Leesa Webb - Naturopath and Remedial Massage

28/02/2026

https://www.sciencealert.com/hidden-virus-found-in-gut-bacteria-is-linked-to-colorectal-cancer?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQPusJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe0Mwd0WDxvWFPn_thqVYkHLdDLm18V-DloNTYtVOoYfa4pqUQxXbVkH9b45s_aem_sOQK3ZJLjxic5sON0niNIw

Researchers have made a significant step forward in understanding how gut bacteria, and specifically a newly discovered virus, can contribute to colorectal cancer – one of the most common forms of cancer in the developed world.

25/02/2026

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What is Abhyanga — the Ayurvedic self-oil massage practice used for lymphatic drainage, morning depuffing, and nervous system regulation.This is one of many ...

22/02/2026

Gut inflammation can have effects far beyond digestion. The intestinal lining normally acts as a selective barrier, allowing nutrients to pass while keeping immune signals contained. When inflamed, this barrier becomes more permeable, letting immune molecules and inflammatory signals leak into the bloodstream.

These leaked signals activate the immune system across the body. The liver and circulating immune cells interpret them as threats, increasing systemic inflammation that can affect multiple organs. At the same time, damaged intestinal cells reduce nutrient absorption, redirecting energy toward immune defense instead of digestion.

The consequences are far-reaching. Gut inflammation doesn’t stay localized—it turns the intestine into a hub of circulating immune signals that influence overall health. Maintaining a healthy gut lining is critical for nutrient absorption, energy balance, and controlling inflammation throughout the body.

22/02/2026

Remedial massage isn’t just relaxation — it’s evidence-informed therapy that supports pain management, recovery, and long-term musculoskeletal health.
Here’s what’s happening physiologically:

• Relaxes tight muscles – Stimulates mechanoreceptors to reduce tension and stiffness.
•Improves circulation – Increases blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to assist tissue repair.
•Supports pain reduction – Encourages the release of endorphins, serotonin and dopamine while helping lower stress hormones such as cortisol.
•Assists lymphatic flow – Aids removal of metabolic waste and supports inflammation management.
•Enhances mobility – Releases tight fascia and muscle restrictions to improve range of motion.
•Reduces DOMS – Speeds recovery after training or physical load.
•Modulates pain signals – Utilises gate control theory, where non-painful input can dampen pain perception at spinal cord level.

Whether you’re rehabilitating an injury, managing chronic pain, or aiming to optimise performance, remedial massage is a targeted, clinically grounded approach to supporting your body.

09/02/2026

ChatGPT certainly knows me 😂 I asked AI to create a caricature of everything it knows about me and my work. Needless to say, it knows me well!

07/02/2026

https://queengarnet.com/research

Inspired by its health benefits, leading Australian universities and scientific organisations have undertaken exciting research to explore the potential of Queen Garnet. Research has demonstrated that this fruit:

02/02/2026

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Historical evidence uncovered in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that the sugar industry once paid influential scientists to shift blame for heart disease away from sugar and toward cholesterol and animal fat. In the mid-20th century, as rates of heart disease began rising, internal documents reveal that major sugar groups funded research designed to downplay sugar’s role in inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and cardiovascular damage. As a result, decades of public health messaging focused almost entirely on fat, allowing sugar consumption to grow without scrutiny.
Researchers found that key studies funded by the industry selectively highlighted data that supported their preferred narrative while ignoring evidence linking sugar to heart stress, insulin resistance, and obesity. This shaped global dietary guidelines for generations, influencing everything from school lunches to grocery products. Many experts believe this delay in recognizing sugar’s impact contributed to modern epidemics of diabetes, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome.
The findings serve as a reminder that scientific integrity must be protected from corporate influence. Today, independent research clearly shows that excessive sugar intake drives inflammation, damages arteries, disrupts metabolic health, and plays a major role in cardiovascular disease.
Understanding this history empowers people to make more informed choices. True heart health depends on focusing less on outdated myths and more on balanced nutrition, whole foods, and science free from industry manipulation.

30/01/2026

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08/01/2026

The pressure of a remedial massage is certainly worth the reward ✨

08/01/2026

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