IBD is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gut, where an overactive immune response damages the gut lining. Symptoms are often felt beyond the gut, and fatigue can continue even during remission. This guide covers what causes IBD, how it’s diagnosed, and a root-cause approach to supporting long-term gut health.
Bloating: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
Most people assume bloating is just what happens after eating too much, but it is a measurable change in the gut, not just a feeling. It can involve gas, fluid, or slowed digestion. This guide breaks down the real causes, from motility issues to food intolerances, and why standard treatments so often bring only temporary relief.
Eczema: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition where a weakened skin barrier allows irritants and allergens to trigger immune reactions, causing itching, redness, and broken skin. This guide covers what can contribute to flares and how a functional medicine approach can help.
Acid reflux: symptoms, causes and the functional medicine approach
Heartburn gets blamed on excess stomach acid, but for many people the opposite is true. Low stomach acid, slow digestion, and gut bacteria can all be behind ongoing reflux. Learn what causes it, why it can persist, and how a functional medicine approach can help.
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.
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.
Diarrhoea after eating? What your gut might be telling you
Diarrhoea after eating is one of the more commonly dismissed digestive symptoms and one of the most frequently misunderstood. If your tests have come back normal but nothing has changed, the issue is likely functional rather than structural. This article explains the four most common causes, what to look for, and where to start.
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.
