https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog daily 0.75 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/1723520489101-G1XH3SC9G43JUM2QUMRU/unsplash-image-0QvTyp0gH3A.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/efed3245-875a-4596-8818-772c71b5cd95/riverside+logo.png https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/what-working-with-me-looks-like-healing-binge-eating-anxiety-amp-sleep-from-the-inside-out monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/1761681737317-9RPUB5S0I016GYN6DNSQ/unsplash-image-K0c8ko3e6AA.jpg Blog - What Working With Me Looks Like: Healing Binge Eating, Anxiety & Fatigue From the Inside Out. - Session 1: Nutrition Consultation We started with an Initial nutrition consultation, exploring what was happening beneath the surface. With binge or emotional eating, it’s common to find that clients aren’t eating enough of the right foods, leaving their body in a constant state of hunger and cravings. This often links back to blood glucose dysregulation and imbalances in key hormones such as insulin, leptin and ghrelin — the very hormones that control appetite, satiety and metabolism. When these systems are out of balance, the body can remain “stuck” in a cycle of craving, overeating, and yes, subsequent fatigue. So, we assessed: Nutrient deficiencies Thyroid function and metabolism Gut health and digestion Hormonal balance From there, I created a simple, practical plan designed to stabilise blood sugar, nourish the body and restore metabolic rhythm. We began with the right breakfast for her biochemistry, made small tweaks to lunch and dinner, and kept it realistic — no strict dieting, no overwhelm. Note: If we find an issue with thyroid, PCOS, perimenopause or gut health, this story would also incorporate individualised treatment to address these conditions also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/1761682912873-04Y1NVZ9777E7E20L58D/unsplash-image-nWt1z1Ue86k.jpg Blog - What Working With Me Looks Like: Healing Binge Eating, Anxiety & Fatigue From the Inside Out. - Sessions 4-5: Restoring Restful Sleep By the 4th session, my client reported the comfort eating had completely resolved, and her anxiety was about 80% improved. With emotional eating and anxiety now under control, our next focus was sleep. This client often woke through the night, finding it hard to drift back to sleep, laying awake for sometimes hours and waking up exhausted. Using hypnosis, I introduced suggestions for deep, restorative sleep, and waking refreshed. We continued building on their nutritional foundation to support neurotransmitters for relaxation and recovery. Studies have shown that poor sleep itself can increase hunger — studies show that even one night of sleep deprivation can raise the hormone Ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and lower leptin (the fullness hormone), driving stronger cravings for sugar and processed foods the next day. By their 5th and final session, they reported: No more binge or comfort eating - Was able to enjoy an icecream on the weekend with friends because they chose to and could enjoy it thoroughly. And thats what we want, to be able to enjoy an occasional treat but feel completely in control to choose to or not to. Anxiety significantly reduced Sleeping deeply, and when they did wake, they felt they could easily return to sleep So we finished with really anchoring in the changes we had made and building confidence and momentum to continue on improving overall health and wellbeing. https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/hashimotos-why-its-not-just-a-thyroid-problem monthly 0.5 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/5e737a35-d15a-4a1d-b9d3-6f55857eb424/AdobeStock_846515640.jpeg Blog - Hashimoto’s: Why It’s Not Just a Thyroid Problem - How Conventional Medicine Treats Thyroid Disease In conventional medicine, diagnosis and treatment of thyroid issues routinely follows a predictable path: Test TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) If out of range, test thyroid hormones and thyroid antibodies If antibodies are positive and thyroid hormones are low, diagnose Autoimmune Hashimoto’s disease Prescribe thyroid hormone (usually T4/Thyroxine) And this is where it ends… other than monitoring the ‘dosage’ of medication against the TSH and adjusted throughout your life. Here’s the problem: This approach only addresses the ‘thyroid hormone deficiency’. It does not address autoimmune process. The immune system can continue attacking the thyroid, leading to further damage of the gland, even while on medication. The subsequent inflammation in the thyroid continues to causes symptoms such as pain, stiffness and feelings of fatigue and brain fog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/fde9ce08-ce3a-423e-9c35-6d7fb981ab90/AdobeStock_489860755.jpeg Blog - Hashimoto’s: Why It’s Not Just a Thyroid Problem - What Is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Hashimoto’s is the most common ‘cause’ of hypothyroidism and is driven by an overactive immune system attacking the thyroid. Common Triggers Include: - Gut issues and food sensitivities (e.g., gluten) – Deficiencies in Selenium, zinc, vitamin D - Viral infections (e.g., EBV) - Hormonal shifts (e.g., postpartum, menopause) - Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation - Lab markers