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      <image:title>Blog - How Do I Keep Weight Off After Stopping Weight Loss Medication?</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - How Do I Keep Weight Off After Stopping Weight Loss Medication? - Clinical Nutritionist &amp; Hypnotherapist</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tammy Footit is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Clinical Nutritionist at Riverside Holistic Health Clinic in Penrith, NSW. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition &amp; Dietetic Medicine and an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, and is a certified Metabolic Balance Coach. She works with clients online across Australia.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/why-you-cant-stop-binge-eating-and-how-hypnotherapy-and-nutrition-can-help</loc>
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      <image:title>Blog - Why You Can't Stop Binge Eating — And How Hypnotherapy and Nutrition Can Help - Session 1: Nutrition Consultation</image:title>
      <image:caption>We started with an initial nutrition consultation, exploring what was happening beneath the surface. With binge and emotional eating, it's common to find that clients aren't eating enough of the right foods — leaving the body in a constant state of hunger and cravings. This links back to blood glucose dysregulation and imbalances in key hormones like insulin, leptin and ghrelin — the very hormones that control appetite, satiety and metabolism. When these systems are out of balance, the body gets stuck in a cycle of craving, overeating, and fatigue. 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 her 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. This is one of the most common patterns I see in my Penrith practice — women who have been trying to eat less and exercise more for years, when what their body actually needs is to be properly nourished.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Why You Can't Stop Binge Eating — And How Hypnotherapy and Nutrition Can Help - Sessions 4 and 5: Sleep — The Missing Piece</image:title>
      <image:caption>By session 4 the comfort eating had completely resolved and her anxiety was around 80% improved. With those two things under control our focus shifted to sleep. She was waking through the night, lying awake for sometimes hours, and starting each day already exhausted. Using hypnosis I introduced suggestions for deep, restorative sleep and waking refreshed. We continued building on her nutritional foundation to support the neurotransmitters needed for relaxation and recovery. This matters more than most people realise — research shows that even one night of poor sleep raises ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and lowers leptin (the fullness hormone), driving stronger cravings for sugar and processed foods the following day. Sleep isn't separate from the binge eating picture — it's central to it. By her fifth and final session she reported: No more binge or comfort eating — she enjoyed an ice cream with friends on the weekend because she chose to, and could enjoy it fully and feel completely in control Anxiety significantly reduced Sleeping deeply, and when she did wake she could easily return to sleep Energy levels transformed She told me she was blown away by how effective the hypnotherapy had been. I reminded her it wasn't just the hypnotherapy — nourishing her body properly was what gave her the energy, stabilised her hormones and gave her brain the raw materials it needed to regulate mood and sleep. The hypnotherapy accelerated what the nutrition had already started. Together they created something neither could have done alone.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Hashimoto’s: Why It’s Not Just a Thyroid Problem - How Conventional Medicine Treats Thyroid Disease</image:title>
      <image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Hashimoto’s: Why It’s Not Just a Thyroid Problem - What Is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis?</image:title>
      <image:caption>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)</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/why-is-my-gut-always-bloated</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-05-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Why Is My Gut Always Bloated? The Real Reasons Nobody's Told You - If your gut is constantly bloated — regardless of what you eat, how much you exercise, or how carefully you try to manage your diet — there’s almost certainly more going on than just food choices.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Persistent bloating is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of IBS and gut-brain dysfunction. And yet most people are handed a list of foods to avoid and sent on their way — without anyone actually explaining why their gut is reacting the way it is. Understanding the real drivers of bloating is the first step to actually fixing it. Here’s what the science says — and what I look at when working with clients who can’t seem to get on top of their gut symptoms.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-05-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Metabolic Balance for Weight Loss — What 5 Years of Results Have Taught Me - How I Found Metabolic Balance</image:title>
      <image:caption>I didn't set out to work in weight loss. When I completed my Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition I wanted to work in children's health. But I couldn't lose weight myself — and that matters when you're trying to help other people do the same.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/can-anxiety-cause-ibs</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-05-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Can Anxiety Cause IBS? Can IBS Cause Anxiety? Why Your Gut and Brain Are Connected - The Gut-Brain Axis — Your Internal Communication Highway</image:title>
      <image:caption>The gut and brain are in constant two-way communication through a system called the gut-brain axis. This network includes the vagus nerve — a major nerve running directly between the brain and the gut — as well as hormonal and immune pathways that influence both digestion and mood. When one part of this system is dysregulated, the effects ripple across the whole body: Anxiety and chronic stress disrupt gut motility, increase intestinal permeability, alter the gut microbiome and heighten the gut's sensitivity to normal sensations IBS symptoms — pain, bloating, unpredictable bowel habits — activate the stress response, worsen anxiety and create a feedback loop that's genuinely hard to break An imbalanced gut microbiome directly affects mood and mental health, because a significant proportion of the body's serotonin is produced in the gut — not the brain This is why treating only the gut or only the mind so often falls short. Both need to be addressed together.