Matt Le Roux

14/11/2025

Anxiety isn’t always “in your head.”
Often, it’s your body’s way of saying something deeper is out of rhythm.

When we look through a functional medicine and neuroscience lens, anxiety can be driven by hidden biological stressors:
🌙 Circadian disruption — poor sleep hygiene or blue light exposure confusing your brain’s internal clock.
🥦 Digestion — gut inflammation or dysbiosis changing neurotransmitter balance.
🌀 Vestibular dysfunction — inner ear instability triggering a chronic stress response.
🔥 Metabolic dysfunction — blood sugar swings and energy deficits fueling irritability and panic.
⚡ Stimulant abuse — caffeine, pre-workouts, or energy drinks overstimulating the nervous system.
🦠 Infection & inflammation (even in kids) — immune activation hijacking brain chemistry and mood.
Anxiety is a signal, not a flaw.
When we find the root cause, the nervous system can finally find safety again.

12/11/2025

The Springboks didn’t become the best team in the world because everything went their way — they became the best because they kept showing up when it didn’t.

This team has lived through setbacks, criticism, failures, and impossible circumstances… but they kept choosing a mindset that said:
We rise anyway.
We adapt anyway.
We fight anyway.

They turned doubt into fuel.
They turned pressure into purpose.
They turned obstacles into identity.

That’s the real lesson:
Champions aren’t built on talent alone — they’re built on mindset, resilience, and the belief that every setback is preparation for the comeback.

The Springboks prove that when the mind shifts, the whole trajectory shifts.
And when you change your mindset, you change your life.

12/11/2025

The Springboks didn’t become the best team in the world because everything went their way — they became the best because they kept showing up when it didn’t.

This team has lived through setbacks, criticism, failures, and impossible circumstances… but they kept choosing a mindset that said:
We rise anyway.
We adapt anyway.
We fight anyway.

They turned doubt into fuel.
They turned pressure into purpose.
They turned obstacles into identity.

That’s the real lesson:
Champions aren’t built on talent alone — they’re built on mindset, resilience, and the belief that every setback is preparation for the comeback.

The Springboks prove that when the mind shifts, the whole trajectory shifts.
And when you change your mindset, you change your life.

Springboks

04/11/2025

🚫 Still constipated even after eating more fiber and drinking more water?
You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.

Most people are told that constipation is just about diet or fiber intake, but in reality, it’s often a whole-body signal that something deeper is out of balance.

In my latest article, I break down the hidden biological and emotional drivers behind constipation — and why the “just eat more fiber” advice fails for so many people.
You’ll discover how your gut, brain, hormones, microbiome, and stress levels all work together to create (or relieve) constipation — and what to do when your bowels won’t move.

You’ll discover how your gut, brain, hormones, microbiome, and stress levels all work together to create (or relieve) constipation — and what to do when your bowels just won’t move.

https://www.mattleroux.com/constipation-hidden-science/

💙 Learn how to restore your body’s natural rhythm, feel lighter, and reclaim your daily comfort — the functional medicine way.




🚫 Still constipated even after eating more fibre and drinking more water?

From a functional medicine standpoint, chronic constipation often hides deeper biological and emotional mechanisms—and until you address those, you’ll

28/10/2025

“Ever wake up tired no matter how much you sleep? It’s not just in your head — it could be in your cells.

Mitochondrial dysfunction — when your energy factories slow down — may be the hidden link behind chronic fatigue, brain fog, and slow healing.

The best part? Mitochondria can regenerate.

Read the full post to learn how to rebuild your energy from the inside out. ⚡💙

https://www.mattleroux.com/mitochondrial-dysfunction-the-hidden-link-behind-fatigue-chronic-illness-and-slow-healing/

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Feeling exhausted with “normal” labs? Mitochondrial dysfunction may be the real cause of fatigue—learn how to rebuild cellular energy naturally.

27/10/2025

Food as Medicine: Delaying Dementia and Heart Disease

🌿 The Science Is Clear: What You Eat Today Shapes How You Age Tomorrow

A recent 15-year study from Karolinska Institutet (published in Nature Aging) found that diet plays a direct role in how quickly chronic diseases — like dementia and heart disease — accumulate with age.

🧠 Those who ate anti-inflammatory, whole-food diets stayed healthier for longer.
🍔 Those following processed, inflammatory diets saw disease progression accelerate.

Three dietary patterns stood out for their protective effects:

🥗 MIND Diet – Focused on brain health; rich in greens, berries, nuts, and olive oil.
🌾 AHEI Diet – Based on Harvard’s healthy eating guidelines for long-term wellness.
🍷 AMED Diet – A modernised Mediterranean approach using olive oil, fish, and plant foods.

The one that failed?
⚠️ The EDII (Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Index) — a high-sugar, processed-food pattern that increased risk for multimorbidity.

In short:
Anti-inflammatory diets delay disease.
Inflammatory diets speed it up. Functional medicine has known this for decades — and now the data backs it up. Food isn’t just fuel — it’s medicine for your brain, heart, and longevity.

💭 Takeaway
The simplest act of self-preservation isn’t high-tech — it’s what’s on your plate. Eat to slow inflammation. Eat to age better. Eat to stay you. 🌱

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-025-00929-8

27/10/2025

6 Health Habits That Keep You Strong in High-Pressure Jobs

The workforce is burning out faster than ever.
Corporate deadlines. Long hospital shifts. Endless meetings.

High-pressure jobs will always demand a lot — but your health shouldn’t be the price you pay.