Tested: - Elevated Anti-TPO or Anti-Tg antibodies - High TSH, low or normal T4/T3 - Possible high reverse T3 (with stress or inflammation) https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/how-to-avoid-gaining-weight-from-anxiety-medications monthly 0.5 2025-09-12 https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/what-is-ibs-what-caused-my-ibs monthly 0.5 2025-08-28 https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/after-using-metabolic-balance-for-weight-loss-for-nearly-5-years-these-are-some-things-ive-learnt monthly 0.5 2025-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/218f1839-0f12-435f-bf78-1697ddae8bb6/MB_Logo_2018_RGB.png Blog - After using Metabolic Balance for Weight Loss for nearly 5 years, these are some things I’ve learnt…. - Different types of diets I have tried and tested: Keto Paleo Low calorie High protein Vegetarian/Vegan High protein in the morning Intermittant fasting With cardio Without cardio https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/why-your-gut-and-brain-are-connected monthly 0.5 2025-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/e27d656c-8d6e-433a-b193-703c1c965b5a/unnamed+%281%29.jpg Blog - Can Anxiety Cause IBS? Can IBS Cause Anxiety? Why Your Gut and Brain Are Connected - The Gut-Brain Axis: Your Internal Communication Highway The gut and brain are in constant communication through a system known as the gut-brain axis. This includes the vagus nerve (a key nerve that sends signals in both directions between the brain and gut), as well as hormonal and immune pathways. When one part of these systems are out of balance, the effects ripple across the entire body. Anxiety can disrupt digestion by altering gut motility (movement), increasing inflammation, and changing the composition of the gut microbiome. IBS symptoms can increase stress and lead to heightened anxiety, especially when symptoms feel unpredictable, painful, or embarrassing. Altered gut microbiome can cause mood changes. Science shows that certain key neurotransmitters are made in the gut. It’s a loop that can feel hard to escape. That’s why a one-size-fits-all approach often fails—treating just the gut or just the mind misses the full picture. A Whole-Person Approach: Nutrition + Hypnotherapy Conventional IBS treatment often focuses on symptom management through diet changes, such as the well known FODMAP diet, or medications. While these can offer short-term relief, they don’t always address the underlying stress response or nervous system dysregulation that contributes to flare-ups. They also don’t correct the underlying imbalances of gut bacteria and inflammation. That’s where an integrated approach is necessary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/1743562579555-2PHB37QPAJ0C0IF8GC8U/Gut+health+Microbiome.png Blog - Can Anxiety Cause IBS? Can IBS Cause Anxiety? Why Your Gut and Brain Are Connected - 1. Personalised Nutrition That Nourishes the Gut Many people with IBS feel lost in a sea of conflicting dietary advice. I help you cut through the confusion and tailor a nutrition plan that: Identifies trigger foods without over-restricting Supports your gut lining and microbiome balance. Balances blood sugar and supports nervous system resilience Provides essential nutrients that are often depleted in people with IBS or chronic stress. Deficiencies in iron, B12, zinc etc… all of these are. needed for neurotransmitters and healthy moods. 2. Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy to Calm the Nerves Gut-directed hypnotherapy is a science-backed method proven to reduce IBS symptoms by targeting the brain-gut pathway. Through gentle, relaxing sessions, we work on: Reducing visceral hypersensitivity (how strongly the gut reacts) Calming the nervous system and vagus nerve Releasing subconscious stress patterns that may be contributing to symptoms Creating new, positive associations with food and digestion Looking at Anxiety, what the triggers are, what the negative belief patterns are and replacing with new positive patterns. This isn’t “woo”—it’s evidence-based mind-body medicine, and it’s changing lives. https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/genetics-amp-mental-health-how-your-genes-can-influence-motivation-amp-adhd-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-d5f3y monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/1746063790706-PCQ4LSCAY5N6SEAFLUIW/unsplash-image-YQYacLW8o2U.jpg Blog - Genetics (Part 2): ADHD, Cognitive Function, Motivation, & Memory.. Are these influenced by our genes? - Could Your Genes Be the Missing Link? In this article I will address both the diagnosed condition of ADHD and also certain traits that many non-ADHD people have such as poor memory, or low motivation/drive, or distractibility and even brain fog/poor cognitive function. ADHD is now often recognised as a genetic condition however there isn’t a single gene that causes ADHD. Its also widely recognised that various lifestyle and environmental factors such as nutrient deficiencies, heavy metals, trauma, sleep, and gut health all contribute to how it manifests and yet factors seem to be different for each and every person. What if I told you that both of these things go hand-in-hand. Its not one or the other. We now know there are multiple genetic polymorphisms (SNPs) that influence how the brain produces, processes, and