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Getting to the root of hair loss

Getting to the root of hair loss

June 29 2022 By Jarrod Cooper Category: Nutrition & Lifestyle Support,

The traditional medicine approach to curing hair loss is to treat the hair loss itself. A variety of treatments may be prescribed, from topical creams and shampoos to drugs to laser treatment to surgery. But hair loss is a clue that something is wrong in the body, and it is worth investigating what may be causing…

Why the Dutch Hormone Test is beneficial for hormone imbalance in Australia

May 12 2021 By Jarrod Cooper Category: Womens Health, Womens Health,

“DUTCH Hormone Test in Australia is a complete game changer in the functional medicine landscape, and far superior to saliva hormone testing in most circumstances.” Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac.    Available in Australia through Advanced Functional Medicine. Hormonal imbalances have become increasingly common with today’s fast-paced modern lifestyle. In addition, certain hormones decline with age,…

How endocrine disruptors affect our health and hormones

In the last 25 years, research has demonstrated that endocrine disruptors in Australia and worldwide are linked to many health problems, including male reproductive disorders, premature death, obesity and diabetes, neurological impacts, breast cancer, endometriosis, female reproductive disorders, immune disorders, liver cancer, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s symptoms, prostate cancer and thyroid disorders. (1) So, what exactly are…

Low Progesterone Symptoms – How to boost your progesterone levels naturally

Low progesterone can cause different symptoms for both premenopausal and post-menopausal women. The good news is that there are plenty of natural ways to increase natural progesterone.  For some women, using natural therapies alone will help them eliminate unwanted symptoms and increase progesterone. Other women may need additional support, choosing to use a progesterone cream…

What is the COMT gene and impacts on mood, hormone levels, and overall health?

May 11 2020 By Jarrod Cooper Category: Mental 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…