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Tracy O'Brien
Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc)

22/01/2026

Your thyroid helps regulate:
• Metabolism
• Body temperature
• Energy production
• Fat and carbohydrate use

It’s highly sensitive to energy availability, hormones and stress.

During Peri & Post Menopause:
• Oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate or decline
• Insulin sensitivity may reduce
• Muscle mass naturally decreases without adequate protein & resistance training

➡️ The thyroid becomes more sensitive to stressors, including low calories and excessive cardio.

As a Clinical Nutritionist, I can:
✅ Order comprehensive thyroid panels
✅ Interpret patterns alongside symptoms
✅ Address nutrition, stress and metabolic drivers
✅ Support thyroid function without defaulting to restriction

If your labs are “normal” but your body doesn’t feel it, your thyroid may be responding to long-term stress.
Book a consultation to explore appropriate testing and personalised support.

13/01/2026

Did you know just a handful of broccoli sprouts packs a powerful health punch? 🥦
These tiny greens are one of the richest whole-food sources of sulforaphane - a bioactive compound with some seriously impressive benefits backed by science:

✨ Antioxidant & oxidative stress protection:
sulforaphane activates key antioxidant pathways (like Nrf2), helping protect cells from stress and support recovery from exercise. In intense training, broccoli sprouts lowered markers of oxidative damage and improved performance outcomes.

🧠 Metabolic support:
sulforaphane shows potential to help regulate glucose metabolism, with studies suggesting it may modestly lower fasting blood glucose and influence pathways linked to prediabetes.

🌿 Gut & digestive benefits:
regular intake was shown to improve bowel habits in healthy people and may support a healthier gut environment.

🦠 Microbiome interactions:
how your gut bacteria look may affect how you respond to sulforaphane — pointing toward personalised nutrition in the future.

📚 Reviews also describe how sulforaphane upregulates phase II detoxification enzymes (like glutathione S-transferase and UGT) that help convert oestrogen metabolites into more water-soluble forms for elimination — a key part of healthy oestrogen metabolism.

⚠️ Note: Much of the human clinical evidence currently includes broader cruciferous compounds (e.g., DIM, I3C) along with sulforaphane

✨ Small changes can have big effects!
A sprinkle of sprouts = simple daily habit with wide-ranging benefits!

06/01/2026

Many women are told their symptoms are “just cellulite” - often with the assumption that fat loss is the solution.

But cellulite:
• Occurs at any body size
• Is strongly influenced by hormones and connective tissue
• Does not reliably change with weight loss

Lipedema, on the other hand, is a medical, hormonal, inflammatory condition - not a failure of discipline.

If you notice:
• Painful fat tissue
• Easy bruising
• Disproportionate lower body
• Swelling that worsens through the day
• Little response to dieting

…it may be worth exploring lipedema.

Nutrition support focuses on:
✔️ reducing inflammation
✔️ supporting blood sugar balance
✔️ improving hormone clearance
✔️ supporting lymphatic flow

✨ Better answers start with better questions.

If you’ve been diagnosed with lipedema and would like nutrition support for symptom management- reach out to me 💚

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, it’s easy to look for quick fixes - detoxes, extremes, or the “latest” trend.
But real, sustainable health doesn’t come from restriction.

It comes from:
✔️ Nourishing your body with the right foods
✔️ Supporting digestion, hormones, and energy at the foundation level
✔️ Understanding your physiology, lifestyle, and training demands
✔️ Working with your body, not against it

Clinical nutrition takes a holistic, evidence-based approach, focusing on the fundamentals that actually move the needle for long-term health.

✨ If your goal this year is to feel stronger, more energised, hormonally balanced, and confident in your food choices — now is the time to start.

📅 Bookings for January are open
👉 Book your initial consultation and let’s optimise your health from the inside out.

’sHealth #2026

07/12/2025

Both endometriosis and adenomyosis share the same key biological drivers:

chronic inflammation, immune imbalance, oxidative stress and hyperactivated oestrogen receptor signalling.

Because of this, nutrition can play a powerful therapeutic role 🥗

Supporting your liver, gut, hormones, inflammation and oxidative stress pathways can meaningfully improve pelvic pain, bloating, PMS, heavy bleeding, fatigue and overall wellbeing 💚

If you’re navigating endo or adeno and want a personalised nutrition plan, I’m here to help.

01/12/2025

Our bodies are wired to communicate with nature,
especially through plant foods. 🌿

What many people don’t realise is that our genes actually contain SNPs (small variations) that influence how efficiently we detoxify, manage inflammation, metabolise hormones, and regulate energy.

These SNPs don’t “break” our biology, they simply create different nutrient needs.

And here’s the powerful part👇
Many of these genes respond more favourably when the diet is rich in plant compounds like polyphenols, carotenoids, fibre, and antioxidants.

✨ For example:
• Some detoxification SNPs need more colourful plant foods to up-regulate antioxidant pathways.
• Some inflammatory SNPs function better with higher intakes of polyphenols (berries, herbs, spices).
• Some methylation SNPs respond positively to leafy greens, legumes + cruciferous veggies that support optimal cellular signalling.
• And microbiome-related genetic variations rely on diverse fibres to produce short-chain fatty acids that regulate metabolism and immunity.

💚 If you’d like to understand your own SNPs and how your body responds to different foods, I offer evidence-based genetic testing and personalised nutrition plans.
DM me or comment “GENES” for more info 🧬

29/11/2025

I’ve teamed up with a PT who’s dedicated to supporting women through perimenopause and beyond.
We are looking for participants to trial and provide feedback for our Menopause Mastery App please…

✅ FREE Access to the Menopause Mastery app for 14 days
✅ Two structured full-body strength sessions per week (beginner friendly, machine-based for confidence + safety)
✅ Daily education bites (protein, energy, hormones, recovery, NEAT, mindset)
✅ One SIT/HIIT intro session (optional)
✅ Two guided habits: protein target + daily movement
✅ A simple reflection check-in to help them actually see progress
✅ Messaging support through the app
✅ Access to any videos I upload during the trial
✅ The chance to shape the REAL 12-week program before it launches

What you need to do:
👍 Follow the two weekly workouts
👍 Watch the short videos / PDFs when they appear
👍 Try the daily habits (steps + protein)
👍 Give honest feedback on:
• app usability
• clarity of instructions
• workout difficulty
• what you loved / what confused you
• anything missing you’d want in a full program

Who it’s ideal for:
Women 40+ who want to feel stronger, more energised, and more in control of their health without extreme diets or crazy workouts. Designed more for beginner level gym equipment users.

Nothing to lose — your feedback literally shapes the final program 🙏🏻

Let me know if you’re keen and provide best email so we can add you to the Trainerize App 💪

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Gold Coast, QLD
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http://www.rawhumannutrition.com.au/

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