ADHD and Physical Health
Ask most people what ADHD is and they’ll talk about focus, fidgeting or losing their keys. The focus is primarily on the brain, but the people I work with present …
Dopamine dysregulation, gut microbiome imbalances and motor symptoms in Autism.
A common early motor symptom in autism is toe walking. Parents are usually told it is linked with sensory processing and/or a tight Achilles tendon. What doesn’t get considered is …
Vitamin B12 and Psychiatric Issues.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is usually associated with fatigue, anaemia, and tingling in the hands and feet. Its psychiatric presentations receive far less attention in general practice, despite case literature showing …
Organic Acid Testing (OAT)
When trying to understand what is causing or specific symptoms or health issues standard bloodwork is a reasonable starting point, but it rarely gives the answers we’re looking for on …
Perimenopause or Burnout? How to Tell the Difference.
You’re in your late thirties, forties, or early fifties. You’re exhausted in a way that feels bone-deep. Your sleep is all over the place. You’re snapping at people you love …
5 Signs Your Hormones Are Out of Balance.. and what to do about it.
So you know something is not right, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. You’re eating (reasonably) well, nothing has changed lifestyle-wise BUT you’re constantly tired, your mood …
Your homone blood tests are fine. But your body says otherwise.
Hormone tests can come back normal, yet symptoms remain. Learn why standard testing can miss mood, sleep and anxiety patterns and what to look at instead.
Fibroids, Mood and Hormones: A Case Study.
Fibroids are often explained as a simple hormone issue, usually linked to oestrogen. But for many women, the picture is more complex than that. Alongside heavy periods and bloating, there’s often a shift in mood — irritability, low resilience, or PMS that feels like it never fully lifts. In this case, we looked beyond standard hormone levels and explored how hormone metabolism, stress, and clearance pathways were contributing to both the physical and emotional symptoms.
Who is DUTCH Complete Testing Appropriate For?
A Practical Guide to When Hormone Rhythm Testing Makes Sense After reading about burnout, cortisol rhythm and hormone shifts, a common question follows: “Is this something I should test?” The …
I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore: The Biology Behind Burnout and Hormone Shifts
There’s a sentence I hear often in the clinic, and it’s usually said quietly. “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” Not seriously unwell, still functioning, still doing what needs to …