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- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, Hormones, Immune System, liver, Menopause, Symptoms
Histamine, Hormones, Bile & the Gut Connection Many people reach a point where their body suddenly seems more reactive than it used to be. Foods trigger symptoms that never caused problems before. Sleep becomes lighter. Migraines appear more often. Digestion becomes unpredictable. Hormonal changes feel more intense. You may start [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS, Menopause
In the first part of this series, we looked at how gut symptoms, pelvic floor changes, and vaginal health concerns can appear together, rather than as separate issues. The next question is often: Why does this happen—and what does it mean in practice? Looking beneath the surface When symptoms overlap [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS, Menopause
It’s not uncommon for someone to come to see me feeling as though their symptoms don’t quite make sense together. They might describe ongoing bloating and constipation—often labelled as irritable bowel syndrome—alongside recurrent thrush (vulvovaginal candidiasis), and sometimes more recently pelvic heaviness or early signs of prolapse. What often stands [...]
- General, Gut, IBS, Symptoms
Bloating is one of the most common symptoms I see in clinic — and one of the most oversimplified. For many people, it feels logical to search for a single cause:“It must be dairy.”“It’s probably gluten.”“I did a test — it says I have X.” But in reality, bloating is [...]
- Functional Medicine, General
More and more people are turning to AI tools to try and make sense of their health symptoms. It’s easy, instant, and often surprisingly convincing. But this raises an important question: Can AI actually solve your health problems—or is it just giving you information? The rise of AI in health [...]
- Functional Medicine, General
Something I’m starting to notice more of in practice is this: People are doing a lot of the “right” things for their health. They’re reading, researching, joining groups, asking questions, and trying to take action. And yet… they’re not getting the results they expected. Access to information has never been [...]
- Foods, General, Weight, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Many people notice a quieting of “food noise” on weight loss injections — here’s how to use that shift to build healthier, more sustainable habits. One of the most commonly reported effects of weight loss injections is a quieting of what many people call “food noise.” That constant background chatter [...]
- General, Gut, Symptoms, Weight, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Key Takeaways Rapid weight loss can mean muscle loss, not just fat. Higher doses of weight loss medications increase risk of nutrient deficiencies. Fast results can affect metabolism and hormones, making weight maintenance harder. A balanced, personalised approach protects long-term health. Is Rapid Weight Loss Always a Good Thing? Rapid [...]
- General
Maintaining muscle isn’t just about strength or appearance—it’s essential for metabolism, balance, energy, and overall health. Yet many people notice that keeping muscle becomes harder as they age, even if their diet hasn’t changed. One key reason? Anabolic resistance. While this affects both men and women, it becomes particularly relevant [...]
- General, Weight, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are becoming increasingly common tools for supporting weight loss and metabolic health. For many people, they are effective in reducing appetite and supporting steady weight loss. However, one important aspect is often overlooked: What kind of weight is being lost? Because not [...]
- General, Gut, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are increasingly used to support weight loss by reducing appetite and helping regulate blood sugar. While many people see positive results, digestive symptoms can sometimes appear during the first weeks or months of treatment. The most common include: constipation nausea bloating or a [...]
- Symptoms, Weight, Weight-Loss Medications & Nutrition
Starting medications like Wegovy, Ozempic or Mounjaro can bring welcome changes in appetite and weight. But for some people, they also notice headaches appearing or worsening. While this can feel worrying, headaches are a relatively common experience when appetite and eating patterns change. In many cases, small adjustments to nutrition [...]
- aging, Fatigue Conditions, General, Menopause
Many people, including myself, often accept feeling tired, low in energy, or other mild symptoms as “just part of getting older.” Society subtly teaches us to expect it, so we rarely question it — and as a result, we often don’t address the underlying causes. But does it really have [...]
- aging, Fatigue Conditions, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, Hormones, liver, men's health, Symptoms
Many people assume fatigue is simply the result of poor sleep, a busy lifestyle, or getting older. However, if you are sleeping well, eating a healthy diet, and still feel persistently tired, it can be confusing and frustrating. You may find yourself wondering: Why do I feel exhausted even after [...]
- General
60-second read Sugar isn’t fat — but your body can turn excess sugar into fat, and your liver and gut feel the impact. When you eat carbohydrates, they break down into glucose for energy. Your body can only use or store so much. The rest gets converted into fat by [...]
- Fatigue Conditions, Foods, General, Gut, liver, men's health
Learn how excess sugar impacts your liver and gut, why it can lead to fat storage and energy dips, and simple strategies to support your metabolism and digestion. Sugar Isn’t Just Sweet — It Can Become Fat It sounds surprising, but sugar isn’t fat — yet your body can [...]
- Foods, General, Gut, Weight
Many people using weight loss injections expect to feel better as the weight comes off. However, some are surprised to find that they feel more tired, weaker, or simply not as well as they expected. This can be confusing, particularly when the medication appears to be working. In many cases, [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, and many people are told the usual advice: drink more water, eat more fibre, or take magnesium. But what if you’ve tried all of these, and nothing really changes? You’re not alone — and the reason may surprise you. Emerging research [...]
- Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS
A clinical perspective for practitioners working with chronic or treatment-resistant constipation. Chronic constipation is something many practitioners struggle with — particularly when standard interventions simply don’t seem to shift it. In clinic, we often see patients who have tried magnesium, fibre, hydration and prokinetics, yet remain persistently constipated. In some [...]
- aging, Foods, Gut, Hormones, IBS, Inflammation, liver, Menopause, Symptoms
Key points Hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause can affect gut barrier integrity. Gut permeability can influence liver function and inflammatory regulation. Food intolerances may emerge due to changes in gut function. Supporting gut and liver health helps reduce digestive symptoms and supports metabolic balance. Omega-3 fats, fibre, fermented foods, [...]
- Brain, Foods, General, Gut, Inflammation, liver, Vitamins
Key points Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain the integrity of the gut lining and support a healthy microbiome. They also play a central role in liver metabolism, including fat regulation and inflammatory balance. Because the gut and liver are directly connected, omega-3 intake influences the function of both systems. A [...]
- Foods, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS, Immune System, liver, Symptoms
If you’ve taken a food intolerance test, removed the foods that came up as “positive”, and felt better — you’re not imagining it. That improvement is real. But here’s the part that often gets missed: feeling better doesn’t always mean you’ve found the root cause. “I removed the foods and [...]
- Foods, General, Gut, Symptoms, Weight
Weight-loss injections such as Wegovy® and Mounjaro® are becoming increasingly common. For some people, they can be a helpful tool — particularly in the short to medium term. However, one thing I’m seeing more and more in practice is this: reduced appetite is often mistaken for reduced nutritional need. In [...]
- aging, Functional Medicine, General, Hormones, liver, men's health, Menopause, Weight
Who this is for This article is for anyone who feels stuck with weight loss despite eating well, exercising regularly, and making conscious dietary changes. It is particularly relevant in midlife, when shifts in hormone balance and liver function can significantly influence how the body regulates weight. Many people in [...]