Taylor Made Health - Elizabeth Taylor

12/09/2025

I just recieved and interesting email from the Early Life Nutrition Alliance:

"Hi Liz,
Researchers recently analysed the diets of 850 pregnant women.
61% thought they were eating a healthy pregnancy diet."

"But not a single one of them met all the recommendations."

"Let that sink in.
That’s hundreds of women—and babies—missing out on optimal nutrition."

Yes, the babies miss out on optimal nutrition. Optimal physical function. An optimal nervous system. An optimal immune system. Optimal detoxification. Optimal intelligence.

But the mums suffer from incredible nutritional deficiencies that leave them with health issues that possibly would not have affected them ever, or brought the issue forward in their life by decades.

I know in my pregnancies that I could not consume the amount of food needed for the growing baby let alone myself. I needed supplementation, and the list was long and specific to me.

That was great for me. As a naturopath and herbalist with a 4-year health science degree, I knew the evidence-based scientific research for all stages of life.

But what about everyone else? This is so important and affects all of us - why is this something we do so little about as a society?

In my second pregnancy I was involved in the PINK study - pregnancy iodine intake and intelligence outcomes. I took an extra pregnancy iodine supplement per day (Blackmores?) Second Child has a comprehension rate of 90%, such a perfect supplement for to-be parents who don't like to repeat themselves.

Supplementation and special consideration of those wanting to fall pregnant should be something that we are diligent about (men included as their genes make the placenta).
But we don't. This is too important.
*Ask me why we put folic in bread. Fascinating.
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14/04/2025

🎉 Amazing news for you from the naturopathic community! 🎉

Private health insurance coverage for naturopathy and Western herbal medicine is in the process of being restored 🙌🌿

Huge congratulations to the NHAA, ANTA, and all the incredible practitioners who’ve been advocating for this since 2019.

It’s a powerful step forward in making holistic care more accessible across Australia.

As a naturopath and herbalist, I love working closely with many of you, and I know how much this means for our work, your health and wellbeing, and the future of integrative care.

I will keep everyone updated.

Find the cause, treat the cause.

09/04/2025

For years natural health professionals had private health cover.
Then during the Turnbull government, it was taken away from us because Lucy Turnbull was working for big pharma.
You should have naturopathy and western herbal medicine as part of your private health insurance because it is part of a complete health care plan. We do what doctors simply can't.
It all goes in to preventative measures and methods tp keep us healthy.
The fight isn't over, it's just the next chapter.
Let's see how loud we can complain.

A new review recommends lifting the ban on seven complementary therapies. Nine others remain prohibited.

05/04/2025

I don't suggest that people make dietary changeless for no reason. It's due to the detrimental effects on our bodies. How detrimental? I am glad that you asked.

I saw it coming, but 45% is a really high number. That could suggest that nearly half of people with inflammatory diseases need to cut the gluten and dairy, not 30% like I would have originally thought.

This also suggests that the impact on gluten and/or dairy could be way worse than we would like to admit.

I always joke in clinic "I give you a glass of milk and you can tell me where the pain is" and it's true, that's exactly what happens.

It increases to 53% of participants experiencing a reduction in pain when alcohol is removed. Even I am stunned by these figures.

From the article:

"The largest international survey ever conducted on diet and endometriosis, involving 2,599 people, found 45% of those who stopped eating gluten and 45% of those who cut out dairy reported experiencing an improvement in their pain.

"When women cut down on coffee or other caffeine in their diet, 43% said their pain was reduced, while 53% of women who cut back on alcohol reported the same.

"Researchers believe that the women who cut out gluten or dairy and reported feeling less pain may have experienced changes in their gut bacteria." - for the worse, it seems.

"Reducing caffeine may work because it can affect sleep, and pain often feels worse when people are tired. (No, it chews up nutrients that could be used elsewhere.)

"Cutting back on alcoholic drinks is potentially impactful because alcohol has a similar effect on cells to oestrogen – the hormone that fuels endometriosis." - this is probably the most important one. The inflammatory response and the accompanying hormonal imbalance. It always happens and it happens to everyone.

Dietary changes are often necessary for more reasons than we realise. Usually this is hard because of fomo or emotions. Knowing the benefits outweighs the fomo.

Also, check out my article on food opioid (yes opioid like he**in) on my website. This will explain why we are addicted to some foods, like bread and dairy.

Find the cause, treat the cause.

25/12/2024

Warmest Christmas wishes to all and sincere appreciation for your support this year.

I am eager to continue providing assistance next year, supporting our shared goals of enhanced strength, health, and success.

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20/12/2024

So many women complain of reproductive system issues. Often, this can stem from and be caused by nutritional deficiencies and gut issues.

Have your full bloods done (free through medicare) and then take them them to me, and we will actually address the underlying causes of your health issues.

One example is vitamin A deficiency, which causes long, heavy periods (menorrhagia). The right supplementation treats up to 93% of cases in 3 months, with full resolution I'm 56% of cases.

And that is just one small aspect. We haven't even covered the rest of the nutritional alphabet. Let's find out exactly what you are missing and do everything in the one appointment.

If you know someone who is suffering, just remember that I work online as well.

I assist people with every aspect of health and wellbeing and cover every issue that they have with real-world solutions.

I also show you what your body perfers with regard to fiod intolerances and we work with what you can eat. This is done in one appointment.

Feel free to contact me for a chat.

Find the cause, treat the cause.

02/12/2024

Weight loss is not tricky; it's just fraught with other people's mistakes, dangerous drugs, and the worst societal advice. Do they even want you to succeed? Or do they just want you to stay on their billion-dollar a year merry-go-round?

