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Understanding Microbiome Testing

Microbiome testing has become increasingly popular, but not all gut tests are created equal. If you’ve ever wondered why results can look very different depending on the test used — or why one practitioner recommends one type over another — the answer lies in how the microbiome is analysed. Broadly speaking, there are

What exactly is DNA Test?

What Exactly Is a DNA Test? What It Does — and Doesn’t — Tell You About Your Health If you’ve ever wondered whether a DNA test can help you understand your health, your gut, your hormones or your energy levels, you’re not alone. Genetic testing has become incredibly popular — but also incredibly misunderstood.

HRT

The Genes You Need to Know Before You Start HRT Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be genuinely life-changing — helping with sleep, mood, hot flushes, energy, libido, and that sense of “I finally feel like myself again.” But here’s what most women are never told: Your genes can directly influence how well you tolerate

Genes and Gut Health

Why some digestive issues aren’t “just in your diet” — they might be in your DNA By Kate Troup — Naturopath | Gut, Genes & Energy Specialist Most people are told gut issues are caused by stress, food or hormones — and while that’s true for some, many people have a genetically sensitive

Microplastics

Microplastics: the invisible toxins now inside us — what you need to know Microplastics — once thought to be an environmental issue only — are now being found inside the human body: in blood, lungs, digestive organs, and even the brain. Although research is still evolving, early signs suggest they may impact gut health,

Microplastic Detox Genes

We’re all exposed to microplastics — in food, water, cosmetics, even the air we breathe. These tiny plastic particles don’t just pass harmlessly through the body. They can trigger inflammation, disrupt hormones, interfere with cell function, and place a major burden on our detoxification systems. Why do some people feel fatigued, inflamed, puffy or

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