Coeliac disease – what to do after you’ve been diagnosed by Emma McLaughlin
Written by Emma McLaughlin, Integrative Naturopath So, you have just been diagnosed with Coeliac disease, now what? Do you really have to be that careful with gluten? Coeliac Disease is an autoimmune condition whereby exposure to gluten, a protein found in wheat, triggers an inflammatory response in the lining of the digestive tract. This inflammatory […]
Hashimoto’s and Grave’s Disease: Two Sides of One Coin by Alexandra Preston
Written by Alexandra Preston Hashimoto’s disease and Grave’s disease are both conditions where the immune system damages the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland that helps regulate metabolism. This is known as autoimmunity (auto = “self”). Grave’s disease features an overactive thyroid, and commonly causes heat intolerance, nervousness, fatigue, weight loss, and heart palpitations. Hashimoto’s disease […]