MTHFR – Do You Even Need Activated B’s? Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) is an enzyme involved in converting folate into 5-MTHF, a form used in one-carbon metabolism and...
The Melatonin-Light Connection: Why Darkness is a Biological Necessity Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Our ancestors’ lives were shaped by natural light and darkness. Today, bright indoor lighting and screens extend “daytime...
Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer: What Is Sleep Hygiene? Sleep hygiene refers to the daily habits and environmental cues that prepare the nervous system for restorative sleep. Effective sleep hygiene supports the shift...
Understanding CBD Oil: The Science of the Endocannabinoid System Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer: What Is CBD Oil? Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 100 naturally occurring cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant....
Stress and Sleep Architecture: A Functional Approach in Adelaide Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA In Adelaide’s fast-paced professional environment, feeling “tired but wired” has become a common clinical presentation. Many...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Sleep Disturbance Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA Quick Answer Sleep disturbance is a core and defining feature of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME). Most individuals experience non-restorative sleep,...