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FODMAP is an acronym for FERMENTABLE OLIGOSACCARIDES DIASACCARIDES MONOSACCARIDES and POLYOLS. Fructans (FOS), Galactans (GOS), Lactose, Fructose, and Polyol containing foods are all examples of FODMAP(s). Only Dietitians, Nutritionists or those working in the health sciences are likely to be familiar with the above terminologies and know the foods associated with them. In practical terms […]
FODMAP – diet or FAD ..? Read More »
Isotretinoin is a form of retinoic acid (Vitamin A) sold under the proprietary name of Roaccutane or Accutane (1). Isotretinoin is prescribed by medical specialists (2) for the treatment of deep cystic or scarring acne which has resisted conventional treatments (including antibiotics). Observationally here in Australia, Isotretinoin as oral Roaccutane appears to be readily offered
Isotretinoin acne treatments – what you need to know. Read More »
About Cortisol: Cortisol is the major glucocorticoid (steroid hormone) produced in the adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands. Cortisol is a key stress response hormone – essential for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, anti-inflammatory tasks, blood glucose regulation, and appropriate immune system function. Cortisol is essential for our active thyroid hormone (Triiodothyronine – T3) ‘expression’
The hormones: Cortisol, Melatonin, DHEA-s – an overview. Read More »
Most practitioners of the various disciplines in health would or should have a sound working knowledge of the TSH, T4 and T3 (1) flow and ‘feedback loop’. Some may be aware of the importance of optimising Vitamin D, Cortisol and T3 thyroid hormone in balance to each other, with emphasis on T3 levels (Van Zanden
The overlooked hormones in thyroid disturbance Read More »
MCAS is an acronym for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Mast cells are a critical feature of our immunity, responsible for releasing histamine, prostaglandins, heparin, and inflammatory cytokines as a 1st line response to allergen, pathogen (certain bacteria and parasites), and other antigens entering our body. Histamine is an immune-signaling protein with many functions. Although commonly
Hyper-sensitive to your environment … you may have MCAS. Read More »
Myth and argument have long surrounded how frequently we should wash our hair: Regularly to maintain a clean healthy scalp and hair, or not at all to ‘preserve’ the scalp’s natural oils? Should we use shampoos and conditioners (and which ones are better), or just rinse the hair in water to effect a ‘chemical-free’ cleansing?
The great ‘hair wash’ debate Read More »
Two or three generations ago it was routine practice for mothers to ‘worm’ their families – particularly the children. In modern times, both ‘worming’ or discussion about intestinal worm infestation (1) is a rare topic. Intestinal worm infestation (aka: Helminthiasis) is a common occurrence in people of 3rd world countries – and in some instances
Intestinal worms – a problem in hair loss? Read More »
It would be the rare individual concerned about hair loss that hasn’t been told at least once it’s being caused by ‘stress’. Often a platitude and sometimes crudely correct, but what does the term mean? ‘Stressed, stress-out or under stress’ usually means that the circumstances of one’s internal or external milieu is causing hormonal changes
The stress – hair loss correlation Read More »
Alopecia areata (AA) is a distinctive hair loss condition that is readily identified by most health practitioners and hairdressers. (A full explanation of Alopecia areata may be found within my article Alopecia Areata & other autoimmune conditions). The inclination to exhibit AA is genetically inherited within ‘atopic’ families i.e.: those families with an increased sensitivity
Alopecia areata in children – a practical approach Read More »
Of all the persistent maladies which beset the human body, one of the most challenging and confounding for practitioners is chronic scalp irritation or itching where no other obvious condition (1) is found. The causes of chronic scalp irritation or itching (CSII) are widely multi-factorial, and in some instances polygenic from an atopic family history.
Identifying chronic scalp itch and irritation Read More »
