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Carrie Reedy Functional Nutrition

Supporting women with sustainable weight loss and improved health through personalised nutrition, gut health and genetics. Including lipoedema-focused support.

Learn more at www.carriereedy.com

22/04/2026

Movement is one of the most overlooked strategies for liver health – but it's crucial.

Here's why: Your liver and lymphatic system work as a team. Your liver processes toxins and metabolic waste, but your lymphatic system has to move that waste out of your tissues.

Unlike your blood (which has your heart as a pump), your lymphatic system relies entirely on muscle contractions and body movement to circulate lymph fluid.

When lymph becomes sluggish, waste backs up. This forces your liver to work overtime and creates:

- Fluid retention and swelling
- Increased inflammation
- Sluggish detoxification
- Stubborn weight that won't budge
- More pain (especially for those with lipoedema)

The solution? Gentle, consistent movement that supports both systems.

My favourite liver + lymphatic-supporting practices:
- Daily walking – 20-30 minutes gets lymph flowing AND supports insulin sensitivity (which reduces metabolic stress on your liver).
- Yoga or gentle stretching – Especially twisting poses (they massage your liver!) and inversions. Even just "legs up the wall" for 10 minutes stimulates incredible lymphatic flow.
- Rebounding - Just 5-10 minutes on a mini trampoline is one of the most effective lymphatic exercises. The gentle bouncing creates pressure changes that move lymph fluid beautifully.
- Swimming – The water pressure provides natural lymphatic massage while the gentle movement supports liver function without putting stress on your joints.
- Dry brushing – Before your shower, brush towards your heart using gentle, long strokes. This stimulates surface lymphatic flow and feels amazing.
- Deep breathing – Your diaphragm is actually a lymphatic pump! Deep belly breathing creates pressure changes that move lymph fluid. Plus, it reduces stress (which benefits your liver enormously).

The key principle: Consistency over intensity.

Gentle, regular movement is far more effective than occasional vigorous exercise. In fact, intense exercise can sometimes increase inflammation and stress your liver if you're already dealing with metabolic issues.

For women with lipoedema, this gentle approach is especially important. High-impact exercise can worsen inflammation and pain, while these gentle practices support both liver detoxification and lymphatic drainage without triggering a flare.

What's your favourite way to move your body? Share below – I'd love to hear what works for you!

Want more liver + lymphatic support strategies? My free guide walks you through exactly what to eat, how to move, and daily practices to support both systems: https://carriereedy.com/3-steps-pdf

21/04/2026

One of the reasons I love the ketogenic approach (especially the UltraLite program) is how beautifully it supports liver function.

Here's how keto helps your liver:
• Reduces liver fat – A keto diet is one of the most effective approaches for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Improves insulin sensitivity – Less insulin resistance means less metabolic stress on your liver
• Provides stable energy – No blood sugar rollercoaster means your liver isn't constantly managing glucose
• Anti-inflammatory – Ketones themselves have anti-inflammatory properties
• Encourages nutrient-dense foods – Quality proteins, healthy fats, and lots of vegetables provide the nutrients your liver needs to function optimally
• For menopausal women, especially, supporting liver health through keto can help with hormone metabolism and balance.

Curious about whether a ketogenic approach might be right for you? Comment "KETO" below and I'll send you some information.

21/04/2026

Still haven't downloaded my FREE Liver Support Guide?

Inside you'll find:
• Evidence-based liver supportive nutritional strategies
• Sample day of liver-supporting eating
• Foods to emphasise and foods to minimise
• 7-day kickstart plan

Hundreds of people have already downloaded it – don't miss out.

Grab your free guide now – https://carriereedy.com/3-steps-pdf

18/04/2026

The simplest liver and lymph support? Proper hydration.

Water is absolutely essential for both liver function and lymphatic flow.

