Lotus Holistic Medicine

24/04/2026

Please note that due to staff leave, that reception will be closed on Monday 27th April, other than for IV clinic patients.

20/04/2026

Today we want to make space to celebrate our beautiful and amazing assistant, Fei from the Philippines, and wish her a very happy birthday! 🎉

Fei has been such a huge part of our team for years, and we truly can’t imagine Lotus Holistic Medicine without her. She brings so much care, dedication, and heart into everything she does, and we are so grateful to have her with us.

Today, we celebrate you, Fei, and wish you the most healthy, abundant, and magical year ahead. ✨

Thank you for being such an important part of our team. We love you!

With love,
Your Lotus Team 💛

16/04/2026

Mould-related illness is a multi-system condition that is often complex to identify. When the body is exposed to water-damaged environments, it can trigger persistent inflammation and immune dysregulation that may be difficult to navigate without a structured clinical framework.

Join Dr Suhana Raju and Hannah Moore for a professional discussion on how to recognise, assess, and manage these cases using an integrative, evidence-based approach.

In this webinar, you will learn:
• Clinical Identification: How to recognise common multi-system presentations of mould-related illness.• Diagnostic Pathways: A review of available pathology testing and the criteria for clinical diagnosis.• Integrative Management: An overview of protocols for mast cell management, nervous system retraining, and the clinical use of binders.• Environmental Considerations: Brief insights into the principles of building inspection and professional remediation.

📅 Live Webinar Times
USA / Canada: Wed 22 Apr – 2am PDT | 4am CDT | 5am EDT
Australia / New Zealand: Wed 22 Apr – 5pm WA | 7pm QLD | 7pm NSW/VIC | 9pm NZ

🎁 Live giveaways. Expert insights. Practical takeaways.

👉Register now via the link in bio or visit https://offers.lotusholisticmedicine.com.au/webinar-registration-april-2026

02/04/2026

🌿 Easter Holiday Notice 🌿

Our clinic will be closed for the Easter holidays from Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April, and we will reopen on Tuesday 7th April.

During this time, emails and phone calls may not be monitored. When we return, we will be responding to a higher volume of messages, so we kindly ask for your patience while we work through them.

Thank you for your understanding, and wishing you all a lovely and peaceful Easter. 🐣✨

Lotus team

01/04/2026

MCAS is a syndrome rather than a disease, which means its patterns are best understood in context. Approaches that encourage the body to slow down—such as mindfulness, breath work, or quality sleep—can provide benefit regardless of a definitive diagnosis. Many patients have navigated years of uncertainty, seeking answers, and thoughtful investigation can help provide clarity and validation. Biomarker testing may assist in guiding care, but clinical observation and listening remain essential in supporting each patient’s journey.

Explore these concepts further through our Mast Cells Made Simple
https://lotusinstitutehh.com/mast-cells-made-simple/

30/03/2026

One of the most important insights for patients is recognising that their body is not broken. Often, the body is responding to perceived threats in the environment, on the skin, or within the nervous system in deeply evolutionary ways. Supporting patients to understand this response can create space for the body to begin returning to a functional baseline. Recovery is a stepwise process—starting with foundational stability before considering optimisation.

Use the code "MARCH10" for a 10% discount on the Mast Cells Made Simple course. https://lotusinstitutehh.com/mast-cells-made-simple/

29/03/2026

Great info !

Your thyroid doesn’t run on one nutrient. It runs on a system.

Iodine and selenium are trace elements, but without them, thyroid hormone production and regulation break down.

Here’s the biology:

• Iodine is the structural backbone of thyroid hormones.
It is literally built into T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine).
No iodine → no thyroid hormone synthesis.

• Selenium doesn’t build hormones, but it controls them.
Selenium is required for iodothyronine deiodinase enzymes, which convert inactive T4 into active T3 and regulate hormone turnover.
Selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidases also protect the thyroid gland from oxidative stress during hormone production.

• Tyrosine is the amino-acid scaffold that iodine binds to during hormone synthesis; without it, the process stalls upstream.

