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Nutritionist & Naturopath

Melissa is a Brisbane Naturopath with a focus on thyroid disorders and helping clients improve their health naturally.

Melissa works with clients in clinic and online Australia wide.

18/11/2025

Have you been told your thyroid antibodies are high, but everything else looks “fine”?⁠
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This is your window of opportunity, not a waiting period.⁠
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Subclinical Hashimoto’s means your immune system has started to attack your thyroid, but your thyroid is still managing to keep up, for now...⁠
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And while it’s easy to be told to “just watch and wait”, this early stage is actually when your thyroid is most responsive to natural support. ⁠
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When antibodies rise, inflammation and nutrient deficiencies (like selenium, zinc, iron + vitamin D) often follow. ⁠
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Stress, gut health issues, and environmental toxins can quietly drive this process too.⁠
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You can take meaningful steps now to reduce inflammation, balance the immune system, and protect your thyroid tissue before damage sets in.⁠
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Early intervention means:⁠
〜 Lower inflammation + antibody load⁠
〜 Balanced immune response⁠
〜 Better energy + mood⁠
〜 Less likelihood of needing medication later⁠
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Don’t wait for your thyroid to struggle, support it before it does. ⁠
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Support your thyroid before it begins to struggle. Book your free 15-minute health chat today. Comment HEALTH CHAT below for access to my booking calendar.

13/11/2025

Have you decided to cut soy out of your diet due to its risk associated with breast cancer? ⁠
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Here’s what the research really says 👇⁠
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You may have heard that “soy mimics oestrogen” and therefore must be avoided to reduce breast cancer risk or if you have a thyroid condition. ⁠
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But the truth is much more nuanced, and encouraging for women seeking hormone-balanced, nutrient-rich diets.⁠
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Let’s break it down:⁠
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1️⃣ Whole food soy is not linked with higher breast cancer risk, in fact many studies show no increase, and some show reduced recurrence or improved survival.⁠
2️⃣ Soy’s isoflavones act on oestrogen receptors in a different way than human oestrogen, they may modulate rather than simply mimic.⁠
3️⃣ For women on endocrine therapy (hormone suppression), whole food soy may help with symptoms, always under professional guidance.⁠
4️⃣Choose non-GMO, organic, minimally processed soy foods (not high dose supplements or isolates).⁠
5️⃣ Soy isn’t the solution, but it can be part of a smart, balanced, dietary plan, especially when hormone health is a priority.⁠
6️⃣ Adequate iodine intake in your diet can prevent soy from having an anti-thyroid effect.⁠
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Of course, always be mindful if soy is one of your known food allergies or intolerances.⁠
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Want to dive deeper? Book a consultation today or DM me to learn more. I'm looking forward to supporting you along your health journey.

10/11/2025

Wondering how to naturally support your thyroid health?⁠
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Your thyroid plays a key role in energy, metabolism and mood, but it also relies on daily habits and nutrients to function optimally.⁠
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If you’ve been told your thyroid is “fine” but you still feel tired, sluggish, or foggy, these gentle, evidence-informed strategies can make a real difference.⁠
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1️⃣ Balance your hormones 〜 your thyroid doesn’t work in isolation. Stress hormones, oestrogen dominance and blood sugar imbalances all play a role.⁠
2️⃣ Ensure adequate magnesium 〜 this mineral supports thyroid hormone production and conversion.⁠
3️⃣ Find your carb balance 〜 both too little and too much can disrupt thyroid function.⁠
4️⃣ Get sunlight exposure 〜 this supports metabolism, mood, and natural circadian rhythm.⁠
5️⃣ Try red light therapy 〜 it may enhance thyroid hormone conversion and reduce inflammation.⁠
6️⃣ Avoid PUFAs (polyunsaturated fats) 〜 they can increase oxidative stress and slow thyroid function.⁠
7️⃣ Support liver detoxification 〜 your liver helps activate thyroid hormones, so keeping it healthy is essential.⁠
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Your thyroid thrives when your whole body is in balance. Nutrition, stress, liver health, and environment all matter.⁠
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Save this post as your go-to checklist for thyroid support and share with someone who may find this useful 💫

06/11/2025

Confused about all the thyroid diet advice out there? Let’s simplify it...⁠
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When it comes to supporting your thyroid, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but there are some key foundations that make a big difference.⁠
〜 Focus on a wholefood, anti-inflammatory diet.⁠
〜 Keep your blood sugar balanced to avoid energy crashes⁠
〜 Nourish your body with nutrient-dense whole foods.⁠
〜 Limit common inflammatory triggers like gluten, dairy, alcohol and refined sugar.⁠
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These basics create a strong foundation for hormone balance, energy, and overall wellbeing. ⁠
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Of course, everyone’s body is different, your individual food triggers, your gut health, liver function, stress levels, and nutrient status can all affect what your thyroid needs most.⁠
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That’s where personalised support comes in, so we can tailor your nutrition and lifestyle to your unique body.⁠
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Want to learn more about supporting your thyroid naturally? Book your free 15-minute health chat today. ⁠
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Comment HEALTH CHAT below for access to my booking calendar.

