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Elixir Naturopathy Nutritionist & Naturopath

Melissa is a Brisbane Naturopath with a focus on thyroid disorders and helping clients improve their health naturally.

Melissa works with clients in clinic and online Australia wide.

Your thyroid is constantly responding to what’s happening within your body and what you’re exposed to in your environmen...
22/10/2026

Your thyroid is constantly responding to what’s happening within your body and what you’re exposed to in your environment.

There are a number of chemicals that have been studied for their potential endocrine-disrupting effects, meaning they interfere with the way our hormones are produced, transported or regulated.

And while we can’t eliminate every exposure (nor do I think we need to become fearful of everything around us), there are some simple ways we can reduce our overall load.

Think choosing glass or stainless steel for food storage, washing fresh produce, reducing heavily fragranced personal and cleaning products, avoiding heating food in plastic, and replacing non-stick cookware with stainless steel.

You don’t need to throw everything in your house away overnight.

I always prefer the approach of reducing exposure where it’s realistic and focusing on the things you can control, without making your health another source of stress or breaking the bank.

Mel x

Exhausted? Check your nutrition before you blame your nervous system! When you’re exhausted, it’s easy to assume you nee...
20/10/2026

Exhausted? Check your nutrition before you blame your nervous system!

When you’re exhausted, it’s easy to assume you need another supplement, more caffeine or a better morning routine.

But I want you to look at something much simpler first, are you actually eating enough?

I see this a lot in clinic.

Breakfast gets skipped, lunch becomes a coffee and a snack, there are huge gaps between meals, or carbohydrates have been cut right back because we’ve been told they’re something to fear.

Then you wonder why you're tired, shaky, irritable, struggling to concentrate or reaching for something sweet by mid-afternoon.

Nutrition isn’t the answer to every case of fatigue, and persistent exhaustion absolutely deserves proper investigation. But before you make things complicated, I always like to come back to the foundations.

Are you eating breakfast?
Are you eating regularly?
Are you eating enough?

And are your meals actually giving your body the fuel it needs?

Sometimes the basics really do matter most.
Mel x

It’s easy to put every bit of your attention into baby after birth, but your recovery matters too.Postpartum is also a t...
15/10/2026

It’s easy to put every bit of your attention into baby after birth, but your recovery matters too.

Postpartum is also a time when thyroid hormone levels can shift dramatically.

These changes in thyroid hormone levels can sometimes contribute to symptoms like fatigue, feeling flat, hair changes, feeling unusually cold or simply not feeling like yourself.

A postpartum review and blood tests around 6–8 weeks can be a helpful way to see how your body is recovering and whether anything needs a little extra support.

Looking for support? Book a naturopathic consult today or feel free to send me a DM.

Mel 🫶🏼

There are so many parts of cancer that no one really prepares you for...Not necessarily the big things you expect, but t...
12/10/2026

There are so many parts of cancer that no one really prepares you for...

Not necessarily the big things you expect, but the smaller, ongoing changes that quietly become part of everyday life.

These are just a few of the unexpected ones I’ve noticed along the way.

The health anxiety.
The endless appointments and expenses.
The phantom breast pain.
The knock to your confidence.
The unexpected effects of being thrown into menopause.
Realising endocrine therapy can feel harder than active treatment ever did.

And then there are the things I never would have predicted… like suddenly not being able to handle suspense movies, wondering why my b***s are always so cold, and accepting that stretching is now basically the main event, not exercise itself.

Cancer treatment might have an end date, but there are so many things you continue navigating long after that point.

If you’ve been through cancer too, I’d love to know what caught you by surprise. Let me know in the comments below

Mel 🫶🏼

When you’ve been dealing with chronic symptoms for a long time, it’s completely understandable to want to find the thing...
07/10/2026

When you’ve been dealing with chronic symptoms for a long time, it’s completely understandable to want to find the thing that will finally make you feel better.

But one of the biggest things I’ve learnt from working with complex health presentations is that doing more or a lot at the same time isn't always best.

