Dr Amina Davison

06/03/2026

When Sarah came to me, she was struggling with…

❌ Persistent bloating after meals
❌ Constant fatigue and brain fog
❌ Irregular bowel movements and food sensitivities

She had already tried eliminating gluten, taking over-the-counter probiotics, and following various “gut health” diets she found online — but nothing seemed to stick.

We started by identifying the root cause through:

🔎 Detailed health history and symptom timeline
🔎 Comprehensive functional stool testing
🔎 Nutritional and lifestyle assessment

Here’s what we discovered:

🦠 Gut dysbiosis with an overgrowth of opportunistic bacteria
🦠 Low microbial diversity affecting digestion and immune balance
🦠 Sluggish gut motility linked to chronic stress and disrupted eating patterns

Rather than using a generic “gut protocol”, we created a personalised gut repair plan tailored specifically to Sarah’s needs.

Key components of the plan

Food Adjustments

➡︎ Temporarily removed trigger foods contributing to inflammation
➡︎ Increased fibre diversity with vegetables, legumes, and resistant starch
➡︎ Introduced fermented foods gradually to support microbiome balance

Targeted Supplements

➡︎ Probiotic and prebiotic support to rebalance the gut microbiome
➡︎ Digestive support to improve nutrient breakdown and absorption
➡︎ Gut lining support nutrients to calm intestinal inflammation

Lifestyle Changes

➡︎ Structured meal timing to support motility and digestion
➡︎ Stress regulation techniques to support the gut–brain axis
➡︎ Improved sleep and recovery routines

The Results

Within 8 weeks, Sarah experienced:

🎉 Significant reduction in bloating
🎉 Regular, comfortable digestion
🎉 Noticeably better energy and mental clarity
🎉 Reduced food sensitivities

By 12 weeks, she felt like she had her body back.

The key to Sarah’s progress wasn’t guessing — it was identifying and addressing the root causes driving her symptoms.

Can you relate to any of these symptoms? Comment “Reset” to get my free 7-Day Gut Reset Blueprint and start healing your gut today!

05/03/2026

A very exciting clinic update…

As Integrative Health continues to grow, I’m really pleased to welcome Dr Rebecca McNeill to the team.

Rebecca is a GP who shares a strong interest in Functional Medicine and root-cause healthcare. She has a particular passion for helping patients who feel stuck with ongoing symptoms such as fatigue, gut issues, inflammation or hormone-related concerns.

Rebecca shares the same philosophy that underpins our clinic- looking beyond symptoms to understand why health issues develop in the first place, and creating personalised plans that combine medical expertise with nutrition, lifestyle and targeted testing.

As our clinic grows into a multidisciplinary team, Rebecca’s experience allows us to support more patients while maintaining the depth and quality of care we are known for.

You can book appointments with Rebecca directly through our website now!

19/01/2026

Ahhh… so that’s why I was crying over a sock and plotting a dramatic life change at 2AM.

🩸 When your period shows up, it all clicks:

The mood swings, the bloating, the wild cravings, the sudden urge to burn your entire life down?

Not you being irrational.

That’s your hormones talking.
→ Oestrogen drops
→ Progesterone crashes
→ Cortisol sensitivity spikes
→ Blood sugar gets unstable
→ And your nervous system? Fully overstimulated

✨ You’re not crazy. You’re cyclical.

And once you start understanding your hormonal rhythm, you can work with it, not feel hijacked by it.

Comment “AUDIT” to get my free guide The Hormone Disruptor Audit and discover the hidden patterns behind your PMS rollercoaster.

17/01/2026

✅You’re eating clean.
✅You’re taking the right supplements.
✅You’re cycle-syncing your workouts.

But if you’re skipping sleep?

⚠️ You’re skipping the foundation of hormone healing.

Sleep isn’t just “rest.” It’s hormone recalibration.

While you sleep, your body is:
→ Balancing cortisol + melatonin
→ Producing growth hormone for repair
→ Clearing oestrogen + metabolic waste
→ Restoring insulin sensitivity
→ Rebuilding progesterone + thyroid hormones

When sleep is poor or inconsistent:
– Blood sugar becomes unstable
– Cravings increase
– PMS symptoms flare
– Mood and memory take a hit
– You store fat instead of burning it

💡 No supplement can replace deep, consistent sleep.

