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- 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, 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, [...]
- 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 [...]
- aging, Brain, diabetes, Fatigue Conditions, Foods, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, IBS, Immune System, Inflammation, men's health, Menopause, Symptoms
In this article Inflammation often flies under the radar — you can’t measure it with your senses, but your body gives subtle clues. This article explains: How your body might feel as inflammation begins to lower Practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support your body Small, realistic steps that make [...]
- aging, Brain, Fatigue Conditions, Functional Medicine, General, Gut, Hormones, IBS, Immune System, Inflammation, men's health, Menopause, Symptoms
In this article Inflammation is often talked about, but rarely explained clearly.This article explores: What inflammation actually is and why it exists How chronic inflammation can affect everyday health Why inflammation matters even if you feel “mostly fine” How it can influence energy, digestion, joints, mood, and weight If you’ve [...]
- General, Gut, IBS, SIBO
If you’ve ever noticed that your digestion feels a bit “off” in the evenings — or that reflux seems to flare up just as you’re trying to sleep — you’re not alone. Our digestive system runs on its own internal clock, quietly guided by circadian rhythms that influence everything from [...]