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The Wisdom Within - Healing with Spinal Flow, Menai (2025)

16/11/2025

Can walking really provide all these benefits?

Absolutely!

While lifting weights, doing HIIT workouts or running several kilometres each day can be great for your health, physical activity doesn’t always have to be that intense.

Simply walking more is a powerful first step for anyone struggling to find a workout routine they enjoy and most importantly, can maintain for a lifetime.

So, lace up your walking shoes and head out around your neighbourhood or local park today.

Fresh air and a little sunshine go a long way toward better health and a better mood...

Healthy and Happy Monday ❤

12/11/2025

Life isn’t just about living longer, it’s about living better.

Prioritize your health, your balance and your well-being…

Spinal Flow can help you thrive along the way!

Call or text 0419982330 to schedule an appointment
Based in Menai, NSW
The Wisdom Within - Healing with Spinal Flow

09/11/2025

You don’t have to earn rest by exhausting yourself first.

If you spent the weekend simply being still, that’s not wasted time, that’s your body asking for peace and you finally listening... ❤

Some days, doing less is doing more!

Art by Lore Pemberton

Happy Monday beautiful people...

09/11/2025

Your nervous system is the command centre for everything your body does and the Spinal Flow Technique keeps that communication flowing the way it should!

With Spinal Flow, we focus on more than just pain relief...

We help restore proper alignment so your brain and body can work together seamlessly improving function, energy and overall wellness.

Understanding how your spine and nervous system work is the first step to a healthier you!

"Look well to the spine for the cause of disease"
- Hippocrates

Call or text 0419982330 to schedule an appointment
Based in Menai, NSW
The Wisdom Within - Healing with Spinal Flow

07/11/2025

⚠️ Goitrogens:
The iodine blockers in “superfoods”

Your thyroid needs iodine like a car needs gas. Goitrogens are the sugar in the tank.

Raw cruciferous vegetables contain compounds that bind iodine, leaving your gland starving.

Broccoli, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage - the darlings of every meal-prep Instagram - are metabolic kryptonite when overconsumed.

Cooking deactivates 70% of goitrogens, but most people steam for 3 minutes and call it “lightly cooked.” Not enough.

A study of Hashimoto’s patients eating 150g raw kale daily showed TSH spikes within 7 days. Swap for spinach, zucchini, or asparagus - zero goitrogens, all the fibre.

🌱 Soy:
The hormone hijacker in disguise

Isoflavones in soy mimic estrogen, confusing your thyroid receptors. Tofu, edamame, soy milk, soy protein isolate in “healthy” bars - they all compete with thyroid hormone for uptake.

Even fermented soy (miso, tempeh) isn’t safe in excess.

One trial gave women 30g soy protein daily; free T4 dropped 12% in 4 weeks.
Elena ditched her soy latte for almond. Cravings for carbs vanished. Coincidence? Hardly.

🍞 Gluten:
The gut-thyroid gr***de

Up to 40% of Hashimoto’s patients test positive for gluten sensitivity. Gliadin molecules resemble thyroid tissue - your immune system attacks both.

Bread, pasta, cereals, seitan, beer - the gluten matrix inflames your intestines, impairing T4-to-T3 conversion in the gut (where 20% happens).

Cut gluten, and many see antibodies drop 50% in 3 months. Rice, quinoa, oats (certified gluten-free) keep you full without the fallout.

🍭 Sugar:
The adrenal-thyroid rollercoaster

Refined sugar spikes insulin, which suppresses TSH. Chronic spikes exhaust your HPA axis, forcing your thyroid to downshift.

Candy, soda, pastries, “healthy” granola bars with 15g sugar per serving - they’re energy vampires.
Replace with berries, cinnamon-dusted apple slices, or 85% dark chocolate (1 square). Blood sugar stabilizes, thyroid breathes.

🏭 Processed foods:
The additive avalanche

Artificial colours, preservatives, emulsifiers damage gut lining, triggering autoimmunity. Carrageenan alone - common in almond milk, deli meats - causes thyroid inflammation in animal models.

Fast food, frozen meals, packaged snacks: convenience today, fatigue tomorrow.
Cook once, eat thrice. Your thyroid z and wallet - will thank you.

☕ Caffeine:
The false friend that backstabs

Caffeine blocks thyroid medication absorption by 30% if taken within an hour. It also spikes cortisol, which inhibits T3 production.

Coffee, energy drinks, black tea, pre-workout powders - they promise pep, deliver burnout.

Switch to rooibos, peppermint, or golden milk (turmeric + almond milk). Energy becomes steady, not spiky.

🌟 Culprit #8: The “health halo” combo meals
Smoothie bowl: soy yogurt + kale + banana + agave.
Stir-fry: tofu + broccoli + soy sauce + brown rice.
Snack: gluten-free crackers + hummus (with soybean oil).
Each seems virtuous. Together? A thyroid takedown.

🌟 Benefit #7: Energy that doesn’t crash at 3 PM
Ditch caffeine + sugar. Elena’s afternoons became productive marathons. No more “just one more coffee.”

