Dr Amina Davison

12/04/2026

No shade… but if your morning routine looks like:

🛑 Roll out of bed
🛑 Chug coffee
🛑 Skip food until noon

You’re not intermittent fasting.

You’re spiking your cortisol and tanking your blood sugar.

Here’s what’s actually happening when you drink coffee without protein or real food:

➡️ Cortisol (your stress hormone) naturally rises in the morning to help you wake up
➡️ Caffeine increases it even more
➡️ Your liver releases stored glucose → blood sugar spike
➡️ No food = no insulin response = your blood sugar crashes
➡️ Cue: anxiety, cravings, irritability, shakiness, energy dips… and needing more caffeine just to feel human

And this isn’t just about feeling tired.

It throws off your entire day—mood, hormones, metabolism, even how you sleep at night.

💡 The fix is simple:

Eat before you caffeinate.

Especially something with protein, fat, and fiber to stabilise your blood sugar and support your nervous system.

Because coffee is a vibe—but it’s not a meal.

Your hormones deserve more than just a latte.

Who’s day did I just ruin? 🤣🤷🏾‍♀️



If your mornings feel chaotic and your energy crashes by noon, let’s stabilise your routine. Book a free consultation using the link in my bio.

30/03/2026

Introducing Hannah Weaver to the Integrative Health team!

As our clinic continues to grow, I’m delighted to welcome Hannah Weaver, Nutritional Therapist, to Integrative Health.

Hannah works closely with our doctors to support patients as they implement their personalised health plans. Through practical nutrition and lifestyle guidance, she helps translate recommendations into sustainable changes that fit into everyday life.

Hannah will also be the first point of contact for many new patients through our discovery calls, helping you explore your goals and understand which approach or practitioner may be the best fit for your needs.

Her areas of interest include:

• Digestive health and gut symptoms
• Hormone balance
• Energy and fatigue
• Blood sugar and metabolic health
• Sustainable nutrition and lifestyle change

We’re excited to have Hannah as part of the team and to continue building a collaborative, patient-centred approach to healthcare.
Book a Discovery Call with Hannah via the link in our bio.

09/03/2026

💊 Took antibiotics? Here’s how to restore your gut afterward.👇

Antibiotics can be lifesaving, but they come with a major side effect—they wipe out your gut bacteria, both good and bad. If you’ve ever felt bloated, had random food sensitivities, or craved sugar like crazy after antibiotics… your gut is asking for help.

The good news? You CAN rebuild your gut—but you need to be intentional about it. Here’s a simple, step-by-step plan to get your microbiome back on track! (Swipe to see!)

💬 Have you ever struggled with gut issues after antibiotics? Comment “Reset” to get my free 7-Day Gut Reset Blueprint and start repairing your microbiome today!

08/03/2026

🥗 You’re eating all the “right” foods, but your gut still feels bloated, sluggish, or inflamed? Some “healthy” foods might actually be causing gut distress instead of helping you heal.

⚠️ Swipe through to see the biggest culprits!

The good news? You don’t have to cut everything—just swap for gut-friendly alternatives!

Comment “Reset” to get my free 7-Day Gut Reset Blueprint and learn how to heal your gut naturally!

07/03/2026

🧠 Your gut has a personality—what your microbiome says about you

Ever wonder why you’re naturally more anxious, social, or prone to overthinking? 🤔

It might not be just your brain—it could be your gut bacteria running the show.

Science now shows that your microbiome (the trillions of bacteria in your gut) plays a massive role in shaping your mood, cravings, stress response, and even personality.

🧐 What your gut is saying about you:

🔹 You’re an Overthinker?
→ You may have an imbalance of too many excitatory neurotransmitters (like glutamate) due to gut dysbiosis. This makes it harder for your brain to “shut off” and relax.

🔹 You’re a Natural Extrovert?
→ People with higher diversity in their gut bacteria tend to have more social behaviours. A rich microbiome supports higher dopamine & serotonin production, which fuels confidence and connection.

🔹 You’re Prone to Anxiety?
→ Low levels of Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium are linked to higher cortisol & stress sensitivity. If your gut lining is inflamed, it can send “danger” signals to your brain, increasing anxiety.

🔹 You Crave Sugar & Carbs?
→ Your gut bacteria literally control your cravings. If you have an overgrowth of sugar-loving bacteria or candida, they send signals to your brain demanding more sugar to keep them alive.

🔹 You’re More Likely to Take Risks?
→ A strong gut-brain axis supports dopamine release, making you more open to new experiences and adventures. But gut imbalances can do the opposite—leading to decision fatigue and hesitation.

🔍 How to improve your gut & optimise your personality

✅ Increase microbiome diversity – Eat fermented foods, fibre, and rotate your meals.
✅ Reduce inflammation – Support gut lining with L-glutamine, bone broth, and stress management.
✅ Ditch sugar-loving bacteria – Reduce ultra-processed foods and feed beneficial bacteria with prebiotics.

💬 Comment “Reset” to get my free 7-Day Gut Reset Blueprint and learn how to balance your gut for better mood, energy, and cravings! ⬇

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.

11/01/2026