
Why am I rushing to the loo every morning? What causes morning diarrhoea?
Waking up in the morning and urgently needing to get to the loo is not uncommon. Or maybe there’s a little less urgency but your first bowel movement is always …
For optimal physical and mental health
For optimal physical and mental health
Waking up in the morning and urgently needing to get to the loo is not uncommon. Or maybe there’s a little less urgency but your first bowel movement is always …
Lipoedema is a poorly understood condition that mainly affects women. It’s marked by the disproportionate build-up of fat in the legs, hips and sometimes the arms. This is usually accompanied …
Up to half of people with anorexia nervosa also meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis. According to research conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, the place where I began …
Among individuals who present with persistent psychological and neurological complaints standard diagnostic investigations can yield inconclusive or normal results. In such instances, functional testing can reveal biochemical irregularities that are …
IBS and Anxiety: The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
Over 60% of people with IBS also struggle with anxiety or depression. Learn how poor digestion, nutrient deficiencies and gut imbalance affect your mood — and what functional nutrition can do to help.
If you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) you’ll know it’s more than just a gut issue. You’ve probably been told to avoid flare triggers, stick to a low-residue diet, …
Weight loss injections can offer support for people who struggle to shift stubborn weight, but there’s more to the story than appetite suppression and smaller clothes. When your food intake …
Understanding Lipoedema: More Than Just Weight Gain Lipoedema is a chronic adipose tissue disorder characterised by disproportionate fat accumulation, primarily in the lower body, and is often misdiagnosed as simple …
ADHD is often associated with impulsivity and cognitive issues, but what rarely gets talked about is how it impacts our relationship with food. A mix of dopamine deficiency and susceptibility …
The use of birth control pills is widespread, but the impact of oral contraceptives on mental health remains an area of concern. Oral contraceptive pills (OCP’s) can influence mood, anxiety …