Here's why:

Your liver needs adequate hydration to...
- Process and eliminate toxins efficiently
- Produce bile for fat digestion
- Transport nutrients throughout your body

Your lymphatic system needs water to:
- Maintain proper fluid consistency (thick, sluggish lymph doesn't flow well)
- Flush cellular waste
- Support immune function

How much do you need?
Everyone benefits from 2 to 2.5 litres of water daily.

My favourite ways to increase hydration:

- Herbal teas (dandelion root is excellent for liver support)
- Warm lemon water first thing in the morning
- Bone broth (hydrating and mineral-rich), but be careful if you are histamine intolerant
- Plain filtered water between meals

What helps you stay hydrated?
Share your tips below.

16/04/2026

As the weather cools here in Perth, our bodies naturally crave warmer, more grounding foods – and that's exactly what your liver needs right now.

Seasonal autumn foods that support liver health (and fit beautifully into a lower carb/keto lifestyle):

- Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage)
- Dark leafy greens (kale, silverbeet, spinach, rocket)
- Artichokes (excellent for liver detox pathways)
- Warming spices (turmeric, ginger, garlic, rosemary)
- Avocados (healthy fats support bile production)
- Quality proteins (grass-fed beef, lamb, wild-caught fish)

These foods aren't just nutritious – they contain specific compounds that support your liver's natural detoxification pathways, including sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables and glutathione-boosting nutrients.

Plus, warm soups, stews, and roasted vegetables are easier to digest and deeply nourishing as we transition into cooler months.

Think cauliflower mash, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, or a warming chicken and vegetable soup.

What's your favourite lower carb autumn vegetable?

I've recently re-discovered Brussels sprouts. Love them roasted with balsamic vinegar. Yum!

15/04/2026

Living with lipoedema? Your liver needs support too.

For those of us with lipoedema, liver support isn't just beneficial – it's essential.

Supporting your liver can help:

-Reduce swelling and discomfort
-Manage inflammation
-Support overall wellbeing

Throughout April, I'll be sharing specific strategies for liver support that work beautifully for those with lipoedema.

Have you been diagnosed with lipoedema?
What's your biggest challenge?

Share below – I read every comment.

12/04/2026

FREE DOWNLOAD: Your Guide to Gentle Liver & Lymphatic Support

I've created something special for you this month – a comprehensive guide packed with:

- Foods that naturally support liver detoxification
- Liver-supporting food lists
- A 7-day kickstart plan

No extreme detoxes.
No deprivation.
Just practical, evidence-based strategies you can start today.

Download your free guide now – https://carriereedy.com/3-steps-to-support-liver

09/04/2026

Your liver performs over 500 functions every single day.
Including:

- Processing nutrients from food
- Filtering toxins and metabolic waste
- Producing bile for fat digestion
- Balancing blood sugar levels
- Metabolising hormones (crucial during menopause)

When your liver becomes overwhelmed or sluggish, you might experience:

- Stubborn weight gain (especially around the middle)
- Afternoon energy crashes (particularly between 1-3pm)
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Digestive issues, especially after eating fatty meals
- Hormonal imbalances

The good news? Your liver is incredibly resilient and responds beautifully to the right nutritional support.

What symptoms from this list resonate with you? Comment below – I'd love to hear your experience.

Want to learn more? Download my free guide: https://carriereedy.com/3-steps-to-support-liver

08/04/2026

April is all about Liver & Lymphatic Support – and if you've been struggling with stubborn weight that won't budge, this month's content is especially for you.

Your liver isn't just about processing alcohol. It's your metabolic powerhouse, responsible for fat burning, hormone balance, and whether your body stores or releases weight.

When your liver becomes overwhelmed, weight loss becomes nearly impossible – especially for women in perimenopause and menopause.

This month, I'll be sharing practical, food-based strategies to support both systems naturally. No juice cleanses or extreme detoxes – just real, nourishing approaches that actually work.

I've created a FREE guide: "3 Steps to Support Your Liver" – link in comments!

What's your biggest struggle right now – stubborn weight, hormonal symptoms, or something else? Let me know in the comments.

