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 …
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 …
