Supporting your clients with PCOS – Taking a body system approach
PCOS is the most common hormonal endocrine disorder in women, affecting about 10% of women of childbearing age. It is also the most common cause of female infertility. Through this guest blog post from FDX Practitioner Christine Bailey, discover how you can more effectively support your clients with PCOS with a body system approach. What […]
Assessing cardiometabolic health in peri- and post-menopausal women
A woman’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease increases dramatically once she starts to approach menopause. In this article we take a look at how blood testing can help determine which biomarkers can indicate potential dysfunction in your clients’ heart health.
Supporting menopausal clients via blood testing
The average age of menopause in the UK is 51, but women may find themselves in perimenopause for up to 10 years before that. Blood testing holds the key to getting a better a grip on your client’s symptoms and creating a targeted plan that produces real results.
Men are hormonal too: what you need to know about supporting male health
Men often find it difficult to talk about their health, but as they age prostate health, sexual health and midlife weight gain demand increasing attention in terms of supporting long term overall health and vitality. In this guest blog post from FDX Practitioner Christine Bailey, you’ll discover how to support your clients more effectively with […]
Supporting your clients with PCOS – Taking a body system approach
PCOS is the most common hormonal endocrine disorder in women, affecting about 10% of women of childbearing age. It is also the most common cause of female infertility. Through this guest blog post from FDX Practitioner Christine Bailey, discover how you can more effectively support your clients with PCOS with a body system approach. What […]
How to optimise functional testing for clients who are contraception free
You might be seeing an increased demand for clarity around female health, as female reproductive health dysfunction is more widely recognised. Blood testing of hormones can be useful in revealing what is happening both at the endocrine and reproductive level, but what factors are influencing hormone synthesis, receptors and metabolism? Understanding the bigger picture, the […]
How to optimise functional testing for clients on contraception
Supporting clients that are taking contraception can often seem daunting or confusing and you might be puzzling over whether functional blood testing results will hold any clinical significance. When testing for hormones it is vital to understand the implications contraception may have on results and how to discern actionable insights when reviewing the data. In […]
PCOS and Acne – what you need to know
There is a growing conversation about Acne in relation to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Experienced practitioners such as Fiona Trup are focusing on the importance of this link and this blog post will cover the latest findings on PCOS, how to evaluate the condition using functional testing and the most effective treatment options. Is it […]
Taking a whole body system approach to menopause
FDX Practitioner Christine Bailey joins us for a guest blog post on the menopause. Read on to discover the importance of oestrogen when it comes to the menopause, why a whole body system approach is so essential and what role sleep plays during this phase of female life. Menopause is a natural female transition – […]
How to get the most out of functional testing when it comes to clients with (suspected) thyroid dysfunction
With around 15% of the UK population suffering from Thyroid related issues, you might have noticed an upsurge in the number of your clients appearing to suffer from thyroid disorders, or symptoms that suggest an underlying thyroid issue. If you’re having trouble pinpointing whether your client may have thyroid issues, some of the symptoms that […]