Dr Susan Jamieson

Dr Susan Jamieson

Migraines And Your Gut

Migraines can be caused by gut bacteria

If you suffer from debilitating migraines, you know the pain is not all in your mind. In fact, the cause may be in your gut. Recent research at the University of California San Diego suggests imbalances in gut bacteria may be to blame for at least some migraines.

Menopause And Functional Medicine

A functional medicine approach to menopause

Menopause is a part of a woman’s life. Typically it begins at age 52, according to the Office on Women’s Health. But perimenopause, the transition into menopause itself, can begin much earlier. While some women begin to experience perimenopause in their late thirties, it more commonly begins when a woman reaches her forties.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) And Gut Health

CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Start In Your Gut

Symptoms of ME/CFS include fatigue, even after a full night’s sleep, gastrointestinal issues, and chronic pain in muscles and joints. Diagnosis was difficult and complicated, requiring extensive tests and an assessment by an expert trained to recognize chronic fatigue. That, however, may be changing.