Dr.Lisa - Osteo

05/12/2025

Solo bush walk in the blue mountains Graded HARD
Wish me luck

04/12/2025

🌿 The Gut–Spine Axis

Why your back pain may actually begin in your gut…

Most people think back pain is “a spine problem.”

But emerging research shows something very different:
👉 Your gut microbiome, gut lining, and immune system directly influence spinal inflammation, disc health, pain sensitivity, and even how your brain processes pain.

Here’s how:

1️⃣ Dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bacteria)
Changes in microbial diversity are now linked to chronic low back pain and lumbar degeneration.

2️⃣ A leaky gut = a leaky immune system
When the gut barrier becomes permeable, bacterial fragments like LPS enter circulation → triggering inflammation that can irritate spinal tissues.

3️⃣ Microbial metabolites shape pain
Short-chain fatty acids and tryptophan metabolites influence neurotransmitters, microglia, and central sensitisation (the brain’s “volume knob” for pain).

4️⃣ The gut and spine communicate via the immune + nervous systems
If one is inflamed, overloaded, or dysregulated, the other pays the price.

5️⃣ Osteopathy + gut health = a powerful combination
Restoring rib/diaphragm mechanics, lymphatic flow, autonomics, AND gut balance can dramatically shift chronic pain states.

🔍 The takeaway

Back pain is rarely just mechanical.
For many, it’s biochemical, immune-driven, and connected to gut health more than they ever realised.

This is why I zoom out and look at the whole person —
Circadian biology, hydration, genetics, gut balance, lymphatics…
because pain rarely comes from one place.

03/12/2025

Sodium + Potassium =
Restored motility, hydration, and intestinal tone. Thanks to Progurts PH salt sachets.

This was massive for my constipation history.

When Na⁺ and K⁺ are low:
   •   peristalsis slows
   •   colon becomes dehydrated
   •   stool becomes sticky
   •   transit time lengthens
   •   bacteria over-ferment undigested food
   •   symptoms = pain, pressure, bloating, mucous, cramping

When we corrected these:

✔ bowel motility became rhythmic
✔ hydration returned to the bowel lumen
✔ waste moved instead of stagnating
✔ vagus/sympathetic balance improved
✔ bloating reduced
✔ cravings calmed

And as motility improved, carbohydrate tolerance improved — because the gut was no longer “stuck.”

Magnesium restored insulin sensitivity and calmed smooth muscle. Thanks to Progurt Mineral Chloride formula.

Magnesium is the mineral for:
   •   insulin signalling
   •   mitochondrial ATP
   •   gut motility (smooth muscle relaxation)
   •   lowering inflammatory cytokines
   •   mast cell stabilization
   •   nervous system regulation

Replacing magnesium reduced:

✔ cramping
✔ food-reactive inflammation
✔ dysautonomia-like symptoms
✔ mast-cell overactivation
✔ carb-induced shakiness or fatigue

03/12/2025

Share with me your favorite walks in the Blue Mountains.
I have a day to fill whilst there and looking for a long walk to do
Ideas?

02/12/2025

Human-specific bacteria (Progurt) repaired the microbiome terrain

This was the turning point.

Human-specific strains =
🧬 biocompatible
🧬 adhesive
🧬 immune-modulating
🧬 anti-inflammatory
🧬 non-competitive with resident flora
🧬 able to restore mucosal immunity
this resulted in:

✔ restored mucosal lining
✔ reduced histamine burden
✔ stronger tight junctions
✔ less fermentation from undigested carbs
✔ better short-chain fatty acid production
✔ calmer immune responses to foods
✔ reduced bloating + foul taste in mouth
✔ improved motility
✔ reduced post-nasal drip

And this is the KEY:

When the microbiome becomes stable and supportive, the body stops reacting to every food trigger.

This is why you I now tolerate foods that once caused chaos.

But genetics still matter

so diet is personalized, not restrictive.

My genetics show:
   •   IL-4, IL-13 → higher allergy/histamine priming
   •   DAO/HNMT → lower histamine clearance
   •   FLG, SERPINB → barrier vulnerability
   •   UCP/ADRβ → fat metabolism challenges
   •   MTHFR/COMT → detox/inflammation sensitivity

This means:

👉 Now I can tolerate carbohydrates again
but
👉 still thrive with low lectin, low histamine structure
because genes predispose me to immune overactivation.

Now the difference is:

I am less reactive.
I am responsive and stable.

This is the HOARP Framework in action

Circadian health = lowers inflammation
Hydration science = restores cells
Minerals = restore membrane potential
Genetics = personalize the plan
Osteopathy = fluid + lymph + nerve flow
Human-specific bacteria = rebuild terrain

Together:

✨ My gut healed enough to tolerate food again
✨ My metabolism learned to use carbs
✨ symptoms decreased
✨ food freedom returned
✨ inflammation dropped
✨ bowel function normalized

This is not a diet.
This is a mineral–microbiome–physiology reset.

