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Solving Stubborn Constipation: Understanding the Causes Behind Chronic Constipation

by Katrina Froome September 9, 2026

Solving Stubborn Constipation: Understanding the Causes Behind Chronic Constipation

Chronic constipation is more than simply not opening your bowels every day. It can include hard or difficult stools, straining, bloating, incomplete emptying, reliance on laxatives or enemas, and even episodes of diarrhoea or faecal leakage.

In this Health Topic, I explore Functional Constipation and IBS-C, possible underlying contributors, the gut microbiome and methane/IMO, microbiome testing, overflow diarrhoea, and constipation in children.

If constipation has become your "normal", it may be time to look beyond the symptom and explore the missing pieces of your digestive puzzle.

Posted in abdominal pain, bloating, childrens health, chronic constipation, constipation, diarrhoea, digestive health, Faecal leakage, Functional constipation, IBD, IBS-C, IMO, Intestinal methanogen overgrowth, irritable bowel disease, Microbiome, Microbiome Testing, sibo

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It's Not Just Your Hormones: Looking Beyond the Symptoms

by Katrina Froome July 13, 2026

It's Not Just Your Hormones: Looking Beyond the Symptoms

Hormonal health is about much more than your menstrual cycle. In this Health Topic, we explore the latest research on PMDD, the transition from PCOS to PMOS, fibroids, thyroid health, gut health, the microbiome, mineral balance and perimenopause. Discover why hormones don't work in isolation and how taking a whole-body approach can help you better understand your health.

Posted in Acne, ADHD, Amenorrhea, bloating, blood sugar imbalance, brain fog, Burnout and Exhaustion, Cardiovascular Health, chronic pain, constipation, Diabetes Type 2, diarrhoea, digestive health, disordered eating, endocrine health, exhausted, fatigue, gut health, Hashimoto's Disease, heavy periods, herbal medicine, histamine reactions, hormonal acne, hormonal imbalances, hormone imbalance, hot flashes, hot flushes, HTMA, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hypothyroid, IBD, ibs, IMO, In person consultations, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory conditions, insulin resistance, irregular periods, itchy skin, joint pain, low libido, menopause, metabolic health, metabolism, Microbiome, Microbiome Testing, mineral imbalances, mood disorder, mood swings, muscle aches and pains, Nervous System Support, Neurodivergence, Online Business, PCOS, peri-menopause, perimenopause, PMDD, PMOS, post menopause, post pill acne, reproductive health, thyroid, weight gain, women's health

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When Everything Feels Like a Trigger: Exploring Histamine, Gut Health, Mast Cells and the Microbiome

by Katrina Froome June 16, 2026

When Everything Feels Like a Trigger: Exploring Histamine, Gut Health, Mast Cells and the Microbiome

Do you feel like your body reacts to everything? This blog explores the fascinating connections between histamine, gut health, mast cells and the microbiome, and how they may influence symptoms such as fatigue, food sensitivities, digestive issues, headaches, skin reactions and inflammation.

Learn why looking beyond individual triggers and supporting the gut, immune system and nervous system may be an important step toward understanding your health more fully.

Posted in allergies, anxiety, arthritis, autoimmune disease, brain fog, Cardiovascular Health, chronic pain, coeliac disease, colds and flu, dermatitis, diarrhoea, digestive health, dry skin, eczema, exhausted, fatigue, Fibromyalgia, food allergies, gut health, hay fever, Heart Health, Heart Palpitations, heavy metal toxicity, heavy metals, histamine reactions, hives, hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, HTMA, IBD, ibs, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, itchy eyes, itchy skin, itchy throat, joint pain, LIBO, Long COVID, Microbiome, Microbiome Testing, mineral imbalances, mood disorder, muscle aches and pains, natural health, natural treatment, Naturopathic Care, Oral Health, pain, perimenopause, sinusitis, skin health, Stress & Anxiety, womens health

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Fibromyalgia: Looking Beyond Pain and Inflammation

by Katrina Froome May 14, 2026

Fibromyalgia: Looking Beyond Pain and Inflammation

Fibromyalgia is about more than just pain. In this blog, I explore the deeper connections between Fibromyalgia, nervous system stress, gut health, SIBO, hormonal changes, fatigue and inflammation — while taking a gentle, holistic approach to understanding the body more fully.

Posted in arthritis, Body Balance Treatment, brain fog, Burnout and Exhaustion, chronic pain, digestive health, endocrine health, exhausted, fatigue, Fibromyalgia, hormone imbalance, HTMA, ibs, joint pain, menopause, Microbiome, muscle aches and pains, Nervous System Support, perimenopause, sibo, stress, Stress & Anxiety

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