High cholesterol is not always a diet problem. Insulin resistance, low thyroid function, inflammation and inherited factors can raise levels in people who eat well, and most people notice no symptoms at all. This guide covers the causes, the tests a standard lipid panel can miss, and why levels can stay high despite treatment.
What do cholesterol numbers mean? HDL, LDL and ApoB explained through David’s story
David’s cholesterol looked reassuring on paper, so why wasn’t he convinced he was in the clear? Learn how standard panels can miss silent risk markers like elevated ApoB, fasting insulin and homocysteine, and what David’s advanced testing showed about his heart health.
Food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
Food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are three distinct types of food reactions, each affecting the body differently and producing a different pattern of symptoms. This guide explains the difference between them, why reactions can persist, and how a functional medicine approach can help.
Coeliac disease: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
Coeliac disease affects far more people than realise it, with around 80% of Australians living with the condition still undiagnosed. Many have no digestive symptoms at all, presenting instead with fatigue, anaemia, or fertility difficulties. This guide explains what’s actually happening in the gut, why symptoms often persist even after going gluten-free, and what a functional medicine approach adds to standard care.
What does your DNA say about your fertility?
Your genes influence methylation, detoxification, oxidative stress, and nutrient conversion, all of which affect egg quality and hormone balance. Learn which SNPs matter most for fertility, and why two people with the same variant can get very different results.
Essential nutrients for managing Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s can increase your body’s demand for nutrients involved in thyroid and immune function – while also making them harder to absorb. This article explores the key nutrients linked to thyroid health, why deficiencies are so common, and how targeted testing can help guide a more personalised approach.
Rethinking cholesterol: Why particle size, inflammation, and oxidative stress also matter
Cholesterol isn’t the villain it’s made out to be. Learn how oxidative stress and inflammation, not cholesterol itself, are the real drivers behind cardiovascular risk. Discover practical strategies like better hydration, diverse nutrition, and stress management to optimise your health and rethink the cholesterol narrative.
Foods that cause constipation and what to eat instead
Most people assume constipation comes down to not eating enough fibre. But for many people, the foods slowing things down are ones they’d never suspect – and adding more roughage can actually make things worse. Here’s what to look at first.
What your poo says about your gut health
Bowel habits are one of the clearest indicators of digestive function – yet stool type, colour and frequency are rarely discussed. This guide explains what these patterns can reveal and when it may be worth investigating further.
Is it IBS or diarrhoea? How to tell the difference
IBS and diarrhoea share many symptoms, but their underlying causes and patterns differ. This guide explains how to tell them apart, when to seek deeper testing, and how a functional medicine approach can uncover the root cause for more effective treatment.
