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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
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
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
Endometriosis and Functional Medicine
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
What’s the difference between Paleo and Keto
Paleo vs. Keto diets: what's the difference? Find out if their food allowances are similar and different, and if their effects on the body and health are the same. Most of us have heard of ketogenic and paleo diets. Whilst they share some similarities, there are also differences in the foods they allow, their effects on the body, and key health effects. The ketogenic (keto) diet focuses on eating a particular balance
16:8 Intermittent fasting
Fasting for 16 hours a day, leaving an eating window of 8 hours, is called the 16:8 method of Intermittent Fasting (IF). On this fast, people usually finish their evening meal by 8 p.m. and then skip breakfast the next day, not eating again until noon.
Intermittent fasting 5:2
Intermittent energy restriction diets, such as the 5:2 intermittent fasting diet, clear fat from the blood quicker after eating meals than daily calorie restriction diets – reducing an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Vaginal Atrophy
Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less oestrogen.
Lithium in Nutritional Psychiatry
Usually, when I mention lithium, clients immediately picture mental asylums and frontal lobotomies. I think we can blame Hollywood for giving lithium such a bad name.
Potential triggers for auto-immunity in children
All roads lead to the gut. It is crucial to address the factors negatively impacting gut health.
Nutritional support for thyroid function
Thyroid dysfunctions impair physical and mental health, and their incidence is increasing in western countries, in part due to exposure to insidious environmental pollutants and widespread chronic stress.