Gut Health

Gut health articles: digestion, microbiome balance, gut-brain connection, and food-related symptoms explained through evidence-based, clinically informed insights and practical strategies.

Digestive first aid: fast relief for bloating, indigestion, reflux, constipation or diarrhoea

2026-10-01T18:51:03+10:00

Digestive symptoms such as bloating, indigestion, reflux, constipation or diarrhoea are common signs that the gut is under stress. While these symptoms are often temporary, they can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Digestive first aid refers to simple, practical steps you can take to help calm the digestive system and reduce symptoms in the short term. [...]

Digestive first aid: fast relief for bloating, indigestion, reflux, constipation or diarrhoea2026-10-01T18:51:03+10:00

Gallbladder function: problems, symptoms and natural treatment

2026-10-07T15:22:37+11:00

Good gallbladder function is often overlooked when searching for solutions to common health complaints such constipation, flatulence, fat digestion problems, low or high cholesterol levels, nutritional deficiencies, or imbalances of gut bacteria and parasites, to name a few. Clinical evidence confirms that optimising gallbladder function is often the key to resolving many seemingly unrelated problems [...]

Gallbladder function: problems, symptoms and natural treatment2026-10-07T15:22:37+11:00

Secretory IgA (sIgA): What Low and High Levels Can Tell You About Gut Health

2026-10-04T15:11:41+11:00

Secretory immunoglobulin A, usually shortened to secretory IgA or sIgA, is one of the most important parts of the immune defence system protecting the surfaces of the digestive tract. But sIgA does much more than simply fight infections. It works at the interface between your immune system, intestinal lining and gut microbiome, helping your body manage [...]

Secretory IgA (sIgA): What Low and High Levels Can Tell You About Gut Health2026-10-04T15:11:41+11:00

Super Greens – what they are and why you should you include them in your diet

2026-10-01T19:07:21+10:00

We are often told that we should eat our greens, but not many of us actually understand just how important they are. Green vegetables, and in particular super greens, are amazing nutritional powerhouses and incorporating them into your diet offers a whole host of health benefits to your body. Joanna Sochan, Naturimedica’s highly trained and [...]

Super Greens – what they are and why you should you include them in your diet2026-10-01T19:07:21+10:00

Gut Health and Hormones: How the Microbiome Regulates Estrogen

2026-10-03T20:50:47+10:00

Empirical clinical evidence as well as many studies to date indicate that gut health and hormones are closely linked. In particular, recent research shows that the composition and diversity of the gut microbiome play a big role in hormone regulation, especially regarding the key female hormone estrogen. The studies suggest that poor gut health increases [...]

Gut Health and Hormones: How the Microbiome Regulates Estrogen2026-10-03T20:50:47+10:00

Case study: Weight loss facilitated by resolving food sensitivities

2026-10-21T12:18:09+11:00

Could food sensitivities make it harder for you to lose weight or even stop you from losing weight altogether? Clinical evidence suggests there is a link between weight loss and a number of food sensitivities as determined by the IgG Food sensitivity testing. To gauge how closely they are related, we conducted a clinical study [...]

Case study: Weight loss facilitated by resolving food sensitivities2026-10-21T12:18:09+11:00

Parasite Treatment: Understand When and How to Address Gut Parasites

2026-10-03T21:03:03+10:00

Parasites may be considered in cases of persistent digestive symptoms, particularly when standard approaches have not resolved the issue. Organisms such as Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis are commonly identified in stool testing, although their role in causing symptoms is not always clearly defined. In some individuals, these organisms may contribute to gut dysfunction, while in others they may [...]

Parasite Treatment: Understand When and How to Address Gut Parasites2026-10-03T21:03:03+10:00

Podcast interview with Joanna Sochan, Naturopath

2026-05-13T20:28:07+10:00

Recently I was fortunate to be interviewed by Australian Natural Therapists Association for their podcast series. It was a great opportunity to talk about my passion for natural medicine and lifestyle medicine, and my experience so far after 10+ years in clinical practice. Topics covered included: Why I do what I do My background before [...]

Podcast interview with Joanna Sochan, Naturopath2026-05-13T20:28:07+10:00

Parasite testing: understanding stool tests and gut parasite detection

2026-10-03T21:06:42+10:00

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 of symptoms, and results need [...]

Parasite testing: understanding stool tests and gut parasite detection2026-10-03T21:06:42+10:00

IgG Food Sensitivity Testing: Clinical Applications and Considerations

2026-10-01T18:55:33+10:00

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 how results should be interpreted. [...]

IgG Food Sensitivity Testing: Clinical Applications and Considerations2026-10-01T18:55:33+10:00
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