Health Commons

12/07/2025

MAKING DIETING EASIER BY FEEDING YOUR GUT.

Next Healing Ourselves 5 week online Course: July 16th 2025 - details on website.

Topic that often comes up particularly around the new weight loss drugs - where the "diet industry" has been selling us solutions to a problem we created by not feeding our internal pharmacy. Maybe you are on these drugs or don't want to go on them to lose weight - well the good news is that our gut bacteria makes GLP-1 naturally. For FREE. 24/7. GLP-1 switches off the hunger signals. This is why those anti-obesity drugs work.

But we need fibre - specifically the soluble fibre we get from beans. This is because beans not only provide the soluble fibre that our bacteria need to do the job (to produce SCFAs) but they are also low on the glycaemic index - so they stabilise blood sugar levels - an added bonus.

Ready to read the full article?
https://kathrynalexander.com.au/blog-2/your-natural-weight-loss-factory-how-fibre-feeds-the-hormones-that-control-hunger

10/02/2025

Making Safer Choices
Health Commons has just created a reference guide that we hope will help you make sense of 'what's on the back of the pack' and how it could impact you. If you want to be a bit more savvy and look at chemicals in the context of health, then this should please! Please join https://healthcommons.global to get your copy and to have a look round. We are still building courses - but for those interested in nutrition, the Healing Ourselves is now self-paced. Perhaps a gold standard for a dietary healing and detoxification strategy.

Welcome to Health Commons – where frustrated health seekers become confident navigators of their wellness journey. Are you tired of feeling like a passenger on your own health journey? Of being bounced between practitioners, drowning in conflicting advice, and watching your medicine cabinet fill u...

19/11/2024

Beyond Paleo and Keto Convenience: A Hard Truth About Health
Let me share a perspective that might challenge what you're hearing from popular influencers and diet trends.
Our cells tell a truth that no amount of marketing can change. While influencers promote diets that seem to work because they lead to weight loss or temporary energy boosts, they're often missing - or ignoring - the fundamental chemistry of how our cells actually function. This isn't about opinion or preference; it's about biological reality.
Think about this: Every cell in your body maintains an exquisitely precise electrical state and organization. When we flood our tissues with acid-forming foods, chase ketogenic states, or follow high-protein regimens without adequate vegetable intake, we're not just making dietary choices - we're actively disrupting the electrical and chemical balance that keeps our cells functioning properly. The initial weight loss or energy surge you feel might actually be your body's stress response to this disruption.
The hard truth is this: Convenience and permission to eat what we crave have become more important than biological reality. We're being sold diets that work against our cellular health, while being told they're healthy because they produce visible short-term results. It's like judging a car's health by how shiny its paint is while ignoring the engine's growing dysfunction.
What we know about cellular health tells us:

Our cells require proper electrical balance
They need adequate alkaline reserves
They depend on structured water and proper protein conformations
They suffer under chronic acid loads
They can't maintain proper function when consistently stressed

The evidence isn't hidden - it's in the rising rates of chronic disease, in the increasing inflammation markers, in the growing prevalence of metabolic disorders. Yet we continue to follow advice from those who measure success by followers rather than clinical outcomes.
What's needed isn't another trendy diet but a fundamental understanding of cellular health. When you understand how your cells actually work, how they maintain their crucial electrical state, how they respond to different nutritional choices, the decision to prioritize vegetable-rich, properly balanced meals becomes not a restriction but a logical choice.
Yes, this means challenging popular wisdom. Yes, it might mean making less convenient choices. But consider this: Would you rather follow a convenient path that leads your cells toward dysfunction, or take the time to support your body's actual needs?
This isn't about deprivation or strict rules. It's about understanding and respecting the basic chemistry of life. When you align your choices with your cells' true needs, you're not just following a diet - you're supporting the fundamental processes that keep you alive and healthy.

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19/11/2024

If you're struggling with health and making decisions and would like a hand-holding environment then please explore Health Commons https://healthcommons.global
We're passionate about helping people understand more so that they can make informed decisions, and become their own "health detectives." It's a fledging community as yet specifically for people like you who want to understand their health journey.
Here's what we have:
Twice-monthly Q&A sessions where we tackle any questions
A supportive community of others on similar health journeys
Rich educational resources that explain the 'why' behind health recommendations
Optional deep-dive courses for specific topics
A place to share experiences and learn from others
Flexible monthly membership (A$25/month, cancel anytime)
You can explore more at https://healthcommons.global

Welcome to Health Commons – where frustrated health seekers become confident navigators of their wellness journey. Are you tired of feeling like a passenger on your own health journey? Of being bounced between practitioners, drowning in conflicting advice, and watching your medicine cabinet fill u...

19/11/2024

https://medium.com//rethinking-what-we-know-the-hidden-story-of-your-bodys-chemistry-108a6733eda3

What your nutritionist may not tell you about paleo, keto or other high acid forming diets -
Nutritional empowerment is about understanding how food interacts with our cells and using that knowledge to make better choices, one meal at a time. When you understand these fundamentals, you don’t need to rely on nutritionists or fad diets. You become your own expert capable of navigating food choices with confidence. Healing Ourselves is a course that provides the fundamental understanding and will help you gradually shift your diet and transform your health.
Healing Ourselves
https://healthcommons.global

Let me begin by acknowledging something important — if you’ve experienced initial benefits from a high-protein, high-fat diet, those…

27/10/2024

Healing Journeys program comes as part of the Health Commons subscription (A$25/month) for a limited time. Offer closes Wednesday 30th October. If you would like to join, then please join https://healthcommons.global The course starts November 7th (6th if you are in USA).

