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.
What is IBS? Symptoms, causes and a 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.
What is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Symptoms, causes and a 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.
What is SIBO? Symptoms, causes and a 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.
Jessica’s immune-boosting mushroom risotto recipe
Health coach Jessica shares one of her favourite winter comfort meals: a creamy risotto packed with shiitake and porcini mushrooms, garlic, and thyme to support immunity. Gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s a practical way to bring functional nutrition to the dinner table.
5 medicinal mushrooms to support immunity this winter
Everyone wants to know the one supplement that stops them getting sick each winter. Once foundational habits are in place, medicinal mushrooms like Reishi, Turkey Tail and Cordyceps can be a useful addition to your immune toolkit.
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.
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.
