Lotus Holistic Medicine

13/03/2026

Our relationship with food extends beyond nutrients alone; it is part of how we engage with the environments we inhabit. For some, exposures in daily life intersect with eating patterns in ways that shape how they feel over time.

Exploring the connections between foods and environmental illness symptoms encourages a context-rich view of health — one that moves away from simplistic categories and toward deeper listening to bodily signals.

For those curious about this interplay, our latest blog may offer valuable perspectives.

🔗 https://www.lotusholisticmedicine.com.au/blog/foods-affecting-environmental-illness-symptoms/

11/03/2026

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I honor the beautiful complexity of food! ✨🌈

10/03/2026

The key is not to try to totally stop menopause and perimenopause, but rather to stay in balance to the best degree possible.

This means supporting the gut-liver-hormone interaction and also the adrenal and thyroid glands to get the most optimal results.

Sometimes stress, nutritional deficiencies and environmental toxicants can complicate the picture and dealing with those can help women to make this transition in the most healthy way possible.

If interested and local to the Sunshine Coast, come check out our talk next Wednesday evening in Mooloolaba.

https://events.humanitix.com/hormonal-balance-conducting-your-body-s-delicate-symphony

10/03/2026

Whether you are a health coach, acupuncturist, or another type of practitioner, it is vital that you are fully capable of recognising patterns related to dampness and mold and its wider impacts. This course is designed to be explored week by week, giving you the time to absorb each module thoughtfully and integrate the learning into your practice. Participant questions guide discussion and deepen understanding, creating a collaborative, supportive experience.

Enroll in the second cohort now to begin your journey: https://lotusinstitutehh.com/mold-illness-mastery/

07/03/2026

The experience of hormones is deeply personal, yet our language around them often feels generic. Recognising that hormonal pathways express differently across individuals — influenced by biology, lifestyle and history — can encourage a more nuanced conversation.

This blog approaches bio-identical hormones through the lens of prescision rather than routine, considering how conceptual frameworks shift when we account for differences in physiology and lived experience.

If this resonates with your own questions about hormonal balance, you’re invited to explore this in more detail.

🔗 https://www.lotusholisticmedicine.com.au/blog/how-bio-identical-hormones-differ-for-men-and-women/

05/03/2026

80% of women struggle with hormonal imbalance, and it's not just estrogen. The s*x hormones are in fact a complex map of many intertwining hormone systems.

Fatigue, PMS, mood swings, weight changes, bloating, anxiety — these are all not-so-subtle signs of hormone imbalances, which can be related to stress, toxicity, stealth infections or nutritional imbalances.

Join Dr Gupta and Ana Plesec for a 90-minute live workshop where you’ll:

• Understand your female anatomy and hormones
• Learn nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle tools to support balance
• Support your mindset, emotions, and nervous system for naturally balanced hormones

18 March 2026 | Mooloolaba

After years without a period, chronic fatigue, and hair loss, I learned how to honour my cyclical nature and reclaim my health. Now I teach women how to do the same.

Education is power. Take back your hormones. Take back your zest for life. ✨

Reserve Your Spot – Limited Seats Available:
https://events.humanitix.com/hormonal-balance-conducting-your-body-s-delicate-symphony

04/03/2026

Even if your focus is not specifically on mold illness, understanding it can help you when a client's presentation is driven partly or wholly by dampness and mold. Whether you are exploring chronic conditions or new functional medicine approaches, being aware of mould and biotoxins can provide keys for healing. The tools and investigative strategies we discuss offer a framework for thoughtful, root-cause exploration in a variety of contexts, and specifically help you to work with mold as an underlying driving factor behind chronic illness.

Enroll now to join the second cohort of the course: https://lotusinstitutehh.com/mold-illness-mastery/

01/03/2026

Dark, puffy circles under the eyes—especially in children, can hint at environmental triggers like mold. dust mite or pollens. Persistent symptoms despite repeated treatments may signal a fungal component, highlighting the importance of a careful environmental history.
Join the second cohort of the Mold Illness Mastery Course to explore these insights in depth with Dr. Amy Derksen and Dr. Sandeep Gupta.

https://lotusinstitutehh.com/mold-illness-mastery/

27/02/2026

Hormonal Health Event coming up on Wednesday 18th March in Mooloolaba.

https://events.humanitix.com/hormonal-balance-conducting-your-body-s-delicate-symphony/

27/02/2026

Chronic fatigue, histamine reactions, or fibromyalgia-like symptoms often have a common thread. Hidden mold—from water leaks, damp homes, or humid climates—can silently release mycotoxins that linger in the body and affect multiple body systems due to inflammation and metabolic effects.

Join the second cohort of the Mold Illness Mastery Course to explore these insights in depth with Dr. Amy Derksen and Dr. Sandeep Gupta.

https://lotusinstitutehh.com/mold-illness-mastery/

26/02/2026

Methylation. Is yours working optimally?

B12 + Folate + B6: are the methylation triad 🧬🫀🧠

When one is low, the entire pathway can bottleneck.

These three B-vitamins work as a tightly linked system that drives one-carbon metabolism, the biochemical process behind DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, neurotransmitter balance, and homocysteine regulation.

That’s why B12, folate, and B6 are often discussed together, not as isolated nutrients, but as a functional triad supporting cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic health.

Why this combo matters
• Supports healthy homocysteine metabolism (a cardiovascular risk marker)
• Required for DNA synthesis and repair
• Supports red blood cell formation (distinct from iron)
• Plays a key role in nerve function and energy metabolism

RDAs vs real-world needs ⚖️

RDAs are designed to prevent overt deficiency in the general population, not necessarily to optimize function in people with:
• Elevated homocysteine
• Malabsorption issues
• Increased demand (pregnancy, aging, stress)
• Certain dietary patterns (low animal foods, restricted diets)

As a result, some individuals require supplemental doses above the RDA, under appropriate guidance.

Practical protocol:
Baseline intake (RDA level):
• Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg/day
• Folate: 400 mcg DFE/day (600 mcg DFE during pregnancy)
• Vitamin B6: 1.3–1.7 mg/day

Common supplemental ranges used clinically (not required for everyone):
• B12: 25–500 mcg/day (higher doses often used for deficiency or absorption issues)
• Folate (B9): 400–800 mcg DFE/day
• B6: 5–25 mg/day

⚠️ Important considerations
• High folate intake can mask a B12 deficiency, especially in older adults
• B6 has an established upper limit. Chronic megadoses may not be appropriate
• These vitamins work best together, not in isolation

Who may benefit most
• Individuals with elevated homocysteine
• Older adults or those with reduced B12 absorption
• Pregnancy and pre-conception (folate is critical)
• People with fatigue, anemia, or confirmed deficiencies