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Janelle, North Bridge (2026)

06/02/2026

Weight doesn’t always reflect what you’re eating.
Sometimes it reflects what your gut is dealing with.

When the digestive system is inflamed, overloaded or under-supported, the body shifts into protection mode holding fluid, slowing fat release and conserving energy.

This is why the scale can stall even when meals are clean and consistent.

How you store weight or fluid indicates;

Central or abdominal weight
• Gut inflammation and blood sugar instability
• Stress on the digestive lining
• Poor nutrient absorption driving fat storage

Hips, thighs or lower body weight
• Sluggish digestion and bile flow
• Incomplete waste elimination
• Fibre deficiency affecting gut clearance

Puffy, inflamed or fluid-based weight
• Lymphatic congestion linked to gut load
• Food reactions irritating the intestinal wall
• Detox pathways struggling to keep up

Stubborn, resistant weight
• Metabolic slowdown triggered by gut stress
• Chronic inflammation blocking fat signalling
• Nervous system staying in “hold” mode

What actually helps

• Calm the gut before chasing fat loss
• Increase fibre diversity to reduce inflammation
• Remove irritants before adding restriction
• Support lymphatic flow to reduce fluid retention
• Focus on digestion, not deprivation

This isn’t a discipline issue.
It’s an inflammation issue.

When the gut settles, the body releases.
When inflammation drops, weight can respond.

If you want support targeting gut health, inflammation and lymphatic flow, I can help 🌿
Book a consultation or lymphatic massage.

06/02/2026

Weight doesn’t always reflect what you’re eating.
Sometimes it reflects how your gut is functioning or overloaded.

When the digestive system is inflamed, overloaded or under-supported, the body shifts into protection mode — holding fluid, slowing fat release and conserving energy.

This is why the scale can stall even when meals are clean and consistent.

Where you hold the excess weight indicates;

Central or abdominal weight
• Gut inflammation and blood sugar issues.
• Poor nutrient absorption driving fat storage.

Hips, thighs or lower body weight
• Sluggish digestion and bile flow
• Incomplete waste elimination
• Fibre deficiency affecting gut clearance and build up of toxins.

Puffy, inflamed or fluid-based weight
• Lymphatic congestion linked to gut load .
• Food reactions irritating the intestinal wall
• Detox pathways struggling to keep up

Stubborn, resistant weight
• Metabolic slowdown triggered by gut stress.
• Chronic inflammation blocking fat signalling.

What actually helps

• Calm the gut before chasing fat loss
• Increase fibre diversity to reduce inflammation
• Remove irritants before adding restriction
• Support lymphatic flow to reduce fluid retention
• Focus on digestion, not deprivation

This isn’t a discipline issue.
It’s an inflammation issue.

When the gut settles, the body releases.
When inflammation drops, weight can respond.

If you want support targeting gut health, inflammation and lymphatic flow, I can help .
Book a consultation or lymphatic massage.

05/02/2026

Gut health plays a key role in regulating appetite, weight and hormones.
Certain beneficial gut bacteria influence satiety hormones (like GLP-1), blood sugar control and fat storage. When these microbes are supported, appetite naturally regulates and weight loss becomes easier.

To build a healthy, appetite-supportive microbiome, the gut needs:

🥦 Fibre-rich vegetables
Broccoli, leafy greens, zucchini, carrots, pumpkin, onions
→ feed beneficial bacteria and support satiety hormones

🫘 Prebiotic foods
Garlic, onion, leek, asparagus, oats, legumes
→ help grow appetite-regulating microbes

🥣 Fermented foods (probiotics)
Greek yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi
→ restore healthy bacteria that reduce cravings

🌾 Whole food fibres & seeds
Chia, flaxseed, psyllium, oats
→ slow digestion, improve fullness and blood sugar control

🍓 Polyphenol-rich foods
Berries, olive oil, green tea, cacao
→ support microbial diversity and metabolic health

✨ Consistency matters — small daily amounts feed the microbiome far more than short “cleanses”.

If appetite feels out of control or weight is stubborn, targeted gut support can make a significant difference.

DM for a consultation to improve your gut health today.

05/02/2026

During February Fast, reducing sugar and alcohol gives your gut and hormones space to reset.

Greek yoghurt is one of my go-to options for Feb fast i especially during perimenopause, PMS and menopause support.

Benefits of adding greek yoghurt to your diet daily ;
✔ Gut health increases beneficial bacteria which supports digestion, reduce bloating and assist hormone clearance
✔ Hormone-balancing protein – stabilises blood sugar and cortisol, helping reduce cravings and energy crashes
✔ Bone & muscle support rich in calcium and protein as oestrogen declines
✔ Weight & metabolism support and helps preserve lean muscle.

Boost your protein yoghurt bowl to ~20 g protein:
• Add collagen powder (gut lining, skin & joints)
• Add chia, LSA, or h**p seeds (protein, fibre & omega-3s)
• Pair with nuts or nut butter for hormone support and top with blueberries.

Snack or breakfast friendly and
Choose lactose-free Greek yoghurt if dairy sensitive.

For personalised gut and hormone support, book a naturopathic consultation.

04/02/2026

Feb Fast supports hormones by removing alcohol and sugar the biggest drivers of dopamine spikes and cravings.

Alcohol and sugar create a short-term dopamine “high,” followed by a drop that fuels cravings, poor sleep and blood-sugar swings. This cycle worsens PMS, perimenopause and menopause symptoms when hormone balance and detox pathways are already under strain.

