Revive Your Health Naturopathic

04/04/2026

Epstein-Barr virus is the background villain to many later in life diseases. Whilst it is not a definitive pathway, if you know or can see from doing blood treats that you have had EBV, it is worth doing ongoing work to support your immune response and keep inflammation at bay. This involves maintains good gut health, some supplements and being aware of symptoms in order to fend off issues. You may not be able to avoid getting auto immune diseases, but it is possible to reduce the impact. Please see me in clinic to discuss further. www.reviveyourhealth.com.au and click on “Book Now”.

Scientists may have finally found the trigger behind virtually every case of lupus.

For centuries, lupus has remained a "cruel mystery," but researchers at Stanford University may have finally identified its primary trigger.

A landmark study suggests that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)—the common pathogen responsible for mononucleosis—underlies nearly every case of the chronic autoimmune disease. Using advanced sequencing techniques, scientists discovered that EBV directly infects and reprograms B cells, flipping a biological "switch" that turns these immune cells into pro-inflammatory agents. In lupus patients, the concentration of these infected cells is 25 times higher than in healthy individuals, causing the immune system to mistakenly attack the body's own healthy tissues.

This discovery provides a long-awaited mechanistic explanation for why lupus symptoms flare and settle in unpredictable cycles. Beyond lupus, the findings offer a roadmap for understanding other autoimmune disorders linked to EBV, such as multiple sclerosis and long COVID. By pinpointing how the virus hijacks the immune system's memory cells, researchers can now focus on targeted therapies that hunt down and replace these faulty B cells. Lead researcher William Robinson describes the finding as the most impactful of his career, signaling a major shift from merely managing symptoms to potentially addressing the underlying viral cause of the disease.

source: Cassella, C. (2025). Scientists Trace Lupus to One of The World's Most Common Viruses. ScienceAlert. Original research: Younis, S., et al. (2025). Science Translational Medicine.

02/04/2026

Great reference on using collagen with vitamin C to stabilise collagen. I am very particular about the forms of collagen that I prescribe to patients, and will often co-prescribe vitamin C and zinc, as they are easy to take in combination, and vitamin C gives a good flavor. Please see me in clinic to discuss your joint support needs. Book online at www.reviveyourhealth.com.au

Your body makes collagen constantly. But the version it assembles first isn't finished. Before collagen can hold its shape, an enzyme has to modify specific amino acids in the chain. That enzyme needs vitamin C to work.

Here's what vitamin C actually does: it enables the chemical modification (hydroxylation) that allows three collagen chains to lock together into a stable triple helix. Without that modification, the collagen structure is so weak it falls apart below body temperature. Literally. Unhydroxylated collagen melts at about 24°C. Your body runs at 37°C. The only thing keeping your collagen intact at body temperature is the modification that vitamin C makes possible.

This is why scurvy causes bleeding gums, loose teeth, poor wound healing, and joint pain. Your body is still making collagen. It just can't hold together.

Vitamin C isn't recycled in this process. It's consumed each time. Your supply has to be continuously replenished.

Most collagen supplement studies co-administer vitamin C. The ones that don't rarely account for baseline vitamin C status. If you're taking collagen without adequate C, you're supplying the raw material without the tool that finishes it.

Sources: Peterkofsky, Am J Clin Nutr, 1991. Shoulders & Raines, Annu Rev Biochem, 2009.

25/03/2026

This study shows that getting UTI’s or having poor dental health, particularly in older age, may have correlation with developing dementia. The key here would be prevention and staying on to of arising infection. Staying well hydrated, brushing and flossing teeth are good starting points, alongside considering ongoing nutrient and herbal support, to support the body’s ability to fend off infection. Please see me in clinic to discuss further. www.reviveyourhealth.com.au and click on “Book Now”.

Severe cystitis, pneumonia or tooth decay could increase your risk of developing dementia over the next five to six years.

