EarthEssence Natural Therapies

EarthEssence Natural Therapies Care for Your Body and Soul

I specialise in Western Herbal Medicine, Iridology, Theta Healing, Refl

Since 2010, Earthessence Natural Therapies has offered a variety of massage services, including deep tissue, relaxation, reflexology, etc. We also offer holistic treatments such as Western herbal medicine, theta healing,and more. Our organic retail products include Pukka herbal teas, Weleda products, Australian Bush Flower Essences, and Essentially Australia essential oils. Specialising in both acute and chronic conditions, we provide personalised care with practitioner-only products and liquid herbal extracts.

19/10/2025

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doiRhodiola rosea and the Blood Brain BarrierRemember I did a post a while ago about the blood brain barrier and how the...
10/10/2025

doiRhodiola rosea and the Blood Brain Barrier

Remember I did a post a while ago about the blood brain barrier and how the 'tight junctions' can become compromised, letting unwanted substances into the astrocytes.? Here is the rest of the information.

Also known as rosenroot, golden root and orpin rose, Rhodiola has been used throughout North America, China and Europe in Traditional medicines. There are about 96 species, all growing in alpine regions in limestone or granite soils. Five species are used medicinally and are being studied in relation to Alzeihmer's, Parkinson's, cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Components can vary between species and the method of extraction. The main component that seems to protect brain tissue is called salidroside. This compound has been shown to reduce plaque deposits in brain tissue, protect neurons from oxidative stress and increase the permeability of the blood brain barrier to dopamine precursors. This in turn reduces inflammation in brain tissue. Salidroside may also facilitate the production and proliferation of dopamine producing cells. It also has an antioxidant effect on brain tissue and prevents neural injury associated with memory loss.
Most of this information comes from rat and mice studies, but it is hard to study in humans. Our knowledge on brain biochemistry and pathways has increased so much in the last decade and will only increase more with more funds going into research into MND, Alzheimer's (and others), brain injury and stroke and it's exciting that many scientists are also researching plant components that may be helpful.
Rosenroot: Potential Applications in Aging Related Diseases
doi: 10.14336/AD.2018.0511
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Drug Transport Across the Blood Brain Barrier
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Are your feet this happy?Maybe be you need some reflexology? feet massage better leg oedema feet
28/09/2025

Are your feet this happy?
Maybe be you need some reflexology?

feet massage better leg oedema feet

Sciatica and Plantar Fasciitis ....Why So Popular NowI was thinking not long ago..."Whatever happened to sciatica , have...
21/09/2025

Sciatica and Plantar Fasciitis ....Why So Popular Now

I was thinking not long ago..."Whatever happened to sciatica , haven't seen it for ages?" And now it's coming in like a plague, new people with severe sciatica and existing clients with it as well. Plantar fasciitis is also very 'popular' now....so what's going on??
The Energetics of It All
The legs and feet in general are all about moving forward... are you moving freely?Do you have confidence in your direction? Do you feel free and capable of making choices? Are there obstacles in your path? All of these sort of questions relate to the energies of the legs and feet and it you feel 'blocked' for long enough it will manifest physically. Fear in general is also rife....How is your retirement looking? What happens if there's another war? Cost of living? The health system and so on and so on...It's all getting a bit much for most people...and we don't want to move forward into something that bring s us more stress so a 'block' appears to make you look at your beliefs and how you are looking after yourself to help you move forward without as much fear and stress.

What Can You Do?
Well, you can look at yourself physically and work out what you need to do to be stronger in moving forward but I also suggest looking at yourself energetically as well. Are you overwhelmed? Always talk to someone but maybe also get some of the little problems out of the way so you have the time and mental energy to work on some of the bigger more complicated ones. Don't watch the news...I don't believe in being ignorant but maybe you don't need to watch the news 3 times a day, as well as getting it on your social feed.......try cutting it back. Worried about the state of community.....try saying hello to people you see on your travels, go to community events, if you think community is waning increase your participation in it. These are just some suggestions, but if you're worried about the state of the world there is that old saying...be the change you want to see.....and move forward with less fear!

Iris FibresIn iridology, the different patterns of the iris fibres gives an insight into a person's basic health. The l...
25/08/2025

Iris Fibres
In iridology, the different patterns of the iris fibres gives an insight into a person's basic health. The long straight lines indicate a very strong physicality, someone who is not prone to illness but may have issues with accidents and tendencies such as arthritis, deafness and cardiovascular disease( imbalances due to 'hardness'). Diagonally opposite the straight fibres are the slightly wavy lines. These people also have strong physical presences but to a lesser degree than the previous set. The fibres between 12 and 3 o'clock are getting progressively wavier, and people with such a pattern may develop weakened health patterns also including digestive and metabolism disorders, especially if they don't work to maximise good health. A person with the fibre pattern shown between 6 and 9 o'clock is the weakest physically and can suffer from many problems. It is really important for these people to look after injuries, completely resolve illnesses and maintain a good diet as they can endure chronic problems with their bodies. Everyone is an individual and just because you have a certain fibre pattern doesn't exclude you from diseases tendencies of another pattern. In iridology we can go into these pattern in more detail and can help you understand your body more and how to manage
patterns health tendencies fibre patterns

The Blood Brain BarrierThe Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) is a complex biological system that is becoming increasingly studie...
24/08/2025

The Blood Brain Barrier
The Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) is a complex biological system that is becoming increasingly studied and recognised as imperative to brain health. Basically we have the capillary shown on the diagram and you can see it has an extra covering of specialised endothelial cells, you can also see the 'gaps' between each cell. These are called 'tight junctions', similar to those we have in our intestines. The capillary is then covered by the pink 'astrocytes'. These are neuroglial cells that provide a link between the blood supply and the neurotransmitters. In a very simplified form, they allow the passage of nutrients into the neural cells and wastes to be excreted, as well as other functions. While the BBB is healthy, the neural cells are healthy.
What if the BBB is unhealthy? One of the things that will happen is the tight junctions will break down, and larger molecules that aren't supposed to get to the astrocytes and neural cells can then enter and cause damage. This may upset brain chemistry and may also be a pathway for deposit of components not normally found in the brain, such as the plaques being studied in Alzheimer's Disease. What can you do about it? Well that old story of good diet, exercise, relaxation and healthy sleep as well as not smoking all have a strong role to play, and in my next post i will explain some exciting research being done with Rhodolia rosea.

Polly helping with me watch the Lipoedema Australia National Conference. Great to see so much research and ideas coming ...
24/08/2025

Polly helping with me watch the Lipoedema Australia National Conference. Great to see so much research and ideas coming out, especially about mental health and lipoedema sufferers, also some great presentations on GLP -1 medications in Lipoedema treatment. Sad that year after year we still hear about how this syndrome is misunderstood or ignored by most doctors and indeed the general public, but this national body is talking louder and louder!

22/08/2025

Some gems from the Lipoedema Conference so far...there is a distinct differences in elastin fibres and collagen in lipoedema patients and non lipoedema patients, and again in those in stages 1 -2 and those in 3-4. Sadly less than 10% of GPs acknowledge or understand this health issue😕

Facebook booking page is unavailable, but if you go to 'Setmore' as shown on this screenshot you can book in online. If...
17/08/2025

Facebook booking page is unavailable, but if you go to 'Setmore' as shown on this screenshot you can book in online. If you go to my Google business profile page, which is also shown, there is a 'services' headings that will take you to Setmore.

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