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03/12/2025

If radiant and vital skin is your goal, minerals need to be on your mind. Today the focus is zinc!

In mineral balancing we talk a lot about metalloenzymes. These enzymes (proteins) in the human body require particular metal ion cofactors to function (enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body).

At least one third of all enzymes in the body are metallonezymes. Without these mineral cofactors most cells, tissues, organs and systems will not function optimally.

Zinc is a cofactor in over 300 metalloenzymes!

Back to the skin! Zinc plays a critical role in the health of our largest organ. If you do not have enough, it will show up on your skin. Reduced radiance and skin vitality may manifest but there may be more serious signs of a deficiency.

Enzymes in the skin such as the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase SOD, matrix metalloprotinases MMPs essential for cell proliferation, alkaline phosphates and RNA/DNA polymerases essential for cell division rely upon zinc.

Keratinocyte (skin cells) in the epidermis are particularly hungry for zinc to support their proliferation, differentiation and control inflammation. The concentration of zinc is far higher in the epidermis than the dermis.

Fibroblast cells in the dermis also rely upon zinc for cell growth and protection from damage. Collagen and elastin synthesis as well as wound healing suffers without optimal fibroblast cell function.

Zinc plays a critical role in maintaining skin integrity. Inadequate zinc intake may manifest as skin issues like rashes, dryness, inflammation and slow wound healing. Nail issues may be present such as brittleness, ridging, and white spots.

Assessing the skin and hair quality may provide important clues to whether zinc is playing a role.

I personally like to use a properly sampled, analysed and interpreted HTMA and blood pathology (low alkaline phosphate enzyme in the blood can be a sign of low zinc as it is dependant upon it). Blood is a transport medium so serum zinc is not that reliable although may still have some value.

29/10/2025

Blessed 🫶🏼 to attend my cousin Lewis and his beautiful wife Georgie’s wedding! 💒

I’m going to be real. I woke up on this day with very puffy eyes and a hint of sinus infection.

Swelling isn’t new for me. It’s something I’ve worked hard on resolving the past 16 years with a big focus on the lymphatic, nervous, and immune system and reducing inflammation!

This is what I did:

1) Big 6 lymphatic routine (I do this religiously), calf raises, and Coregeous Ball release.

2) Facial steam (old school) with a pot, steaming water and a towel over my head. Also great for clearing sinuses.

3) Followed this with facial scrub with vitamin C. Left this on for 15 mins.

4) Next some microcurrent with aloe vera and colloidal minerals.

5) Simple facial massage, cupping and gua sha with jojoba oil.

If I had ice I would have finished with dunking my face in iced water haha.

Once I was feeling more myself for makeup I used tinted moisturiser, concealer, almond mascara, eye shadow, bronzer and eye liner, and touch of collagen lips.

What can I say, I’m high maintenance! 🤣

Have you tried any of these for puffy eyes or face?

26/05/2025

If you comment “you did it wrong”, you will be blocked promptly.

I woke up this morning, feeling called to share more on this.

I have touched on this subject many times, and each time it seems to help at least one person know they’re not alone and it’s ok for them to say no.

It’s ok to change your mind.

With love, Amy

#801010

12/05/2025

Is this you? In addition to what I shared, from experience it is very important to receive professional support and guidance. For someone to identify these patterns and support you. It is hard to do alone, especially when the body is in a state of collapse or dauer.

23/04/2025

I saw a person with a large following marketing a cleanse they’d created to sell to the masses because it worked for them. They usually market themselves in a completely different industry.

Of course this happens all the time but it inspired me to share this!

This isn’t safe nor effective. Everyone is so unique. Consult with someone who’s studied the human body and in this case truly understands how the body’s detox processes work (we can support them).

Test, don’t guess and jump into a generic detox!

22/04/2025

I thought this share from my stories deserved a permanent place on my feed.

I’m going to be sharing my top tips for healing for free and low cost next. Exactly what I would do if I could do it all over again.

One of my biggest personal learnings was to never compare my healing journey to others. We all arrive on this earth with different levels of generational trauma, toxicity, deficiencies, safety, housing, financial support, emotional support etc.

We all do the best we can.

15/04/2025

Join and I for a masterclass on all things thyroid on May 3rd 10-11am AEST! Link to join here 👉

Do you desire to feel energised, radiant and resilient?

Do you want to conquer fatigue, brain fog and pain?

Functional medicine doctor Dr Ailina Ismail will teach you why the thyroid gland is so important, how to assess for dysfunction and thyroid disorders (and no we do not mean a TSH test only). Plus we will finish with a Q & A with Dr Ailina Ismail to answer all your burning questions about the thyroid!

