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17/02/2026

You’ve conditioned yourself to just "push through."
To push through the exhaustion. To ignore mood swings. To accept that your brain just feels "foggy."

You tell yourself: "I’ll just catch up on sleep this weekend, and I’ll be fine."

The weekend passes, and the symptoms remain.

The classic triad of total depletion is:

❌ Fatigue that doesn't go away, even after sleeping.
❌ Brain fog and forgetfulness that is starting to scare you.
❌ Irritability that you feel guilty about later.

From a naturopathic perspective, this isn't just "life." At this moment, your body is experiencing a malfunction at the cellular level. This is often due to accumulated toxicity, hormonal imbalance, and deep nutrient deficiencies. Your body has switched into "survival mode."

⚠️ The bad news: It won’t go away on its own.
✨ The good news: This is reversible.

Don't ignore this!
Comment FOG if you are ready to prioritize your health today🫂

Sleep more won't cut brain fog if your gut's inflamed: leaky lining blocks B vitamins, magnesium, and more, starving you...
17/02/2026

Sleep more won't cut brain fog if your gut's inflamed: leaky lining blocks B vitamins, magnesium, and more, starving your brain despite rest.

Extra breathing work won't drop cortisol when gut dysbiosis pumps constant immune alarms via the vagus nerve, keeping stress mode on.

Piling supplements? Futile if inflamed gut impairs absorption creating "normal but suboptimal" deficiencies docs miss.

Swipe for the truth: Brain fog = inflamed brain from gut fires (70% immunity lives there). Don't patch rust, fix the root.

🔥 Comment FOG for my free guide: Gut roadmap, microbiome support, anti-inflam foods and what to do next

16/02/2026

The hardest part of having an autoimmune condition isn’t always the physical pain. Often, it’s the guilt of feeling like you are letting your partner down 🥀

As a naturopath, I see this constantly. On the outside, you might "look fine." But on the inside, your immune system is running a marathon without your permission.

To the partners out there: Your understanding is actual medicine 💊

When you listen to your partner’s body cues without judgment, magic happens:
1.  Safety: you switch their nervous system from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest."
2.  Cortisol drop: lower stress hormones mean less inflammation in the body.
3.  Connection: you build a bond that is stronger than any flare-up.

You don’t always need to "fix" it. Sometimes, you just need to hold their hand and say, "I know you’re tired, and it’s okay to rest" ☁️

✨ SHARE THIS REEL:
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Let them know: "This is exactly how I feel, thank you for being my safe space" ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day! 🇦🇺☀️As a naturopath, I often talk about herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle, but today let’s talk abo...
14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! 🇦🇺☀️

As a naturopath, I often talk about herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle, but today let’s talk about the most potent healer of all: connection.

When we feel loved and connected, our bodies release a flood of oxytocin (the love hormone). This isn't just a fuzzy feeling; it’s physiology! It helps to:
✨ Lower cortisol (stress) levels
✨ Reduce blood pressure
✨ Modulate the immune response
✨ Support emotional resilience

Whether you are celebrating with a partner, your best friend, or practicing self-love today, remember that nourishing your heart is just as important as nourishing your gut.

💌 Send this digital Valentine to your "Vitamin L" (Love) provider your other half or bestie to remind them that they are good for your health! 👇

Save this post for Valentine’s Day so you can still have something cozy and chocolatie without triggering your gut to fl...
13/02/2026

Save this post for Valentine’s Day so you can still have something cozy and chocolatie without triggering your gut to flare the whole body (without dairy + refined sugar)💚

In this carousel:

• Safe "hot chocolate” (carob + coconut milk)
• A dessert option: creamy “chocolate” avocado pudding
• Simple tips to keep cravings from taking over

Will you make the drink or the pudding for Valentine’s?😉

12/02/2026

Have you planned out a romantic night out yet?

Valentine's Day vibes are here, but autoimmune warriors, listen up. This is for you 💚

That brain fog and exhaustion a late night out? It's not just "tiredness." It's your your stress response system (HPA axis) going haywire and clashing with your gut.

Chronic stress screws up your HPA axis, which pumps out cortisol. That kills off good gut bacteria, weakens your gut barrier, and triggers local inflammation in your microbiome. It spreads systemically, firing up the gut-brain axis (hello, low energy, foggy thinking, and that wired-but-tired feeling)😮‍💨

You can savor the holiday, then reset fast to dodge the flare.

I've got explained it in my free guide.

