BALANCING YOUR HORMONES

• We undertake extensive functional testing in order to establish the root cause of symptoms

• We use one of the most comprehensive functional tests in medicine known as the DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones)

• Results inform the individualised tailoring of your treatment programme

• Your progesterone, estrogen, testosterone and adrenal hormones are balanced via hormonal therapy and supplementation

• Levels and metabolism rates of melatonin and a number of organic acids are also examined
  
  

MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT

• A full gut analysis is undertaken, revealing the health of your gastrointestinal tract and microbiome.

• Imbalances within this system are addressed and any identified conditions are treated, such as estrogen domination which can lead to fluid retention and weight gain.

• We aim to reduce cortisol levels flooding the brain. Cortisol is the stress hormone and when levels increase, the cells of our body can become resistant to insulin and in turn, this may lead to an increase in blood sugar and therefore weight gain.

• We identify foods that trigger reactions and symptoms in our patients. Triggers could include foods such as wheat, dairy or sugars, and vary from patient to patient. These triggers cause inflammation and damage to our gastrointestinal tract, allowing proteins to escape (known as “leaky gut” syndrome). The proteins can cause reactions that attack our joints, brain and other parts of the body, resulting in chronic inflammation and pain. This inflammation can interfere with weight management.

• We look at utilising the valuable tools of intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating, if deemed appropriate for the patient. To support this practice, we flood the system with a nutrient-dense blood supply and more than enough food to keep you satiated.

• We encourage our patients to include our specially developed range of “ketogenic” beverages during their fasts to help with feeling full and energised.

RESTORING YOUR SLEEP

• For those who have been experiencing chronic insomnia or sleep disturbances, we examine a range of functions that contribute to sleep, such as your circadian rhythm and adrenal activity, as well as levels of melatonin and cortisol in your system. The relationship between these factors is crucial to good sleep patterns.

• We focus on potential emotional factors that could be causing underlying stress and anxiety, exacerbating insomnia. It is imperative that your environment is fully supportive of sleep. We discuss and focus on the potential triggers for insomnia, to restore peace, balance and harmony to the body.
  
  

STABILISING YOUR MOOD

• For those who have been experiencing chronic insomnia or sleep disturbances, we examine a range of functions that contribute to sleep, such as your circadian rhythm and adrenal activity, as well as levels of melatonin and cortisol in your system. The relationship between these factors is crucial to good sleep patterns.

• We focus on potential emotional factors that could be causing underlying stress and anxiety, exacerbating insomnia. It is imperative that your environment is fully supportive of sleep. We discuss and focus on the potential triggers for insomnia, to restore peace, balance and harmony to the body.

• We examine the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, the “feel-good” hormone, in the gastrointestinal tract. Up to 80% of our feel-good neurotransmitters are produced in the gut, therefore by supporting this balance we are positively influencing the way we feel, think and behave.

• There is strong research evidence showing that stress impacts our gastrointestinal tract negatively, revealing the importance of decreasing known stressors and balancing cortisol levels in our system. We can achieve this through acupuncture, breath work, mediation, mindfulness, supplementation, and the modification of lifestyle and dietary factors.