Going alcohol-free and sugar-free helps stabilise dopamine, reduce cravings and allow the liver to clear excess estrogen improving bloating, mood, weight and hot flushes.

Feb Fast isn’t about restriction — it’s about giving hormones space to reset.

DM me for hormone supportive detox or lymphatic support.

01/02/2026

Reducing alcohol and sugar gives the gut and liver space to heal which is exactly what the February Fast is designed to do.

Less sugar. Less alcohol.
More clarity, energy and balance.

Alcohol places a significant load on the liver, gut and nervous system. When consumed regularly, it can slow detox pathways, disrupt gut integrity, increase inflammation and interfere with hormone metabolism — even in small amounts.

Reducing alcohol, even short term, allows the liver to prioritise detoxification, supports gut barrier repair, improves lymphatic clearance and enhances sleep and energy levels. Many people notice reduced bloating, clearer thinking and more balanced hormones within weeks.

✨ I support this process with:
• personalised detox and nutrition guidance
• targeted supplements to support liver and gut pathways
• lymphatic drainage to assist toxin and fluid clearance

If you’re feeling sluggish, bloated or inflamed, come see me for tailored detox support this February.

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31/01/2026

February 1st is the perfect time to refocus on wellness.

During perimenopause and menopause, hormones thrive on daily consistency, not extremes.

The W wellness habits, done daily
Walk • Water • Workout • Wind down • Wash out (lymphatic support)
support the gut, liver, nervous system and lymphatic flow, helping hormones clear and balance more efficiently.

Think support, not restriction.
Small habits, done daily, create the biggest shifts.

For personalised care, book a lymphatic drainage massage or a supplement check to ensure what you’re taking truly suits your body.

30/01/2026

A swollen lower belly isn’t always about weight gain or visceral fat it’s often hormonal and fluid-related.

From PMS through perimenopause and menopause, hormone shifts can slow digestion and lymphatic flow, leading to lower-belly bloating.

These gentle pelvic floor and yoga exercises help calm the nervous system and support lymphatic drainage.

In clinic, I combine this with lymphatic drainage massage and targeted supplements to support gut health, fat metabolism and hormone balance helping the belly feel lighter and less inflamed.

DM me for personalised support.

29/01/2026

Thank you so much for the lovely review .
I help people who want to optimise their health and longevity through personalised nutrition, targeted supplements, herbal medicine, lymphatic support, and advanced DNA and microbiome testing. This allows me to identify underlying imbalances and create treatment plans that are truly tailored to your body not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Rather than taking random supplements, a personalised plan means you’re using the right nutrients, at the right dose, for your unique needs and long-term health.

DM me to book an appointment or to find out if testing is right for you.

29/01/2026

Skin ageing, redness, psoriasis and acne often improve when we support lymphatic drainage and gut detoxing from within.

When toxins, hormones and inflammation aren’t cleared efficiently, the skin can show this as breakouts, flare-ups and premature wrinkling.
Supporting the gut and lymph together helps calm inflammation, clear congestion and support healthier skin ageing.

How to support skin detox from within:

1️⃣ Reduce toxin overload
Follow an anti-inflammatory diet and minimise alcohol, refined carbs and ultra-processed foods.
DM me for my anti-inflammatory diet guide.

2️⃣ Hydrate and nourish the skin.
Drink enough water and support skin repair with omega-3s (fish oil), zinc and collagen.

3️⃣ Move lymph daily
Dry brushing, lymphatic massage and gentle movement especially walking after meals help clear waste and inflammation.

Better lymph flow = clearer, calmer, smoother skin.

28/01/2026

Improving your skin starts from the inside out.
This transformation wasn’t about harsh skincare or quick fixes it was about supporting the body’s natural detox and healing pathways so the skin could finally calm, clear and repair.

I helped my client slowly over 12 months by focusing on:
• Gut repair with targeted detox and gut powders
• Daily green powders to support liver, skin and antioxidant pathways
• Probiotics to restore gut balance and reduce inflammation
• Zinc to support skin healing, immunity and hormone balance
• Regular lymphatic aromatherapy massage to move fluid, reduce congestion and support detoxification

We also made simple but powerful diet changes, including reducing refined carbohydrates, dairy and alcohol, all of which can drive inflammation, congestion and hormonal skin flare-ups.

When the gut is supported, inflammation is lowered and the lymphatic system is flowing, the skin reflects that balance.

Clearer skin isn’t just about what you put on your face it’s about how well your body detoxes, absorbs nutrients and clears inflammation.

22/01/2026

Are you dealing with fatigue, bloating or brain fog?
These can be signs your lymph may be sluggish especially during endometriosis,perimenopause and menopause.

Your lymphatic system is the body’s waste-removal pathway, helping clear excess hormones, toxins and inflammation.
Unlike the heart, it has no pump it relies on movement, breathing, digestion and nervous system calm.

During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shifts and higher cortisol can slow lymph flow, leading to:
• bloating & fluid retention
• fatigue & puffiness.
• brain fog
• skin changes & acne.
• slower digestion & hormone clearance

Supporting lymph flow helps the body clear hormones more efficiently, reduce fluid retention and support energy and metabolism.

As a Naturopath & Lymphatic Therapist, I support women through this stage with lymphatic aromatherapy massage, gut and bile support, herbal medicine and personalised care.

Bookings via HealthMatters

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