December 17, 2021
Vaginal ecology is extremely dynamic and is affected by numerous host (i.e. you!) factors including age, ethnicity, hormonal changes and life stages, infection and even use […]
December 14, 2021
A study published in Oct of this year (in the journal Advances in Nutrition) aimed to evaluate the benefits of antioxidants on sperm count and quality1. […]
November 20, 2021
The nervous system in our gut has been called the ‘second brain’. It is connected to our brain via sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways and has bi-directional […]
September 30, 2021
SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is a common underlying cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). SIBO has been shown to be present in up to […]
June 10, 2021
Headache disorders (of which migraine is one) are among the most common disorders of the nervous system and it has been estimated that almost half of […]
May 28, 2021
Menopause is a hot topic at the moment and the time between peri menopause and complete cessation of periods can vary greatly. Some women sail though […]
May 13, 2021
Sleep is fundamental to our good health. It’s crucial role in immune and stress support makes it even more of a priority at the moment. Studies […]
March 12, 2021
We recently wrote about the role of selenium in protecting our thyroid and repair from autoimmune antibodies. Let’s look now as some other nutrients that can […]
February 19, 2021
The thyroid tissue has the highest concentration of selenium in the body. Glutathione peroxidase enzymes are the most abundant antioxidants in the thyroid. These are the […]
February 9, 2021
A simple google search can bring up a lengthy list of nutrients that are purported to be essential for thyroid hormone production and optimal thyroid function. […]
November 16, 2020
Almost ¼ million Irish people have diabetes, and a further ½ million of us are pre-diabetic. This is particularly shocking when you consider that most cases […]
November 11, 2020
Iodine is essential for thyroid function. It is taken up into the thyroid gland from the bloodstream where it joins to thyroglobulin within the thyroid tissue […]
September 21, 2020
We believe that food is always first. Natural wholefoods are so much more than the sum of their parts and eating them should be one of […]
June 9, 2020
Obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century and is also one of the largest contributing factors to chronic disease and […]
June 3, 2020
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an antibody playing a critical role in immunity. In its secretory form, sIgA is the main immunoglobulin found in mucous secretions and […]
May 27, 2020
You might consider parasites or pathogenic bacteria something quite unsavoury you don’t want to have in your gut, however we have definitely had more than one […]
May 21, 2020
We have been running comprehensive stool testing for many years now and the advances in technology just keep getting better and better. Invivo’s GI EcologiX […]
May 14, 2020
Nutritional supplements are best to ‘supplement’ your diet in the short term – particularly at a time where you may be struggling to maintain a healthy […]
May 12, 2020
Do you suspect you suffer from hormone related issues? Maybe you already had blood tests carried out and your oestrogen or testosterone came back normal? Symptoms […]
May 5, 2020
Melatonin is a hormone that controls the daily circadian rhythm and is best known for its role in helping to initiate sleep. It is inhibited by […]
April 29, 2020
It is difficult to imagine anyone who is not stressed in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic. Stress can have a profound effect on our emotional […]
April 27, 2020
Hair loss can be very traumatic and worrying. There are many different causes and you should speak to your doctor first and foremost. There may be […]
April 18, 2020
Over the next few blog posts, we are going to shine a light on some of the key clinical insights we can get from the tests […]
March 22, 2020
Zinc is an essential nutrient, not least for its role in immune health. In the current climate, with Covid-19 taking a hold over Ireland, this is […]
September 4, 2019
The trend towards eating vegan looks like it is here to stay. But is it really healthier? Can you get everything you need from your food? […]
August 16, 2019
This might be a very wet August but you still have time to boost your natural vitamin D levels if you get out there!
April 28, 2019
What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome or ‘IBS’ affects 10-15% of people worldwide which is a staggering number. But having this umbrella does nothing to improve […]
March 22, 2019
You may have seen our recent blog and case study publication on nutrients for thyroid health. But what if you have an autoimmune thyroid condition? The […]
October 31, 2017
Zinc is an extremely important mineral in our diet. It is a component of one of the most abundant antioxidant compounds in the body (copper-zinc oxide […]
July 31, 2017
‘You are not what you eat, you are what you absorb’ Might not sound as catchy, but you can have a great diet and make good […]