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...
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...
Adrenal Testing in Adelaide: A Functional Approach to HPA Axis Dysregulation Author: Rohan Smith | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Adelaide, SA For patients in Adelaide experiencing the familiar “wired but tired” pattern, standard morning blood cortisol tests often...
