
Skin Issues? Check Your Gut
You’ve probably thought of skin issues as merely cosmetic, but there’s much more happening inside your body. Here is how your gut and skin “talk” to each other.
Montis Specialist Clinic
Clear, balanced guides to gut health, nutrition, regenerative, detox, heart and metabolic care, written by the doctors and nutritionists at Montis Specialist Clinic, Kuala Lumpur.

You’ve probably thought of skin issues as merely cosmetic, but there’s much more happening inside your body. Here is how your gut and skin “talk” to each other.

Ever laid in bed at 3am wondering why your body won’t switch off? Magnesium plays a bigger role in sleep quality than most people realize.

“I’ve been eating more vegetables and whole grains… so why do I still feel bloated?” Why fiber sometimes isn’t enough on its own, and what your gut may need instead.

“I’ve been taking iron supplements for months, but I’m still exhausted.” Bloating, fatigue and recurring deficiencies can share one hidden culprit.

Most of us grow up believing weight management is simple: eat less, move more. So why can the results be so different from one person to another?

On paper, everything looked right, yet they still felt tired every afternoon. Sometimes it’s the small nutrients working behind the scenes that make all the difference.

A blocked nose every allergy season, eczema that flares for no reason, every cold going around. What if the real issue begins in your gut?

“I’ve finished so many tubs of collagen, but I don’t really know if it’s doing much anymore.” What if healthy ageing is about more than adding collagen?

Mesenchymal stem cells are one of the most talked-about areas in regenerative medicine. Here is what the science says, where the limits are, and how to choose a clinic safely.

IV drips deliver vitamins, minerals and nutrients straight into the bloodstream. Learn which drips are popular, who they may help, and the safety checks that should always come first.

Medical ozone therapy uses a precise oxygen–ozone mixture to stimulate the body’s antioxidant and immune responses. Here is a balanced look at how it works and who it may suit.

Mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium can build up quietly over years. Learn where exposure comes from, what testing can (and cannot) tell you, and how a supervised detox works.

Chelation therapy uses medicines that bind heavy metals so the body can flush them out. Here is how it works, what the research says, and why medical supervision is essential.

Colon hydrotherapy gently flushes the large intestine with warm, filtered water. Here is a step-by-step look at the procedure, how to prepare, and the safety points to know.

“Cell therapy” covers everything from stem cells to immune cell treatments. Learn the main types, what each is used for, and the questions to ask before choosing a clinic.

Roughly one in six Malaysian adults has diabetes. Learn how integrated care, combining medical treatment, nutrition, activity and complication screening, helps protect your long-term health.

EECP uses timed cuff inflations on the legs to boost blood flow to the heart. It is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared option for chronic stable angina. Here is how it works and who it suits.

Chronic kidney disease often has no symptoms until it is advanced. Learn the stages, the tests that catch it early, and the everyday steps that help protect kidney function.
Explore in-depth articles on our IV drips such as NAD+ and Myers’ cocktail, screening tests like Live Blood Analysis and HRV, and therapies including EECP, IHHT and chelation.