Health by Bianca

Health by Bianca I am a Naturopath, Medicinal Herbalist and Clinical Nutritionist. Here to share what I have learnt about health and healing. A healthy life is a happy life

Every cell contains tiny powerhouses - mitochondria - that generate both energy (ATP) and metabolic water through the pr...
30/10/2025

Every cell contains tiny powerhouses - mitochondria - that generate both energy (ATP) and metabolic water through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

This water is unique. It’s DEUTERIUM depleted (a heavier form of hydrogen) and forms exclusion zone (EZ) or STRUCTURED WATER which is a gel-like layer that builds up along cell membranes, supporting energy flow, detoxification, and cellular communication.

Think of it as living water

When the body’s waters are structured and coherent
🌟light flows more freely through tissues
🌟mitochondria energy channels run smoothly which supports your energy & vibrancy
🌟healing and communication between cells improve

ITS NOT JUST ABOUT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER

Quality of our food and water makes a BIG difference to the health of our mitochondria.

Deuterium is found in our food and environment. It’s a HEAVY form of hydrogen so makes us sluggish when high

The balance of deuterium in our body depends on what you consume and how well your mitochondria are working to clear it.

Modern lifestyle push our deuterium load up significantly
💧drinking fluoridated water
🍞eating refined carbs and processed foods
💡chronic lack of sunlight and circadian disruption
😴poor sleep and stress- less mitochondria repair
🚫low fat intake and high sugar

When mitochondria are healthy, they strip away deuterium during energy production and make metabolic water. Damaged or sluggish mitochondria can’t filter it out effectively, so deuterium builds up inside the cells - slowing down energy production

LIFESTYLE makes a big difference to your mitochondria health and energy production. The habits you do EVERYDAY like walking outside in the sun, drinking clean water and organic food. 🩵🩵

When mitochondrial water becomes lighter (deuterium depleted) the body becomes more LIGHT - CONDUCTIVE - enhancing intuition, regeneration and alignment with natural rhythms 🩵

Mitochondria can be seen as energy transformers - converting light, food, and breath into usable life force💫. Mitochondr...
29/10/2025

Mitochondria can be seen as energy transformers - converting light, food, and breath into usable life force💫.

Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside almost every cell of your body. They communicate with every system to regulate metabolism, mood, immunity and longevity. 💫 Every human cell (except red blood cells) contains hundreds to thousands of mitochondria, each with their own tiny circular strand of DNA - mtDNA

Unlike nuclear DNA, which comes half from your mother and half from your father, mitochondria DNA only comes from your MOTHER 💫

Every cell in your body carries the energetic and genetic imprint of your mother’s mitochondria, and through her, the uninterrupted mitochondrial lineage of your maternal ancestors. ❤️

Our vital energy - the rhythm, resilience, and tone of our life force can be seen as an echo of our maternal lineage.

Mitochondrial DNA is highly responsive to environmental and emotional stress, oxidative stress, trauma, toxins, poor diet, or energetic disharmony can all alter its function. These shifts can be transmitted epigenetically to the next generation, influencing energy production, stress tolerance, and cellular repair 💫

When you heal and nourish your mitochondria through herbal medicine, nutrition, breath work, sound and frequency therapy you help to heal your maternal ancestral line ❤️❤️❤️ how cool is that!

Is it weird that I’m obsessed about learning to make sour dough bread at the moment even though I don’t eat bread? 🤔It’s...
22/10/2025

Is it weird that I’m obsessed about learning to make sour dough bread at the moment even though I don’t eat bread? 🤔
It’s just a cool process to feed the mother and then make little bread babies. Plus I do like the smell of freshly baked bread! 🤷‍♀️

Lucky family I guess …. When I get it right!

I remember it being really popular during Covid lockdowns (do we still talk about those times?) I got a puppy instead 😅 so missed the sour dough craze then. Have any of you gotten into making sourdough? How long did it last?

I met someone who had the mother for 35 years! That’s pretty cool!

Any pro tips for success?

15/10/2025

🫐 Blue Balls 🫐
Try snacking on Blue Balls for a low-carb snack to boost mood and support weight loss 😁

Dangerously delicious 🥰

Made with high protein yoghurt, cottage cheese, almond meal, blueberries and monk fruit for sweetener.