11/03/2026

I saw this and instantly thought “magnesium deficiency”. Did you know that other signs of low magnesium can be chocolate cravings, cramps in the feet or legs, and twitching in back of hand or eyebrow. And then there’s stress.. There are even specific indications in the tongue and iris. You can’t test for low magnesium using a blood test, as less than 1% of the body’s magnesium is in the blood. For help with discerning low magnesium, and prescribing appropriate high quality magnesium, please see me in clinic. www.reviveyourhealth.com.au and click on “Book Now”.

09/03/2026

Inflammation is the cause of all disease, and should be actively avoided. This article mentions some tactics for reducing inflammation. For further advice and quality supplements, please see me in clinic. www.revive your health.com.au and click Book Now, for an appointment.

Inflammation around the body might cause Alzheimer's disease. Here's six ways to reduce it.

06/03/2026

Interesting information about the benefit of regular massage. I usually recommend coming in every 4-6 weeks, as it’s about staying well, not waiting until you have pain. Book online: www.reviveyourhealth.com.au

With regular massages, the body appears smoother and more relaxed, with muscles looking supple, evenly toned, and less rigid across the back and shoulders.
The tissue seems well-circulated, giving the muscles a healthier, more balanced contour and reducing the appearance of tightness or strain.
In contrast, without regular massage, the muscles can look tighter and more congested, with visible tension around the shoulders, lower back, and hips.
The tissue may appear denser and less flexible, emphasizing areas where stiffness and restricted movement build up over time.
Overall, consistent massage contributes to a more fluid, aligned appearance, while the absence of it can leave the body looking tense and compacted.

02/03/2026

My latest blog, on foot health: how to maintain, strengthen and get help. I have a handout in clinic which I give out during an appointment, with links to more podcasts on the subject. Book online to discuss further.

For professional support of your lifestyle, nutritional, and long term health, as well as the best remedial massage in Geelong, book a naturopathic appointment with Eve. She offers calm energy, relevant research, and up to date information about nutritional, herbal and positive wellness. Book in now...

18/02/2026

Just added availability this Friday, which is usually a day I get booked out. For appointments, go to www.reviveyourhealth.com.au and click on "Book Now". Friday is a great day to relax into a remedial massage, or take the step into changing your change with a Naturopathic consultation.

13/02/2026

If you need a little rainbow time for yourself, book in for a remedial massage or Naturopathic consultation. I have availability next week, for the first time in months. Book online: www.reviveyourhealth.com.au and click on "Book Now".

04/02/2026

There are a couple of studies showing the beneficial effects of cabbage leaves for arthritis. Isnt this great! All those women who shoved a cabbage leaf in their bra for mastitis, feel vindicated! The trick with using it for painful joints is to crush the leaf first (roll it with a rolling pin), apply two or three leaves to the joint, then cover with glad-wrap and leave on for a couple of hours. Home remedies are great! I would usually follow up with arnica cream, which I make with herbal tincture. Let me know if you need some.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint degeneration ailments adversely affecting the elderly population by impairing their physical movements and quality of life. This study aimed to establish the efficacy of cabbage leaf application in ...

01/02/2026

Back pain is a common issue in my clinic. People with back pain then decide to “take it easy” so that it doesn’t get worse. The problem is that “taking it easy” is likely part of the problem. You need to move. Keeping active is essential to keep the back strong and flexible. Doing exercises such as Pilates or yoga can help with movement and develop supportive core muscles. If you are in pain, come in to see me for a remedial massage, then start doing gentle movement, going for a walk, and save your back.

“But what triggers it in the first place? “We know there are genetic factors that predispose the back pain, we know that there are lifestyle factors, there are mental health factors,” says musculoskeletal therapist Prof Peter O’Sullivan from Curtin University in Perth.”

“Often, the most likely explanation for that first muscle spasm is we’re simply run down. “The current view is the majority – and this is like 95% of back pain – will often emerge at a time when you’re under stress, not sleeping, not as active, fatigued, and then you do something like just be bending over, picking something up, and then your back spasms,” O’Sullivan says. That acute pain then causes us to seize up, to move less, to protect the area, which in turn causes changes in the surrounding tissue and nerves so they become sensitised to even the slightest and most benign stimuli.”

An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it