This thyroid masterclass is for members only and is on May 3rd at 10-11 am AEST on Zoom.

All details to join are in my membership.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/thyroid-vitality-126681145

Dr. Ailina, a Functional Medical Doctor and Fatigue Decoder, specializing in supporting busy and ambitious women aged 25-50 experiencing fatigue, body aches, and brain fog. This year, she’s on a mission to help women who suspect their thyroid as the root cause of their symptoms but struggle to get confirmation from conventional doctors.

With over 18 years of experience, Dr. Ailina understands the challenges of navigating these symptoms and is committed to helping women reclaim their vitality. Her personalized approach as a Functional Medical Doctor has empowered countless women to uncover the root causes of their symptoms and take control of their health journey.

Through tailored programs and comprehensive support, Dr. Ailina helps her clients address underlying imbalances, optimize their thyroid health, and achieve lasting wellness. By working with Dr. Ailina, clients have experienced significant improvements in energy levels, reduction in pain, enhanced mental clarity, and overall well-being.

With her guidance and expertise in Functional Medicine, Dr. Ailina empowers women to break free from the constraints of fatigue and embrace a life of vitality. Don’t let fatigue hold you back. With Dr. Ailina’s support and expertise, you can unlock your full potential and live a life filled with energy, vitality, and mental clarity.

13/04/2025

A few glimpses into the majestic, inspiring and heart bursting with love weekend celebrating our dear friends’ .be and love and union under the pink Libra full moon 🌕 Some snippets from the hens as well! 🐓

03/03/2025

Have you seen health influencers promoting products to rid your body of ‘mucoid plaque’?

In this video I am setting the record straight on what they are showing you in these images.

I talk about the nuances of colon cleansing and that supporting this drainage pathway is important.

I hope this post saves you a lot of time, worry and money.

Listen here 👉

https://www.patreon.com/posts/120248563

24/02/2025

Tampons may be a source of heavy metal exposure.

Further research needs to be done to assess how much is actually absorbed via the vaginal epithelium into systemic circulation.

It’s important to note they you are exposed to heavy metals in a variety of ways in your environment. The goal is not to completely eliminate these as that would be impossible. Reduce exposure, YES! Protect your system by having sufficient minerals stores, YES!

The primary toxic metals found in the tampons tested were lead, arsenic and cadmium. These metals can displace essential minerals at enzyme binding sites and bioaccumulate in tissues leading to cellular dysfunction. Primarily issues with cellular energy production, nervous system function, DNA and mitochondrial damage. They can also contribute to anaemia and other mineral deficiencies.

“Tampons may contain metals from agricultural or manufacturing processes, which could be absorbed by the vagina’s highly absorptive tissue, resulting in systemic exposure.”

It is likely organic tampons contain more arsenic as they are usually made of mostly cotton whilst non-organic can contain a variety of different materials.

What to do about it? I still think organic is the best option. AND I personally think pads or period underwear are better options to let the 🩸 flow.

Source:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38963987/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024004355?via%3Dihub

20/02/2025

Nature’s laws (foundations) always come first, which includes nourishment!

I also believe that understanding relevant genetic mutations impacting enzyme function and nutrient status (and therefore capacity to detox) is important in this modern day and age.

I also believe it is critical to get ASSESSED and TEST not GUESS!

I get messages every day saying ‘what supplement do I take to detox?’

You need to know what you’re working with.

The very first ‘test’ for toxin and toxicant bioaccumulation in the body is to thoroughly
assess symptoms. The body is constantly striving for radiant health and balance, if it is
not able to achieve this there are evidently factors preventing the body from finding
homeostasis and allostasis. The top five factors preventing this are exogenous and
endogenous toxins and toxicants, deficiencies, stress, trauma and infections.

Environmental toxins and toxicants do not belong in the human body and we need to
strategically remove them to heal. The following symptoms are common when there is
toxic overload and the ‘toxic bucket’ is full or overflowing:

Fatigue, brain fog, chronic headaches, difficulty concentrating, neurological
symptoms, chronic digestive issues (including bloating, gas, constipation, SIBI, SIFO
and IBS), chemical sensitivities, anxiety, depression, irritability, muscle and joint pain
and aches, insomnia, fluid retention, hormone imbalances, dark circles under the eyes,
sinus congestion, hair loss, brittle toenails, bad breath, body odour, foul smelling
stools, nausea, weight gain, headaches, skin issues (breakouts, eczema, redness).

If you’d like to dive much deeper into how to integrate these steps into your life I teach you this in my Root Cause Healing membership for only $11/mo! You can learn more here or comment DETOX for the link!

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