responds to key neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and acetylcholine—all of which impact attention, motivation, memory, and emotional regulation. For some, this leads to a formal diagnosis. But for many others, it's more subtle: A brain that feels foggy or slow A memory that has always been unreliable.. Chronic procrastination or mental fatigue Trouble getting started—or staying focused Low motivation that doesn’t shift, even when life is “fine” Trouble following along a conversation… and drifting off This doesn’t always meet criteria for ADHD, but it still affects quality of life, relationships, and work. And it may still be rooted in genetic factors that influence how your brain functions day to day. In this article, we’ll explore the most researched gene variants linked to ADHD traits, poor memory, low drive, and cognitive sluggishness—and what we can do about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/71ce614c-d327-490b-876c-e685565bccc4/Untitled+design+%288%29.png Blog - Genetics (Part 2): ADHD, Cognitive Function, Motivation, & Memory.. Are these influenced by our genes? - Key Gene Variants Linked to ADHD, Focus, and Cognitive Function 1. COMT (Catechol-O-Methyltransferase) What it does: Helps break down dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline—especially under stress. Why it matters: Fast COMT: Breaks down dopamine too quickly → low motivation, poor reward sensitivity, mental fatigue, low drive. Slow COMT: Dopamine lingers too long → anxiety, overstimulation, emotional reactivity. For people with ADHD traits or low motivation, fast COMT is more common, leading to underactivation of the prefrontal cortex (the brain’s CEO in charge of focus and planning). Dopamine is the "get-up-and-go" chemical. If you burn through it quickly, you may feel stuck, distracted, or flat—even if you're highly intelligent or creative. Supportive Nutrients: Amino Acids - Pheylalanine & Tyrosine – the building block which we make dopamine from (check with a practitioner before taking) Nutrients needed along the Dopamine pathway - Iron, B6, Folate and Vitamin C. Magnesium – essential for dopamine balance, you may be making enough dopamine, but your brain may not respond to it effectively. Magnesium is needed for dopamine receptors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/1746064592992-HDRA808UO5LT2K7OVI0U/unsplash-image-rnT6PRoNz18.jpg Blog - Genetics (Part 2): ADHD, Cognitive Function, Motivation, & Memory.. Are these influenced by our genes? - 2. MAO-A (Monoamine Oxidase A) What it does: Breaks down serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine Why it matters: Overactive MAO-A → rapid depletion of neurotransmitters that regulate mood, impulse control, and focus. Underactive → may cause irritability or emotional dysregulation. Symptoms: Short attention span Poor mood regulation Irritability or mood crashes under stress Lack of motivation or pleasure Supportive Nutrients: B2, B6, iron, and copper – co-factors for MAO-A function - always with pracitioner as copper will deplete zinc and we have high levels of zinc deficiency in Australia. Tryptophan or 5-HTP (practitioner guided) to support serotonin Antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation that worsen neurotransmitter imbalance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/fa46a125-dad0-466f-8a45-c73d63bb2cee/Loneliness.jpg Blog - Genetics (Part 2): ADHD, Cognitive Function, Motivation, & Memory.. Are these influenced by our genes? - Make it stand out 6. BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) What it does: Supports brain plasticity, learning, emotional recovery, and resilience. Why it matters: Low BDNF → reduced ability to rebound from stress or trauma, less emotional flexibility, lower ability to form new mood-enhancing pathways. Common symptoms: Low motivation, poor stress tolerance, “stuck” in negative moods Supportive Nutrients & Lifestyle: Zinc, curcumin, green tea extract (EGCG) Exercise – particularly HIIT or strength training Cold exposure, fasting, and even hypnotherapy have all been shown to upregulate BDNF Ready to Understand Your Mental Health from the Inside Out? If you've struggled with chronic anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm—despite trying everything—it might be time to look deeper. In clinic, I offer: Functional genetic testing to assess your SNPs - we can order just a neurotransmitter panel or a full health panel. Nutritional protocols tailored to your biology While we address supporting these pathways, using hypnotherapy to forge new neural pathways and beliefs about self and your ability to respond differently to stressors. Book a discovery call to get started with a personalised plan that supports both your brain and your body.. Book Here https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/genetics-amp-mental-health-how-your-genes-can-influence-anxiety-amp-depression-and-what-you-can-do-about-it monthly 0.5 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/1746011269724-59BXNRJ6JGZA1ZE5J85N/unsplash-image--qycBqByWIY.jpg Blog - Genetics & Mental Health: How Your Genes Can Influence Anxiety & Depression.. And what you can do about it.. If you’ve ever felt like anxiety or depression is something you were born with, you’re not entirely wrong—but you’re definitely not powerless. Thanks to emerging