Conventional medicine typically focuses on managing blood pressure with medications. Functional medicine offers a different path, one that aims to uncover and address the root causes of high blood pressure through a comprehensive, personalised, and sustainable approach.
Many people approach weight loss with a short-term mindset, chasing rapid results with extreme diets or unsustainable exercise routines. While weight loss may occur initially, it is often followed by rebound weight gain, frustration, and confusion.
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health conditions worldwide, and in many cases, it is preventable and even reversible. While conventional medicine typically focuses on medication to manage blood sugar levels, a functional medicine approach looks deeper, seeking...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally, yet much of it is preventable. Conventional care often focuses on diagnosing disease and managing symptoms, typically with medication. However, this approach may overlook the complex, interconnected factors that contribute...
In this article, we’ll explore what homocysteine is, how it impacts cardiovascular health, and effective strategies to manage elevated levels naturally.
In the pursuit of personal and professional development, many people focus solely on achieving specific goals or changing their habits. However, this approach often overlooks the most transformative aspect of habit formation: identity.
In this article, we’ll explore the role of fasting triglycerides, their connection to cardiovascular health, what optimal levels are and why aiming for those levels is essential.
This article will explore what CRP is, its role in cardiovascular health, the importance of maintaining optimal CRP levels, and lifestyle strategies for managing chronically raised CRP.
Many people set ambitious health goals, losing weight, lowering blood pressure, or reducing stress. While goals provide direction, they often fall short of ensuring lasting change. This article explores why building systems and repeatable habits offer a more sustainable path...
This article will highlight some of the lab tests and factors I look at that go beyond cholesterol, explain common imbalances, and shed light on the lifestyle factors that play a role in cardiovascular health. It’s time to look at...
In this article I want to provide a general breakdown of LADA/Type 1.5 diabetes, so that there is increased awareness around this often overlooked and poorly managed condition.
Seed oils, including those derived from sunflowers, corn, and soybeans, have become dietary staples in modern cooking and food manufacturing. Yet, mounting evidence suggests that these oils may be detrimental to cardiovascular health, particularly through their high levels of omega-6...
Affirmations are often viewed as positive self-talk, a practice that involves repeating uplifting statements to oneself. But there’s more to affirmations than just boosting self-esteem. They have the power to reprogram the subconscious mind, leading to meaningful changes in behaviour.
Exercise is widely recognised for its profound benefits on overall health and well-being. However, what many people may not realise is that acute exercise, especially within 48 hours before a blood test, can significantly impact certain biomarkers, leading to skewed...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) doesn’t wait for retirement or slower days. It’s the leading cause of death globally, and those over 40 are at an increased risk, especially men. CVD is often a silent, gradual process, and by the time symptoms...
When it comes to cardiovascular health, many of us will be familiar with names like LDL and HDL cholesterol and even perhaps triglycerides, for those with a stronger interest in this subject. However, there is one very important molecule that...
In this article I will be talking about something called Apolipoprotein B or abbreviated as ApoB, which should hopefully help you consolidate your understanding of cholesterol and heart disease.
In this article I dive into a common stool test marker, pancreatic elastase. Firstly, I’ll explore what pancreatic elastase is, typically reference ranges for pancreatic elastase on a stool test and how I interpret pancreatic elastase results.
Have you been told you have high triglyceride levels? Perhaps you want to know what caused it and what you can do to lower your triglycerides. In this article we take a deep dive into what triglycerides are, there relevance...
In this article we look at some common and some less common cardiovascular risk blood test markers that we use in our functional medicine clinic. We discuss what these markers are and provide typical ranges to aim for to help...
In this article I’ll look at interpreting your thyroid hormone blood test results. To do this I break down each individual marker, what it is and why it is tested. Throughout the article I’ll discuss the potential imbalances or patterns...
In this article, I take a deep dive into a common marker found on comprehensive stool tests, Zonulin. I look at what zonulin is, it’s association to health issues, what it means for your gut health and what can influence...
In this article, I look at the stool test marker known as calprotectin. I explore what calprotectin is, what it means if your calprotectin levels are elevated and how to interpret your test results. I also look at natural ways...
In this article, I explore the spice turmeric as well as its popular active component, Curcumin. How might turmeric and curcumin benefit your health and is there good evidence behind its use? If it can help, what conditions might it...
In this article, I explore the many causes of constipation and how functional medicine can help to alleviate constipation and associated symptoms. I’ll explore the role of lab testing looking for underlying causes as well as supplements and other lifestyle...
