Wellness Blog
Is going gluten-free good for your health?
Gluten-free diets are on top of the list of various diets right now, and while medical professionals claim that gluten is it is safe for everyone except those who suffer from celiac disease, many other health practitioners believe gluten can be harmful to many people. Joanna Sochan at Naturimedica is [...]
Case study: Chronic diarrhoea, gut pain and brain fog improved through elimination diet
Can hidden food sensitivities significantly impact gut health, digestive capacity and overall gut function? You bet they can. A lot. In this post, I discuss an amazing clinical case of complete resolution of severe gut symptoms following a healthy gut diet plan based on the IgG food sensitivities testing and [...]
Zucchini buckwheat banana bread recipe
As a gut nutritionist, I'm always looking for great gluten free bread recipes and this zucchini buckwheat banana bread recipe is a very yummy one! Not only it's gluten free, it also has no dairy, no eggs, no yeast or nuts added but it still tastes delicious! Achieving good gut [...]
Metabolic and Hormonal Shifts in Menopause
Weight changes during menopause are not simply about calorie intake or reduced activity. They reflect deeper shifts in hormonal signalling, insulin sensitivity, stress physiology, sleep patterns, and circadian rhythm regulation. Menopause can be a difficult time for many women, not only suffering hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings, gaining [...]
Parasite testing: understanding stool tests and gut parasite detection
Parasite testing is often used to investigate persistent digestive symptoms when other causes have not been identified. Stool testing can detect organisms such as Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis, although interpretation of results is not always straightforward. The presence of these organisms does not necessarily mean they are the cause [...]
IgG Food Sensitivity Testing: Clinical Applications and Considerations
IgG food sensitivity testing is sometimes used in clinical practice to explore delayed reactions to foods that may contribute to digestive symptoms and inflammation. Unlike immediate food allergies, these responses can be more subtle and harder to identify. However, the use of IgG testing remains debated, with differing views on [...]
