Thrive Nutrition and Massage

19/12/2025

Road tripping with kids means food planning matters 😅

Long days in the car + random stops can easily equal blood sugar crashes (especially after breakfast).

I wanted something that:
✔️ required no cooking
✔️ could be prepped ahead
✔️ stayed fresh in an esky
✔️ actually kept everyone full

I came across these protein oat sachets and turned them into overnight oat pots — just the sachet, plant milk and a dollop of Greek yoghurt.

Are they perfect? No. They do contain sucralose (sugar replacement) which I don’t consume daily.

But for travel days, the combo of protein (20g per sachet) + fibre + fats helps slow digestion, support steadier blood sugar and keeps tummies satisfied for hours.

Sometimes it’s not about perfection — it’s about making the best choice in the moment, until you have the opportunity to make a better one.

18/12/2025

As we wrap up the year, I just want to say a heartfelt Thankyou to each and every one of you for supporting my little clinic this year. Your trust and ongoing support truly mean the world to me. 💜

The clinic is now closed and will reopen TUESDAY 13TH JANUARY. Online bookings remain open, so feel free to jump on and secure your 2026 appointments.

Still chasing a last-minute Christmas gift? 🎄 Gift Vouchers are available- just send me a message and I will email one straight out to you.

Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful, restful Christmas.

I can’t wait to see you again in 2026!

Love Kylie x

07/12/2025

Vitamin B12 absorption can be viewed as a biochemical obstacle course

Here’s the shortcut to how your body actually gets B12 from food in 7️⃣ steps:

1️⃣ Starts in Food
Meat, eggs, dairy, fish → B12 is protein-bound.
💡 Example: That salmon fillet carries B12, but it’s locked up tight.

2️⃣ Stomach Acid Breaks It Free
Gastric acid + pepsin release B12 from food proteins.
💡 Without stomach acid (think antacids or age-related decline), B12 release suffers.

3️⃣ Haptocorrin (HC) Grabs It First
In the stomach, B12 binds to HC (a protective chaperone).
💡 This shields B12 from the harsh acidic environment.

4️⃣ Intrinsic Factor (IF) Takes Over
In the small intestine, enzymes break HC → B12 rebinds to IF (made by stomach cells).
💡 No IF = no absorption (that’s what happens in pernicious anemia).

5️⃣ Absorption in the Ileum
The B12–IF complex docks on special receptors (Cubam) in the ileum.
💡 That’s why B12 deficiency can occur after ileum surgery or Crohn’s disease.

6️⃣ Transport in Bloodstream
Once inside, B12 switches to transcobalamin (TC), the form cells can use.
💡 B12 + TC = delivery service to tissues and mitochondria.

7️⃣ Cellular Activation
Inside cells, B12 converts to active forms:

Methylcobalamin → makes methionine (DNA + neurotransmitters).

Adenosylcobalamin → runs mitochondria (energy).
💡 No active B12 = fatigue, neuropathy, brain fog.

06/12/2025

A fresh wave of wellness on the shelves. 🌿Pop in and pick up your favourites before 5pm Thursday 18th December.

05/12/2025

FREE Christmas lunch… for those who would like some company or have no where to go on Christmas Day. 🎄
Please share throughout Cairns and surrounds 🙏

15/11/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/nov/13/massage-health-benefits?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOEs0pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEevDXtG95RUEgVMnU-aqL_TbWJaztXTSRKhtccjseeXtu5Fy3-t7ARlHmW5ww_aem_ZvVeoJmRXM4F4DpbpBHpMw

While they can be seen as a luxury, massages are often part of healthcare – here’s how they affect physical and mental health

07/11/2025

Here’s my plate to share for lunch at today’s Reiki 2 Okuden course 🌿

A lovely fresh beetroot salad — simple, colourful and full of goodness.

Beetroot is amazing for the body — it supports healthy blood flow, liver detoxification, and is rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and boost energy naturally.

Today’s bowl includes:
🥬 Fresh baby spinach & kale
❤️ Cooked beetroot (cooled & peeled)
🧀 Bulgarian sheep’s cheese
🌰 Walnuts
✨ A sprinkle of dried cranberries
🍇 A drizzle of balsamic vinegar

Fresh, grounding and nourishing — perfect energy for a Reiki day. 💜

06/11/2025

https://youtu.be/hQaN5w3YwtM

Harvard Neuroscientist DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR reveals How to Retrain Your Brain, Heal Trauma, Control Emotions, and Unlock the 4 Characters Running Your Mind....

03/11/2025

I’m not one to chase likes or followers, and I mostly track my training just for me — but when my yearly Strava summary landed in my inbox, I couldn’t help but feel a little proud.

👉246 total activities
👉3,423 km covered
👉221 hours moving

That’s a whole lot of showing up.
Day after day. Week after week.

I’m proud of myself for practicing what I preach — making time in busy days to move my body, setting goals, and showing my kids that our health is our biggest asset.

So here’s a big ol’ *kudos* to me. 💪

We’re all built differently and have our own limits, but as long as we’re alive, we can find ways to move.

Do what you can, until you can do more.

30/10/2025

19/10/2025

How beautiful are these home-grown treasures from Mum’s garden?

Bursting with colour, goodness, and love — you simply can’t beat fresh, sun ripened, pesticide-free produce . 🌱 🍅 🍆

15/10/2025

I’ve had a little stockpile of sourdough discard sitting in the fridge, so over the weekend I decided to experiment with some new ways to use it up — and this oven-baked apple and cinnamon pancake was the winner! 🍎🍂

It turned out so delicious — soft, golden, and with just a slight tang from the sourdough discard that perfectly complimented the warm cinnamon and sweet apple flavours. Pure comfort food with a wholesome twist.

Do you make sourdough at home? 🥖
I would love to hear about how you use your discard. ⬇️