It’s not optional…it’s hormonal therapy.

Comment “AUDIT” to get my free guide The Hormone Disruptor Audit and uncover the hidden stressors hijacking your sleep, energy, and hormones.

15/01/2026

✅You’re taking the magnesium.
✅The ashwagandha.
✅The B complex.

❌But your hormones still feel… off.❌

Here’s why 👇

✨ Supplements don’t work if your body is stuck in survival mode.

You can’t out-supplement:
→ Chronic nervous system activation
→ Unprocessed emotional stress
→ Sleep deprivation
→ Overtraining or undereating
→ Constant blood sugar crashes

When cortisol is high or dysregulated, your body:
– Delays ovulation
– Lowers progesterone
– Suppresses thyroid function
– Impairs detox
– Stores fat to “keep you safe”

💊 Supplements are supportive tools.

But your hormones don’t want pills.

They want safety. Regulation. Nourishment. Rest.

✨ Nervous system support is hormone support.

Start there - the supplements will actually work better.

Comment “AUDIT” to get my free guide The Hormone Disruptor Audit and find out what might be silently sabotaging your energy and sleep.

13/01/2026

You tried the supplements.

You changed your diet.

Maybe you even went on the pill or started HRT.

But the mood swings, fatigue, bloating, breakouts, or painful periods?

They keep. coming. back.

Here’s the truth no one talks about:

Most treatments focus on managing symptoms

Not addressing why your hormones became imbalanced in the first place.

🧬 You can’t “fix” hormones without looking at:
→ Nervous system regulation
→ Blood sugar stability
→ Gut + liver detox capacity
→ Micronutrient status (B6, magnesium, zinc, iodine, iron…)
→ Cortisol patterns + emotional stress load
→ Cycle mapping, not just one-time labs

Your body isn’t resisting healing.

It just hasn’t been fully supported yet.

✨ Real hormone healing isn’t a quick fix.

It’s a systems-based reset. And it works.

Comment “AUDIT” to get my free guide The Hormone Disruptor Audit and find out which hidden patterns are sabotaging your healing.

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07/01/2026

❌You don’t have one hormonal state.
✅You have four.

And each week of your cycle comes with a different internal reality - metabolically, emotionally, and hormonally.

So why are we told to eat, move, and live the same every single day?

🌀 Oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol fluctuate week to week.

And your body has different needs in each phase…from detox and inflammation support to blood sugar stability and nervous system nourishment.

Cycle-based eating isn’t about restriction.

It’s about alignment.
→ Supporting ovulation with zinc + antioxidants
→ Managing PMS with magnesium + complex carbs
→ Easing your period with iron-rich, anti-inflammatory foods
→ Riding hormonal shifts instead of working against them

When you eat with your cycle:
– Cravings calm down
– Mood becomes more stable
– Bloating, fatigue, and PMS ease
– You start feeling in sync with your body (instead of fighting it)

✨ Food is more than fuel.

It’s information.

And when your hormones are shifting, your nutrition should shift too.

Comment “AUDIT” to get my free guide The Hormone Disruptor Audit and uncover how nutrition mismatches might be sabotaging your energy and mood.

05/01/2026

Can’t stop craving salt, sugar, or even chewing ice?

That’s not just a random habit

It’s your hormones asking for help.

Here’s what those cravings actually mean 👇

🧂 Salt cravings
→ Often linked to low cortisol or aldosterone (adrenal hormones)
→ Your body may be struggling to retain sodium + regulate blood pressure
→ Common with adrenal fatigue, burnout, or feeling “wired but tired”

🍭 Sugar cravings
→ Blood sugar crashes, cortisol spikes, or low progesterone
→ Your body is searching for quick energy + dopamine
→ Especially common in the luteal phase or under stress

🧊 Ice cravings
→ Classic sign of iron deficiency, often tied to heavy periods, poor absorption, or low thyroid
→ If you’re always chewing ice, it’s time to check your ferritin + thyroid markers

Cravings are communication.

Your body doesn’t lack willpower…it lacks balance.

Comment “AUDIT” to grab my free guide The Hormone Disruptor Audit and find out what your cravings are trying to tell you.