Conditions
Conditions
A Functional Approach to COVID-19
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to reevaluate so much of our lives, to focus on those we love, and what is most important. As an act of self-preservation and as an act of service to all our friends, neighbours, co-workers, and fellow West Australians it is imperative that we now, more than ever, focus…
The Rosacea – SIBO Connection
The Connection Between Rosacea and SIBO Rosacea patients have a higher prevalence of SIBO than the general Australian population. There is a direct link between Rosacea and SIBO, which will be discussed in this article. Rosacea Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the central face; typically involving the cheeks, nose, middle part…
Brain Inflammation and Mental Illness
The Link between brain inflammation and Mental illness in Australia and worldwide is getting a lot more validated research. Neurologist, Dr. Perlmutter, stated: most brain diseases are diseases of brain inflammation. But when the brain is inflamed, it doesn’t effect you like inflamed joints or a sore throat. It takes form as other cognitive problems.…
The Gut-Thyroid Connection
The Gut-Thyroid Connection is well researched, with a strong interrelated connection present between the thyroid and gut. Hippocrates said: “All disease begins in the gut.” 2,500 years later we’re just beginning to understand how right he was.[1] In this article we will explore the Gut-Thyroid Connection, also known as the Gut-Thyroid Axis. Thyroid and gut…
Scleroderma – A Functional Medicine Approach
Scleroderma is a rare, chronic autoimmune, connective tissue disease, involving the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. The Natural Treatment of scleroderma is possible through calming the immune system, removing triggers and balancing the gut and biochemistry. It affects people both in Perth, Australia and worldwide. Scleroderma comes from the Greek: sclero,…
IGG & IGE antibodies – what are the differences in food intolerances and how do we test for them?
IGG and IGE antibodies – what are the differences in food intolerances and how do we test for them? Food intolerances and food allergies in Australia and worldwide and classes differently and have a range of different symptoms producing either IgG & IgE antibodies, There are a number of reasons why a food can cause…
Functional medicine approach to lupus
Lupus, also called SLE, which stands for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects people in Perth and Australia wide. Lupus can affect many different parts of the body and there is no cure for lupus. About 20,000 people in Australia and New Zealand have lupus. About 9 in 10 are women…
Benefits of spore forming probiotics & soil based probiotics
Spore forming and soil based probiotics have many health benefits and are used by us clinically throughout Australia. By definition, a probiotic is a food, product or preparation containing one or more microorganisms that when consumed, maintain or restore beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract. [1] Probiotics are made of good live bacteria and/or yeasts…
How do I heal a Leaky Gut?
Leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability or gut permeability, can create havoc in your body and lead to many unwanted symptoms that make it difficult to live well. Leaky gut is also a common underlying factor in many Autoimmune disease states. The good news, however, is that there are steps you can take,…
The link between Depression and Hashimoto’s Thyroid disease
The relationship between Hashimoto’s disease and depression in Australia has long been recognised, with people with thyroid disorders being more prone to develop depressive symptoms. Women are more likely than men to have thyroid disease. One in eight women throughout Australia will develop thyroid problems during her lifetime. [1] Often General Practitioners will attribute the…