What Causes Brain Fog? The Authoritative Guide (2024)
[lwptoc hierarchical=”0″ skipHeadingLevel=”h4,h5,h6″] What Is Brain Fog? Brain fog isn’t actually a medical condition in its own right, and there are no diagnostic criteria. It is similar to conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome or chronic fatigue syndrome – it is an umbrella term that covers a range of symptoms associated with poor cognition (source). […]
Faecalibacterium prausnitzii: Understand This Keystone Bacteria
[separator top_space=”20px” bottom_space=”20px”] [lwptoc] There is an increasing interest in Faecalibacterium prausnitzii given its potentially important role in promoting gut health. Interestingly, it may be a useful biomarker to help in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease discrimination (both inflammatory bowel diseases). There are large population of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii bacteria in the normal human body, occupying 6–8%, even 20% […]
How Mould Makes You Sick
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel=”h3,h4,h5,h6″] Mould can make you sick due to inflammation, oxidative stress, toxicity, infection, allergy, and irritant effects of exposure. Responses to mould exposure will vary from person to person based on our genetics, the duration and severity of exposure, and our overall health status. Many factors will influence our overall health, including our gut […]
Do Antibiotics Cause Constipation?
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel=”h3,h4,h5,h6″] Research has clearly established that antibiotics can cause significant shifts in the composition of the gut microbiome that are similar to those observed in constipation-dominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). The question as to whether antibiotics cause constipation is further supported by evidence from both cohort and case-control studies, demonstrating that antibiotic treatment is […]
SIBO Die Off Symptoms Explained (& How To Avoid Them)
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel=”h3,h4,h5,h6″] What Is SIBO? In this post I’ll explain SIBO die off symptoms in detail, but first what is SIBO? SIBO stands for small intestine bacterial overgrowth and, as the name suggests, is when you have too many bacteria in your small intestine. It’s important to note that sometimes you might just have the […]
Ashwagandha Side Effects: What You Need To Know
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel=”h3,h4,h5,h6″] Ashwagandha side effects are very rare, are associated with high doses, and often occur in products containing additional ingredients. What Is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha is an increasingly popular Ayurvedic herb that is derived from extracts of the roots of the shrub’ Withania somnifera’, a low growing evergreen shrub that is found in India and […]
Ashwagandha Benefits: Learn Why It’s My Favourite Health Supplement
[separator top_space=”20px” bottom_space=”20px”] [lwptoc] Benefits include improved sleep, better athletic performance, and reduced inflammation. It may also improve anxiety and depression. Welcome to my blog post discussing the herbal supplement ashwagandha. It is one of my favourites which I have noticed significant changes to my health by supplementing, as have numerous clients (alongside a natural […]
CIRS Symptoms: Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel=”h3,h4,h5,h6″] At a prevalence of 7%, chronic inflammatory response syndrome is one of the greatest public health dilemmas in existence. CIRS Symptoms: What Is CIRS? To answer this question, let’s break down the term into two. Syndrome: This term is often given when an individual suffers from a group of specific symptoms that are […]
Should You Take Glutathione Before A Mycotoxin Test?
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel=”h4,h5,h6″] Welcome to my blog ‘Should You Take Glutathione Before A Mycotoxin Test?’. Testing For Mycotoxins Great Plains Laboratory uses a technology called liquid chromatography / mass spectometry which is most accurate, reproducible and specific to what is being tested. Real Time Labs uses ELISA technology which measures toxins and their metabolites and is […]
Bile Acid Diarrhoea: A Common Cause Of Diarrhoea
Welcome to my blog ‘Bile Acid Diarrhoea: A Common Cause Of Diarrhoea’. What Is Bile Acid Diarrhoea? Bile acid diarrhea (BAD) is usually seen in patients with ileal Crohn’s disease or ileal resection. However, 25% to 50% of patients with functional diarrhoea or diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) also have evidence of Bile acid diarrhea. […]