Hormone tests can come back normal, yet symptoms remain. Learn why standard testing can miss mood, sleep and anxiety patterns and what to look at instead.
Fibroids, Mood and Hormones: A Case Study.
Fibroids are often explained as a simple hormone issue, usually linked to oestrogen. But for many women, the picture is more complex than that. Alongside heavy periods and bloating, there’s often a shift in mood — irritability, low resilience, or PMS that feels like it never fully lifts. In this case, we looked beyond standard hormone levels and explored how hormone metabolism, stress, and clearance pathways were contributing to both the physical and emotional symptoms.
The Value of Hair Mineral Testing in Preconceptual Care
When couples are trying to conceive, the focus is usually on hormones. Progesterone. AMH. FSH. Testosterone. Sperm count. Rarely is hair mineral testing considered in the context of preconceptual care. …
Examining Adult Eczema: Stress, Gut Health and the gut-skin connection.
Many adults with eczema find that their condition becomes intractable; difficult to manage, and frustratingly unresponsive to the usual creams, emollients and dietary tweaks. Here, we examine the underlying drivers …
Which Functional Lab Test Do I Need? GI360 vs OAT vs DUTCH vs SIBO
If you’re considering functional testing, you’ve probably come across names like GI360, DUTCH, Organic Acids (OAT) and SIBO. These advanced tests can provide insights that routine bloodwork often misses, but …
How the DUTCH Complete Test can Help People with Lipoedema.
Lipoedema is a painful and progressive condition that primarily affects women. It causes a disproportionate build-up of fat, usually around the legs, hips, buttocks and sometimes arms, often accompanied by …
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 …
Why do I feel run-down before my period? Hormones, stress and PMS.
The days leading up to a period can be tough. Common struggles at this time include bloating, fatigue, irritability, headaches, food cravings or that general sense of being unwell. For …
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 …
Why am I rushing to the loo every morning? What causes morning diarrhoea?
Waking up in the morning and urgently needing to get to the loo is not uncommon. Or maybe there’s a little less urgency but your first bowel movement is always …
