blood sugar dysregulation

Which Diet is the Right One for Me?

Posted by Celia Grossman on 13 December 2018 | Featured

As the silly season approaches, you might find yourself in a position where you are heavier than you would like to be and puzzled as to how you got there. Unfortunately, despite having good intentions to lose those extra kilos, … Read More

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What are the causes of your depression?

Posted by Celia Grossman on 6 November 2018 | Featured

Hi everyone, Here is another post on depression. While my practice is focused on digestive complaints such as SIBO and IBS, as well as autoimmune conditions, and weight loss, most of my patients experience some form of depression or anxiety. … Read More

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A Case Study of one of my patients who suffers from psychotic thoughts

Posted by Celia Grossman on 4 October 2018 | Featured

Background history of the Patient In September 2017, a 22 year-old man attended my clinic. He normally resides in the U.S but for the last two years he had been living temporarily in Australia with his aunt and uncle. … Read More

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Is Depression really caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain?

Posted by Celia Grossman on 19 February 2018 | Featured

Are you one of the millions of people who feel flat, lethargic, depressed, anxious and/or irritable? Are you lacking in motivation, constantly worried, or find it hard to think? If so, have you gone to your GP for help, and, … Read More

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