For some people, bloating is experienced as slight discomfort during the day. For others, it can be all consuming - painful, gassy, distended, uncomfortable. It is definitely one of the most common symptoms that are presented during a consultation.  Generally, the reason for bloating is too much intestinal gas and can be caused by a number of things. Some of the associated conditions include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel

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I've seen a couple clients in the past few weeks that have recovered from Covid-19 but are struggling with post viral fatigue. Some of the main symptoms of this include extreme fatigue, sensitivity to pain and light and sometimes depression. Other post viral fatigue symptoms can include headache, dizziness, poor concentration, impaired memory, irritability and sleep disturbance. Although we have no research on post viral fatigue associated with Covid-19, there are

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Hi everyone, Wow, suffice to say - these are interesting and stressful times. So while you find your mojo, don’t forget to keep on top of your health too. Unfortunately, while Covid-19 is all most of us can think about, other health conditions have not gone away. Whether you have PCOS, endometriosis, an autoimmune condition or suffer from a mental health issue, remember to continue to support yourself optimally, this will ultimately

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Vitamin D can be synthesized in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight and is then metabolized in the liver and kidney to the metabolically active form called 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. Through binding to the vitamin D receptor (VDR), 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D can regulate the expression of hundreds of genes involved in skeletal and other biological functions (1). Vitamin D exhibits many non-skeletal effects, particularly on the immune system. Acting through the

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There are many signs and symptoms that can be caused by PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS treatments, low carb and ketogenic diets for women with PCOS are discussed in this article.   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a major cause of infertility, menstrual irregularity, and reduced quality of life in reproductive age women. PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders of reproductive aged women affecting 6-10% of the population with

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In addition to an anti-inflammatory diet, support for the immune system, and gut health, endometriosis & function medicine helps manage symptoms   Endometriosis is a condition when the tissue that normally lines the inside of the womb (the endometrium) is found in other places in the body, for example in the ovaries or fallopian tubes. Sometimes endometrial tissue can be found in more distant locations such as the intestines, lungs or joints. During

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Type 1 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of gluten consumption. There is evidence to suggest that eliminating gluten from the diet can help prevent diabetes.   The role of gluten in Type 1 Diabetes has been in the spotlight again this week with a research report in Diabetologia showing that a child's intake of gluten at age 18 months is associated with a 46% increased risk of developing type 1

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