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Naturopath & Weight Loss Coach. Townsville clinic and online Australia-wide. What if I told you that you can really see when you are in the fat burning zone!

Helping women 40+ restore energy, improve digestion and lose stubborn weight using simple everyday food and cellular health support. Start losing weight today with the Back to Basics Healthy Living Program using normal everyday foods you probably have at home already. The Back to Basics Healthy Living Program is designed to help you understand more about your digestion and show you the right foods to get your body into the fat burning zone. Stop paying for brand name's, meal replacements and gimmick items...enjoy eating normal everyday foods like fruit, vegetables, salad and meat items. Unlock the mystery on why you are struggling to lose weight and learn how to keep it off!. On the Back to Basics Health Living Program there is a simple test you can do and it will show you when you are eating the right balance of foods and converting your stored fat back into fuel and energy. Losing weight is easy once you know how! Send a message to Jo today to receive your FREE 1:1 Food Analysis Consultation to find out what could be holding you back from losing weight.

02/11/2026

Can we just talk for a second about carnosine?

You've heard of magnesium. You've heard of collagen. Everyone's talking about them.

But hardly anyone is talking about carnosine. And I think that's about to change.

So what is it?

Carnosine is made in your body and stored mostly in your muscles. It buffers the acid that builds up when your muscles work hard, which supports performance and helps delay fatigue. It's a natural antioxidant that protects your cells. And it helps protect your collagen as you age.

Here's what got my attention as a naturopath. Carnosine levels tend to be lower as we get older. Women tend to have less than men. And if you don't eat much meat, you're likely to have less again.

So it's worth asking yourself:
Am I low in carnosine?
Is that part of why I feel the way I do when I move?
Could I do with more of it?

Go on, Google it. I did. And I've been in health for over 30 years.

Now something new has just landed in Australia. It's where magnesium meets carnosine.

I've been using it myself. I put it on before I go to the gym or head out on the trails, and it's become part of my daily routine. And it's being unpacked live in three cities this month.

Whether you're:
• The mum or dad cheering on the sidelines every Saturday
• A runner, half marathoner or weekend warrior
• Into the gym, CrossFit, HIIT, cycling or swimming
• Back into pickleball, tennis or netball and loving it
• Simply wanting to keep moving well as the years roll on

Or you work with people who move:
• Physios, chiros, osteos and myotherapists
• Remedial massage and bodywork therapists
• Exercise physiologists and podiatrists
• Personal trainers, strength and sports coaches
• Pilates and yoga instructors
• Naturopaths and nutritionists
• Gym and studio owners

You'll want to be in the room.

THE CARNOSINE CONVERSATION LIVE: AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Sat 7 November: MELBOURNE
Manningham Hotel & Club, Bulleen VIC
Registration 9:30am, 10am sharp start

Sat 21 November: GOLD COAST
Carrara Community Centre, Carrara QLD
Doors open 10:45am, 11:15am start

Sat 28 November: SYDNEY
ACPE, Sydney Olympic Park NSW
Registration 10:30am, 11am sharp start

Hear the science, meet athletes and practitioners already using it, and try it for yourself. You'll walk out knowing exactly what carnosine is, and whether it's something you need.

Guest tickets are $20, but I've got 20 FREE passes to give away. Comment IN with your city and I'll send you the link.

Jo x

02/11/2026

Why your diet only lasts 1 to 14 days, and why it's not your willpower. 💚

You start on a Monday. You're being so good. Then a birthday, a rough day at work, or the kids want pizza, and you're back where you started, feeling worse than before. Groundhog Day.

As a naturopath, I want you to hear this: you didn't fail that diet. Diets teach you restriction instead of understanding. You're following someone else's rules without knowing why, so the minute those rules stop fitting your life, it all falls apart. And then you blame yourself.

Changing your diet is different. It starts with food decoding: understanding how food is working in your body, where the sugar is hiding, and why you crave what you crave. Once you know the why, it stops being a fight with yourself every single day.

