Something a little different this week! After seeing so many hair mineral analyses of clients’, I decided it was time to do my own. It took quite a while to get the results back as the lab was going through some changes (though thankfully, the turnaround time seems to have gone back to normal) but the results are really quite jaw-dropping. Take a look at the viedo to learn more.
Also, a couple things I mention in the video.
I’ll be running the Ballarat marathon again this year BUT my goal is not just to finish in a better time but also to raise awareness around the link between mental health and autoimmune diseases. I also want to get the word out that autoimmune diseases are reversible. So, I’m teaming up with Heart On My Sleeve to raise funds and spread the word. If you’d like to help out, you can check out my fundraising page here to donate or share it with your contacts.
In a few weeks (22nd Jan), I’ll be running a FREE online seminar on the role of therapy in supporting immune function. This seminar is aimed at mental health professionals, though anyone is able to attend. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about it and/or registering, you can click the link here and it will take you to the registration page on my website with all the details.
I’ve sent it before, but I just wanted to put something in about this again - for those with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis living in Australia, I’m putting together a report on the lived experience of Hashimoto’s diagnosis and treatment. I plan on submitting this report to my local member, the health minister, and RACGP. The outcome that I’m hoping for will be a) prioritisation of antibody and T3 testing in hypothyroid and/or suspected Hashimoto’s cases and b) improved ongoing care for Hashimoto’s patients (or, at the very least, the start of a dialogue around this). As part of my evidence-gathering exercise for this, I am seeking feedback from those with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis around their diagnosis, treatment, and what information they’ve been given. I have six questions that I have asked participants so far, so if you’d like to take part, please email me lou@ecological-nutrition.com and I’ll send them over to you. FYI, responses will be anonomysed in the report.
That’s it from me - hope you’ve all had a great start to the year and are enjoying your weekend!
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