There is much conflicting information to be found on this particular parasite – the Blastocystis Hominis parasite. Some say it’s harmless and to be left untreated as part of your microbiome. But many medical practitioners and functional medicine experts will tell you that it definitely isn’t harmless and if you do have it, you want…

We’ve all experienced that bloated feeling from time to time; after eating a big meal or after eating foods that don’t agree with us. But what should you do if you experience bloating frequently? Find out what may be causing your bloating and what you can do about it. What is bloating? Bloating is a…

We know little about Long COVID but thankfully, researchers around the world are working hard to find out more about what it is and how we can treat it. Symptoms of long covid vary, but many patients complain of persistent dizziness and vertigo. Research is ongoing for the prevalence of dizziness and Long COVID but…

Inflammation, even Chronic Inflammation, can be happening in the body long before we can diagnose any issues. But what is it exactly, and most importantly, how can we avoid it? What is inflammation? Inflammation is part of the body’s defence mechanism. It is the process by which the immune system recognises and removes harmful and…

After three and a half years, COVID-19 in Australia is still with us. Most people who contract the virus recover within a few weeks but a significant portion of the population (5 – 10 percent) continue to experience health problems long after having COVID-19. This is now known as Long Covid, and an increasing body…

How do we know what are the best probiotics strains?  Most people know that probiotics are a positive addition to your health regime. But do you know which ones do what? Let’s find out a little more about what some strains of probiotics can do for us and which ones are worth taking for certain…

If you’re struggling with gut dysbiosis, inflammation or other chronic conditions, parasites, yeast overgrowth or “bad” bacteria in the gut may be to blame. These three are the underlying cause of many illnesses. You may not even know about some that are present in your body, but others can cause serious health problems. It’s important…

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), is a genetic condition that mainly affects the joints, skin and walls of the blood vessels. Depending on the type of EDS you have, a combination of natural treatments and lifestyle modifications, in conjunction with traditional treatments, can contribute greatly to symptom control. Find out more about this often-painful condition, what to…

Significant numbers of people have difficulty losing weight when they don’t have a plan to follow or advice from an expert. A Functional Medicine health practitioner will work with you to look for the root causes(s) of weight gain and offer you a path to weight loss that is designed especially for you. The figures…

If you’re familiar with probiotics, you will have heard of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria and their benefits to the human body. But there is another microorganism, only discovered in the last 20 years, that lives in your gut and has a huge impact on your health – Akkermansia muciniphila. What is it, what good does it…