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 …
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 …
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 …
Waking up anxious? Let’s look at cortisol and progesterone.
Are you waking up feeling anxious? Before the day has even started. Before checking your phone. Before emails. Before conversations. Your body feels alert, but not in a calm way. …
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 …
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 …
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 …