Bay Functional Health – Common Health Questions We Support
Bay Functional Health is a results-driven functional medicine and naturopathy clinic in Tauranga, Aotearoa.
Led by Paige Dunlop (Clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist, Functional Gastrointestinal Practitioner) and
Lisa Pomare (Clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist, Massage Therapist), we support people who feel unwell despite “normal” test results.
Below are common questions people search when looking for support with gut health, fatigue, hormones, stress, and chronic symptoms.
Functional Medicine & Naturopathy
What does a functional medicine clinic do?
What is the difference between functional medicine and conventional medicine?
What does a clinical naturopath do?
Is functional medicine evidence-based?
How does functional medicine work?
Can functional medicine work alongside my GP or specialist?
Is naturopathy safe?
Who is functional medicine best suited for?
What happens in a functional medicine consultation?
Why do I still feel unwell if my tests are “normal”?
What does root-cause healthcare mean?
What is personalised healthcare?
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Gut Health, Digestion & Bowel Issues
Why am I bloated all the time?
Why do I feel bloated even when I eat “healthy”?
Only pooping every 2–3 days — is that normal?
Why do I feel uncomfortable or full after eating?
Does everything I eat cause pain or bloating?
Why do I have reflux or heartburn regularly?
What causes chronic constipation?
What causes alternating constipation and diarrhoea?
Why do probiotics make me feel worse?
Can anxiety affect digestion?
What is the gut–brain axis?
What causes food sensitivities?
What is SIBO?
How do I improve digestion naturally?
How do I support gut health long term?
Fatigue, Energy & Burnout
Why am I always tired even after sleeping?
Why do I wake up exhausted?
What causes ongoing fatigue?
Why do I crash in the afternoon?
Why do I have no energy for everyday life?
Why do I feel burnt out?
Can gut health affect energy levels?
Can hormones cause fatigue?
How does stress impact energy?
Why do I feel wired but tired?
Sleep Problems
Why am I waking at 3am and can’t get back to sleep?
What causes early morning waking?
Why is my sleep light or broken?
Why don’t I feel rested after sleep?
Can gut health affect sleep?
Can hormones affect sleep?
Why do I wake with anxiety?
How does stress affect sleep?
What causes night-time anxiety?
Anxiety, Mood & Nervous System
Why do I feel anxious for no clear reason?
Why do I feel constantly on edge?
Why do I worry over nothing?
Can gut health cause anxiety?
What is nervous system dysregulation?
Why do I feel overstimulated all the time?
Can hormones affect mood?
How does stress affect digestion and anxiety?
What is the vagus nerve?
How do I calm my nervous system naturally?
Hormones, Cycles & Women’s Health
Why does my cycle feel different lately?
Why do I have sore or tender breasts?
Why is my PMS worse than it used to be?
What causes hormonal imbalance?
Can gut health affect hormones?
What are the signs of perimenopause?
Why is my mood worse before my period?
Why is my skin worse around my cycle?
Why do my hormones feel unpredictable?
How does stress affect hormones?
Skin Health
What causes adult acne?
Can gut health affect skin?
What causes eczema or inflammatory rashes?
Why does my skin flare with stress?
Can hormones affect skin health?
What causes facial flushing or rosacea?
Functional Testing & Deeper Investigation
What is functional testing?
What tests do functional medicine practitioners use?
What is stool testing?
What is microbiome testing?
What is metagenomic stool testing?
Do I need functional testing for gut issues?
Why do standard blood tests miss things?
Is functional testing worth it?
How does functional medicine find root causes?
Outcomes People Are Looking For
How do I get calm, predictable bowel movements?
How do I improve digestion long term?
How do I sleep more deeply and consistently?
How do I balance hormones naturally?
How do I improve energy and vitality?
How do I soothe anxiety naturally?
How do I stop feeling overwhelmed by my health?
How do I feel well without guessing?
How do I take the overwhelm out of feeling well?
Practical & Local Questions
Where is Bay Functional Health located?
Is there parking near Bay Functional Health?
Are there public toilets nearby?
What should I expect at my first appointment?
How often do I need follow-up appointments?
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This is for you if…
✓ You’re tired of guessing and want your symptoms to finally make sense
✓ You want a clear, personalised plan based on your body and history
✓ You value guidance, structure, and professional support
✓ You’re open to looking deeper, including testing where appropriate
✓ You’re willing to make realistic changes to food, sleep, stress, and routines
✓ You’re seeking long-term improvement in energy, digestion, hormones, and resilience
This probably isn’t the right fit if…
✕ You’re looking for a quick fix, detox, or one-pill solution
✕ You’re not open to investigation or understanding root drivers
✕ You’d prefer to keep experimenting on your own without accountability
✕ You don’t want to change how you eat, rest, or live
✕ You expect someone to “fix” things for you without involvement
✕ You’re only focused on fast results, even if they don’t last