More supplements. More protocols. More restrictions. More testing. More things to “fix”. Sometimes all of that noise actually takes us further away from what your body needs.

I’d much rather understand what’s going on, make sure the foundations are in place, investigate where appropriate and build a plan that is realistic for you.
And perhaps most importantly, give it time.

Your health journey won’t look like somebody else’s, and progress rarely happens in a perfectly straight line. A difficult week doesn’t mean everything you’re doing isn’t working.

I always tell my patients to keep care individual and not to underestimate the boring basics.

Mel x

Life after breast cancer can bring a whole new set of health considerations that don’t always get talked about enough.Fi...
05/10/2026

Life after breast cancer can bring a whole new set of health considerations that don’t always get talked about enough.

Finishing treatment is a huge milestone, but your care shouldn't just end.

Your body has been through a lot, and the months and years that follow can come with changes to bone and muscle health, cardiovascular health, cognition, sexual health, energy and overall wellbeing.

This is where I think the foundations become incredibly important.

Adequate protein.
Resistance training.
Nourishing food.
Sleep.
Time outside.
Adding more joy to your life.
Keeping up with your recommended screening and follow-up care.

And having conversations about symptoms that are affecting your quality of life rather than simply accepting them as your “new normal”.

Cancer isn't just only about getting through treatment. It’s also about supporting you to feel as well as possible in the life that comes afterwards.

I really believe that your care should evolve with you.

Mel x

Just a little insight into my October intentions 🫶🏼What are yours? Pop them in the comments below.
01/10/2026

Just a little insight into my October intentions 🫶🏼

What are yours? Pop them in the comments below.

Sometimes we become so focused on trying to “fix the thyroid” that we forget to ask what the thyroid might be responding...
29/09/2026

Sometimes we become so focused on trying to “fix the thyroid” that we forget to ask what the thyroid might be responding to.

Your thyroid is constantly responding to what’s happening around it and within your body.

When I’m looking at thyroid health with a client, I’m not only interested in just a TSH result.

I want to understand the environment the thyroid is functioning in.
〰️Are you eating enough?
〰️Are you getting the nutrients your thyroid needs?
〰️How are you sleeping?
〰️What medications are you taking?
〰️Have you been unwell?
〰️What other stressors is your body navigating?

This is why I’m such a big believer in looking at the whole person, not just one marker on a blood test.

Mel x

A little staycation and a much-needed change of pace 🤍A few weeks back we took a staycation and it was everything I didn...
24/09/2026

A little staycation and a much-needed change of pace 🤍

A few weeks back we took a staycation and it was everything I didn't realise we needed.

With so many of us feeling constantly switched on, working more and juggling more, I think it’s more important than ever to intentionally create things to look forward to.

Book the weekend away.
Get outside.
Spend time with the people you love.
Have the slow morning.
Put something in the calendar that has absolutely nothing to do with being productive.

A reminder for myself just as much as anyone else... rest and enjoyment deserve a place in the diary too.

What have you got to look forward to?

Mel 🫶🏼

If I were a healthy female at any age and had a family history of breast cancer, this is where I would start. I’d keep u...
22/09/2026

If I were a healthy female at any age and had a family history of breast cancer, this is where I would start.

I’d keep up with regular check-ups and recommended screening.
I’d get to know my own breasts so I could recognise if something ever felt different.
I’d also continue focusing on the everyday things that make me feel well, nourishing foods, regular movement, supporting healthy hormone metabolism and making sure nutrients like vitamin D and iodine are where they need to be.

I personally love using breast oil as part of my self-care routine too.
Not because I see it as a preventative measure, but because it encourages me to slow down, connect with my body and notice what feels normal for me.

And if my family history suggested I may be at higher risk, I’d have a conversation with my GP about whether any additional screening or genetic testing/counselling might be helpful.

For me, being informed, staying connected to my body and taking small, supportive steps where I can is the best approach.

Mel 🫶🏼

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