What is the COMT gene and impacts on mood, hormone levels, and overall health?
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What is the COMT gene and impacts on mood, hormone levels, and overall health?
COMT gene Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) is one of a number of enzymes that process neurotransmitters such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. As we know, not everyone in Australia or anywhere in the world responds to stress in the same way. Life experience influences our perception of stress, but certain genes make us more or less sensitive…
What is Functional Medicine? Your questions answered
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…
Understand how your MTHFR gene mutation can play a part in anxiety disorder and other mental health conditions
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…
Can MTHFR affect your thyroid and be a root cause of Hashimoto’s disease?
Thyroid Disorders, such as Hashimoto’s Disease, affect 10 times more women than men,in Perth, Australia and worldwide. Thyroid Disorders, especially hypothyroidism – or an underactive thyroid gland – become more common as we grow older. Iodine deficiency has re-emerged in Australia and we can expect more people to suffer from swelling and enlargement of the…
The causes of B12 deficiency and how it’s related to MTHFR
Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most overlooked deficiencies in Australia, and probably worldwide. It is widely underdiagnosed and can cause a myriad of health problems. Once diagnosed with and treated for a B12 deficiency, many of my patients have an extremely positive change in mood and energy, making a speedy return overall wellness.…
What is MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) and how do you treat a MTHFR gene mutation?
An MTHFR gene test will help you find out if you have a problem with your methylation process and the MTHFR gene. This MTHFR test is becoming more mainstream and will help you identify the root cause of your ill health and enable targeted treatment to lead you back to the path of good health and wellness.