Straw breathing can dramatically reduce anxiety and panic, and increase feelings of calm and relaxation. It’s quite simple and only requires a straw, and 5 minutes. Sit comfortably with your back straight to allow your lungs to expand fully and without...
How Your Thoughts Change Your Biology: The Science of Mind–Body Health Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer: How do thoughts affect physical health? Thoughts influence physical health by activating neuroendocrine and...
The Physiology of Autistic Burnout: A Functional Medicine Perspective Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA For many neurodivergent individuals, navigating a world designed around neurotypical sensory and social expectations is not only...
The Biological Cost of Masking: A Bottom-Up Functional Approach Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer: What is the Impact of Masking on Health? Masking is clinically associated with increased allostatic load—the cumulative...
Living in a Digital World: How Screen Time Affects Your Sleep and Mood Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer: How does screen time affect sleep and mood? Excessive screen time can affect health through two primary pathways:...
Cold Hydrotherapy in Adelaide: Vagal Tone, Dopamine, and Mental Resilience Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA In the pursuit of mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical recovery, many Adelaide residents are turning to the...