research in nutrigenomics (how nutrition interacts with your genes), we now understand that certain genetic variations—called SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms)—can affect the way your brain handles stress, emotion, and neurotransmitter balance. These SNPs don’t cause mental health conditions directly, but they can influence how easily your brain produces or clears neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. With the right nutritional and lifestyle support, however, we can help your body work with those genes, not against them. Your genes are not your destinay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/fa46a125-dad0-466f-8a45-c73d63bb2cee/Loneliness.jpg Blog - Genetics & Mental Health: How Your Genes Can Influence Anxiety & Depression.. And what you can do about it.. - Make it stand out Ready to Understand Your Mental Health from the Inside Out? If you've struggled with chronic anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm—despite trying everything—it might be time to look deeper. In clinic, I offer: Functional genetic testing to assess your SNPs - we can order just a neurotransmitter panel or a full health panel. Nutritional protocols tailored to your biology While we address supporting these pathways, using hypnotherapy to forge new neural pathways and beliefs about self and your ability to respond differently to stressors. Book a discovery call to get started with a personalised plan that supports both your brain and your body.. Book Here https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/is-your-gut-making-you-sick-the-link-between-digestion-immunity-and-skin-health monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/fb09c011-5494-4037-bbd3-0e7d29b7f31d/woman-hands-on-her-stomach-with-intesline-probiotics-food-for-gut-health-colon-cancer-bowel.jpg_ Blog - Is Your Gut Making You Sick? The Link Between Digestion, Immunity, and Skin Health - 1. Restoring the Gut Ecosystem: A Healthy Home for Good Bacteria Imagine trying to grow a lush, thriving garden in toxic soil—it just wouldn’t work. The same applies to the gut. For beneficial bacteria to flourish, we must first create a nourishing environment by addressing inflammation and healing the gut lining. Reducing Inflammation: Chronic gut inflammation weakens digestion and contributes to immune dysfunction, leading to food sensitivities, autoimmunity, and even skin conditions like acne, rosacea, and eczema. In our program, we use targeted nutrition strategies to calm inflammation and rebuild gut resilience. Healing the Gut Lining: A damaged gut barrier, or the scientific term is “intestinal permeability”, can allow toxins and undigested food particles into the bloodstream, triggering immune overreactions that may manifest as skin flare-ups. We focus on restorative foods such as healthy fats, polyphenol-rich plants to rebuild a strong gut lining and prevent leaky gut. https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/flaxseeds-amp-perimenopause-5-powerful-ways-they-balance-hormones-amp-boost-health monthly 0.5 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/308f2698-696f-4da1-84fd-7fcdaed5da40/Fats+and+oils.jpeg Blog - "Flaxseeds & Perimenopause: 5 Powerful Ways They Balance Hormones & Boost Health" - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/the-power-of-hypnotherapy-and-nutrition-a-holistic-approach-to-weight-loss monthly 0.5 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/1738060878056-NDORG8SOTUQ6N8T5O30H/unsplash-image-t1XLQvDqt_4.jpg Blog - The Power of Hypnotherapy and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach to Weight Loss When it comes to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, many people find themselves stuck in a cycle of restrictive dieting and frustration. Hypnotherapy offers a unique, holistic approach to weight loss by addressing the root causes of unhealthy habits and empowering individuals to make lasting lifestyle changes. Here, we explore the key benefits of hypnotherapy for weight loss and why it’s gaining popularity as a powerful tool in the journey to better health. 1. Reprogramming Unhealthy Eating Habits One of the main benefits of hypnotherapy is its ability to target subconscious patterns that drive unhealthy behaviors. For many, emotional triggers like stress, boredom, or sadness lead to overeating or poor food choices. Through guided hypnosis, a trained hypnotherapist can help you rewire your mindset, reducing cravings and encouraging healthier eating habits. Over time, this reprogramming can make it easier to stick to a balanced diet without feeling deprived. 