Lantern Clinic

13/05/2026

What’s Disrupting Your Hormones? 🚩

Your hormones respond to more than stress, age, or genetics.

Everyday exposures, from plastics and fragrances to skincare and food packaging, may be quietly influencing your:
• mood
• energy
• cycles
• metabolism
• long-term hormonal health

I have a new blog exploring the hidden world of endocrine disruptors and women’s health.
✨ Read more:

Common Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Women’s Health Why your hormones are under attack and what you can do about it We often think of hormones as something internal, driven by age, stress, or genetics. But one of the biggest influences on hormonal health today is external, invisible,

30/04/2026

Is it really your thyroid… or is it "leaky gut"? ☝

Autoimmune thyroid conditions don’t always start in the thyroid.

The gut plays a key role in regulating the immune system, and when that balance is disrupted, the effects can show up in different organs.

Emerging research suggests that increased intestinal permeability, often called “leaky gut”, may be a key factor in the development of autoimmune disease.

👉 Often, the thyroid is just where the problem becomes visible.
A different way of looking at your health can change everything.

24/04/2026

What actually happens in a functional medicine consultation?☝

Most people expect another quick appointment.
A few symptoms. A prescription. Done.

But this is different! 🔥

This is not one-size-fits-all care. It’s a personalised, root-cause approach that looks at your body as a whole.

You’re not just told what to do, you understand why, and become part of the process.

👉 It’s about transformation, not symptom management.
👉 It’s about moving towards optimal health, not just “coping”.

And it’s not only for those who feel unwell.

It’s for those who want to stay well, think clearly, and feel in control of their health again.

🌿 Read the full guide:
https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog/functional-medicine-consultation-uk-what-to-expect 🧐

18/04/2026

You’ve been told it’s IBS… but what if that’s not the full story? ☝️
Bloating after every meal isn’t normal.
Yet so many people are told their tests are “fine” and it’s just stress.

IBS is not a diagnosis in itself. It’s a description of symptoms, often given when no clear cause has been found.

What many people don’t realise is that a significant proportion of those diagnosed with IBS, up to 40–70%, may actually have underlying SIBO.

If you’re dealing with bloating, food reactions, or ongoing gut issues, it may be worth looking deeper. 🧐

https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog/sibo-symptoms-causes-treatment

06/04/2026

Auto-immunity and the gut are connected.

01/04/2026

Considering getting your gut microbiome tested?

Read this doctor’s guide before you book your test.

Read the full blog here: https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog/gut-microbiome-testing-uk-doctor-guide

31/03/2026

At Lantern Clinic, we believe a test is only as valuable as the clinical expertise behind it.

The market is saturated with at-home kits, but true healing requires precision. We use doctor-led functional testing, like the GI Effects® Profile, to look beyond "normal" results and identify the specific imbalances driving your symptoms.

Stop guessing. Start with clinical precision.

https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog/gut-microbiome-testing-uk-doctor-guide

30/03/2026

Which Gut Microbiome Test Is Actually Worth It?

A doctor explains what works—and what doesn’t

If you’ve been looking into gut health, you’ve probably come across dozens of tests claiming to analyse your microbiome.

From sleek at-home kits to advanced laboratory panels, the options can feel overwhelming.

And naturally, the question becomes:

👉 If you’re considering testing, start here: get clarity first, not just results.

https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog//gut-microbiome-testing-uk-doctor-guide

19/03/2026

Is your thyroid really the problem… or is it “leaky gut”?☝

Most people with Hashimoto’s never look at their microbiome.

Yet this is where the immune system is largely regulated and activated.

Emerging research suggests that increased intestinal permeability, often called “leaky gut”, may be a key factor in the development of autoimmune disease.

In other words, the thyroid may not be the starting point.

It may be where the problem shows up.

🧐 Read more:
https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog/gut-health-autoimmune-disease

🌿 Read more:
https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog/gut-health-autoimmune-disease

Read more:
https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog/gut-health-autoimmune-disease

The human body is home to trillions of microbes-bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live on the skin, in the mouth, and throughout the digestive tract. Together, these microorganisms form what scientists call the human microbiome . For many years, microbes were mainly associated with infection an

16/03/2026

What if your eczema isn’t just a skin problem?

Many chronic skin conditions are connected to gut health, diet and inflammation.

One of my patients discovered the answer wasn’t on the surface — it was inside the gut microbiome.

🌿 Read the story
https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog/eczema-gut-skin-axis

Want to understand what might be driving inflammation in your body?

Take the 2-minute Diet & Wellness Profile
https://lantern-sfembezc.scoreapp.com

15/03/2026

What if your eczema isn’t just a skin problem?

Many chronic skin conditions are connected to gut health, diet and inflammation.

One of my patients discovered the answer wasn’t on the surface; it was inside the gut microbiome.

🌿 Read the story
https://www.lanternclinic.com/blog/eczema-gut-skin-axis

Want to understand what might be driving inflammation in your body?

Take the 2-minute Diet & Wellness Profile
https://lantern-sfembezc.scoreapp.com

When Skin Symptoms Become Debilitating A man in his thirties came to see me at Lantern Clinic with symptoms of severe eczema affecting most of his body . He worked outdoors in a physically demanding job, and the condition had become almost unbearable. His skin was red, inflamed and painfully ir