🌟 Benefit #6: Weight loss without starving
Cut gluten + processed carbs. Tom, 55, dropped 18 pounds in 90 days while eating more volume (zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice alternatives like hearts of palm).

🌟 Benefit #5: Moods that stay even-keeled
Soy + sugar sabotage serotonin. Lisa, 48, stopped the 4 PM weepies after swapping soy milk for oat (gluten-free) and candy for dates stuffed with almond butter.

🌟 Benefit #4: Hair that stops falling in clumps
Goitrogens block iodine; iodine deficiency = telogen effluvium. Post-elimination, Elena’s brush went from horror show to normal.

🌟 Benefit #3: Digestion that doesn’t bloat
Processed additives + gluten inflame the gut. Quinoa + sweet potato + olive oil meals left Tom’s stomach flat, energy high.

🌟 Benefit #2: Libido that remembers your name
Thyroid hormones drive s*x hormones. Stabilize one, revive the other. Couples report “second honeymoons” after dietary cleanups.

🌟 Benefit #1: The power to say “I feel like ME again”
This is the jackpot. When your thyroid isn’t fighting your fork, vitality returns. Workouts feel optional, not obligatory. Joy isn’t scheduled - it’s spontaneous.

05/11/2025

Research shows that Finnish children start school at the age of 7, yet they consistently outperform their peers worldwide in literacy, mathematics and overall well-being.

But here’s what’s striking:
They don’t get ahead by rushing.
They thrive because they aren’t rushed.

Because here’s the truth: in Finland, childhood is still sacred. The early years aren’t filled with flashcards, early readers and pressure to perform.

They’re filled with forest walks, open-ended play, and long, unhurried moments of discovery.

🧠 Decades of research (Sahlberg, 2015; Whitebread, 2012; OECD, 2018) reveal that this slower start protects a child’s developing brain.

Early play isn’t wasted time; it’s wiring time. When children build forts, climb trees, and explore mud puddles, they’re also building executive function, problem-solving, and emotional regulation, the very skills that predict lifelong success.

In Finland, teachers don’t “teach to the test.” They teach the child. Recess isn’t a reward. It’s a right. And homework in the early years? Almost none. Because rest and family connection are also seen as part of education.

Why does this matter?

Because too many children today are burning out before they even learn who they are. We push academics before self-awareness, competition over curiosity.

We teach them to chase achievement before they’ve learned to love learning.

However, the Finnish model reminds us that a child who plays deeply learns deeply.

A child who feels safe will explore bravely.

And a child allowed to grow at their own pace will often surpass those who were hurried.

So maybe the question isn’t,
“How can we help our kids get ahead?”
Maybe it’s,
“How can we protect their joy long enough for learning to bloom naturally?”

Because childhood isn’t a waiting room for “real life.” It is real life… the most formative, fertile soil for everything that comes next. 🤍

References:
• Sahlberg, P. (2015). Finnish Lessons 2.0: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland?
• OECD (2018). Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators.
• Whitebread, D. (2012). The Importance of Play: A Report on the Value of Children’s Play with a Series of Policy Recommendations.

02/11/2025

Trapped emotions - do you know what they are?

Trapped emotions refer to emotions that an individual has not fully processed or released.

These can include anger, sadness, fear, guilt or shame that may have been suppressed or repressed due to a traumatic or emotionally charged event.

Trapped emotions can occur due to past traumas, unresolved conflicts, or other emotional experiences that the individual has not fully dealt with.

This stuck emotional energy can manifest in a number of ways and symptoms including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, chronic pain, nightmares, PTSD or difficulty in forming healthy relationships.

There are different ways to release trapped emotions...

Some people may find that talking about their feelings with a therapist or counsellor can help to release trapped emotions.

Other methods include body-centred therapies such as The Spinal Flow Technique.

If you need a professional to help you release trapped emotions so you can life a life full of joy and peace, contact me - let's have a chat to see if I'm the right person to work with you!

Call or text 0419982330 to schedule an appointment
Based in Menai, NSW.
The Wisdom Within - Healing with Spinal Flow

02/11/2025

At night, when your child is fast asleep, their brain is hard at work.

It's not just resting, it's actively rewiring, processing memories, forming neural connections, and boosting emotional regulation.

Sleep is when real development happens. But scientists are starting to warn about something we can’t see... wireless signals.

Wi-Fi routers, smart devices, baby monitors, and even phones left near the bed emit non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMFs).

While these signals are considered safe in small doses, the concern is constant, chronic exposure, especially during sleep when the body is supposed to repair and reset.

Children are more vulnerable because their skulls are thinner, their brains are still developing, and they sleep longer hours.

Some studies suggest that EMF exposure at night may affect sleep quality, reduce melatonin production, and potentially interfere with healthy brain development. Although the science isn’t conclusive, the precautionary principle applies, better safe than sorry.

Turning off Wi-Fi at night, keeping phones out of bedrooms, and placing routers away from sleeping areas are simple steps that may help.

Protecting your child’s sleep isn’t just about bedtime routines. It’s about guarding the invisible space around them.

Their growth depends on rest, not radiation.