Here are 6 small habits that help you stay strong, sharp, and stress-resilient in demanding careers 👇

1️⃣ Prioritise Sleep After Long Shifts
Late nights and early mornings weaken your immune system and drain energy. Sleep is recovery — not laziness.

2️⃣ Move Every Day to Release Tension
You don’t need a gym — just move. Stretch, walk, breathe. Movement resets both body and mind.

3️⃣ Eat Mindfully, Not Conveniently
Fuel yourself with real food. Swap the vending machine for fruit, nuts, and water. Your brain will thank you.

4️⃣ Take Micro-Breaks to Reset Focus
Short pauses = sharper thinking. Try the Pomodoro method: 25 minutes of work, 5 minutes of recovery.

5️⃣ Check Your Posture
Your spine is your structure. Invest in a good chair, raise your screen, and sit tall — stress feels lighter when your body’s aligned.
6️⃣ Unplug After Work

Your brain isn’t built for constant screens. Step outside. Read. Breathe. Let your nervous system calm down before bed.

🧠 Here’s the truth:
You can’t always change the pressure — but you can change your response to it.

Strong habits make you resilient.
Stay sharp. Stay well. Stay in the game. 💪

27/10/2025

🌱 The Anti-Vegetables Generation: What It Reveals About Their Health Habits

Only 1 in 10 adults are eating enough fruits and vegetables — and the numbers are even lower among Gen Z.

In Australia, where health is a national priority, it’s becoming clear that younger generations are eating less produce, moving less, and feeling worse.

Convenience, stress, and digital lifestyles are replacing basic nutrition — and it’s showing up as fatigue, poor focus, anxiety, and weight gain earlier than ever before.

🧠 So what’s driving the “anti-vegetable” trend?
- Convenience food culture — Uber Eats > home cooking
- Stress & fatigue — “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts”
- Lack of food education — nutrition isn’t taught early or often enough
- Sedentary habits — long screen time, short movement time

🍎 Why it matters:
Fruits and vegetables aren’t just about fibre and vitamins — they’re your body’s daily defence against inflammation, poor immunity, and chronic disease. Skipping them means missing the nutrients that protect your brain, skin, heart, and hormones.

👩‍⚕️ Simple habits anyone can start today:
- Add one extra serving of veg at lunch and dinner
- Keep fresh fruit visible and ready to grab
- Drink water before reaching for snacks — thirst often mimics hunger
- Involve kids in cooking — if they help make it, they’re more likely to eat it

The solution isn’t guilt — it’s education, simplicity, and accountability.
Because health isn’t built on perfect diets — it’s built on small, consistent habits that compound.

Eat smart. Move more. Feel better. 🌿

27/10/2025

💡 The Future of Wellness: How Peptide Therapy Is Rewriting the Rules of Health

The future of wellness is shifting from guesswork to precision — where science, technology and biology meet to extend vitality, not just lifespan.
Enter Peptide Therapy — one of the most exciting frontiers in regenerative and functional medicine.

🔹 What are peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the natural “messengers” that tell your body how to heal, recover, and perform. Think of them as biological text messages guiding metabolism, hormone balance, tissue repair and even brain chemistry.

🔹 Why it matters:
New peptide therapies are helping Australians optimise energy, support lean muscle recovery, improve sleep, boost immunity, and slow visible ageing — all by working with the body’s natural signals, not against them.

🔹 Where this is heading:
As peptide research advances, we’ll see more personalisation — protocols tailored to your unique biology. It’s precision wellness: data-driven, safe, and proactive.

We are on the cusp of this new wave. The goal isn’t just to live longer — it’s to live better.

21/10/2025

Strength means freedom — at every age.
After 30, women naturally start losing 3–8% of their muscle each decade.
This isn’t just about how you look — it’s about how you live.

Less muscle means:
⚡ Slower metabolism
🦴 Weaker bones
💤 Lower energy
🤕 Greater risk of falls and injuries

The condition is called sarcopenia, and it silently steals your strength, confidence, and independence over time.

But here’s the good news — you can reverse it. 💪
Start strength training 2–3x a week, prioritise protein, move daily, and stay consistent through every season of life.

Because when you build strength…
You build freedom, vitality, and resilience that lasts a lifetime.

✨ Strong is not optional — it’s essential.

17/10/2025

In Australia, Lyme-like illness remains a growing concern. While Australia does not officially recognise Borrelia burgdorferi as endemic, thousands of Australians each year report tick-borne infections with symptoms identical to Lyme disease — including fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog.

https://www.mattleroux.com/when-lyme-disease-changes-everything/

24/09/2025

How Technology is Transforming Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Surgery in 2025 🦵🤖

Advances in medical technology are transforming knee replacement surgery—making it safer, more precise, and less invasive for patients.
Advances in medical technology are reshaping knee replacement surgery—making it safer, more precise, and easier on patients.

🧠 AI & Machine Learning – Analyse scans, optimise implant sizing/placement, and personalise recovery plans.
Here’s how:
🤖 Robotic Surgery – Guides surgeons with real-time data, enhancing precision and reducing complications.
🖨 3D Printing – Creates personalized implants that fit better, feel more natural, and last longer.
🧠 AI & Machine Learning – Analyze scans, optimize implant sizing/placement, and personalize recovery plans.
📊 Wearables – Track mobility, predict complications, and support tailored rehab.

The result? Faster recovery, fewer errors, and a better quality of life for patients.


https://news.emory.edu/stories/2025/07/hs_robotic_assisted_knee_replacement_surgery_28-07-2025/story.html