Digestion

brain fog after eating causes
Blog, Brain Fog, Digestion, Functional Medicine Testing, Microbiome

Brain Fog After Meals: Four Patterns Worth Recognising

Most people expect to feel a little slower after a big lunch. But if eating reliably turns your thinking to static, and you live with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue, something more specific is going on. In my experience it comes down to one of four drivers, and the clock is your best diagnostic tool. Note

Soil Probiotics
Blog, Clinical Naturopathy, Digestion, Naturopathic Diet, Nutrition

Soil-Based Probiotics: Are They Safe?

One topic that’s been gaining traction in the wellness world is soil-based probiotics—microorganisms derived from the earth itself. These hardy bacteria promise to bolster gut health, support immunity, and even address modern microbial imbalances. But with their rising popularity, a key question emerges: Are soil-based probiotics safe? Let’s dive into the latest research to uncover

OCD natural approach
Clinical Naturopathy, Digestion, Functional Medicine Testing

Breaking Free from OCD: A Natural, Root-Cause Approach

It’s a sobering statistic: roughly 25% of individuals struggling with OCD and anxiety never reach out for professional support. The reasons? A potent combination of social stigma and concerns about psychiatric medications. But what if there was another path, one that puts you firmly in the driver’s seat of your own healing journey? Natural interventions

disruptors of microbiome health
Clinical Naturopathy, Digestion, Functional Medicine Testing

The 5 Most Common Disruptors of the Microbiome: Insights from Recent Research

The microbiome—the vast community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms living in and on our bodies—plays a critical role in digestion, immunity, and even mental well-being. Functional medicine and naturopathic care emphasize nurturing this delicate ecosystem to prevent and treat disease. However, modern lifestyles often disrupt this balance, leading to dysbiosis—a state linked to chronic

signs of fungal overload
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Digestion, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition

5 Signs You Have a Fungal Overload

Are you aware that within our gastrointestinal tract lives millions of microorganisms — bacteria, fungus, and even parasites. Some are beneficial to human health, having different roles to play in the digestive system and absorption of nutrients, helping the immune system. These are those probiotics you have heard about which contain “friendly bacteria”. When there