight loss...

We’re seeing a rising number of women in their late 30s to 50s reporting  worsening ADHD-like symptoms —especially during  perimenopause...

Watch a video case study about a woman using HRT and the Mirena Coil. We have many of these on Instagram, so be sure to follow us. ...

Watch our video to learn why you might be intolerant to progesterone. Schedule your free discovery call on our website. Feel free to...

Watch the video on why you should take a Dutch Hormone Test. Schedule your free discovery call on our website. If you have any...

Explore our case study about a 52-year-old woman undergoing HRT with low cortisol levels. Schedule your free discovery call through our...

DNA Hormones is a nutrigenetic test designed to identify and report on genetic variants that affect metabolism and detoxification of sex...

Here we can assess oestrogen metabolism to reduce cancer risk. The Dutch test with its 35 biomarkers focuses on evaluating how...

The DUTCH™ Tests (includes the Complete, Plus, Adrenal, Sex Hormones, and Cycle Mapping), which provides a comprehensive look at your...

Functional medicine (FM) is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease and...

My own gruelling health journey has led me into functional medicine, where I've spent a few solid years unwell (so much so its hard to...