06/04/2026

Happy Easter Monday!

I hope you've had a wonderful long weekend - whether you've been relaxing, celebrating with family, or simply enjoying some well-deserved rest.

As we close out the Easter break and head back into the week, I wanted to give you a heads up about what's coming this month.

April is Liver Health Month (at least, it is here!), and I'm going to be sharing content all month about this incredible organ that rarely gets the attention it deserves.

Your liver performs over 500 functions every single day, including:

- Metabolising hormones (crucial for menopausal women!)
- Burning fat for energy
- Regulating blood sugar
- Filtering toxins
- Supporting your lymphatic system

And here's what most people don't realize: if your liver is struggling, weight loss becomes nearly impossible - no matter how "perfectly" you eat.

Starting this week, I'll be sharing practical, evidence-based strategies to support your liver naturally.

No extreme detoxes, no juice cleanses - just real food and lifestyle approaches that actually work.

If you've been dealing with stubborn weight, hormonal imbalances, afternoon energy crashes, or digestive issues - this content is for you.

Stay tuned. Your liver is about to get the love it deserves.

Hope you enjoy the last bits of your long weekend!
Carrie x

04/04/2026

As we continue with the long weekend, I wanted to pause and say: give yourself permission to rest, enjoy time with loved ones, and if you are in Perth, savour the beautiful weather we've been blessed with.

Health isn't just about what we eat or how we move - it's also about joy, connection, and taking time to recharge. Your body (and your liver!) does some of its best healing work when you're relaxed and stress-free.

So this weekend, if you indulge a bit - enjoy it without guilt.

If you rest more than usual - wonderful.

If you spend time doing absolutely nothing - that's healing too.

I'll be back with you on Tuesday with some important content about a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention: your liver. It's one of the most hardworking organs in your body, and April is all about giving it some love.

Until then, enjoy your break. You've earned it.

Happy Easter! 🐣
Carrie x

30/03/2026

You've tried every diet.
Every workout program.
Every supplement.
Some worked for a few weeks. T
hen stopped.

And now you're sitting here reading this, wondering: "Is sorting out insulin resistance going to be another thing that fails?"

I get it. You're scared to hope again.

Because every time you've gotten your hopes up, you've been disappointed.

But let me ask you something:
Have you ever actually addressed your INSULIN resistance?

Not just "cut carbs" or "eat less sugar."

I mean: Actually tested your insulin levels. Actually understood how insulin works in YOUR body. Actually created a strategy specific to lowering YOUR insulin.

Probably not.

Because most doctors don't test for it. Most diets don't address it. Most programs ignore it completely.

And that's why everything you've tried has started to work, then stopped.
You've been treating the symptoms (weight, energy, cravings) without addressing the ROOT CAUSE (insulin resistance).

It's like trying to bail water out of a sinking boat without fixing the hole.

During March, we've covered:

Understanding insulin resistance (what it is, why standard testing misses it)
The tests you ACTUALLY need (and how to request them)
Foods that spike vs. heal insulin
Meal timing strategies that work WITH your biology
Exercise, sleep, stress management
Why everything changes after 40
Realistic timelines for reversal
Real client results

The response has been incredible. So many of you have:

Downloaded the Blood Sugar Cheat Sheet
Requested proper testing from your doctors
Started making food swaps
Reached out for support

If you missed anything, scroll back through this month's posts.
Save them.
Come back to them when you need them.

Haven't downloaded the cheat sheet yet? March is ending—grab it while this month's content is fresh: https://carriereedy.com/insulin-resistance

It ties everything together:

Complete testing guide (4 blood tests with optimal ranges)
Recommendations for requesting these from your GP
Food lists and meal ideas
When to retest and what improvements to expect

Looking ahead to April:
Next month I'm diving into liver and lymph support.

