Invisible Illness

Invisible Illness

At Eat Smart Nutrition, we understand that living with an invisible illness can be overwhelming, isolating, and often misunderstood. Conditions like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, chronic pain conditions, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can deeply impact daily life—and nutrition plays a key role in managing symptoms and supporting overall wellbeing.

Our team takes a compassionate, whole-person approach to care. We don’t just look at symptoms – we work closely with you, your medical team, and other allied health professionals to create an individualised nutrition plan that respects your unique needs, sensitivities, and goals.

Whether you’re navigating fatigue, digestive issues, food intolerances, or medication side effects, we’re here to support you with realistic, evidence-informed strategies. Our aim is to help you feel more in control of your health, rebuild trust in your body, and make eating easier and more enjoyable again.

Lauren James

Dietitian & Nutritionist

Lauren is a Director at Eat Smart and an Advanced Sports Dietitian who specialises in gut health, invisible illnesses, and post-surgical nutrition, taking a holistic approach that supports the whole person – food, mood, body, and movement.