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Can Anxiety Cause IBS? Can IBS Cause Anxiety? Why Your Gut and Brain Are Connected - Microba Gut Microbiome Testing</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Microba stool test is one of the most comprehensive gut microbiome analyses available in Australia. It maps the full ecosystem of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms in your gut, identifying imbalances, low diversity, and specific strains associated with inflammation, poor mood, immune dysregulation and digestive dysfunction. This gives us a precise, personalised picture of what your gut actually needs — rather than guessing. Together these tests take the guesswork out of gut treatment and allow us to target the root cause specifically. Why I Start With the Nervous System Here's something that most gut treatment protocols miss entirely — and it's the thing that has most changed how I work. Even the best dietary changes and targeted gut protocols will have limited success if the nervous system is in a chronic state of stress and dysregulation. The gut cannot heal properly when the body is stuck in fight or flight. Gut motility, digestive enzyme production, gut lining integrity, and the composition of the microbiome are all directly affected by the state of the nervous system. This is why in my clinic I often use nervous system regulation as a first line of therapy — before or alongside nutritional and gut-specific treatment. When we calm the nervous system first, everything else works better and faster. The tool I use for this is clinical hypnotherapy, specifically gut-directed hypnotherapy — a clinically validated, evidence-based approach that works directly on the brain-gut pathway.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Genetics (Part 2):  ADHD, Cognitive Function, Motivation, &amp;amp; Memory.. Are these influenced by our genes? - Could Your Genes Be the Missing Link?</image:title>
      <image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Genetics (Part 2):  ADHD, Cognitive Function, Motivation, &amp;amp; Memory.. Are these influenced by our genes? - Key Gene Variants Linked to ADHD, Focus, and Cognitive Function</image:title>
      <image:caption>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 &amp; 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.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Genetics (Part 2):  ADHD, Cognitive Function, Motivation, &amp;amp; Memory.. Are these influenced by our genes? - 2. MAO-A (Monoamine Oxidase A)</image:title>
      <image:caption>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</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Genetics (Part 2):  ADHD, Cognitive Function, Motivation, &amp;amp; Memory.. Are these influenced by our genes? - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>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 &amp; 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</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Genetics &amp;amp; Mental Health: How Your Genes Can Influence Anxiety &amp;amp; Depression..  And what you can do about it..</image:title>
      <image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Genetics &amp;amp; Mental Health: How Your Genes Can Influence Anxiety &amp;amp; Depression..  And what you can do about it.. - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>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</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/is-your-gut-making-you-sick-the-link-between-digestion-immunity-and-skin-health</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-04-02</lastmod>
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      <image:title>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</image:title>
      <image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.riversideholistichealth.com.au/blog/flaxseeds-amp-perimenopause-5-powerful-ways-they-balance-hormones-amp-boost-health</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-02-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - "Flaxseeds &amp;amp; Perimenopause:  5 Powerful Ways They Balance Hormones &amp;amp; Boost Health" - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Power of Hypnotherapy and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach to Weight Loss</image:title>
      <image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Does Hypnotherapy Work for Anxiety? A Clinical Look at the Evidence - Does hypnotherapy work for anxiety? Yes, and here's why….</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hypnotherapy is one of the most effective tools available for anxiety because it works at the subconscious level — directly addressing the root patterns that drive anxious thinking, not just the symptoms on the surface. But here's what makes this approach truly different: anxiety isn't only a mindset issue. For many people, there are very real biochemical and physiological drivers quietly fuelling their anxiety — nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar instability, gut dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances that no amount of mindset work alone can fix. That's why I take a dual approach — using clinical hypnotherapy to rewire the subconscious patterns driving anxiety, while simultaneously using nutritional biochemistry to support and calm the nervous system from the inside out. Together, the results are far more powerful and lasting than either approach on its own.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Does Hypnotherapy Work for Anxiety? A Clinical Look at the Evidence - The Missing Piece: Nutritional Support for the Anxious Nervous System</image:title>
      <image:caption>What most anxiety treatments miss is this: your nervous system doesn’t function in isolation from the rest of your body. It relies entirely on the right biochemical environment to regulate mood, produce calming neurotransmitters, and respond to stress appropriately. When that environment is compromised, anxiety becomes much harder to manage regardless of how much mindset work you do. As part of a comprehensive assessment I look at four key areas: Nutrient deficiencies — Magnesium, B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin D are all essential for a calm, regulated nervous system. Deficiencies in these nutrients directly impair neurotransmitter production, stress resilience, and brain function — and are far more common than most people realise. I use blood work analysis and detailed dietary assessment to identify and correct these gaps.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tammy Footit is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Clinical Nutritionist at Riverside Holistic Health Clinic in Penrith, NSW. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition &amp; Dietetic Medicine and an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, and works with clients both face to face in her Penrith clinic and online across Australia.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Why Your GLP-1 Medication might not be Working…                                      ….and What to Do About It - 1. Underlying Medical Condition - Thyroid Dysfunction</image:title>
      <image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>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. Inbetween your scans, use a good old fashioned tape measure around the waist!</image:caption>
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