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Welcome to your home for all things skin, acne, eczema, nutrition, hormones, gut health and supplements. This blog is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
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-Katie, RHN, FDN-P
Stress, Cortisol & the Adrenal Fatigue Question
The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, or HPA axis, is part of the body’s stress-response system. Cortisol is one of its hormones. Long-term stress and persistent fatigue deserve attention, but “adrenal fatigue” is not a proven medical diagnosis. It is different from adrenal insufficiency, which requires clinical assessment and treatment.
Leaky Gut & Food Sensitivities: What the Evidence Means
Intestinal permeability describes how substances pass through the gut lining. Increased permeability is a real finding studied in several conditions, but “leaky gut syndrome” is not a single established diagnosis that explains every symptom. Food allergy, intolerance and celiac disease also need to be distinguished from one another.
Gut Health: Digestion, Food Tolerance & Your Skin
Gut health describes how well your digestive system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients and moves waste. Bloating, pain and bowel changes can have different causes. A useful plan starts with the pattern of symptoms and an appropriate assessment, rather than assuming that every digestive problem is an infection or the cause of a skin condition.