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 …
Are your reflux tablets silently affecting your health?
If you’ve ever been prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) it was most likely to help manage heartburn, reflux or indigestion. These are among the most commonly prescribed medications in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Anxiety and Fatigue.
If you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) you’ll know it’s more than just a gut issue. You’ve probably been told to avoid flare triggers, stick to a low-residue diet, …
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 …