Gut Health And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Is this blog I am going to discuss how irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are connected. Do imbalances in gut health cause chronic fatigue? Or, are the gut imbalances, so frequently detected in those with chronic fatigue, a consequence of the condition? Before we start, other
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SIBO Treatment Considerations 2023 Guide
Before we discuss SIBO treatment you may find these blog posts and podcast episodes also helpful: What Is SIBO? SIBO: What Causes It? The Ultimate Guide To IBS Hydrogen Sulfide: The good, the bad and the misunderstood The Alex Manos Podcast with Tracey Randell The Alex Manos Podcast with Dr. Jacobi (The SIBO Doctor) What
Continue reading »Can gut health affect mental health?
I know through personal experience that ‘what happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut”. This blog post both shares my own personal experiences of a gut-brain and gut-body connection, but also some of the research answering the question ‘can gut health affect mental health?’, and if probiotics might be helpful for some. Other
Continue reading »What To Eat When You Have Mould Illness
Mould illness is an increasingly common condition I see in clinic. This blog post summarises what to eat when you have mould illness. Other blogs that you might be interested in include: The Ultimate Guide To Mycotoxins Alfatoxin Citrinin Ochratoxin A Gliotoxin The Ultimate Guide To IBS SIBO: What Causes It In previous blogs I
Continue reading »Microdosing Pyschedelics: what, how, why, when
There has been a renosaonce in research on psychedelics in recent years. Modern research (and not so modern!) has revealed the promising potential of LSD and psilocybin for treating alcohol and tobacco dependence, depression, and end-of-life anxiety, while related research on MDMA has shown great promise for treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Psychedelics can also increase
Continue reading »Gliotoxin: The Ultimate Guide (Updated 2023)
After writing the master blog called The Ultimate Guide To Mycotoxins I thought I would write smaller blogs on each of the main mycotoxins. Let’s look at Gliotoxin. You may also like to read my blog 5 Things To Know When Living In Mould. What Is Gliotoxin? Gliotoxin is a sulfur-containing mycotoxin. Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxins
Continue reading »Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): The Ultimate Guide
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) account for at least 40% of all referrals to gastroenterologists. Of the 33 recognized adult FGIDs, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent, with a worldwide prevalence estimated at 12%. The diagnosis of IBS can be made by performing a careful review of the
Continue reading »The Ultimate Guide To Mycotoxins
Welcome to my blog ‘The Ultimate Guide To Mycotoxins’. If you mainly interested in treatment then scroll down to the final part of this blog and check out my other blogs for deeper dives in to specific elements of treatment. For example: Ochratoxin A Toxicity: Antioxidants Are To The Rescue! Curcumin For Ochratoxin A Induced
Continue reading »The Lymphatic System: The Forgotten System In Healing
What Is The Lymphatic System? It is a network of tissues and organs (the spleen, thymus and tonsils) that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. Its primary function is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body In addition, a vital component is the bone marrow
Continue reading »Histamine Intolerance: A Functional Medicine Approach
Another blog article I am currently working on (as of 22.04.20) which I will update, and improve upon over the coming days/weeks. This one is on histamine intolerance. What Is Histamine? Histamine is an important immune mediator, involved in the immune and inflammatory response, that causes vasodilation (the widening of blood vessels) and increased vascular
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