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 …
Perimenopause or Burnout? How to Tell the Difference.
You’re in your late thirties, forties, or early fifties. You’re exhausted in a way that feels bone-deep. Your sleep is all over the place. You’re snapping at people you love …
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 …
Your homone blood tests are fine. But your body says otherwise.
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.
Who is DUTCH Complete Testing Appropriate For?
A Practical Guide to When Hormone Rhythm Testing Makes Sense After reading about burnout, cortisol rhythm and hormone shifts, a common question follows: “Is this something I should test?” The …
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. …
The Nutritional Connection to Sleep Biology
The quality of our sleep is deeply rooted in our biology. The nutrients we eat, the way we regulate blood sugar and how our hormones and neurotransmitters communicate, all contribute …
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 …