Health Insights & Articles
Evidence-based insights on nutritional medicine, functional health, and wellness strategies to support your health journey.
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...
When Antidepressants Aren’t Enough: The Nutritional Gaps Behind Treatment-Resistant Depression
You’ve done the “right” things. Seen your doctor, tried the antidepressants, maybe even gone through several of them. But the fog hasn’t lifted. The motivation is still gone. You’re flat, disconnected—or worse, stuck in the same heavy emotional cycle despite all...
Can We Heal Mitochondria? Functional Approaches to CFS Fatigue
If you're living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as ME/CFS, you know it’s not just about being tired. It’s bone-deep exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix, and for many, it feels like your body’s energy just vanished. One area gaining attention in the...
How Antibiotics Affect Your Gut Flora and How Functional Medicine Can Help
Antibiotics are essential tools in treating bacterial infections, but their effects can extend beyond just killing harmful bacteria. These medications can disrupt the delicate balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut, leading to a variety of health concerns. This...
How Stress Fuels Inflammation – And What You Can Do About It
We’ve all felt stress – sweaty palms, racing thoughts, the sense of being stretched too thin. Whether it’s a demanding job, relationship tension, or just life piling up, stress isn’t just an emotional experience. It can quietly stir up inflammation in the body and...
Tiny Glands, Big Responsibilities: Understanding Thyroid Problems in Children
When we hear about thyroid problems, we usually imagine adults struggling with fatigue, weight changes, or mood swings. But what often flies under the radar is the fact that children, even newborns, can also face thyroid dysfunction. In kids, a small thyroid problem...
Anxiety and Sleep: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Insomnia
I know the feeling well. You’re lying awake at night, your mind racing with thoughts, worries, and everything else that seems to pop up just when you’re trying to sleep. Anxiety and insomnia are closely linked, and breaking the cycle can feel nearly impossible. But...
Feeding the Mind: The Impact of Nutrition on Mental Health
I’m sure you know by now that our gut and brain are closely connected. The gut, often referred to as the "second brain," produces a large amount of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that affects our mood. In fact, around 90% of serotonin is made in the gut. This means...
Effective Anti-Ageing Strategies: Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Mental Wellness for Healthy Ageing
As a holistic practitioner who’s worked with people from all walks of life—young, old, and everywhere in between—I often get asked the same heartfelt question: How can I age well and keep my energy up as the years roll on? It’s a good question, and the answer is...
Thyroid Conditions and Stress: How Chronic Stress Impacts Thyroid Function
Learn how stress impacts thyroid function and explore effective strategies to support and maintain a healthy thyroid. Ever feel like stress just won’t let up — and then, out of nowhere, your body starts acting strange? You're tired no matter how much you sleep, your...
The Gut-Skin Connection: How Nutritional Medicine Slows the Signs of Ageing
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to glow from the inside out? It’s not always just about good genes or expensive skincare. More and more research is showing that healthy skin actually starts deep inside your gut. Yep, your tummy plays a much bigger role in...
Inflammation: The Root of Many Diseases
Ever wondered why you feel sluggish, sore, or just not quite right? It might have something to do with inflammation. While inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process, chronic inflammation—when your body stays in a constant state of alert—can lead to...
Adrenal Fatigue: How to Naturally Support Your Adrenals
Do you feel exhausted no matter how much rest you get? Struggle with brain fog, mood swings, or low energy throughout the day? Your adrenal glands might be under strain. In today's fast-paced world, chronic stress can push the body into a state of adrenal fatigue,...
Are Oxalates Causing Your Pain?
If you're struggling with unexplained pain, inflammation, or even recurring kidney stones, oxalates might be playing a role. These naturally occurring compounds are found in many healthy foods, but in some people, they can cause real trouble. Let’s break down what...