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Why Am I Not Getting Better? The Healing Hierarchy Explained

Why Am I Not Getting Better? The Healing Hierarchy Explained

March 07 2026 By Jarrod Category: Functional Medicine,

If you’re not getting better despite doing everything right, you are not alone. This is one of the most common patterns I see in clinic — informed, motivated people spending real money on their health, but progress has stalled. The frustration doesn’t come from lack of effort. It comes from something almost nobody talks about:…

Why Treating Symptoms Isn’t the Same as Healing in Functional Medicine

Why Treating Symptoms Isn’t the Same as Healing If you’ve been dealing with ongoing health issues — digestive problems, fatigue, brain fog, hormone symptoms, stubborn weight, or inflammatory conditions — you may recognise this pattern: you treat one symptom, it improves a little, then something else appears, or the original problem slowly returns. This is…

Adenomyosis: What is it?

March 15 2022 By Jarrod Category: Womens Health,

Many women in Australia and worldwide aren’t aware they have adenomyosis because the condition doesn’t always cause symptoms. The condition may affect 20% to 65% of females in Australia and USA. March is Adenomyosis and Endometriosis Awareness Month, so we will be exploring the similarities and differences between the two. Many of our patients ask…

The 4 Types of PCOS

February 16 2022 By Jarrod Category: Womens Health,

PCOS also known Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an increasingly common hormone condition that causes ovarian cysts to form on a woman’s ovaries. It affects from 12-20% of women in Australia and worldwide that are in the reproductive age group. PCOS is caused by an imbalance of female hormones and can cause a range of symptoms…

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…

Keto Diet Australia: A complete guide that answers all your questions

How to follow the Keto Diet for the most successful outcomes  Do you have questions about the Ketogenic or Keto Diet Australia?  These days, many people are successfully losing weight and improving their health by ‘going keto’. “Some tout it as a cure-all for everything from diabetes to cancer, while others express skepticism or disagree…

The difference between food allergy and food intolerance Australia

Physical reactions to certain foods are common, but most are caused by a food intolerance rather than a food allergy. Food intolerance in Australia can cause some of the same signs and symptoms as a food allergy, so people often confuse the two. A true food allergy causes an immune system reaction that affects numerous…

What is Functional Medicine? Your questions answered

May 04 2020 By Jarrod Category: Frequently Asked Questions,

What is Functional Medicine? Functional Medicine, (also known as Integrative Medicine, Natural Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine), is an integrative, science-based approach to health care with a focus on patient-centred care.  It provides alternative therapies by blending natural medicine and the latest scientific research to address the underlying causes of disease. Rather than…

SIBO: What causes small intestinal bacterial overgrowth & Functional Medicine approach to SIBO

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a form of gut dysbiosis affecting the small intestine, requiring specialised SIBO treatment to return the gut to optimal health and improving overall wellbeing. We specialise in the treatment SIBO at our Perth clinic of Advanced Functional Medicine, treating patients both in Perth and Australia wide. Initially thought to…

Understand how your MTHFR gene mutation can play a part in anxiety disorder and other mental health conditions

March 24 2020 By Jarrod Category: Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health,

Anxiety disorder can significantly impact your quality of life. If you have a MTHFR gene mutation, it is probable that you have suffered from anxiety and depression at some time in your life.  Many of our patients at our Perth clinic of Advanced Functional Medicine have tried different antidepressants with little or no effect, often…