Lesley Rix - Mackay & Sarina's Naturopath Nutritionist & Herbalist

19/01/2026

I have a cancellation for 3pm on Thurs 22nd...
Follow the link below if you wish to grab it...
Lesley x

https://calendly.com/lesleyrix-naturopath

18/01/2026

If you have a dysregulated, dysfunctional gut environment, chances are your mood is going to feel pretty similar. Simple changes to diet can have a huge impact.
There is no getting away from the fact fiber is your friend. It is the fuel the bacteria need to make your neurotransmitters. But simply adding processed fibers such as psyllium husk or processed bran to a gut that is overwhelmed can make things worse. Try adding more water, exercise & a salad to your day as a starting point. Then you can consider how to improve your levels of happiness with your diet....
Lesley x

16/01/2026

Happy Friday....
The next few weeks are quite busy so if you think you will need to reschedule your appointment please do it early so I can offer the time slot to my waitlisters....
Have a wonderful weekend & try to stay dry.
Lesley x

13/01/2026

So I am not sure how we ended up almost half way through January - but here we are.
Hopefully 2026 is your year of prioritizing you. Showing up for yourself consistently. Even when it is hard.
Lesley x

12/01/2026

I have a cancellation available for Thursday 15th at 1.30pm...
Link below....
Lesley x

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10/01/2026

Just a reminder for those embarking on a detox inJanuary.
As much as I love a good liver support, if elimination pathways are not open, then we run the risk of the toxins being recycled. Most detox supplements focus primarily on the liver. But the liver is only part of the picture. If the elimination pathways are not already open, the liver can be working really hard but not really achieving anything or even converting toxins into more toxic intermediates, which are then more harmful if they cannot be effectively removed.

Hence before you begin a detox, consider;
1. Is the bowel moving daily ? This is the number one considerations. If not then the toxins are simply re-absorbed in bowel. Think fiber, especially soluble - not laxatives.
2. Are you drinking enough water for the kidneys to get rid of the waste that has been made water soluble...? If not then we can damage the kidneys whilst trying to get healthy. It happens more often than you would think.
3. A really forgotten pathway for detoxification is the lymphatic system. Think of it as the route the rubbish takes to get to the tip. If that is not working well, nothing can be disposed of. Exercise which moves upper and lower body together or massage etc. can help here.
Before you start your detox, make sure these 3 pathways are open.
Lesley x

07/01/2026

What do you think of the new American food pyramid? I haven't read all the recommendations but at first glance it is obviously a vast improvement. With the majority of the health budget spent on chronic health conditions, this is a step in the right direction. Hopefully Australian guidelines will follow....
Lesley x

07/01/2026

When our blood glucose levels are unsteady our mood is unsteady.
This is true when we feel irritated and it is often the case when we feel anxious.
Soothing the nervous system comes in many ways, but it is not all about meditation, sound healings & herbs. It is also about taking care of the body with good food, movement, sleep & saying no!
Regulated nervous systems are very underrated & dare I say rare these days....
Lesley x

06/01/2026

We are funny creatures really....
Often we are really hard & overly critical about ourselves. That kind of thinking is rarely if ever successful. But then when it comes to discipline we let ourselves of the hook.
You can't hate your body back to health but you can consistently show up for yourself, being your biggest cheerleader - especially on the rainy, tired, busy days when it would be easier to give up...
Loving ourselves enough to be consistent with constant but realistic boundaries & expectations is key to creating the kind of life we want...

Lesley x

03/01/2026

Initial Consultation $149
Follow up Consultation $69

If you have had pathology in the last 12 months & can get copies, please bring them along to your appointment. Also bring along any medications or supplements you currently take.

In person, via Zoom or phone options are available.
Follow the link below.

I look forward to working with you
Lesley x

Calendar link -
https://calendly.com/lesleyrix-naturopath

03/01/2026

Mood & Gut Food
We have been led to think of poor mood as being a chemical (serotonin deficiency)... and that diet is not important. This is simply not true. There is more and more research looking at nutritional psychology - but here is one of the simplest take home points - fibre supports the gut microbes to produce more butyrate. Butyrate reduces inflammation & improves signaling for serotonin & dopamine.
Low butyrate = an inflamed gut, an inflamed brain & more depression....
Many people take probiotics but what they forget is if there isn't enough fibre, they are pretty much useless as the bacteria will have no food as they pass through the digestive tract!!
Diet is key to mental health...
Lesley x

02/01/2026

Remember as you try to make change, the subconscious mind wants to predict and pre-empt the future to keep us safe. Even if we are unhappy where we are at, we still like to know where we are. Unhappy but safe & familiar -
When we begin to make changes, we can feel all kinds of wrong & this stops us from continuing..... but only if we listen.
We can change....
Lesley x