Help for complex and long-term health problems

Gut & digestive health

Bloating, IBS, reflux, constipation, food intolerances, dysbiosis and inflammatory bowel conditions. Charmaine overcame her own IBD with an integrative approach.

Read:

• How Useful Is It to be Diagnosed With IBS?
• Could Your Gut Be Causing Your Pain?

See also: Gut and stool testing

Hormones, perimenopause & menopause

Hot flushes, sleep and mood changes, heavy or irregular periods, PCOS (now PMOS), endometriosis, fibroids, low libido and thyroid problems.

Read:

• Perimenopause isn’t just “low oestrogen”
• Is TSH enough to test your thyroid?

See also: The Menopause Journey workshop

Fatigue & low energy

Persistent exhaustion, burnout, post-viral fatigue and long COVID, often linked to nutrients, thyroid, gut health or hidden infections.

Read:

• Long Covid
• Could it be B12?

See also: Nutrient and fatigue testing

Autoimmunity, inflammation & pain

Autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, MCAS, PoTS, skin problems, headaches, migraine and long-standing pain.

Read:

• Autoimmune Disease Doesn’t Exist?
• The MCAS explosion

See also: Acupuncture for pain

Heart health & stroke prevention

High blood pressure, cholesterol worries, family history of heart disease or stroke, and early detection before symptoms appear.

Read:

• What Is Cardioscopy – And Could It Change the Way You Think About Heart Health?
• What is a carotid artery scan, and should you have one?

See also: Cardioscopy · Carotid artery scan

Carotid artery scan

A painless ultrasound of the arteries in your neck that shows artery wall thickening and plaque, years before a stroke or heart attack. £456, no referral needed.

Read:

• What is a carotid artery scan, and should you have one?
• Should you have a carotid artery scan if you feel well?

See also: Book a carotid artery scan

Memory & brain health

Brain fog, memory changes, family history of dementia and cognitive decline. Charmaine is certified in the Bredesen protocol and works with the CogMission brain-health team.

Read:

• What is a cognoscopy, and who is it for?
• Preventing Young-Onset Dementia: The Power of Lifestyle Changes

See also: Brain Vitality Programme · CogMission

Stress, anxiety, mood & sleep

Ongoing stress, anxiety, low mood or depression that hasn’t lifted, poor sleep and a nervous system stuck on high alert.

Read:

• Why do I still feel depressed despite trying everything?
• Why Does Nervous System Regulation Matter in Functional Medicine?

See also: HRV biofeedback · Health coaching

Weight & blood sugar

Weight that won’t shift, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and support before, during or after GLP1 medication.

Read:

• GLP1 Medications Through a Functional Medicine Lens
• Struggling to lose weight?

Healthy ageing & prevention

Biological age, muscle and bone health, genetics and epigenetics, and a proactive plan to stay well for longer.

Read:

• Understanding Biological vs. Chronological Ageing
• Maintaining Muscle Mass: The Key to Longevity and Overall Health

See also: Health Transformation Programme

“Normal” tests, but still unwell

Symptoms that don’t add up, or have been put down to age or stress. Functional testing looks at different markers and optimal ranges.

Read:

• Why are my blood tests normal but I still feel unwell?
• 5 Hidden Markers Your GP Doesn’t Test for (But Could Explain Your Symptoms)

See also: Laboratory testing