The Sourdough School

BALM – Proven as one of the healthiest approaches to bread in the world.

Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we tutor individuals and train bakers and healthcare professionals in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM). Personalising bread to your lifestyle, gut microbiome, and unique genetics for optimal health—tailoring fermentation, fibre, and diversity so that your daily bread becomes the foundation of your health.

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Helga Alvarez

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Location: United Kingdom

Profession: Home Baker

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I have always being intrigued into cooking as a way of healing.

In my free time ( as I am a technologist myself) I try to consume as much content as posssible on this area.

I would be using the skills taught to improve my baking skills plus sharing what I learned with others around me that I appreciate.

My Work

I am based out of Newcastle upon tyne,

And I have been baking over the last year or so.

Passionate about Baking as Lifestyle Medicine

I firmly believe of quality of life, and nature has everything to give us this precious moments.

My Community

As for 2 of my parents having cancer, I would like to share another way of living. More natural.

How I use BALM Protocol

I will like to keep spreading the love with friends and family by sharing my loaves to them,

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07533333446

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633 Durham Road
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE9 5HA
United Kingdom

In Person Course

Course: The Sourdough School 6 day Retreat ( UK)

Date: 13 / 05 - May / 2025

In Person Course Location: The Sourdough School - UK Northampton

Special Requirements:

  • Food Intolerances

Intollerant to Pineapple

Preventative Health & Wellness Goals:

  • Weight Management
  • Mind and Body Wellness - Stress Reduction, Cognitive Function Support
  • Dietary Management - Blood Sugar Control

Emergency Contact: Gilbert Corrales (husband) 07982861011

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All reasonable care is taken when advising about health aspects of bread, but the information that we share is not intended to take the place of treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. You must seek professional advice if you are in any doubt about any medical condition. Any application of the ideas and information contained on this website is at the reader's sole discretion and risk.

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