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Hormonal Imbalance and Fatigue Resolved Through Gut Health

Charmaine Shepherd

April 16, 2026

A 42 year old woman with severe fatigue and hormonal imbalance found answers after years of being told her tests were “normal.” By addressing gut health and hidden thyroid and hormone imbalances, she restored her energy, regulated her cycles, and even saw improvements in hair loss

How Charmaine helped Aime avoid disability and live her happiest life yet!

Charmaine Shepherd

October 5, 2021

Aime* is in her early 50s and lives in Scotland with her husband and two daughters. She has a demanding people-facing job. *Aime’s real name has been changed to protect her privacy.

My girlfriend was seriously debilitated by a rare auto immune disorder.

Charmaine Shepherd

October 4, 2021

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) which pretty much destroyed her 20’s.

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Aime* is in her early 50s and lives in Scotland with her husband and two daughters. She has a demanding people-facing job. *Aime’s real name has been changed to protect her privacy.

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Why Personalised Health Matters More Than General Health Advice

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Honouring Julia Hawkins: A Legacy of Movement, Inspiration, and Defying Age

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Exciting New Development in Endometriosis Testing: Introducing the Ziwig Endotest®

Unlocking Energy: How Your Liver Health Impacts Hormones and Vitality

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Leaky Gut May Contribute to Chronic Disease

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The MCAS explosion

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Biotin - The Proven Health Benefits

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Why Are My Blood Tests Normal but I Still Feel Unwell?

Why do I still feel depressed despite trying everything?

Can Your Gut Influence Parkinson’s Disease?

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

We Are Living Longer But Not Better

Depression, Inflammation and Brain Fat

Why It’s Not Your Fault When a Health Plan Feels Hard to Follow

What Is Functional Medicine?

Mental Health and Perimenopause

Perimenopause isn’t just “low oestrogen”

Why hormone testing matters in perimenopause

Is It Really Just “In Your Head”?

SMASH 2026

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics

From Stardust to Brain Health: The Forgotten Power of Lithium

Detox Pathways Under the Microscope

Alzheimer’s Is Not a Brain Disease

Protecting Your Health Before the Prescription Pad Comes Out

Could Your Gut Be Causing Your Pain?

Autoimmune Disease Doesn’t Exist?

How to Protect Your Heart, Your Brain, and Your Future

Why Protein (and a Few Squats) Could Be Your Secret to Ageing Well

Slowing Ageing with Vitamin D

NAD+ Injections: A Powerful Tool in the Fight Against Fatigue, Ageing, and Brain Fog

Ultra-Processed Foods and Premature Death - Why the Dose Makes the Damage

Why a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Alzheimer’s Is Failing — and What You Can Do About It

Could Your Gums Predict Your Stroke Risk? Let’s Talk.

We’ve Been Saying This for Years

🎉 Something exciting is coming this May!

The Silent Killer: Half of Sudden Cardiac Deaths Occur Without Warning

How Your Immune System Might Be Controlling Your Blood Sugar

Who’s Really in Charge Here?

The Hidden Risks of Thiazides and Why a Natural Approach to Hypertension May Be Best

The Science Behind Telomeres and Brain Health

Gut Health and Hypertension

Your Gut Bacteria

The Silent Crisis

Why Personalised Health Matters More Than General Health Advice

Why Building Muscle Matters for Your Heart and Overall Health

Unlocking the Power of Epigenetics

Celebrating Christmas in good health and joy

Understanding Estrogen, Endometriosis, Melatonin, and the Estrobolome

Epigenetics and Metabolism

Maintaining Muscle Mass: The Key to Longevity and Overall Health

What is Resilience, Really?

CIMT Scans: Early Detection for Cardiovascular Health

Honouring Julia Hawkins: A Legacy of Movement, Inspiration, and Defying Age

Healing Blood Vessels in Long COVID: The Key Role of Your Endothelial Glycocalyx

Exciting New Development in Endometriosis Testing: Introducing the Ziwig Endotest®

Unlocking Energy: How Your Liver Health Impacts Hormones and Vitality

Unlocking the Gut-Brain Connection: A New Frontier in Parkinson's Disease Treatment

From Gas to Gloom: How Your Gassy Gut May Cause Hormone Imbalance

From Pillow Talk to Passion: Understanding the Sleep-Gut-Libido Connection

Join us for our Heart Health event!

The Multi-Dimensional Influence on Bone Health: Functional Medicine Insights

Join Our 6-Week Heart Health Programme: Transformative Steps for Your Well-Being

Preventing Young-Onset Dementia: The Power of Lifestyle Changes

Resetting the Perimenopausal Brain

Title: Nurturing Strong Bones: The Gut-Bone Connection and the Power of a Balanced Diet

Unlocking the Power of Short, Intense Bursts: A Promising Path to Health and Longevity

Unlock Your Cognitive Potential with a Cognoscopy: Protect Your Most Valuable Asset—Your Brain

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Leaky Gut May Contribute to Chronic Disease

Heart Health and the Gut: The Role of Functional Medicine

The MCAS explosion

Healthier Habits

Biotin - The Proven Health Benefits

Are your symptoms caused by food intolerances?

Resonance Biofeedback

How Charmaine helped Aime avoid disability and live her happiest life yet

Long Covid

Functional Blood Analysis

Why Does Traumatic Brain Injury Harm Your Gut?

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