🔥Zero Sugar, Zero Shame

Done in a hurry 👍🏼

Warning: May attract partners. May stabilise mood. May cause unsolicited flexing in the kitchen 💪

Recipe:
1/2 cup cottage cheese (drain)
1/2 cup high protein yoghurt
1 cup almond meal
1 cup blueberries
1/4 cup monk fruit

Roll into balls and cook in air fryer for 10min

Enjoy x

Low carb lunch option I’ve enjoyed recently is using these coconut wraps from I thought the taste & texture was pleasa...
15/10/2025

Low carb lunch option I’ve enjoyed recently is using these coconut wraps from
I thought the taste & texture was pleasant, didn’t over power the flavor and were tender. Some gluten free wraps I have tried in the past taste like cardboard, a bit hard and dry, so I prefer these 🥥

I’m doing a paleo diet so these coconut wraps fit in with my diet as they are grain free ✨

This lunch was left over roast beef, avocado, rocket and salsa 🍅

But the packet lasted me 3x meals - so worth the cost in my option 🤷‍♀️

Second meal was karaage chicken and coleslaw wraps one of the kids made for dinner and the third meal was chicken wrap on the boat camping. ⛺️

If you try them let me know what you think 🥰

Why I love COFFEE ENEMAS during a detox or fastWhen you’re fasting your metabolism slows down. And so does digestion. Wi...
12/10/2025

Why I love COFFEE ENEMAS during a detox or fast

When you’re fasting your metabolism slows down. And so does digestion. Without food, you’re not stimulating peristalsis (gut movement), so it’s common not to have a bowel movement. But if waste isn’t being cleared, how well are you really detoxing?

That’s why I include a daily coffee e***a during fasting. If you’re not comfortable doing it yourself at home, I recommend booking a colonic when you plan to fast to support elimination.

Coffee e***as don’t enter the bloodstream. Instead the coffee travels through the hepatic vein to the liver, helping to gently flush the liver and gallbladder while stimulating bowel movement. I like that it doesn’t involve pressure (like a colonic) and is easy to do at home (so a lot cheaper)

Coffee e***as help to stimulate natural peristalsis, so even if you do one at night, you may still have a healthy morning movement 🙌🏼
Plus they’re thought to support liver detox pathways and glutathione production, one of your body’s key antioxidants for cellular health.

I’m doing a 3 day fast at the moment to reset my immune system and detox 🍃Friday = Day 1 = juice day I had a celery juic...
11/10/2025

I’m doing a 3 day fast at the moment to reset my immune system and detox 🍃

Friday = Day 1 = juice day
I had a celery juice in the morning and a carrot, lemon, apple and ginger drink for dinner 🥕this gave me a bit of energy support as I had a big day in clinic.

Saturday & Sunday are water days 💧

Spring is the perfect time for fasting, when the weather is warmer, as your temperature can drop when fasting.

Fasting promotes Autophagy, a process where your body cleans out old and damaged cells. Autophagy starts after 18 hours and peaks at 48 - 72 hours.

Damaged cells that aren’t cleaned up properly can create cancer. Genetic damage accumulates over time, leading to mutations that disrupt normal cell growth and division.

Normally cells with too much damage will self destruct in a process called apoptosis. However, if a cell survives it can replicate uncontrollably causing a tumor.

Fasting which triggers Autophagy gives the body a break from the work of digestion, so it has more time to clean up damaged cells. Like a cellular Spring Clean 💙

Fasting can help also help to lower inflammation and oxidative stress ✨

If you are keen to try a fast book a consult with me so I can support you through this process. Booking link is in my bio or send me a message.

If you’re looking for summer breakfast ideas try these chia puddings with added protein 🥰You can make a few at a time so...
09/10/2025

If you’re looking for summer breakfast ideas try these chia puddings with added protein 🥰

You can make a few at a time so breakfast is ready when you wake. Or take it as a healthy snack.

I added Prana vanilla protein powder which is sweetened with monk fruit and stevia so makes it sweet without adding sugar!

Plus the added protein is good for muscle building 💪 so important in perimenopause and menopause years 🥰

Eating protein for breakfast helps to;
✨Reduce cravings and belly fat
✨Preserve muscle and metabolism
✨Improve mood, focus and energy
✨support healthy weight management

Many women make the mistake of underrating and fasting in the morning which can slow down metabolism, increase cortisol which in turn stores fat!

