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 …
Nutrients for Speech and language development.
Speech development is a complex neurological process that depends on the right nutrients to support brain function, neural connections, and neurotransmitter production. Ensuring optimal nutrition during critical developmental stages can …
Nutritional influences on tics and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and tics are complex neuropsychiatric conditions that can severely affect individuals’ life. Recent research has highlighted the role that nutrition and gut health play in their development …
Menopause: Gut health, mood and cognition.
Menopause is a natural shift in a woman’s life, but sometimes the significant hormonal changes have a huge impact on health and well-being. While hot flashes and sleep disturbances are …
Amino acid therapy: A natural approach to managing depression and anxiety.
Amino acid therapy uses the power of specific individual amino acids, the building blocks of protein, to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Amino acids play important roles in making …
From Shelf to Health: The Unsettling Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have taken the spotlight lately, sparking debates on whether all industrially processed foods should be labeled as UPFs. While some argue against demonizing kitchen cupboard staples like …
What are the less well-known symptoms of coeliac disease?
What are the less well-known symptoms of coeliac disease?
