Revive Your Health Naturopathic

29/12/2025

Astaxanthin is found in algae and seafood, and offers benefits for skin (anti-aging, UV protection, moisture), eyes (reducing dryness), brain (cognitive support), heart (cholesterol, blood pressure), and joints (inflammation), as well as acting as a potent anti-inflammatory by protecting cells from free radical damage across cell membranes. Given we don’t eat algae or sufficient crustaceans, I prescribe this in a powder alongside collagen. And it tastes amazing! For help with supporting ageing, good health and better energy, please see me in clinic.

Astaxanthin is one of the only known dietary antioxidants that spans the entire cell membrane (and thus, provides end-to-end protection) like this - i.e., protecting both surfaces and the vulnerable fatty-acid core.

21/12/2025

Nigella sativa is commonly used for hayfever and asthma, but also has potential to help stabilise blood sugar. This latest research demonstrates its positive effects on cholesterol. More research is needed but this has great potential to help with many major health issues. For help in finding quality supplemental Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) please see me in clinic.

Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is a flowering plant native to western Asia and eastern Europe. The seeds are commonly used as a spice in curries and on bread and vegetables. There is an impressive body of accumulated clinical evidence for this herb, mostly from the Middle East, for a variety of uses.

Now research combining laboratory experiments and a human trial reveals that black cumin seed not only downregulates in vitro the genes that drive fat cell formation but also improves cholesterol levels, highlighting further its potential as a natural approach to supporting healthier metabolic outcomes.

This clinical trial was led by scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan: 22 participants who consumed 5 g of black cumin seed powder each day showed a decrease in LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and an increase in HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) after just 8 weeks. The 20 people in the control group showed no such changes.
This was a reasonably designed, short, single blind RCT showing 7 to 10% reductions in total cholesterol and LDL-C, with a 5% improvement in HDL-C. No appetite suppression was observed and there was no overt toxicity. With its limitations (no placebo, small number, short duration, per-protocol analysis, no body-weight data), this is good supportive clinical evidence, but is not definitive.
Of particular interest are the combined effects of lowering LDL-C while boosting HDL-C.

For more information see: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-daily-sprinkle-of-cumin-seeds-can-help-lower-cholestrol-study-finds
and
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40905014/

18/12/2025

I have been fully booked for week, so have just opened up bookings next Wed 24 Dec, and Mon 29 Dec, in the morning. Book online: www.reviveyourhealth.com.au Hope your pre-Christmas week is not too crazy!

14/12/2025

Interesting study on benefits of tea, rather than coffee, on bone density. I would be interested to know what type of tea, as the research into green tea has shown extensive benefits for long term health. My preference: a green tea every morning, then a coffee around 9am. Maybe a second coffee after lunch. See me in clinic to discuss suggestions to support your health.

A new study from Flinders University offers insight into how two of the world's most popular beverages, coffee and tea, may influence bone health in older women.

11/12/2025

Creatine is gaining popularity, not just for muscle building, but also for supporting a healthy aging brain. Please me in clinic to access good quality creatine for your long term health. See also my article on creatine from earlier this year: https://reviveyourhealth.com.au/2025/05/30/creatine/

New research suggests women over 40 may see bigger muscle, brain and energy benefits with higher creatine doses

10/12/2025

Such a busy time of year! I am fully booked until next year, but have opened up a couple of spots tomorrow, please book in if you have been waiting for an appointment. Book online: www.reviveyourhealth.com.au

07/12/2025

Magnesium is known to support mental health, but this study shows more clear evidence of the positive and swift effect of magnesium. Please see me in clinic to discuss how magnesium can help you to thrive.

The paper “Rapid recovery from major depression using magnesium treatment” (PMID 16542786) reports that in several case-histories, people with major depression experienced marked improvement — often within fewer than 7 days — after taking 125–300 mg of magnesium (as glycinate or taurinate) with meals and at bedtime.

The authors hypothesize that magnesium deficiency — potentially caused by dietary changes (refined flour, de-mineralized water), stress, or excessive calcium intake — may impair neuronal magnesium and trigger depressive symptoms; correcting such a deficiency with magnesium supplementation reportedly alleviated not only depression but also associated issues like anxiety, insomnia, irritability, memory loss, substance-abuse tendencies and mood instability.

05/12/2025

I love dogs. And i love that it seems that having dogs has heloed my kids’ mental health. And probably my own..

“Adolescents who grow up in a home with a pet dog have previously been found to have better mental health than those who do not. Now, research has found that teenagers in homes with a dog have a specific gut bacteria constitution, known as the microbiome, which boosts mental wellbeing.”

A study has found that a lick from a dog can result in a change in the gut microbiome of teens, boosting their mental health.

05/12/2025

Hopefully this test is genuine and available soon, as diagnosing and treating endometriosis is essential to over 10% of women.

“The test analyses waste products in urine, and if its effectiveness is proven, it could mean women whose disease is found much earlier can learn what type of the disease they have, and whether it might affect their fertility – providing vital information for the one in three women with the condition who struggle to fall pregnant.”

The diagnosis time for endometriosis, one of the most common diseases among women, could be cut from years to weeks with a revolutionary new test.

05/12/2025

This goes against the concept of “living in the now”, but to thrive, we have to acknowledge where we have been, in order to recognise cause and effect, and choose mindfully for the future. This is applicable for our health, our relationships, our financial status, and our mental and emotional health. Review your journey, and seek help from experts in the areas you need help. Please see me in clinic for support and discussion on health, diet, supplements and overall life and wellness choices.

04/12/2025

In my clinic, I work with patients to find ways to improve long term health through diet, if possible, and supplements where more help is required. This research demonstrates how a food item such as cumin can be supportive of improved health, specifically to reduce cholesterol, when taken at the right dose, which may be easier as a supplement. Please see me in clinic to discuss your health. www.reviveyourhealth.com.au and click on “Book Now”.

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials have found that daily black cumin consumption significantly improves cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar control.

One study found that postmenopausal women randomized to a gram a day (which is less than a quarter teaspoon) of black cumin powder reduced their LDL cholesterol by 27 percent within two months, significantly better than placebo. Those are the kind of results you’d expect from a statin drug.

Now, a month after stopping the black cumin, cholesterol levels started to creep back up, so you may want to make it part of your daily routine. Black cumin appears to be a cheap, safe, effective, and delicious (if you like spicy food) treatment for some of our deadliest risk factors. Talk with your doctor about your cholesterol-lowering options.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled, weight-loss trials found that study participants taking about a quarter teaspoon of black cumin powder every day lost weight within a span of a few months. This is why a daily quarter teaspoon of ground black cumin is one of my 21 Tweaks in How Not to Diet.

Learn more about black cumin at https://see.nf/4en8CuQ. What benefit might black cumin have for Hashimoto’s Disease? See the video at https://see.nf/3KDWRT8.
PMIDs: 26875640, 27512971, 29154069, 24685020, 29857879