Try this recipe instead

Small can of coconut milk or almond milk
1x scoop prana vanilla protein
2 Tbsp chia seeds

Mix well into jars and store in the fridge. Can top with your favourite fruits 🥝

06/10/2025

Nothing like escaping into nature to recharge my energy 💙 We explored around Jumpinpin and slipping sands …. Sun & smiles all around.
Ready to hit the ground running tomorrow

Ear infections are one of the most common childhood complaints, and the first response is often a dose of Panadol for pa...
02/10/2025

Ear infections are one of the most common childhood complaints, and the first response is often a dose of Panadol for pain or a trip to the Doctor for antibiotics. But many ear infections can be prevented or soothed naturally at home.

A time-tested remedy used for centuries is a simple oil made from Garlic and Mullein flowers.

You can buy this already made bottle from to keep in your first aid kit. It’s best used with the first signs of ear infection such as;
✨unsettled child
✨mild fever
✨pulling or rubbing their ear.

Simply warm the bottle to body temperature and place 2-3 drops into the ear canal while your child lies on their side. You can repeat a few times a day if needed.

Garlic contains powerful organosulfur compounds like allicin and ajoene, giving it broad-spectrum antimicrobial power to help kill the bacteria behind the infection.

Mullein flowers are highly soothing and anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce pain, calm irritation, and support natural drainage.

I always keep a bottle at home of this on hand, and my children never needed antibiotics or Panadol when they were young!

DIY option
If you don’t have access to a store bought product, you can easily make your own.

✨Gently crush 2-3 cloves of garlic (chopped onion may also work if that’s all you have)
✨cover with olive oil and gently heat for a few minutes.
✨allow to cool completely
✨ strain the oil, removing any garlic or onion ✨ add drops of the infused oil to the ear canal

IMPORTANT
Never use oil in the ear if there is any discharge - this can mean the ear drum has perforated.

Always see a Doctor if you suspect an ear infection! But in many cases, using this oil early can help clear it before any antibiotics are needed!

As I shared in my previous post, unnecessary Panadol use in babies and young children is key. Having a bottle of this garlic and mullein ear oil ready to go can make all the difference when those first signs appear!

There’s growing discussion about the use of Paracetamol (also known as Panadol, Tylenol and Acetaminophen) during pregna...
30/09/2025

There’s growing discussion about the use of Paracetamol (also known as Panadol, Tylenol and Acetaminophen) during pregnancy and early childhood, and possible links with neurodevelopmental issues like Autism.

Instead of dismissing these claims let’s take a deeper look…

Paracetamol is metabolised in the liver by an enzyme system called Cytochrome P450. This process produces Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) molecules that, if not cleared properly can damage cells and even affect the developing brain.

Your body uses GLUTATHIONE, one of the most important antioxidants, to neutralise these toxic metabolites and keep oxidative stress in check. Glutathione also supports detox pathways like glucuronidation.

Some people have genetic variations (SNPs) in their GST genes that make it harder to maintain healthy glutathione levels.

Gutathione is also depleted through;
chronic stress, poor sleep, chronic infections,
exposure to toxins - which we’re all exposed to!
Chlorine in swimming pools, House cleaning products, plastic chemicals in water bottles or takeaway containers and pesticides to name a few.

I’ve specialised in DNA testing for over 10 years. It helps understand your genetic strengthens and weaknesses like the GST genes for glutathione, MTHFR for methylation. If you haven’t tested how would you know if this could be an issue for you?

I also test glutathione and other detox pathways using the ORGANIC ACID TESTING. Again if you haven’t tested how would you know if you are deficient?

If your glutathione is already low, frequent paracetamol use, especially during pregnancy or early childhood, could make detoxification less efficient. That might increase oxidative stress during critical stages in brain development.

Overuse of paracetamol is one of the most common causes of acute liver failure and poisoning! So we know it can cause damage used incorrectly!

None of this means “never use paracetamol”. It’s a valuable medicine, but like any drug, it’s worth reserving for when it’s truely needed!

There’is a lot of natural support you can use while pregnant and for your children if you get sick which can reduce the need for Panadol 💙

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