This is why iodine without selenium can be problematic, and why improving selenium status has shown benefits in multiple clinical settings related to thyroid and immune function.

Practical Intake Guide (Adults):

IODINE
• Target: 150 mcg/day
• Food sources: iodized salt, seaweed (small amounts), fish, eggs, dairy
• Caution: excess iodine without adequate selenium can strain the thyroid

SELENIUM
• Target: 55 mcg/day (up to ~100 mcg/day commonly used in studies)
• Food sources: Brazil nuts (1–2 nuts), seafood, eggs, whole grains
• Upper limit: 400 mcg/day

TYROSINE
• Typical intake: 500–1,000 mg/day from diet or supplementation
• Food sources: poultry, dairy, fish, legumes, nuts

Thyroid health isn’t about megadosing a single nutrient.
It’s about balance; supporting hormone synthesis, activation, regulation, and gland protection together.

PMID: 18686295

28/03/2026

We often think about nutrition as something that happens on a plate that translates to fuel. But biology is also influenced by light. Light and darkness help set daily rhythms. The body interprets these signals through systems like the eyes, brain, skin, and cellular pathways.

And nutrients? They help support the normal function of these systems:

👀Vitamin A contributes to normal vision.
💥Tryptophan, vitamin B6, and magnesium help support the body’s natural production of melatonin.
🥕Carotenoids provide antioxidant support for the skin.
✨CoQ10 and B vitamins play roles in cellular energy metabolism.

This is what I think of as photonutrition.

A way of looking at how light, daily rhythms, and nutrition interact to support overall health and well-being.

Because the body isn’t just biochemical.
It’s also responsive to environmental cues like light. ✨

28/03/2026

Many patients presenting with post-viral or stress-related patterns may experience systems that instinctively signal the body to slow down and conserve energy. In complex syndromes like MCAS, clinicians often integrate multiple approaches to support the body’s capacity to respond, recognising that the journey is highly individual. Observing how the body signals and where intervention may assist allows for careful, context-driven planning rather than assumptions.

Use the code "MARCH10" for a 10% discount on Mast Cells Made Simple course. https://lotusinstitutehh.com/mast-cells-made-simple/

26/03/2026

Our modern environment presents constant challenges to the body, from exposures in air, water, soil, and food, to the emotional and social burdens many carry daily. These pressures can influence how systems respond, contributing to overlapping patterns of symptoms across multiple organs. Women often shoulder disproportionate physical and emotional responsibilities, which adds further complexity. Mast cells, with their capacity to respond broadly across the body, may play a role in these systemic patterns. Observing how different organ systems interact allows practitioners to approach such complexities with thoughtful investigation and careful context.

Use the code ""MARCH10"" for a 10% discount on Mast Cells Made Simple course.https://lotusinstitutehh.com/mast-cells-made-simple/

23/03/2026

Memory and cognitive clarity are aspects of our experience that many hold with both hope and frustration. Rather than focusing on single solutions, it can be helpful to consider how nutrients — administered in various ways — intersect with broader patterns of nervous system function and daily life.

This discussion approaches injectable nutrients not as fixes, but as part of a larger conversation about support, context and individual experience.

If this resonates with your curiosity, you’re invited to explore the full blog.

🔗 https://www.lotusholisticmedicine.com.au/blog/boost-memory-with-injectable-nutrients/

22/03/2026

Use the code "MARCH10" for a 10% discount on Mast Cells Made Simple course. https://lotusinstitutehh.com/mast-cells-made-simple/

It’s not about issuing directives or handing out prescriptions alone. True understanding comes from trust, from patients feeling heard and supported as they share their experiences. Observing how mast cells influence symptoms, and exploring the mind-body connection alongside lifestyle and emotional context, allows practitioners to guide patients thoughtfully through complex patterns. Care that honours these connections fosters clarity, collaboration, and a steady path toward understanding. Mast cell activation is a manifestation of a cell danger response, which represents the body and mind's attempt to protect itself from foreign material.