Can Mould Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Mould exposure, and their production of secondary metabolites called mycotoxins, have been shown to contribute to chronic fatigue syndrome. Before we start other blogs that you might be interested in, include: The Ultimate Guide To Mycotoxins Mould Illness: A Functional Medicine Approach Alfatoxin Citrinin Ochratoxin A Gliotoxin In one
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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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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
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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
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Welcome to my blog on the low mould diet. 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 The Importance Of The Low Mould
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Nearly 50% of older adults have insomnia, with difficulty in getting to sleep, early awakening, or feeling unrefreshed on waking. This blog summarises the most evidence based supplements for sleep. Being sleep deprived is tough. There’s no denying it. It can lead to a snowball of poor decisions throughout the day. It’s hard to have
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What Are Nootropics? Nootropics cover a broad category of compounds with ‘cognitive boosting properties’. They can help increase your memory, boost learning ability, improve your mood and assist overall brain function. Also referred to as neuro-enhancers, cognitive boosters, or memory enhancers. Some state that nootropics can be natural or synthetic, others argue nootropics are always
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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
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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
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What Is Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)? Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is both considered an endogenous compound, being produced naturally in the body, and a food component (see below for what foods it is found in). It has multiple functions related to metabolic and cellular homeostasis. PEA was identified back in the 1950s as a therapeutic substance with “potent anti-inflammatory
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