Alive to Thrive

11/28/2025

✨ My Magnesium Detox Bath Ritual ✨
If your body feels tight, inflamed, puffy, or stuck, this is one of the easiest ways to boost detoxification and instantly shift your nervous system.

This blend (credit to Dr. Marcus Ettinger) isn’t just relaxing — it’s therapeutic. Research shows that transdermal magnesium can support over 300 enzymatic reactions, including liver Phase 2 detox, muscle recovery, and stress regulation. The bicarbonate + sulfate combo also helps pull acids and toxins out through the skin, supporting lymphatic flow and lowering inflammation.

🛁 Detox Bath Mix:
• 2 cups Epsom salts — magnesium sulfate to relax muscles + support sulfation pathways
• 1 cup magnesium flakes — magnesium chloride for deep absorption
• 1 cup sodium bicarbonate — alkalises the skin + supports toxin release

Slip in for 20–30 minutes and let your system exhale. This ritual is amazing for:
✨ detox weeks
✨ hormone balance
✨ better sleep
✨ bloating + water retention
✨ stress + anxiety
✨ post-training recovery

Your liver, lymph, and nervous system will LOVE you for this. 🤍

11/28/2025

We all loved the 90s… the bright color and big pants, and of course the music, —
buuut the food trends?
👉 Low-fat.
👉 High-sugar.
👉 Snackwell cookies (you know the ones).
Absolute chaos for our hormones.

But the one thing the 90s did get right was talking about fibre.
Back then they recommended 25 grams per day…
and now we know most women feel their best closer to 40–50 grams —
for gut healing, hormone metabolism, blood sugar balance, and inflammation.

So how on earth do you get that much without chewing vegetables all day?

This is how we do it — Elsie’s morning fibre magic ✨

⭐ PaleoFiber — 2 scoops
A broad-spectrum blend that feeds beneficial microbes, supports gut repair, reduces inflammation, and helps estrogen detox pathways stay clean and efficient.

⭐ Flaxseed — 1 tbsp
A powerhouse for phase 2 estrogen detox, moving estrogen away from the harmful 4-OH pathway and toward the protective 2-OH pathway. Think: safer, cleaner hormone metabolism.

⭐ Chia — 2 tbsp
Massive fibre for estrogen clearance, liver support, blood sugar control, omega-3 anti-inflammatory goodness, and microbiome nourishment.

This little morning drink gives you 20–25 grams of fibre before breakfast, making the rest of your day SO much easier.

Cute helper optional… but highly recommended 💕

11/19/2025

Which of these are you missing? Hundreds of years ago, a doctor of Chinese medicine would go to your house and check out your environment and study your routine and lifestyle before they would even see you or prescribe any herbs or acupuncture. Still today no supplements or treatment can make up for an unhealthy lifestyle of inactivity, crappy diet and poor sleep. Do a quick inventory of your lifestyle and environment and make sure it’s setting you up for the life you want. Give to yourself first in the morning with a consistent meditation practice there’s so many, scan your skin and household products with the Yuka app, eat clean, go outside and get natural light. Move your beautiful body! You control your destiny.

11/04/2025

Ready to do something powerful before the holiday madness begins? 🌿

I’m doing Clean Slate — a 4-week guided detox + body reset — and I’d love you to join me.

✨ Burn fat increase energy
⚡️ Boost your mitochondria
🌸 Balance your hormones
🌿 Feel lighter, clearer + glowing

We’ll be doing it together — weekly live calls, meal plans, supplement guidance, and a private community for support.

Normally $499, this beta run is just $250 USD. (50%off)
We start Nov 10 (3:30pmAEST) / Nov 11 (8:30pmPST).

Plus, two special bonuses to help you start 2026 strong. Think Kidney Qi (mitochondria) to strengthen the whole body for longevity and dis-ease prevention.

Let’s finish the year feeling radiant and truly alive.
💚 Drop “CLEAN SLATE” below or DM me for the link!
If you’re feeling inspired and would like to join the program, but have limited finances or special needs. Please reach out and I’ll see if I can help.

10/29/2025

When I see no detectable Akkermansia muciniphila on a GI-MAP, my first thought is always — what’s happening with this person’s gut lining? 🧐 Do they have 🦠 parasites 🪱?

This incredible microbe thrives on the mucin layer that protects your intestinal wall. When it’s thriving, inflammation stays low, blood sugar is steady, and hormones stay in balance.

Low Akkermansia can be linked to:
⚖️ Low estrogen
🍫 Low polyphenol intake (think cacao, berries, pomegranate, green tea)
💚 Gallbladder or bile flow issues
😩 Chronic stress + poor sleep
🦠 Bad bug overgrowth
To rebuild it naturally:
→ Add daily polyphenol-rich foods
→ Include prebiotic fibres (onion, garlic, artichoke, asparagus)
→ Support bile flow + rest your nervous system

Curious what your gut lining looks like on paper?
📊 I use the GI-MAP Comprehensive Stool Test to see what’s really happening beneath the surface.
Message me “GI-MAP” if you’d like to know more. 💬

10/15/2025

🧈 Why Grass-Fed Butter Is a Superfood for Kids (and Adults)

💛 1. Nature’s Perfect Fat for Growing Bodies

Butter from grass-fed cows is rich in saturated and short-chain fatty acids — the kind that support a child’s developing brain, nervous system, and hormones.
Unlike processed seed oils (which oxidize easily and create inflammation), butter provides stable, nourishing energy that the body actually recognizes as food.

