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 …
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 …
Favanols and brain health: Better circulation, better cognition.
Feeling forgetful or struggling with brain fog? Sometimes the culprit is more simple than you think. Poor circulation. When blood flow cannot reach all areas, your brain gets fewer nutrient …
When the Brain Runs Low on Folate
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 …
Gut bacteria, OCD and stool testing.
Research shows that the gut microbiome helps regulate neurotransmitters, influences inflammation and communicates directly with the brain via the vagus nerve. This bidirectional link means that disturbances in the gut …
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 …
Is there a link between Anorexia Nervosa and Autism?
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 …
Kryptopyrrole Testing: Identifying Functional Nutrient Loss in mental health disorders.
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 …
Dopamine, ADHD and Impulse Control: Eating Insights
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 …
Nutritional Support for PANS and PANDAS. How Diet, Supplements and Gut Health Can Help.
PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) are neuropsychiatric conditions caused by immune dysregulation that can cause severe and sudden-onset symptoms in …