Wouldn't you prefer to find the reasons for your fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain and fix them instead of wasting time on pharmaceutical heart attack pills and other fad 'tricks' that don't work? And save a lot of money in the process?

Wouldn't you prefer to make small, easy changes that are suitable for the rest of your life? Wouldn't you prefer to find, understand, and then fix the cause? Would you prefer to treat your body only? This saves a lot of time and money in the process. You can get what you want, and it is easy.

That's what I assist people in doing. Find the cause, treat the cause, and benefit in all aspects of health, not just that one issue.

When you know better, you do better.

Feel free to contact me for a chat.

Find the cause, treat the cause.

06/11/2024

Let's talk about certain formulated powders. Well, they are ok, but a general supplement would only make slight changes some of the time as it is not specific for your body.

I have fine-tuned my practice to the point where I can tell you everything that is going on with your body in the first appointment
This includes gut bacterial imbalances, food intolerances, vitamin, mineral, fatty acid, protein, and antioxidant deficiencies, all separate, and, most importantly, chronic low-grade infections. This is the part that really causes damage to us.

Environmental challenges are also very important as we need the right tools for normal everyday detox. Your 36-page report is easy to read and follow. Food additive intolerances are also included.

When everything is specific for your body only, everything that you do works and the changes start immediately. You save time and money and know all about yourself and how everything really works.

It's easy. Feel free to contact me for a chat.

Find the cause, treat the cause.

31/10/2024

So, you've heard of a Naturopath.......Do you know how I can benefit you and your health in very specific ways?

I am a naturopath and herbalist, a qualified healthcare practitioner that provides maximum benefit you and your health journey by:

👩‍⚕️ Providing personalised healthcare advice for your body only. I only concentrate on you. It is not a YouTube generalisation of another age group, gender or demographic. It's for you only.
🚶‍♀️ Assisting in optimising your diet and lifestyle with evidence of what, how, and, most importantly, why.
💊 Granting access to specialty products that benefit your body today and long into the future. I will teach you why, how, and when to take supplements to help your body perform better in so many ways..
🧠 Using my 20 years of specialised health training to make your life easier and happier.

As a qualified and practising healthcare practitioner, I ensure that you understand your body and what you can do to assist yourself using the information that is made for you only, not generic. Contact me at www.taylormadehealth.com.au to start your journey to wellness today. 😊

Find the cause, treat the cause.

28/10/2024

Budget advice for getting the most out of your money.

Eat legumes. They are absolutely amazing for your health; they repair the gut wall and help create the perfect balance of good gut bacteria. It is also good food to help prevent and treat depression and anxiety due to how they can heal your gut.

It's a real roller-coaster for the first 3 days, and then you are fine, so stick with it. Your gut will feel amazing. And your stomach will look flatter and feel more comfortable.

They are also so cheap. And, if you buy them and cook them up, they double in size, unlike meat, which shrinks when cooked. Cans are around $1 each.

They are filling because of the fibre, a good source of protein, and have lots of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and virtually no fat.

One serving of legumes, which is one-half cup, provides about 115 calories, 20 g of carbohydrate, 7–9 g of fibre, 8 g of protein, and 1 g of fat.

Legumes also have a low glycemic index, generally ranging between 10 and 40. They are weight loss foods. As they are a good source of protein and fibre and have a low glycaemic index (GI), they help to stabilise blood sugar levels, and they keep you feeling fuller for longer.

Legumes are one of the quiet achievers when it comes to healthy eating. They contain antioxidants and vital minerals and nutrients like folate, iron, and magnesium. They also contain a high amount of choline, which is incredibly important for the nervous system and detoxification.

A good serving is 1/2 can or cup per day of cooked beans. That would be 50c per serve or less if you pressure cook them yourself at home (in a delicious stock).

You can use white beans instead of white meat, dark beans instead of dark meat, and lentils instead of or with mince, especially in a bolignaise sauce. Chickpeas are great in soups, Indian foods, and salads. They also make great dips.

They are also way less acidic on your body than meats, and the fibre helps with normal detox, ensuring that toxins actually leave your body.

Hummus dip is also great for you. A very healthy snack with a few crunchy vegetable sticks or brown rice crackers.

2024 is the year of the legume. Familiarise yourself with the concepts; remember the roller-coaster that happens in your gut for the first 3 days, which I think is the bad bacteria getting kicked out. It's like that for everyone!

Food is medicine. If you have questions about diet, food intolerances, and nutritional deficiencies, or feel that something just isn't quite right, feel free to contact me for a chat. Www.taylormadehealth.com.au

08/10/2024

I had a lovely surprise today. I received a wonderful recommendation from a client on a business page. I am so grateful to be a part of a business that is solely there for the good of others.

06/10/2024

What she wrote is all true. But no one has explained why. Back in the 1950's, we were promised a lot of things. A lot. We had just been through 2 world wars and a 7 year depression. 7 years of 70% of the population living in tents in tent cities. It was true misery. Years and years of people going through major wars, disease, death, starvation, torture, and poverty. People needed hope, and they needed it in any way possible.

One of those was the promise of modern medicine. "A pill for every ill." they said. They never meant what they said. They were 'shut-up words' meant to soothe us in the moment so thar we would go home and put up with the status quo on a distant promise.. It was a lie, but so many people took it so very, very literally.

Now, people literally want one magic pill to fix years of nutritional deficiencies, the wrong diet, chronic disease, chronic infections, and environmental challenges that started on the day that they were born.

It's a journey, and it can be an easy one with a realistic attitude and the right diagnostic tools. We should refer to them as permanent and semi permanent pills. They are still so magic in so many ways, they change our lives for the better physically, mentally, and emotionally. But it is still work and still responsibility.

To find out what your body truly desires, feel free to contact me for a chat. www.taylormadehealth.com.au