Melbourne Functional Medicine

19/10/2025

Supplements can be powerful tools when they’re chosen strategically, with precision. The right ones can accelerate progress; the wrong ones can waste money, adding no benefit, or even creating risk. ⁠
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That’s why professional guidance makes all the difference.⁠
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At Melbourne Functional Medicine, our Supplement Stack Review gives you clarity and confidence. Whether you already have a shelf full of bottles or you’re starting fresh, the process helps you:⁠
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- Align supplements with your health goals⁠
- Check for safety and interactions⁠
- Eliminate redundancy and unnecessary products⁠
- Optimise dosages for effectiveness without excess⁠
- Ensure you’re using high-quality, practitioner-grade products⁠
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You leave with a stack that’s safe, purposeful, and worth the investment.⁠
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If you’re starting new, we often begin with comprehensive testing - genetics, blood work, biomarkers, to map exactly what your body needs before adding anything in.⁠
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Because when it comes to supplementation, guessing isn’t good enough. Testing, tailoring, and professional oversight are what turn supplements from “just pills” into a catalyst for real change.⁠
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🔗Book here: https://optimise.mfm.au/services/supplement-stack-review/

11/10/2025

Sleep isn’t just downtime – it’s a key pillar of health, performance, and longevity.

This guide by optimisation expert Mark Payne dives into strategies you can use to upgrade your sleep – from simple daily habits to next-level tech and tracking tools. If you're curious about what really works (and why), this one’s for you.

https://optimise.mfm.au/blog/biohacking-sleep/

Discover how biohacking sleep can improve health, boost longevity, and optimise recovery with sleep hygiene, tracking, and science-backed strategies.

04/10/2025

What if the right kind of stress could actually make you healthier?

Fasting. Cold plunges. Heat. Hypoxia. These aren’t just biohacking fads - they’re evidence-backed tools that trigger your body’s repair and resilience systems.

In this article, Mark Payne breaks down how hormetic stress works, how to dose it safely, and why it could be a game-changer for your immunity, cognition, metabolism, and healthspan.

Learn how to use stress, strategically at:

https://optimise.mfm.au/blog/hormesis-using-controlled-stress/

Learn how controlled stress like fasting, heat & cold exposure can sharpen your body and mind, improve resilience, and extend your healthspan.

27/09/2025

Persistent gut issues, brain fog, or inflammation, but your dental check-ups are always “fine”?

The oral microbiome could be the missing link.

What’s living in your mouth influences your gut, immune function, nitric oxide, even your risk of cognitive or cardiovascular disease, long before symptoms appear.

Here’s why oral microbiome testing is a powerful tool for chronic health investigations and optimisation:

https://optimise.mfm.au/blog/oral-microbiome-testing/

Discover how oral microbiome mapping can reveal hidden inflammation and unlock new strategies for longevity, performance, and health optimisation.

20/09/2025

Still searching for answers about your health? Functional testing can uncover hidden issues that standard tests often miss.

At our clinic, we use world-class functional tests to help you get clarity on what’s really going on - whether it’s gut health, hormones, nutrient status or toxic load.

Discover how testing can fast-track your recovery and guide a targeted treatment plan:

https://mfm.au/blog/functional-testing-uncovering-hidden-health-problems/

Functional health testing at Melbourne Functional Medicine to identify imbalances or dysfunctions. Access the world’s first-class pathology labs. Learn more.

13/09/2025

Not sure what health checks you actually need as a man? We've got you covered.

From blood pressure and cholesterol to mental health and cancer screenings, this guide walks you through the checks that matter at every age, and how our clinic can help you stay on the front foot with your health.

Start here: https://mfm.au/blog/the-101-on-mens-annual-health-screenings-and-checks/

Don’t leave your health to chance. Discover the key checks men need at every age. Be proactive - book a discovery call to start your health journey today.

06/09/2025

Feeling tired, flat, or out of sync, but your thyroid tests still say you're “normal”?
At our clinic, we see this often, and there is more you can do.

In this article, practitioner Vicki van der Meer shares how nutrition, stress management, detox support, and select herbs can help improve thyroid function naturally - before a full diagnosis is ever made.

Find out more at https://mfm.au/blog/how-to-increase-thyroid-hormone-levels-naturally/

Discover natural ways to boost thyroid hormones with diet, herbs & lifestyle changes. Book a discovery call to explore personalised thyroid support.

30/08/2025

True healing isn’t just about treatment plans - it starts with your daily habits.
From sleep and nutrition to movement and stress support, building strong foundations makes all the difference.

In this article, health coach Liv Brown shares the essential habits we help our patients build for long-term health, and how our health coaches guide you through every step.

Read more at https://mfm.au/blog/foundational-habits-for-healing-and-long-term-health/

Discover 8 foundational habits for lifelong health. Start healing today - book a discovery call to build simple, lasting wellness strategies.

25/08/2025

Snacking when you're not actually hungry? You're not alone -and it's not just about willpower.

In a recent article, health coach Carla Di Stefano shared the real reasons behind mindless snacking, and what you can do to break the cycle without relying on discipline alone.

With a few practical changes, you can feel more in control of your energy, mood, and habits.

Read more: https://mfm.au/blog/how-to-stop-snacking/

Tired of late-day snacking derailing your progress? Use these practical, compassionate tools to take control - without giving up the foods you love.

23/08/2025

The low FODMAP diet can offer relief - but it’s not meant to be forever.
At our clinic, we help patients use it as a short-term tool to reduce symptoms while working on the root causes of IBS and digestive issues.

In this article, gut expert Lorraine Cussen break down what FODMAPs are, how they affect your gut, and why reintroduction is essential for long-term gut health.

Read more at https://mfm.au/blog/fodmaps/

Struggling with IBS or bloating? Discover how the FODMAP diet can help. Book a discovery call with our gut health experts today.

17/08/2025

Feeling like you’re bouncing between wired and wiped out? Swings between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can be more than just frustrating - they may be a sign of autoimmune thyroid dysfunction, like Hashimoto’s.

In this article, we explain why these shifts happen, what it means for your thyroid health, and how our clinic helps you find stability through a functional medicine approach.

Read more at https://mfm.au/blog/can-you-swing-between-hyperthyroidism-and-hypothyroidism/

Struggling with thyroid ups & downs? Discover why Hashimoto’s causes swings & how to stabilise with functional medicine. Watch the free masterclass now.