01/11/2025

Many people aren’t aware that activating the parasympathetic nervous system, the “rest and digest” branch of your nervous system can be one of the most powerful tools for health, habit change and emotional healing.

Research shows that parasympathetic activation helps reduce stress, regulate emotions and promote a sense of calm, which makes it easier to break bad habits, release stored childhood trauma and reset the body for optimal function.

When your parasympathetic system is engaged, your heart rate slows, digestion improves, inflammation decreases and your body enters a restorative state.

This is the opposite of the fight-or-flight response, which dominates under chronic stress and can make unhealthy habits harder to break.

Techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, gentle movement, cold exposure and mindfulness can stimulate parasympathetic activity, allowing your nervous system to recalibrate naturally.

By making parasympathetic activation a daily practice, you can improve emotional resilience, reduce anxiety, enhance focus and support long-term physical and mental health.

This approach empowers you to take control of your stress response, improve sleep quality, and unlock your body’s innate healing potential.

Turning parasympathetic activation into a “superpower” is about creating routines that calm your nervous system, restore balance and give you the mental clarity and energy to thrive.

Deep breathing can literally rewire your nervous system and release years of hidden stress...

It’s a simple, science-backed strategy to transform your habits, health and overall well-being.

Call or text 0419982330 to book an appointment or to find out more
Based in Menai, NSW.
The Wisdom Within - Healing with Spinal Flow

31/10/2025

November Reminders...
• 2 months later, you'll wish you started now
• One day, everything you go through will make sense
• No one can force you to grow, only you can do it
• Be with people who are good for your mental health

Wishing you all a Happy Saturday, have the best day & Welcome November! ❤

PS: only 54 days until Christmas ;)

28/10/2025

How did we become the most medicated, obese, and depressed nation on Earth?
It didn’t happen overnight , it happened on our plates… and in our medicine cabinets and doctors’ offices. 👇

🌽 The GMO + Glyphosate Pipeline

Back in the 1990s, Monsanto introduced Roundup Ready seeds- engineered to survive massive doses of glyphosate (Roundup).

Now more than 80% of U.S. corn and soy are sprayed with it.
Residue shows up everywhere- in our food, pharmaceuticals, soil, and even our water.

Bayer (which bought Monsanto) has already paid over $10 billion in cancer-related settlements, but glyphosate remains the world’s #1 herbicide.

Studies show even trace exposure can destroy beneficial gut bacteria, mess with hormones, and inflame the body- setting the stage for obesity, mood issues, and chronic disease.

We called it “progress.” But it’s been slow motion poisoning.

🇮🇹 Meanwhile, Italy Said “No.”

Italy banned GMO crops in 2004 and doubled down in 2023 by banning lab-grown meat to protect their food culture.

And the difference shows:
🇮🇹 Obesity ~20% (half the U.S. rate)
💊 Only 30% of Italians take daily medication (vs. 66% of Americans)

They kept their traditions: real food, olive oil, vegetables, and slow meals.
They said no to the synthetic shortcuts, and their people are healthier for it.

🍔 The American Reality

Here at home:

42% of adults are obese (up from 30% in 2000)

1 in 5 children are obese by age 19

ADHD diagnoses have skyrocketed, up 18% this year alone...

Instead of asking why kids are struggling, we just medicate them faster.

Our food is engineered, our soil is dying, and our kids are paying the price.

🧠 Heal the Gut, Heal the Mind

Emerging science keeps proving what intuition already knew:
The gut and brain are deeply connected.

Junk food and glyphosate plus 💉 damage the microbiome, leading to inflammation that can mimic ADHD and anxiety symptoms.

But the good news?
When kids are fed real food * more fiber, fermented foods, less sugar*- symptoms drop dramatically.
In some studies, by 30–50%.

No pills. Just nutrition.

🌱 We Can Still Pivot

We can’t undo 30 years of GMO policies overnight,
but we can take back control of what we eat and how we live.

✅ Support local and regenerative farms
✅ Push for school gardens and food education
✅ Buy real food, not chemical formulas
✅ Demand transparency from corporations and government agencies

Italy proved it’s possible , and we can too.

❤️ Final Thought

America leads the world in processed food, prescriptions, and preventable disease.
It doesn’t have to stay that way.

27/10/2025

Wellness Infused Fire Honey
It does have a kick to it ;)

Suggestions:
Take a teaspoon daily - straight off the spoon, in tea, in warm water or in iced tea. Perfect as a preventative.

This is a top recipe that has been getting the most positive feedback!

• It can reduce inflammation
• It can help with expelling mucus
• It can boost your liver health - helping take the viral load off your liver
• It can help with your digestion
• As far as your intestinal tract, it can help break down your foods better and reduce bloating & nausea
• Also helps with acid reflux
• It can relieve joint pain
• It can suppress appetite
• It can also help soothe a cough & irritation in the throat

Honey contains:
Ginger
Turmeric
Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Cinnamon

Glass jars 280g - $15
(Very reasonably priced)

50 teaspoons per jar!

Give the Gift of Wellness...

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And... a huge thank you to those of you who have already ordered (several times) and to those who value what I do ❤

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