See you in April 🌸

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Feeling healthy, vibrant and full of hope for the future should be something we all experience, but for many, this is not the case. I know, because I was there! Please know there is plenty you can do to improve your health. I help people with symptoms of depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, poor sleep, low motivation, digestive troubles, hormonal issues, and low energy. I do this by carefully listening to your story and piecing together what is going on in your inner environment that is showing up as your troubling symptoms. You may have already reached out to other health care providers and not gained the outcomes you hoped for, or your troubles may have been dismissed, but your concerns are real, and likely caused by rectifiable imbalances.

I do this because I have been where you are

I know how hard it is to struggle with these types of challenges. I also know there is so much more waiting for you once you find someone who can figure out what is going on underneath your symptoms, and then support you in creating lasting solutions through the use of functional nutrition.

Isn’t chocolate a food group

During my 20’s and 30’s I was eating a pretty ‘trashy’ diet, using chocolate as both a reward and as a means to summons enough energy to get through the day. I knew a little about what constituted a healthy diet, but didn’t have the willpower or the motivation to implement changes as life was pretty overwhelming. I had 5 kids, a dog, and even the picket fence, but my life was less than idyllic. I often felt anxious, stressed, fatigued and would snap at the kids and my long-suffering husband at the slightest provocation. Can you relate? I knew that something needed to change as I didn’t want this to be the story of the rest of my life, but at the same time I didn’t know where to start, or who to reach out to, to find the answers.

They heard but didn’t really listen

Not long after my 5th baby was born, I consulted several doctors in the hope of finding some answers and a way of getting on top of my fatigue and irritability, but I didn’t have any luck finding a solution to my problems. My symptoms were often dismissed, being told, with sympathy, that it is normal to be fatigued with so many responsibilities (kids, a part time job, a busy husband, a mother-in-law with Alzheimer’s Disease and volunteering in the community). I remember being told to stop stressing and to stop worrying. How do you just stop worrying and stressing? It’s not that simple, right.

I’m guessing there are parts of my story that resonate with you, because the health challenges I experienced are actually quite common, especially for women. My elusive quest to find answers to my health issues may seem familiar to you as well.

Finally…

A few years later I found a Doctor who did listen to my story and was willing to look a little deeper. She did some pathology testing and found that my thyroid was playing up, my iron levels were low, and my hormones were out of whack. Bingo! I now knew the problem, and I naively thought a few pills would fix me. The Doctor prescribed some pharmaceutical medications and iron supplements, but I didn’t experience the improvements I’d hoped for. I learned that you can’t just pop a few supplements or medications to improve your health if you still have a poor diet and not so great lifestyle habits. I needed to make other changes too, so my search for help and support continued.

I still needed more though

Through trial and error, and then university studies in Nutritional Medicine here in Australia and in the U.S, I learned of the positive benefits that come from wise food choices, and from improving everyday lifestyle habits. I incorporated small but ‘doable’ switches in my diet, along with targeted interventions to improve my ability to digest and absorb nutrients. I also worked to improve the state of my gut microbiome – one of the key underlying causes of my symptoms. Through these changes my mood improved, my energy returned and I was better able to cope with stress – all factors that improved my general level of wellbeing. Additionally, my thyroid function improved, which in turn improved my fatigue and provided greater resilience to the demands of life.

As you can see, everything in the body is interconnected.

What I learned can help YOU too

As a qualified Nutritional Medicine Practitioenr, I’ve helped numerous clients who have experienced symptoms similar to yours, including:

Autoimmune conditions

Under and overactive thyroid conditions, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Hormonal imbalances

Fatigue

Mood concerns

Poor sleep

Digestive troubles

Low energy states

Through dietary changes and targeted interventions, these clients have found an improved ability to cope with the stresses of life, and many of their symptoms have abated. I would love to help you too.

To learn more..

There are plenty of ways you can learn more about how I can help you.

You can head to my website www.carriereedy.com

You can email me at info@carriereedy.com

You can call me on 0416104745

Or you can book into a complimentary 15-minutes ‘return to health’ kickstarter call where we can chat about your health and your next steps.

I look forward to helping you in your ‘return to health’ journey

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