Articles
Diseases, conditions, symptoms and related terms

Lyme disease – Symptoms, treatment, and key information
October 20, 2025
30 min
Lyme disease is a severely underdiagnosed condition with an extremely wide and diverse range of symptoms, affecting virtually every organ system, including the musculoskeletal, digestive, hormonal, and nervous systems.

Histamine intolerance – Symptoms, causes, treatment, and trigger foods
October 14, 2025
26 min
The condition known as histamine intolerance (also called histaminosis) is complex, affects multiple organ systems, and presents with a wide range of symptoms that can vary greatly from person to person. Triggering factors may include certain foods, medications, chemicals, and symptoms often worsen following psychological stress.

A comparison of 16S rRNA and Shotgun techniques
August 15, 2025
8 min
This article provides a comparative overview of 16S rRNA and shotgun metagenomic sequencing methods used in microbiome testing, highlighting their capabilities, limitations, and clinical relevance.

How to prepare for laboratory tests?
August 15, 2025
4 min
Key information for thorough preparing for laboratory tests.

Autoimmune disease
August 14, 2025
27 min
An autoimmune disease is a pathological immunological condition in which the immune system's tolerance is disrupted, and the body begins to recognize its own cells, tissues, or organs as foreign.

Paleolit diet
August 6, 2025
6 min
The principles of the Paleolit diet serve as a foundation for functional nutrition. It is based on the consumption of unprocessed meats, vegetables, fruits, and raw nuts and seeds.

Functional medicine
August 5, 2025
10 min
Functional medicine addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century by shifting from traditional, disease-centered medical practice to a more patient-centered approach that considers the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms.

Stool microbiome analysis
August 4, 2025
17 min
A healthy gut microbiota is fundamental to the proper functioning of the body, and stool microbiome analysis can help assess and, if needed, restore gut health in a personalized way.

Functional nutrition
July 31, 2025
6 min
Functional nutrition is an integral part of functional medicine, aimed at restoring physical and mental balance through nutritional and lifestyle interventions that influence the body’s biological functioning.

Autogenic training
July 29, 2025
9 min
Autogenic training is a relaxation technique that helps achieve a state of calm by inducing physical sensations of warmth and heaviness, thereby reducing internal tension caused by stress.

Insulin resistance: symptoms, causes and treatment
July 22, 2025
36 min
In recent decades, the incidence of metabolic disorders has risen dramatically worldwide.

Infertility: types, causes and treatments
July 17, 2025
37 min
Infertility is a condition in which pregnancy does not occur within one year despite regular, unprotected sexual intercourse.

Reflux: causes, symptoms and treatment
July 17, 2025
26 min
Reflux is a common digestive issue in which stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, irritating its lining.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): onset, symptoms and treatment
July 17, 2025
27 min
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting approximately 78 million people globally.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): symptoms, onset and treatment
July 17, 2025
36 min
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests in various forms.

Depression: onset and treatment
July 15, 2025
61 min
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. Its characteristic symptoms include persistent low mood, lack of motivation, inability to experience pleasure, and changes in appetite.

Endometriosis: factors, symptoms and treatment
July 15, 2025
34 min
Endometriosis affects nearly 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide and often takes up to 10 years to be diagnosed.

Crohn’s disease: causes, symptoms and treatment
July 14, 2025
31 min
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can cause abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, chronic fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.

Vitamin D
July 14, 2025
34 min
Vitamin D is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, and K. Unlike water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body.

Vitamin C
July 14, 2025
26 min
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin involved in many vital biochemical processes in the human body, and its deficiency can lead to serious health issues.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): symptoms, onset and treatment
July 11, 2025
25 min
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting 8–13% of women of reproductive age worldwide.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): symptoms, onset and treatment
July 2, 2025
27 min
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can significantly impact daily quality of life, social relationships, and work performance.

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): symptoms, onset and treatment
July 2, 2025
19 min
SIBO, or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, is a digestive disorder caused by an excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine—bacteria that don’t usually reside in this part of the gut.