2. Reducing Emotional Eating Emotional eating is a common barrier to weight loss. Hypnotherapy helps individuals uncover and address the emotional triggers behind their eating patterns. By learning to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotions in healthier ways, you’re less likely to turn to food for comfort. This shift can lead to more mindful eating and a better relationship with food. 3. Boosting Motivation and Self-Confidence Weight loss often requires consistent effort, which can be challenging without the right mindset. Hypnotherapy reinforces positive affirmations and builds self-confidence, helping you stay motivated throughout your journey. This mental boost can make it easier to maintain a healthy routine, even when progress feels slow. 4. Addressing Underlying Beliefs About Weight Many people hold subconscious beliefs about weight that hinder their progress, such as associating food with reward or comfort. Hypnotherapy allows you to explore these beliefs and replace them with healthier, more constructive thoughts. By addressing these mental blocks, you can create a stronger foundation for sustainable weight loss. https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/anxiety monthly 0.5 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/fa46a125-dad0-466f-8a45-c73d63bb2cee/Loneliness.jpg Blog - How Nutrition and Hypnotherapy Can Help You Break Free from Anxiety for good - How a Nutritionist Approaches Anxiety: When it comes to managing anxiety, a holistic approach can make a world of difference. Nutritionists play a crucial role in addressing the underlying physiological factors that contribute to anxiety. By looking beyond symptoms and focusing on root causes, we can create personalised plans to help clients feel calm, balanced, and in control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/cf28de6f-d5f1-4acc-95f6-2c9ea8737a08/Conscious+mind.jpeg Blog - How Nutrition and Hypnotherapy Can Help You Break Free from Anxiety for good - Hypnotherapy for Anxiety Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help individuals access their subconscious mind. This approach is highly effective in addressing anxiety as it allows clients to uncover and reframe negative thought patterns, fears, and triggers stored in the subconscious. Through hypnotherapy, individuals can replace these patterns with positive, empowering beliefs and learn relaxation techniques that promote a sense of calm and control. By addressing the root causes of anxiety and enhancing emotional resilience, hypnotherapy can provide profound and lasting relief. How Nutrition and Hypnotherapy Work Together Combining nutrition with hypnotherapy offers a powerful, integrative approach to managing anxiety. While nutritional therapy addresses the physical imbalances that contribute to anxiety, hypnotherapy works to reframe anxious thoughts and release deep-seated emotional patterns. This dual approach helps clients tackle anxiety from both a physiological and psychological perspective, creating lasting change. By supporting the body with nutrient-dense foods and stabilizing blood sugar, and calming the mind through focused relaxation techniques, clients can achieve a sense of balance and resilience. https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/why-your-glp-1-medication-isnt-working-and-what-to-do-about-it monthly 0.5 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/ac77ea37-f814-4251-92a4-88801e538da5/AdobeStock_846515640.jpeg Blog - Why Your GLP-1 Medication might not be Working… ….and What to Do About It - 1. Underlying Medical Condition - Thyroid Dysfunction Your thyroid is the powerhouse of your metabolism, and if it’s not functioning optimally, it can interfere with weight loss and energy levels. Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or other thyroid imbalances might be counteracting the benefits of your GLP-1 medication. Tip: Have your thyroid function thoroughly assessed, including TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and thyroid antibodies. Then supporting your thyroid function holistically with the right supplementation or medication if needed. Keep in mind that medicare will only cover a TSH which has a broad reference range useful for diagnosing auto-immune conditions, but not necessarily sub-optimal thyroid function. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/fb09c011-5494-4037-bbd3-0e7d29b7f31d/woman-hands-on-her-stomach-with-intesline-probiotics-food-for-gut-health-colon-cancer-bowel.jpg_ Blog - Why Your GLP-1 Medication might not be Working… ….and What to Do About It - 3. Gut Health Issues A healthy gut is foundational to achieving optimal health. Dysbiosis, IBS, or gut inflammation can impair nutrient absorption, create systemic inflammation, and disrupt how your body responds to GLP-1 medications. You can read more about gut health here Tip: Focus on nourishing your microbiome with fermented foods, probiotics, and prebiotic-rich fibers. If gut issues are significant, book an appointment to address underlying gut issues with some further testing and individualised healing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b9c45c2cb6fa7aae30660a/2f616fdb-e863-498a-9b98-a2828c6ae062/body-comp-image.jpg Blog - Why Your GLP-1 Medication might not be Working… ….and What to Do About It - 7. Expectations or Wrong form of Measuring Progress It’s important to set achievable goals and understand that healing and weight loss take time. While it might seem like others are losing large amounts of weight quickly, it’s essential to focus on the quality of that weight loss. ”Rapid weight loss can often mean muscle loss rather than fat loss, which can harm your metabolism long-term” Tip: Consider using tools like DEXA scans or BIA scales to assess your body composition, including muscle mass, bone density, and fat percentage. Losing 300 grams per week while preserving or building muscle is healthier than losing 1 kg per week if it’s primarily muscle. Muscle preservation ensures a strong metabolism and better long-term outcomes. 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