05/11/2025

You’ve swapped your skincare, cleaned up your pantry… but have you detoxed your relationships? This is a topic that has been coming up in the clinic a lot recently. ⁠
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We talk a lot about environmental toxins, mould, heavy metals, pesticides, and their impact on your thyroid, hormones, and overall health.⁠
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But have you ever stopped to consider toxic relationships and the way they affect your well-being too?⁠
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Toxic relationships matter just as much as environmental toxins. The stress, tension, and energy that come from unhealthy dynamics can throw your nervous system off balance, elevate cortisol, and even impact digestion and hormone regulation.⁠
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Your body doesn’t just respond to what you eat, absorb or breathe in, it responds to what (and who) you’re around.⁠
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Protecting your peace is protecting your health. ⁠
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Save this post to come back to when you need a gentle reminder 💫

03/11/2025

Books I’ve been enjoying lately 📖⁠
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After my recent surgeries, I’ve had so much more time to slow down, rest, and reconnect with one of my favourite things… reading. ⁠
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I’ve been diving into a real mix lately, from emotional resilience and healing, to navigating health, womanhood, and a few feel-good fiction reads in between.⁠
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Here’s what’s been on my bedside table lately:⁠
💫 Book Lovers 〜 Emily Henry⁠
💫 Radical Remission 〜 Kelly A. Turner⁠
💫 Unbreakable 〜 Dr Vonda Wright⁠
💫 Navigating Menopause After Cancer 〜 Dani Binnington⁠
💫 Hope for Cancer 〜 Dr Antonio Jimenez⁠
💫 Alchemised 〜 SenLinYu⁠
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Reading has been such a grounding ritual through recovery, helping me feel inspired, calm, and connected to new perspectives.⁠
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What’s a book you’ve loved recently? Let me know in the comments below, I'm always looking for new recommendations.

29/10/2025

Did you know that Vitamin C can help to improve the absorption of your thyroid medication? 🍊⁠
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Low stomach acid is common in hypothyroidism, and it can interfere with how well your thyroid medication is absorbed. This is due to the fact that the parietal cells of the stomach require T3 hormone in optimal range to be able to produce adequate stomach acid to keep the pH of the stomach nice and low (acidic). We know that a more acidic pH is favourable for thyroid medication absorption. Low thyroid hormone states = low stomach acid and this raises the pH to a more alkaline state that can affect this absorption. ⁠
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This may affect an individuals response to thyroid medication.⁠
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Research shows Vitamin C can help by:⁠
〜 Improving gastric acidity⁠
〜 Enhancing absorption of thyroid medication⁠
〜 Supporting more stable thyroid hormone levels⁠
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A recent study looked at patients taking levothyroxine with 500 mg Vitamin C daily and found:⁠
〜TSH decreased in all patients⁠
〜T4 was higher in the group that took Vitamin C⁠
〜T3 increased as well⁠
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If you’ve been taking your medication consistently but still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or lingering hypothyroid symptoms, it might be time to dig deeper.⁠
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Book a naturopathic consult today to uncover what’s really going on and get personalised strategies to support your thyroid and energy.⁠
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👉 Link in bio to book.⁠
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PMID: 24601693

23/10/2025

Gluten sensitivity isn’t just a gut thing...⁠
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Did you know that 2/3 of people with gluten sensitivity actually experience neurological symptoms instead of digestive symptoms? 🤯⁠
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Think brain fog, anxiety, depression, headaches, vertigo, fatigue, and even peripheral neuropathy.⁠
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That's why understanding the symptoms of gluten sensitivity is so important, especially if managing a thyroid condition. ⁠
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What I see clinically is that once gluten is removed, not only do these neurological symptoms often improve, but thyroid antibodies also drop and inflammation levels subside. ⁠
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This is because gluten-driven inflammation fuels immune dysregulation, which is a key driver in many autoimmune conditions.⁠
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And while some people tolerate gluten just fine, for others (particularly those with autoimmune conditions) even small, repeated exposures can keep the immune system stuck in an inflamed state.⁠
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If you’ve been wondering whether gluten could be playing a role in your health picture, especially if you have thyroid issues, this is something worth exploring with proper testing and guidance.⁠
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Book your free 15-minute intro consult via link in bio 👏🏼