02/12/2025

Still holding these evenings online.
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01/12/2025

☀️ How Sunlight Charges Your Mitochondria Like a Battery

(yes… literally)

We all know sunlight feels good.
But here’s what most people don’t realise:

Your cells actually use sunlight as energy — the same way a solar panel does.

Inside every cell are tiny “batteries” called mitochondria. Their job is to make the energy you use to think, move, digest, detox, and simply stay alive.

And while food matters…
sunlight is the switch that makes these cellular batteries work properly.

30/11/2025

My gut didn’t heal because I removed carbs.

It healed because I restored the terrain.

For 2 years on carnivore I removed everything that caused bloating, pain, constipation, reflux, or blood sugar chaos.

But removing foods never addressed the root cause:

👉 I couldn’t digest them because my stomach acid, enzymes, minerals, and microbiome were dysfunctional.

Carnivore was a bypass, not a solution.

Minerals + human-specific bacteria were the solution.

Chloride restored my stomach acid →Protein digestion restored →
Mucosal healing →
Less inflammation →
Better tolerance.

Low chloride = low HCl.
Low HCl = undigested proteins sitting in the stomach.
Undigested proteins = fermentation, bloating, histamine release, and immune activation.

When I raised chloride through Progurt Mineral Chloride:

✔ My stomach acid normalized
✔ My protein digestion improved
✔ My upper GI inflammation reduced
✔ Food no longer sat and fermented
✔ My motility improved
✔ My histamine burden dropped

This is why I can now tolerate:

🍌 fruit
🍠 gentle starches
🥩 mixed meals

…without gut pain or reaction.

30/11/2025

For the first time in years, I’m adding back real whole-food carbohydrates after being strict carnivore to keep my gut symptoms under control.

This morning I ate:
eggs, bacon, smoked salmon, a piece of sourdough, and a few pieces of fruit (watermelon, mango, cherries).

Then I checked my hydrogen + methane levels (these are the natural gases your gut microbes make when they ferment food).

Here’s the interesting part:

At 2:29pm → my fermentation score was 5.1 (medium).
Two hours later → it dropped to 0.9 (low).

✨ This is exactly what a healthy transition looks like.

It means:

● My small intestine isn’t “over-fermenting” food → no SIBO flare
● My colon bacteria are waking up again (after years of very low-fermentation eating)
● My system is able to clear the gases quickly → strong motility
● I’m actually absorbing the carbs instead of fermenting them
● My gut lining and digestion are more stable
● My microbiome is regulating the way it’s supposed to

And this is happening because of the work I’ve been doing with:

⭐ Progurt pH salts (supporting water balance + microcirculation)
⭐ Progurt Mineral Chloride formula (supporting stomach acid + motility)
⭐ Progurt human-derived bacteria (supporting upper-gut ecology)
⭐ My hydration + sunlight + circadian routine
⭐ Slowly expanding beyond carnivore in a structured way

What looks like “just a number dropping” is actually a sign that my gut is adapting beautifully.

For anyone trying to expand their diet after years of restriction:
You can rebuild tolerance.
You can calm fermentation.
You can eat real food again.
And you don’t have to fear carbs forever.

This is just the beginning. 🌿🧬

28/11/2025

Today’s hydration ritual ✨
300 mL sparkling water + fresh lemon + 5–10 mL Progurt Mineral Chloride.
Simple. Clean. Potent.

This isn’t just a drink — it’s physiology.

💧 Chloride supports gastric acid, digestion, and fluid movement.
💧 Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium & Calcium (all chloride-bound) actually enter your cells instead of sitting in your gut or washing straight out.
💧 Helps restore blood volume, RBC charge, and microcirculation.
💧 Hydrates deeply without heaviness or bloating.
💧 Perfect on hot days, before training or walking, or whenever you need a clean energy lift.

Refreshing with purpose.
Hydration your body recognises.
Mineral-rich, nature-inspired.

If you’ve only ever drunk plain water…
This is going to feel like switching from dial-up to fibre optic.

24/11/2025

Thanks Dr Avi Charlton

Ultra-processed foods don’t just affect your weight — they disrupt hormones, hunger cues, gut health, mood, and metabolic function. 🍽️

When you remove them, things shift fast.
Blood sugar stabilises, hunger hormones reset, your gut becomes less inflamed, energy evens out, and your metabolism starts working with you instead of against you.

Start small: swap one meal a day for whole-food protein, natural fats, and colourful vegetables. You’ll feel the difference within days.

What whole-food swap will you start with today?

23/11/2025

Why would you possibly need an Osteopathic treatment if the body is self healing and self regulating ??