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…

Mercury toxicity and heavy metal toxicity are more common in Australia than one might think.  There are three common ways we are exposed to mercury – through dental fillings, ingestion of contaminated fish or occupational exposure. The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers mercury as one of the top ten chemicals or groups of chemicals of…

Breast augmentation is the most popular elective cosmetic surgical procedure in the world. Approximately 20,000 women undergo this procedure each year in Australia, with 75% for cosmetic augmentation and 25% for reconstruction after breast surgery, such as a mastectomy. [1] Although considered to be relatively safe by the mainstream medical community, a correlation between breast…

It is widely acknowledged that exposure to toxic mould increases our risk of developing respiratory disorders but what about the link to cognitive function? How does it affect our brain? People who live, work, or go to school in buildings that have toxic mould present in them often complain of fatigue, increased anxiety and depression…

Candida, or the Candida albicans fungus, is the most common yeast in the human body. If fact, there are more than 150 known candida species living in various parts of your body which aid digestion and absorb nutrients from food. Candida commonly lives in the gut, mouth, throat, vagina, and skin and for most of us, it…

Are you constantly battling with allergies? You may have a histamine intolerance, or you may have something called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), sometimes known as Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD). MCAS is a condition that occurs when the mast cells in your body release too much of a substance that causes allergy-like symptoms. Histamine…

Gluten avoidance is essential for someone living with celiac disease and may be beneficial for people with gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome. But even though only one percent of the population experience these disorders, living gluten-free is popular among many people who do not have proven gluten-related diseases. In fact, a gluten-free diet…

Everyone has different requirements when it comes to their macronutrient needs. The balance of food groups is important, as it impacts how satisfied you feel with your meals, whether you are getting all the nutrients you need and how you manage your weight. However, calculating how much protein, fat and carbohydrate you need to consume…

The functional medicine approach to osteoporosis is to look at the body’s interconnected systems to understand the causes of deteriorating bone health, build bone strength and improve overall health. Osteoporosis means ‘porous bones’. It is a condition where bones become thin, weak and fragile and even a minor bump or accident can cause a bone to break,…