Histamine Intolerance, SIBO & the Nervous System: Why You React to Everything
Reacting to foods, probiotics, alcohol, fermented foods or stress? Histamine intolerance may be connected to gut dysbiosis, SIBO, mast cell activation and nervous system dysregulation. Here is what to investigate next.
Fatigue: Why You're Always Tired and What to Do About It
Told your bloods are normal but still exhausted? Dr Matt at Wave Functional Health Gold Coast explains the nine most common drivers of persistent fatigue and why most standard testing misses them entirely.
Is the Gut the Source of Disease? A Functional Medicine Perspective
From autoimmune conditions to anxiety, cardiovascular disease to chronic fatigue, the gut is connected to almost every major chronic illness. Dr Matt at Wave Functional Health explains why, and what functional medicine testing actually reveals.
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM): Unlocking the Body's Healing Potential
If you have tried everything for chronic pain, fatigue, or inflammation and nothing has stuck, FSM could be the missing piece. Dr Matt at Wave Functional Health explains how this therapy works at a cellular level.
The Gut-Weight Axis: How Your Microbiome Shapes Weight Management Outcomes
If you have been doing everything right and still struggling with your weight, your gut microbiome could be the missing piece. Dr Matt at Wave Functional Health explains the gut-weight connection and what to do about it.
The Best Forms of Magnesium: What They Do and When to Use Them
Not all magnesium supplements are created equal. Dr Matt at Wave Functional Health Gold Coast breaks down every form, what each one does, and exactly which one suits your symptoms.
How Your Digestive Health Impacts Brain Function: The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
Most people know the gut affects digestion. Fewer realise it directly controls mood, memory, focus, and stress. Dr Matt at Wave Functional Health explains the gut-brain connection and what to do when it breaks down.
Why Am I Bloated All the Time? A Functional Medicine Approach to Gut Health
Bloating after meals is not normal… it is a signal. Dr Matt at Wave Functional Health Gold Coast explains the most common root causes including SIBO, dysbiosis, and low stomach acid, and what a functional medicine approach looks like for resolving them for good.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV): What It Is, Why It Matters & How to Improve It
Heart rate variability is one of the most powerful and underused markers of health available. It tells us not how fit you are, but how ready your nervous system is to handle stress, recover from load, and regulate itself. This post breaks down what HRV actually measures, why it matters in a functional medicine context, and the practical strategies that consistently improve it over time.
Beyond the Tumour: Why True Cancer Recovery Means Changing the Terrain
Reaching remission is a profound achievement but the biological environment that allowed cancer to develop does not automatically change with treatment. This post explores cancer stem cells, the concept of internal terrain, and how a functional medicine approach can support long term resilience and reduce the conditions that contribute to recurrence.
Australia's Dementia Crisis: How Functional Medicine Can Lead the Way
Dementia is now the second leading cause of death in Australia, with a projected doubling of cases by 2058. Yet many of the key risk factors (blood sugar dysregulation, cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, and poor sleep) are modifiable. This post explores why Australians are at elevated risk and how a functional medicine approach can meaningfully reduce the likelihood of cognitive decline.
Are Postmenopausal Women at Higher Risk for Osteoporosis? 8 Ways to Prevent Bone Loss as You Age
Osteoporosis affects millions of women over 50, yet most have no idea their bone density is declining until a fracture occurs. The hormonal changes of menopause accelerate bone loss in ways that are largely preventable with the right approach. In this post we cover why postmenopausal women are at higher risk and eight practical strategies to protect and support bone health at any age.