Posts by Anne Stubbs
Psychobiotics: How Gut Bacteria Influence Mental Health
The bacteria living in your gut aren’t just there to help digestion, they’ve been quietly involved in regulating your mood. Emerging evidence in the field of psychobiotics indicates that specific bacterial strains within the gut microbiome play a direct role in the biosynthesis of neuroactive compounds implicated in mood regulation and stress response, including GABA,…
Read MoreNaturopath Blood Tests: What Can They Reveal About Your Health?
Blood tests can provide valuable information about your nutritional status, hormone levels, metabolic health and the way different systems within your body are functioning. However, the value of a blood test does not lie in the results alone. It also depends on which markers are tested, why they have been selected and how they are…
Read MoreWhat Is Endometriosis, What Causes It and What Are The Treatment Options?
Throughout most of my adult life I have struggled with severe dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) and persistent acne, both of which I later discovered were driven by endometriosis. That experience became the catalyst for a deep dive into the research and thus reshaped how I understand and approach women’s health entirely. Today I draw on both…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Worst Foods For Bloating & What To Eat To Prevent It
Bloating is ridiculously common. It can show up as a tight, swollen belly, excess wind, noisy digestion, discomfort after meals or that familiar “why do I look six months pregnant?” feeling by mid-afternoon. The tricky part is that the causes are often less obvious than people think. Sometimes it is the food itself, sometimes it…
Read MoreHormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Is Not The Enemy
For the right woman, at the right time, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be life-changing. It can improve sleep, reduce hot flushes, stabilise mood, protect bone density, and support cognitive health. I’m not against it. But here’s the nuance most women are never told: Taking hormones is one thing.Metabolising them well is another. Why Hormone…
Read More7 Root Causes Of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is showing up more and more in health conversations, often because people are experiencing confusing, whole body symptoms that seem to flare without a clear pattern. One day it is hives and flushing, the next it is gut pain, headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, or sudden fatigue. For some people, reactions can…
Read MoreAvoiding End Of Year Burnout In Quarter 4
As we enter the final quarter of the year, the pressure to wrap up projects, meet deadlines, and prepare for the holidays, can feel overwhelming. End-of-year burnout is real, motivation and inspiration decline, exhaustion creeps in, and stress levels rise higher and higher. But with a few intentional strategies, you can recharge, stay focused, and…
Read MoreMen’s Health Check: Essential Tests You Can Access Without a Full Consultation
Many Aussie men are reluctant to check in with healthcare practitioners for screening tests, even when they have a nagging health issue that they know should be checked out. But it’s not just when an issue already exists that guys should be being more proactive with their health. It’s just as important to consider preventative…
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