Menopause is a single point in time, reached 12 months after a final period. Most of the change happens earlier, during perimenopause, when symptoms extend beyond hot flushes to anxiety, brain fog, joint pain and poor sleep. This guide covers what causes symptoms, how they’re assessed, and how a functional medicine approach can help.
High cholesterol: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
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.
Should I buy a traditional or infrared sauna? A functional medicine practitioner’s comprehensive guide
Traditional vs infrared: which sauna suits your goals, space and budget? Functional medicine practitioner Nina breaks down the science so you can decide with confidence.
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.
IBS: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
IBS causes recurring pain, bloating and unpredictable bowel habits, often with no clear cause on standard tests. In this guide, you’ll learn what contributes to it, why it often returns after standard treatment, and where a functional medicine approach can help.
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where antibodies gradually damage thyroid tissue, reducing hormone production and affecting metabolism, energy, and mood. This guide covers what triggers it, why symptoms can linger on medication, and how a functional medicine approach helps.
PCOS: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
PCOS develops when the ovaries release too much testosterone and related hormones, which interferes with ovulation and shows up well beyond periods, in skin, weight, mood, and metabolic health. Up to one in ten women of reproductive age are affected, and many spend years without a full diagnosis. Here’s a closer look at the causes, why symptoms tend to return once standard treatment stops.
Harden up! A woman’s guide to better bone health
Bone loss is often silent, with many women having no symptoms until a fracture happens. This guide breaks down why women face a steeper decline after menopause, the early clues to watch for, and the resistance training, nutrition and lifestyle habits that build stronger bones at every decade.
SIBO: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
SIBO happens when bacteria that belong further along in the gut take hold in the small intestine instead, disrupting digestion and often causing symptoms beyond the gut itself. This guide explains the causes and different types of SIBO, why it often returns after antibiotics, and what a root-cause approach to treatment involves.
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.
