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The Missing Link Between Fibromyalgia and IBS (And Why Gut Health Matters)

March 28, 2026 0 Comments

OCD, the Microbiome, and the Nervous System: A Deeper Look at What’s Really Going On

March 22, 2026 0 Comments

Endometriosis and Nutrition: A Root-Cause Approach to Hormones, Gut Health, Inflammation and Pain

March 15, 2026 0 Comments
Alopecia Areata, Hair Loss, Nervous System

Stress, Cortisol and Hair Loss: Understanding the Hidden Hormonal Triggers

March 8, 2026 0 Comments

Stress can have a profound impact on the hair follicle. In this article, nutritionist Victoria “VJ” Hamilton explores how cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, can disrupt the hair growth cycle and contribute to hair shedding, including conditions such as alopecia areata.

Woman resting on a sofa wrapped in a blanket, illustrating fatigue and low energy as early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease

5 Early Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) That Aren’t Joint Pain

February 7, 2026 0 Comments

Rheumatoid arthritis rarely starts in the joints. From fatigue and gut issues to brain fog and subtle swelling, here are five early signs most people miss — plus the gut-focused approach that changed my own symptoms completely.

Nutritionist walking outdoors in morning light to support nervous system recovery and reduce cortisol and chronic stress
Anxiety, Mental Health, Nervous System

High Cortisol, Burnout and Chronic Stress: Do You Actually Need a Cortisol Detox?

January 31, 2026 0 Comments

For years I thought feeling anxious and wired was simply part of my personality. It wasn’t until my energy quietly collapsed in my thirties that I realised my body had been running on stress hormones for far too long. In this piece, I explore why “cortisol detox” misses the point, the three stages of burnout I see in clinic, and how supporting the HPA axis and nervous system — not suppressing cortisol — is often the real path back to energy and resilience.

Hands with rheumatoid arthritis stiffness representing joint pain and the role of nutrition and gut health in reducing inflammation
Arthritis, Gut Health

How Nutrition, Gut Health, and Oral Health Influence Rheumatoid Arthritis

January 25, 2026 0 Comments

Rheumatoid arthritis is rarely just about the joints. In clinic, I often see gut health, the microbiome, and even oral inflammation influencing flares as much as medication does. Here’s what the evidence says about nutrition, and how supporting your barriers can meaningfully reduce inflammation.

5 signs of a dysregulated nervous system, chronic stress baseline, and nervous system regulation
Anxiety, Nervous System

Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated (Even If You Don’t Feel Stressed)

January 3, 2026 0 Comments

Many people don’t feel stressed — they feel capable, productive, and busy. But when the nervous system has been operating on high alert for long enough, stress becomes the baseline rather than the exception. This article explores how nervous system dysregulation can feel normal, why baseline matters for autoimmune and hormonal recovery, and practical ways to help the body switch out of constant fight-or-flight.

Thinning hair and scalp visibility showing early signs of hair loss versus shedding
Alopecia Areata, Hair Loss

Hair Loss or Hair Shedding? How to Tell the Difference (and Why It Matters)

December 20, 2025 0 Comments

If you’re noticing more hair fall than usual, it’s easy to assume something is wrong. But hair shedding and hair loss are not the same thing, and confusing the two often leads to unnecessary panic or missed signals. In this article, I explain how to tell the difference, when hair changes matter, and how to think about hair health in the context of immune balance, hormones, and recovery capacity.

Stress relief, nurosym, vagas nerve, vagas nerve stimulator
Anxiety, Autoimmune Disease, Immune Health, Inflammation

An Advanced, Non-Supplement Approach to Strengthening Immunity This Winter

December 11, 2025 0 Comments

Winter has a way of exposing the parts of our health that are already running close to the edge. The colder months bring shorter days, heavier schedules, and a nervous system that is often more strained than supported. For years, I approached this season by simply adding more supplements — and while they helped, they were never the full answer. What finally changed my winter resilience was understanding the role of the vagus nerve, and how strengthening this one pathway can transform the way the immune system behaves. In this article, I share why vagal tone is one of the most overlooked tools for winter wellbeing, how I support mine alongside my usual supplements and throat sprays, and the research behind non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation for immune regulation.