🦠 2. Butyrate: The Gut-Healing Molecule

The name butter literally comes from butyrate — a fatty acid that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the intestinal lining.
In children, this means better digestion, stronger immunity, and fewer allergies or sensitivities.

🌞 3. Vitamins A, D, E & K₂ — The “Activator” Vitamins

Grass-fed butter concentrates fat-soluble vitamins that most modern diets lack:
   •   Vitamin A → clear vision, healthy skin, robust immunity
   •   Vitamin D → strong bones and teeth
   •   Vitamin E → antioxidant protection for growing cells
   •   Vitamin K₂ → helps calcium go into bones and teeth, not arteries

Together, these create the “activator nutrients” Weston A. Price called essential for broad faces, straight teeth, and sturdy frames.

🧠 4. Brain Nourishment + Mood Balance

Children’s brains are made mostly of fat — and quality matters.
Butter provides cholesterol, a vital building block for brain cell membranes, learning, and emotional regulation.
Low-fat diets have been linked with attention and mood issues; real butter helps kids stay grounded, happy, and focused.

🌾 5. Simplicity, Not Chemistry

Grass-fed butter is just cream and salt.
Compare that to margarine or vegetable oil blends made through chemical extraction and hydrogenation — those fats confuse the body.
Butter, on the other hand, tells your metabolism: “You’re safe. You’re nourished.”

✨ Optional Ending for a Reel or Post:

Butter got a bad rap for decades — but the truth is, it’s one of the most healing, stable, and sacred fats we can feed our families.
Real food. Real vitamins. Real glow🌞

10/09/2025

🌞 As the sun rises, so does your body’s rhythm.
Morning light tells your brain, “It’s time to wake.” Cortisol rises naturally, thyroid hormones begin to convert, metabolism stirs, and your energy for the day ignites. This gentle signal from the sun regulates your entire endocrine system — balancing estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid function while setting the tone for calm, focused energy.

In Chinese Medicine, sunrise is the hour of the Large Intestine (5–7 a.m.) — the time for letting go of what the body no longer needs, both physically and emotionally. Stepping outside into the light supports this natural detox cycle: the breath deepens, Qi begins to move, and the bowels follow nature’s cue to release.

✨ When you rise with the light, you align your hormones, digestion, and spirit with the same rhythm that moves the ocean tides.

09/11/2025

☀️ Sunshine + Barefoot Grounding = Win!
Hang your clothes outside barefoot to soak up free grounding energy while letting the sun naturally disinfect them.
🌎 Save money 💸, skip the dryer, and stop microplastics from blowing into the air we breathe.
✨ Fresher clothes, lower bills, happier planet.

08/30/2025

🌸✨ Flower Power Tea for Perimenopause ✨🌸

Today I’m brewing a simple but powerful blend:
🌹 Chinese Rose (Mei Gui Hua) – in TCM, it moves Liver Qi, lifts the mood, and eases emotional tension. Perfect for those perimenopause ups and downs.
🌼 Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) – clears heat, calms the eyes, and soothes inflammation. Think hot flashes, headaches, and irritability finding a little relief.
🍃 Green Tea – cooling and antioxidant-rich. In TCM, it clears heat and dampness; in modern science, its polyphenols support metabolism, hormone regulation, and healthy aging.

✨ Together, these flowers and leaves create harmony:
   •   Balances hormones naturally
   •   Reduces hot flashes & irritability
   •   Supports mood and emotional resilience
   •   Nourishes yin while refreshing the spirit

This is Flower Power 🌸 — a daily ritual that bridges ancient wisdom and modern science for women navigating perimenopause with more grace, balance, and beauty. 💛

08/27/2025

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A high school freshman, through a science fair project, found OREGANO OIL outperformed amoxicillin - one drop killed 100% of tested bacteria.

08/25/2025

08/16/2025

🌿👅 Your Tongue Tells a Story

In Chinese Medicine, the tongue is a map of your internal health — showing where heat, cold, damp, or deficiency patterns may be hiding.

In Functional Medicine, the tongue reflects microbiome balance, hydration, nutrient status, and even systemic inflammation.

👉 A pale tongue? Think Qi or blood deficiency — in Functional Medicine, this may look like low iron, B12, or thyroid imbalance.
👉 Red with spots? Heat and inflammation — correlating to gut dysbiosis, histamine reactivity, or food sensitivities.
👉 Thick coat? Dampness in TCM — in FM, this may be candida, sluggish detox, or poor digestion.
👉 Cracks? Yin deficiency — often seen with stress, dehydration, or hormone depletion.
👉 Dark or black coating? Toxic heat — linked to oxidative stress, microbial imbalance, or medication side effects.

✨ Your body is always talking. The tongue is one of the simplest yet most powerful diagnostic tools — bridging ancient wisdom with modern science! Want me to take a look at yours? Don’t be shy pop your tongue pic in the chat!