I've spent over 30 years working in health and wellness, and I can tell you that you are not the problem. It's not a diet. It's a way of life.

If this sounds like you, book your free Breakthrough Session. The link is in my bio, or here:
https://calendly.com/fairbrother/free-breakthrough-discovery-coaching-session

02/10/2026

Seven days with my Tardis aka Thermomix… and I’ve been a little whiz in the kitchen! 👩‍🍳✨

I’ve been getting creative this week, making:

🍅 Tomato soup
🍞 Portuguese bread rolls with sunflower and pepita seeds
🥘 Beef burgundy
🐟 Fish cakes
🌿 Focaccia bread
🍓 Fruity Dream — which disappeared before I remembered to take a photo! 😂
🥕 Homemade vegetable stock paste, already used in two recipes, with more frozen for another day.

And tonight’s menu? Chicken cacciatore! 😋

What I’m loving most is how easy and flexible it makes cooking. It weighs ingredients as I go and guides me through the recipes step by step — follow the instructions, tick and press next!

I’ve already bookmarked over 50 recipes, so there’s plenty more cooking to come! 😂

I honestly wish I’d had this when my children were little!

Getting creative, trying new family meals and making things from scratch… it’s been a real game changer in my kitchen.

I love knowing exactly what ingredients I’m putting into our meals and making my own pantry staples. And I think my husband’s pretty happy with the new meals appearing on the table, too! 😉

I hope you’re enjoying Cooking with Jo as much as I’m enjoying sharing it — and now I’d love you to join me!

👩‍🍳 COOKING WITH JO — A COOKING EXPERIENCE
📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
🕙 10 am

Come along and see how easy it can be to make everyday foods your whole family will enjoy using the Thermomix. There’ll be delicious tastings, a sweet treat and plenty of time for questions! 💚

Places are limited and bookings are essential.

👇 Comment COOKING below or send me a message, and I’ll get in touch with the details and help you book your spot.

28/09/2026

Lets make Beef Burgundy in my Tardus aka 'Thermomix'

Like and follow for more cooking with Jo.

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05/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us live last night.

We unpacked a lot, and honestly, these are conversations we’re having almost every day in clinic.

So many people go through blood work, only to be told everything has come back “normal”.

And yet they leave feeling frustrated, confused, and sometimes like they’re going crazy — because they know something isn’t right.

If that’s been you, I want to say this clearly:
you’re not imagining it.
The brain fog is real.
The lack of motivation is real.
The anxiety, bloating, low energy, and feeling flat in your body are real.

You know your body best.

What we see time and time again is people looking for answers, doing all the right things, and still not being given real explanations for why they feel the way they do.

This is where our work comes in.
We listen.
We look beyond surface-level results.
We pay attention to what’s happening on the inside as well as how you’re feeling day to day.

From there, we focus on simple, supportive steps that help the body regain capacity, respond better, and start to feel like itself again.

If you missed the session and this resonates with you, you can still watch the replay.

👉 Comment REPLAY and I’ll send you the link.

And if you were there live and something landed for you, feel free to share — your experience matters.

03/12/2025

Have you ever had that moment where you stop and think…
“Why do I feel like this?”

The bloating.
The cravings.
The exhaustion that hits out of nowhere.
The brain fog.
The mood dips.
The weight that won’t shift — no matter how “good” you’re being.

So many women keep blaming themselves…
But the truth?
It’s not your fault.
Your body is trying to tell you something.

Your gut, hormones, stress, sleep and cravings are all connected — but most women have never been taught HOW.

That’s exactly why Rhonda and I put together a free online session, just to help women understand their bodies again.
No fluff.
No overwhelm.
Just real talk about what’s actually going on… and what you can do about it.

If you’ve been thinking,
“Something is off but I don’t know where to start…”
comment GUTHEALTH and I’ll send you the link.

And honestly — tag your bestie.
We ALL deserve to feel good again. 💛

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590 Ross River Road
Townsville, QLD
4814

Website

https://www.backtobasicshealthsolutions.com/

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