👇 Comment “FOG” below and I'll DM you my free “Gut-Brain Reset” guide, tailored for autoimmune (and beyond) life to clear the haze and recharge 💚

GIFT-GIVING IS OUR LOVE LANGUAGE 💌And this Valentine’s Day… we’re turning that love back onto YOU.As small businesses wh...
10/02/2026

GIFT-GIVING IS OUR LOVE LANGUAGE 💌
And this Valentine’s Day… we’re turning that love back onto YOU.
As small businesses who care about wellbeing, we believe you can’t pour from an empty cup.
So we’ve teamed up to create the ultimate self-love wellness giveaway — designed to nourish your body, home and mind.
This beautiful prize pack (valued at almost $1,000) includes goodies to support you in so many ways, like:
• My Natural Clinic Holistic Blood Work Analysis + 30-Min Naturopath Interpretation
• Nourishing foods to fuel your body
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• Clean, non-toxic home essentials
• Movement & lifestyle pieces
• And a few extra treats to help you feel cared for
Because self-love isn’t just one thing… it’s how you eat, how you move, how you rest, how you look after your home, and how you take care of YOU 🤍
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Winner will be drawn on Saturday 14th February.
Winner will be announced via Stories and contacted via DM 💫
We love collaborating with other small businesses, and we love spoiling our community even more.
Let’s fill our cups together 🤍
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Competition open to Australian residents only.

10/02/2026

Don't let a "Date Night" trigger a flare-up 💔

With Valentine's Day coming up, here is a gentle reminder for my autoimmune patients.

That "Brain Fog" you feel after a night of wine and dessert? That isn't just fatigue. That is neuroinflammation.

When you consume inflammatory foods (like sugar, gluten, or alcohol), it disrupts our gut barrier. This allows toxins to leak into the bloodstream, causing your immune system to react.

Because of the Gut-Brain Axis, the first place you often feel this attack is in your head: confusion, lack of focus, and anxiety.

You can still enjoy your holiday, but you need to know how to reset your system immediately afterwards to prevent a long-term flare.

I’ve mapped out exactly how to do this.

👇 Comment the word “FOG” below.

I’ll DM you my Gut-Brain Reset Guide. It’s the protocol to help you get your clarity back fast.

01/02/2026

We often think of serotonin as the chemical in our brain that makes us feel happy and relaxed. But here is a mind-blowing fact:

About 95% of your body's serotonin is actually produced in your intestine!
Your gut uses this chemical to help regulate bowel movements and digestion.

However,  the "gut-brain axis" (the communication line between your stomach and your head), the health of your gut can directly impact your mood and mental well-being.

So, when people talk about having a "gut feeling," they are scientifically onto something!

Want to know how to actually raise your levels? See the pinned post in my profile💘

30/01/2026

"They are just unmotivated." "They won't focus." "They are always emotional."
Sound familiar?

Your child's tantrums, are not random. Ask yourself: Does their body actually have the fuel to behave differently? 🆘

- Iron deficiency in kids is a silent epidemic.
Think of Iron as the "taxi" that carries oxygen to the brain and tissues.
Low Iron = Hypoxia. Their brain is literally suffocating for air. 🧠📉

- How to check for iron without pathology tests?
Try a simple, non-invasive test: Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA). When interpreted well, it reveals mineral imbalances, organ function, heavy metals, and detox pathways.

No need for battles over supplements or hiding liver in their food 🥴 You just need a smart strategy.

I’ve created a guide on how to nourish picky eaters and fix these deficiencies for good.

👇 Comment the word KIDS below, and I’ll instantly DM you my Nutrition Guide for Children! 🎁

29/01/2026

If you are dealing with Hashimoto’s, IBD, Lupus, RA, or Psoriasis, there is a peptide your body is likely critically low on.

Glutathione 🛡️

This "Master Antioxidant" protects cells from oxidative damage. But here is what happens when you have an autoimmune condition:

1️⃣ The Fire: Autoimmune flares create massive oxidative stress.
2️⃣ The Depletion: Your body burns through its glutathione reserves trying to put out this "fire."
3️⃣ The Deficit: You use it up faster than you can make it.

The result? Your tissues are left unprotected, inflammation spikes, and you’re left with chronic fatigue and brain fog.

Why is it crucial?
Glutathione is an immune modulator, not a stimulant. It doesn’t "boost" an overactive immune system (which you don't want); it balances it and calms the attack on your own body.

⚠️ Note: Most generic glutathione pills are a waste of money because they are destroyed in digestion.

Want to know how to actually raise your levels? See the pinned post in my profile🫂

26/01/2026

My Russian secret to amazing gut health that’s cheaper than expensive supplements! 🤫

Forget fancy pills. I grew up on natural probiotic powerhouses, which are packed with live bacteria for a happy gut.

The benefits?
💪 Stronger immunity
✨ Glowing skin
⚖️ Balanced hormones

It's a simple, delicious, and powerful way to support your health from the inside out.

Follow for more simple wellness secrets & save this as a reminder for your next grocery trip 💚

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