Nutrition & Health Insights
Gut
- 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 [...]
- 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, 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 [...]
- 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 [...]
- 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 [...]