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Long COVID vs Chronic Fatigue: Are They the Same Thing? A Functional Medicine Perspective
What If You Caught a Virus and Never Really Got Better? You know that feeling when you're almost over a cold but weeks go by and you're still dragging yourself out of bed, still foggy, still aching? Imagine that feeling lingering not for days but for months or even...
The Methylation Code: Could Your Genes Be Sabotaging Your Mental Health?
Why Antidepressants Don’t Work for Everyone You’ve tried the antidepressants. Switched medications. Adjusted doses. Sat through endless therapy sessions. And still, something feels... off. If you're battling depression or anxiety that just won’t budge, you’re not...
Why Your Gut Bacteria Are Controlling Your Mood (And What to Do About It)
Feeling low, anxious, or not quite like yourself? It might not be all in your head. It could be starting in your gut. Feeling Depressed? The Problem Might Not Be in Your Head... I talk to people all the time who say they feel emotionally drained or mentally foggy....
Stop Playing Supplement Roulette: Why More Isn’t Always Better
Are You Taking 20+ Supplements but Still Feeling Terrible? If you're staring at a shelf full of pills, powders, and potions every morning and still not feeling any better, you're not alone. I see it all the time here in my Adelaide clinic. People come in exhausted,...
Why You’re Wired But Tired: The Hidden Copper Epidemic Sabotaging Your Health
Ever feel like your nerves are frayed, your energy’s shot, and your moods are swinging like a busted gate in a storm? You’re exhausted—yet somehow you can’t sleep. You're on edge—but nothing obvious is stressing you out. Maybe you’ve even had blood tests come back...
Why Your ‘Normal’ Blood Test Results Don’t Tell the Whole Story
“You’re Fine.” But You Don’t Feel Fine. You wake up already tired. Midday hits and you’re dragging. Maybe your hair's thinning or your digestion’s off. You finally go see your GP, run the usual tests, and wait for answers. The call comes: “Everything looks fine.” But...
The Inflammation-Depression Link: Root Cause Testing for Mental Health
Have you ever noticed how your body feels when you’re fighting off a cold or flu? Heavy, sluggish, foggy, and low in energy. Now imagine if that feeling lingered, not because of an infection but because of an ongoing storm of inflammation inside your body. For many...
The Hormone–Mood Connection: Why Your Thyroid Might Be Behind Your Anxiety
You know that restless, wired-yet-tired feeling where your heart flutters for no reason, your mind refuses to quieten, and you can’t seem to switch off no matter how exhausted you are? Maybe you’ve brushed it off as “just stress” or too much coffee. Yet for many, the...
Beyond Tired: The Functional Medicine Approach to Chronic Fatigue and Long COVID Recovery
Feeling tired is normal after a few late nights or stressful days—but for some, the exhaustion never fades. This is where functional medicine chronic fatigue care comes in. If you wake up feeling like you’ve already run a marathon and even simple tasks leave you...
The Hidden Connection: How Your Gut Microbiome is Controlling Your Mood and Energy Levels
Ever feel like your brain’s stuck in neutral? You’re tired, cranky, snappy with your partner or kids, and no matter how much you try to reset with better food or fewer stimulants, nothing quite sticks. Maybe you’ve cut back on sugar. Maybe you’ve switched from coffee...
Is Your Thyroid Holding You Back? Get Answers and Feel Better Fast
If you’ve been feeling drained, foggy, or unwell, your thyroid may be the missing piece. Many people with thyroid health and fatigue go undiagnosed for years. The reality is that standard thyroid tests, such as the common TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test, may...
Why You Still Feel Exhausted After Sleeping: The Surprising Role of Your Mindset
Have you ever had a “good” night’s sleep—seven or eight hours, no disruptions, everything by the book—but still woke up feeling exhausted after sleep? Maybe you even checked your sleep tracker, saw all green ticks, and still dragged yourself through the day like you...
Why Your ADHD Symptoms Fluctuate With Your Menstrual Cycle—And How to Regain Control
If you’re living with ADHD, you might have noticed something no one warned you about: some weeks you manage quite well, and other weeks—often for no clear reason—everything seems harder. Your focus disappears. You feel scattered, overwhelmed, or unusually emotional....
Exhausted for No Reason? Discover the Real Cause Behind Chronic Fatigue
Waking up feeling drained despite a full night's sleep? If you’re battling daily exhaustion, brain fog, and aching muscles, chronic fatigue may be the underlying cause. That deep, dragging exhaustion that no amount of sleep, caffeine, or downtime can fix is a hallmark...
The Exhaustion That Sleep Can’t Fix Why Your Stress Response System Is Breaking Down
You’re getting seven or even eight hours of sleep. You’ve scaled back your workouts, said no to more social events, and tried winding down earlier at night. And yet—you wake up already tired. Not just a bit sluggish, but bone-deep, heavy-limbed, can’t-focus,...
Understanding Late-Diagnosed Autism and the Gut-Brain-Inflammation Connection
You wake up feeling exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep. Everyday tasks—conversations, errands, or even boiling the kettle—feel overwhelming. For many adults, especially women, these persistent challenges lead to a surprising realization: late diagnosed autism....
Functional Medicine: Your Path to Overcoming Chronic Fatigue and Achieving Better Health
If you've been feeling drained no matter how much you rest, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with fatigue that just doesn’t seem to go away. You might try everything—supplements, rest, lifestyle changes—but the exhaustion still lingers. This is where functional...
Why Your Energy Crashes Even After 8 Hours of Sleep: The Hidden Mitochondrial Connection
You know the feeling—after a full night’s sleep, you wake up hoping to bounce out of bed, but instead, your body drags like it’s been hit by a freight train. Eight hours or more, yet your energy crashes before lunchtime, leaving you drained and frustrated. You’re not...