Leesa Webb - Naturopath and Remedial Massage

10/11/2025

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06/11/2025

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02/11/2025

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New Monash University research suggests regularly listening to music in later life could cut dementia risk by nearly 40 per cent.

The long-term study of more than 10,000 Australians aged over 70 found those who “always” listened to music were significantly less likely to develop dementia, with playing an instrument also linked to a one-third drop in risk.

Researchers say music may help by reducing stress, slowing heart rate, improving mood and directly stimulating multiple regions of the brain, all key to maintaining cognitive health as we age.

While not a cure, experts say enjoying your favourite songs, singing along or learning an instrument could be an easy way to help protect brain function and delay dementia onset.

31/10/2025

Colon cancer is increasing among people under 55, and new research points to a surprising culprit: a bacterial toxin called colibactin that damages DNA. Scientists analyzing nearly 1,000 cancer genomes worldwide found that colibactin-related mutations are 3.3 times more common in patients under 40 than in those over 70. Alarmingly, these mutations often appear within the first decade of life, suggesting that some children may unknowingly begin a path toward cancer decades before symptoms arise.
Colibactin is produced by certain E. coli strains living in the gut. Experts believe modern lifestyle factors—such as antibiotics, processed foods, reduced breastfeeding, C-sections, and group childcare—may help these harmful bacteria settle in early. While exact causes are still being studied, this discovery is a major breakthrough in understanding why colon cancer is rising in younger populations.
Researchers are now developing stool tests to detect these DNA mutations early and exploring probiotics to remove colibactin-producing bacteria from the gut. Focusing on childhood gut health could transform cancer prevention strategies and provide a chance to intervene long before traditional screening begins.
This finding highlights the critical connection between gut microbiome and long-term health, showing that maintaining a healthy gut from an early age may be a key step in preventing serious diseases like colon cancer.

27/10/2025

23/10/2025

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The findings of a landmark study have revealed that gluten sensitivity, which affects approximately 10% of the global population, is not actually about gluten but part of the way the gut and brain interact.

In the largest combined analysis, only a few tightly controlled trials found any real gluten reaction. Overall, people’s responses were no different from when they were given a placebo. This study is expected to set a new benchmark for how gluten sensitivity is defined, diagnosed and treated.

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19/10/2025

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Recent research has revealed that cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, was found in all lipstick samples tested. Prolonged exposure to cadmium can accumulate in the body, potentially leading to organ damage, kidney issues, and even cancer risks over time. Since lipsticks are part of many people’s daily routines, this discovery raises serious health concerns about ingredient safety in cosmetics.

Experts recommend choosing trusted brands, checking for lab-tested or certified toxin-free products, and minimizing long-term exposure. Beauty should make you feel confident not compromise your health.

📸 Source/Credit: Environmental Science & Technology Journal | World Health Organization (WHO) | Healthline

18/10/2025

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Japanese biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi earned the Nobel Prize in Medicine for revealing one of the body’s most remarkable self-preservation systems autophagy, meaning “self-eating.”

When food is scarce, the body’s cells don’t just wait for nourishment; they begin recycling their own damaged or unnecessary parts to create new energy and keep functioning. This natural “cellular housekeeping” process clears out waste, repairs tissues, and renews the body from within.

Ohsumi’s discovery reshaped how we understand fasting, longevity, and disease prevention. Autophagy helps protect against conditions like cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and premature aging showing that, sometimes, our cells heal best when we give them time to rest and reset.
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15/10/2025

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Firm N Fold/Newsletter Articles/Articles/6 Massage Myths Debunked6 Massage Myths Debunked October 14, 20251. Massage isn’t good unless it’s deepMany clients think that massage has to be deep to be effective—but deep pressure is subjective.Proper communication is necessary to ensure safe appl.....

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13/10/2025

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