Healing Journeys - From Frustrated Patient to Confident Navigator
Are you tired of feeling lost in the maze of health decisions, especially while managing chronic conditions and life's daily demands? Our 12-month Healing Journeys Program shows you how to become the confident navigator of your own health story—without getting overwhelmed by information overload or complex medical systems.
Join me for a guided journey where you'll watch and learn as I walk through the exact framework that's helped hundreds transform from "What's the point?" to "I've got this!" As someone who's navigated both personal and professional health challenges for over 35 years, I'll share every step of building your health navigation confidence.
This is a "journey together" program where you'll see everything in real-time:
Creating your personal health story and roadmap
Building your decision-making compass
Developing your medical navigation strategy
Understanding emerging health trends that affect your choices
You'll get access to:
Personal Navigation Framework: Watch how I create and use tools to filter through overwhelming health options and make confident decisions
Real-Life Application: Follow along as I demonstrate how to stand strong in medical conversations and get the answers you need
Quarterly Check-ins: Join live sessions where we address your challenges and celebrate victories
Hot Topics Deep Dives: Learn about crucial developments in lifestyle choices, environmental impacts, and emerging treatments that affect your health decisions
Plus, you'll develop:
Decision-Making Confidence: Master the proven Smart Patient framework to filter options and make choices aligned with YOUR values
Navigation Skills: Learn to confidently interact with healthcare providers and get the support you need
Community Connection: Join others transforming their health journey in our supportive community
Sustainable Strategies: Create approaches that work for YOUR life without feeling overwhelmed
This program is perfect for anyone who:
Feels overwhelmed by health decisions
Manages chronic conditions
Wants to make informed choices without needing a medical degree
Is ready to move from passive patient to confident navigator
Values both evidence and personal experience
The best part? This journey is self-paced within our 12-month framework. You'll have access to all materials, quarterly check-ins, and our supportive community while moving at a pace that works for YOU.
Remember: This isn't about adding another burden to your life—it's about gaining the tools, confidence, and support to make your health journey less burdensome and more purposeful.
Join us in Health Commons, where your transformation from frustrated patient to confident navigator begins. Your future self will thank you for taking this step today.
P.S. This is a free program with your subscription to Health Commons, but space in our quarterly live check-ins is limited to ensure personal attention. Secure your spot today!
Would you like to: ✓ Finally feel confident in your health decisions? ✓ Learn a proven framework for navigating complex health choices? ✓ Join a community of others transforming their health stories? ✓ Become the author of your own health journey?
Join us and start your transformation today!

Welcome to Health Commons – where frustrated health seekers become confident navigators of their wellness journey. Are you tired of feeling like a passenger on your own health journey? Of being bounced between practitioners, drowning in conflicting advice, and watching your medicine cabinet fill u...

14/10/2024

https://healthcommons.global - hade many enquiries so do check this out. 12 month program 'Healing Journeys' comes with the subscription, a transformative journey taking you from being a passive recipient of a healthcare system to a confident, informed health navigator. "Millions of people are living a life absorbed by illness, whether their own or whether they are caring for loved ones. A direction has been carved towards greater drug dependency with a blatant disregard towards the root causes, which has led to the exponential rise in chronic disease and cancer, a loss of quality of life, and for many, medical bankruptcy. In a world where new diseases are seen as profit opportunities and root causes are ignored, sustainable health improvement can seem impossible." Healing Journeys is your opportunity to be the author of your story, where you hold the pen, and not others.

In our community, all bets are off! We're here to focus on addressing the root causes, and we are here for people who want to make that happen in their own lives and for others they care about - for people who need to make a meaningful difference in their health.

08/10/2024

Interesting open letter to Australian Parliament from MP Russell Broadbent

06/10/2024

5 week healing ourselves course - opportunity to be personally be taught by me - ask all the questions you like, and get 2 months free access to healthcommons.global
Course starts this Wednesday - so check out course details and enrol today -
Last opportunity to do this course this year.
www.dietaryhealing.com.au/healingourselves

05/10/2024

12-month 'Healing Journeys' program -it's an amazing program that gets to the heart of who you are, what matters to you and how you craft your journey. Built on the 12-month program we did in QLD, Australia, sponsored by the Minister of Health, where we saw 50% reduction in medications and where everyone gained the skills to make informed medical health decisions sometimes in complex situations. In addition to mapping and measuring your journey each month we dive into exciting, empowering sessions that bring together everything you need to:✅ Cut through the noise of health claims ✅ Make informed medical decisions ✅ Take control of your health journey -

Any questions? More info? Let's start the conversation and add your comments below.

04/10/2024

Had some lovely feedback from various people - and the take home was that it's a wonderful opportunity to take the reins and just say No to the current health trajectory. The default position if we do nothing doesn't look good - so it's a fabulous way, using this proactive model....to shift...without blood...so to speak! Looking forward to teaching you for a whole year - let's make it happen, together

Monthly subscription AU$25.00 - save on annual.
Can cancel at any time.
And the 12-month course comes with the subscription! https://healthcommons.global