Folate regulates regulate mood, motivation, language and sensory processing by supporting the production of serotonin, dopamine and GABA. It also fuels methylation, the biochemical system that manages everything from DNA …
The Nutritional Connection to Sleep Biology
The quality of our sleep is deeply rooted in our biology. The nutrients we eat, the way we regulate blood sugar and how our hormones and neurotransmitters communicate, all contribute …
Are your reflux tablets silently affecting your health?
If you’ve ever been prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) it was most likely to help manage heartburn, reflux or indigestion. These are among the most commonly prescribed medications in …
Functional lab testing for unexplained symptoms.
You’ve visited your GP and they have run the tests. Maybe more than once. You’ve been told everything looks fine, but you still don’t feel well. You’re tired all the …
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Anxiety and Fatigue.
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, …
The Impact of Oral Contraceptives on Mental Health.
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 …
Using Organic Acid Testing to identify influences on anxiety.
An Organic Acid Test (OAT) measures by-products of cellular metabolism in a urine sample. These metabolites give us an insight into different processes in our body. These metabolites can give us …
Am I deficient in nutrients?
It can be tricky to identify nutrient deficiencies because it’s not just about what we eat on a day to day basis. It’s about our genetic make-up, our mother’s nutrient …
Nutrition Case Study: Low mood, anxiety, difficulty sleeping and PMS.
When she came to see me, Maya was struggling to get to sleep almost every night. Her mind would start racing with ‘things to do’ , ‘what if’s’ just as …
Functional tests to identify the cause of chronic depression.
Physiological factors can affect the way we think and feel. Mental health issues can have a physical cause. Of course, there are life circumstances that can lead to depression but what …