21/10/2025

Is your thyroid really “fine”?⁠
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In mainstream care, thyroid conditions are usually managed with a “test and treat” approach:⁠
1️⃣TSH is the primary (and often only) test run.⁠
2️⃣If levels are outside the reference range → medication (e.g., levothyroxine) is prescribed.⁠
3️⃣The focus is on symptom control and normalising lab numbers.⁠
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While this can be life-saving for many, it often leaves people still feeling fatigued, foggy, anxious, or struggling with weight, even when their labs look “fine.”⁠
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Basic TSH testing can mean subclinical conditions can go unchecked for months or even years (and yes, this is a common thing I see in many of my patients).⁠
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This means someone may have persisting symptoms without getting to the bottom of what is truly going on. ⁠
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In a naturopathic/functional medicine approach, we take a whole-body, root-cause perspective:⁠
1️⃣Testing goes deeper → Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, and nutrient status. This deeper testing allows subclinical cases to be picked up much earlier and can be actioned before things get severe.⁠
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2️⃣We explore triggers and drivers such as gut health, inflammation, stress, toxins, sleep, and diet.⁠
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3️⃣Support goes beyond medication → focusing on lifestyle, stress resilience, targeted nutrition, and when needed, supplements to optimise thyroid function and reduce autoimmunity.⁠
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If you’ve been told “everything looks fine” but still don’t feel fine, it might be time to look at your thyroid health through a functional lens. ⁠
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Book your free 15-minute health chat today via the link in bio.

16/10/2025

Navigating active cancer treatment and beyond can feel isolating and like your on an emotional rollercoaster that doesn't have an end in sight...⁠
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When every day looked different and uncertain, I found comfort in my daily routine. A set of simple, actionable choices that acted as anchors to ground me and support my mental and physical well-being when everything felt so uncertain. ⁠
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These small, anchors included ⁠
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☀️ Sunlight + nature to recharge⁠
💧 Filtered water for clean hydration⁠
📵 Switching off wifi at night to support rest⁠
🧘🏼 Regulating my emotions + nervous system⁠
🥗 Eating real, whole foods that nourish⁠
💞 Making time for loved ones⁠
🌿 Grounding practices to reset daily⁠
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What daily practices do you consider anchors for your health? Let me know in the comments below.

14/10/2025

Most of us know BPA (bisphenol A) isn’t great for our health, but did you know it can directly affect your thyroid? ⁠
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One particular Korean study found that BPA exposure was linked to:⁠
1️⃣Increased thyroid antibodies: raising the risk of autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s.⁠
2️⃣Lower T4 + T3 levels: disrupting healthy thyroid hormone balance and slowing metabolism.⁠
3️⃣Interference with thyroid receptor binding: meaning even if you produce enough hormone, your body may not be able to use it effectively at a cell level. ⁠
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Since BPA leaches from plastic (especially when exposed to heat), swapping your water and food storage to glass or stainless steel and avoiding reheating food in plastic are simple but powerful ways to reduce your toxin exposure while also protecting your thyroid health long term.⁠
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09/10/2025

Thyroid conditions are far more common than most people realise, affecting 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men 😥

Yet, shockingly, around 50% of people go undiagnosed.

Why?

Because thyroid dysfunction often hides behind vague symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, or stubborn weight gain.

Too often, patients are told “everything looks fine” when their results fall into the ‘normal’ range, even if something deeper is going on.

Understanding how to interpret your thyroid pathology is so important. When you can connect the dots between your symptoms and your test results, you’ can get on top of your thyroid health earlier.

Want to learn how? I’ve created a FREE Thyroid Pathology Cheat Sheet to guide you through interpreting your results like a practitioner would, so you don’t have to feel stuck in the dark.

Comment CHEAT SHEET below and I’ll send it straight to your inbox ☀️

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My Journey Into Natural Health

Hi & welcome.

I’m Melissa, degree qualified Naturopath & owner of Elixir Naturopathy. At 27 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent a total thyroidectomy leaving me in a hypothyroid state.

I struggled with anxiety and depression for years prior to my diagnosis only to be told that it was just part of growing up and without anyone considering the underlying cause.

I realised that there wasn't much information out there for those dealing with a thyroid disorder, so embarked on my own journey to learn as much as I possibly could about how I could turn my health around. What I learnt, along with my health science degree helped me to get my health back.