When Is a Bad Mood More Than Just a Bad Mood?
With World Mental Health Day around the corner, it’s an ideal time to focus on the emotional imbalances many people experience yet often overlook. While mood fluctuations are a normal part of life,...
Balancing Women’s Hormones
Hormone imbalances are epidemic these days. For example, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), like mood swings, irritability, depression, anxiety, fluid retention, bloating, breast tenderness,...
Mental Health and Functional Medicine
One of the most challenging aspects of mental health is the overwhelming sense of loss that you feel. You may feel like you have no idea what to do or who you can go to for help. This sense of loss...
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
“An ounce of prevention ins worth more than a pound of cure” – Benjamin Franklin According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6 out of 10 people suffer from a minimum of one...
Pre & Post COVID Support
“Stay home, stay safe,” is the mantra of this year. The COVID pandemic with a second lockdown has confined us all within our homes and created a level of uncertainty we are not used to. However, no...
What is Functional Medicine?
Whenever you visit a doctor, the biggest question spiraling in your mind is, “Why am I ill?” Functional medicine strives to answer this question proficiently to plan a more personalized approach for...
Optimum Health Through Functional Medicine
Optimum Health Through Functional Medicine You may feel that your body is working fine at times, but your mind isn’t in the right state. Or, your mind is working well, but physically you don’t have...
The Functional Medicine Approach To Hypothyroidism
What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid is not functioning as it should. The thyroid produces 2 very important hormones, triiodothyronine and thyroxine. They are responsible...
Functional Approach to Autoimmune Disease
Feeling healthy isn’t just about absence of disease; it is about being free to live the life you choose and deserve, it is about allowing your body and mind to be happier and healthier, and it is...
Why functional medicine is better?
Functional medicine offers numerous benefits that greatly distinguish it from conventional medicine. Functional medicine focuses on the root cause: It seeks to identify and address the underlying...
What’s functional medicine?
Functional medicine is a constantly growing field of medicine which aims to provide a fully comprehensive and uniquely personalised approach to healthcare. Functional medicine simply recognises that...
How accurate are nutrition labels?
“Are nutrition labels accurate?”, Written by: Tracey Strudwick, Nutritional Therapist Aside from being a legal requirement, labels displaying the nutritional value of packaged foods help us make...
Functional Medicine vs Lifestyle Medicine
Written by: Dr Sara Rizvi, Associate Functional Medicine Doctor Functional Medicine as a term was first coined by Dr Willoughby F Wade, a physician at Birmingham General Hospital in 1871. He stated...
Kimchi
Written by: Tracey Strudwick, Nutritional Therapist Kimchi is a popular Korean fermented dish, usually made with cabbage, but you can use any vegetables you like. Serve it with salads, sandwiches,...
Home-made kefir
Written by: Tracey Strudwick, Nutritional Therapist. Kefir is a fermented milk drink or yogurt that is an excellent source of protein, calcium and beneficial bacteria, and is made by fermenting milk...
Functional Medicine’s Alternative Approach to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
Living with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) can feel like navigating a labyrinth of health issues with no clear way out. These conditions, often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, affect...
The Connection Between Gut Health and Autoimmune Diseases: What You Need to Know
Maintaining a strong autoimmune system is akin to having an efficient security team in your body, constantly detecting threats like harmful microbes or foods, and responding appropriately while...
Alternative Treatment for IBS through Functional Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common condition which affects the digestive system and is said to impact up to 20% of the UK population. Finding alternative treatment for IBS is something many people...
Your Functional Medicine Clinic in London
At her Functional Medicine clinic in London, Dr Gayetri Chudasama and her team offer a groundbreaking approach to healthcare. Dr Gayetri’s clinic focuses on treating chronic illnesses and health...
Alternative Treatment for Hormonal Balance Through Functional Medicine
Hormonal imbalances can become apparent in various ways, affecting numerous systems in our bodies. Common symptoms include unexplained weight changes, persistent acne, fatigue, mood swings,...
Functional Medicine London: Alternative Treatments with Dr Gayetri
Functional medicine offers a holistic and personalised approach to health. As an alternative to traditional medicine it is gaining traction as people are seeking more than just a quick fix for their...
Finding a Functional Medicine Doctor in London
More and more patients are turning to functional medicine as an alternative or complement to traditional medical care. A functional medicine doctor in London could help you achieve better health....
Alternative Treatment for IBS – Exploring Functional Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects millions of people worldwide, causing a range of uncomfortable and often debilitating symptoms. While traditional medicine offers various treatments, many...
Functional Medicine: A Holistic Treatment for Thyroid Problems
Thyroid problems can be difficult to manage. Patients often find they need to regularly change their approach and traditional medicine doesn’t always work. Functional medicine can provide a holistic...