Melisa Byrne Naturopath

Melisa Byrne Naturopath I help women in midlife reset their metabolism so they release weight and have more energy to live an incredible life

12/05/2026

One of the highlights of my recent trip to Japan was seeing the Sakura otherwise known as the Cherry Blossoms.

It’s been on my bucket list for a long time, and here I am walking in Ueno Park in Tokyo with mum (and thousands of others) enjoying the flower viewing.

Spring is about new beginnings, and the sakura remind us how we can all blossom when we are given what we need.

There is something quietly powerful about standing beneath those trees knowing how fleeting the bloom is, yet how fully they still show up in their moment.

I felt grateful for this time and trip, the memories made, and sharing it with my mum.

You're trying to fix your sleep at bedtime.Magnesium supplements. Meditation apps. Blackout curtains. Maybe a new pillow...
11/05/2026

You're trying to fix your sleep at bedtime.

Magnesium supplements. Meditation apps. Blackout curtains. Maybe a new pillow.

If your sleep is disrupted, the problem started earlier in the day.

Morning light exposure sets your circadian rhythm. That coffee at 2pm is still in your system at 8pm, blocking deep sleep. Dinner loaded with pasta or bread spikes your blood sugar, which crashes overnight and wakes you.

Sleep quality isn't built in the hour before bed.

It's built during waking hours.

If poor sleep is draining your energy, send me a message.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day 🌸

To every mum, grandmother, carer, mother-to-be, and fur baby mum... I hope today is a beautiful one.

It's a privilege to be a mum, and I don't say that lightly. I've been fortunate to be one for 26 years now... and this year I'm celebrating my first Mother's Day as a grandmother. 🙏

A special happy Mother's Day to my daughter-in-law Emma.

And to all the mothers reading this... please don't forget that your needs matter too.

It's okay to feel tired.
It's okay to ask for help.
It's okay to reach out for support with your health.

Because a healthy mother is a powerful one.

Happy Mother's Day 💕

January gets all the attention for fresh starts.However, autumn is when your body is ready for this work.The frantic pac...
05/05/2026

January gets all the attention for fresh starts.

However, autumn is when your body is ready for this work.

The frantic pace of summer eases. You settle back into routine after holidays. The cooler weather has you craving the warming, nourishing foods that support metabolic balance.....soups, roasted vegetables, slow-cooked meals.

Your body is asking for exactly what the Midlife Slimdown Method provides.
The programme runs for 12 weeks.

Starting now in April means you move through the cooler months building new patterns while your body naturally wants the foods that support this work.

By spring, you have the tools and understanding to maintain what you've built.

You're not scrambling to "get ready" for summer. You're already there, with energy and confidence that came from months of consistent work.

There's something about aligning your internal work with the rhythm of the seasons that makes change feel less forced.

Autumn invites slowing down, nourishing yourself, preparing for what's ahead.
That's what this programme does.

If this timing feels right, send me a message.

Rachel recently came to me for help with a few kilo’s of weight that had crept on during menopause that she hadn’t manag...
04/05/2026

Rachel recently came to me for help with a few kilo’s of weight that had crept on during menopause that she hadn’t managed to shift.

Rachel decided to find how if a scientific, individualised approach would help and this is what she said after releasing 6 kilo’s…

Most people start Metabolic Balance because they want to lose weight.That's the reason they book the consultation.Howeve...
03/05/2026

Most people start Metabolic Balance because they want to lose weight.

That's the reason they book the consultation.

However, what surprises them are all the other things that change.

The mental space that opens up when food stops dominating your thoughts. The ease that returns to ordinary movements. The social confidence when you trust your energy will hold.

These aren't side benefits.

They're what happens when your metabolism is functioning properly and your body has what it needs.

Swipe through for the changes people don't expect but end up valuing just as much as the weight loss.

If you're ready for all of this, not just the number on the scales, send me a message.

Bloating after meals is one of the most common complaints I hear in consultations.It's uncomfortable, frustrating, and f...
28/04/2026

Bloating after meals is one of the most common complaints I hear in consultations.

It's uncomfortable, frustrating, and for many women in midlife, it seems to appear or worsen without any obvious reason.

Most people assume it's a food intolerance or that their gut is damaged.

Sometimes that's true.

However, more often, bloating is about how you're eating, what you're combining, and whether your digestive system has what it needs to do its job properly.

Small shifts in meal composition, timing, and preparation can make a significant difference.

Swipe through for six practical reasons bloating happens and what you can do about each one.

If bloating is disrupting your daily comfort and you want help identifying what's actually driving it, send me a message.

Welcome 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐲𝐫𝐧𝐞 into our family ❤️I realised holding my grand daughter, love has found a new depth I didn’t k...
27/04/2026

Welcome 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐲𝐫𝐧𝐞 into our family ❤️

I realised holding my grand daughter, love has found a new depth I didn’t know existed 👼

Congratulations and on the birth of Sadie, a blessing and precious gift to us all ❤️

❤️ baby girl

One of the most common symptoms women experience in perimenopause is fatigue.The change in hormones is often blamed for ...
27/04/2026

One of the most common symptoms women experience in perimenopause is fatigue.

The change in hormones is often blamed for causing fatigue, however, nutritional deficiencies especially iron, Vitamin D, omega 3 and inadequate protein intake can really affect energy, mood and sleep through different mechanisms.

If you are looking for a practitioner who has been where you are and really wants to help you thrive and not just survive in peri-menopause, comment ENERGY and I’ll get in touch with you.

Dieting culture teaches you that your body can't be trusted.You're told your hunger is excessive. Your cravings are weak...
26/04/2026

Dieting culture teaches you that your body can't be trusted.

You're told your hunger is excessive. Your cravings are weaknesses to resist. Your natural weight is something to fight against.

So you learn to follow external rules instead of internal signals.

Eat at these times, not when you're hungry. Stick to these portions, regardless of what your body needs. Avoid these foods because they're "bad", even if your body is asking for them.

After years of this, you stop being able to distinguish between what your body is genuinely asking for and what diet culture has told you to ignore.

The relationship breaks down.

Metabolic Balance works differently because it's not about controlling your body or forcing it to comply.

It's about giving your body what it needs based on your unique biochemistry, at a rhythm that supports how your metabolism actually functions.

When your body gets that, it stops sending chaotic signals.

The trust can rebuild, but not because you're trying harder to trust. Because your body becomes trustworthy again.

If you're ready to repair that relationship, DM me.

We talk a lot about fat in midlife. Not nearly enough about muscle.From around 40, women can begin losing muscle mass at...
21/04/2026

We talk a lot about fat in midlife. Not nearly enough about muscle.

From around 40, women can begin losing muscle mass at a rate that quietly affects everything.

Metabolism. Strength. Energy. Blood sugar regulation. Bone density. Even how well you sleep.

Oestrogen plays a significant role in maintaining muscle tissue. As it declines, so does your body's ability to build and hold onto lean muscle, even if you're exercising regularly.

This is why so many women in perimenopause feel softer, heavier and less like themselves, despite not changing a thing.

Restricting food makes this worse, not better. When the body isn't getting adequate protein and nutrition, muscle is often the first thing it breaks down for fuel.

Preserving muscle in midlife requires a different approach entirely.

Adequate quality protein at every meal. Resistance-based movement. Hormonal support.

These things work together.

This is something I look at closely when working with women, because shifting weight without protecting muscle is not a result worth chasing.

If you'd like to understand what your body actually needs right now, DM me. 😊

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