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.
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.
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.
Chronic Constipation: Types, Causes and Functional Medicine Solutions
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, yet the underlying cause is frequently misunderstood or left unaddressed. From slow gut motility and SIBO to pelvic floor dysfunction and nervous system dysregulation, the drivers of chronic constipation vary considerably. This post breaks down the three main types, the most common contributing factors, and the functional medicine strategies that address them at the root.