Elemental Naturopathy & Wellness with Carrie Walters

26/11/2025

Daily nutrition ....

20/10/2025

I remember spending hours and hours learning all of the steps in the Krebs cycle when I was studying Naturopathy ... it's fascinating! 😊

A Simple Guide to the Krebs Cycle. It's easier to understand than you think.

The Krebs cycle (also called the citric acid cycle) is the engine room of your cells. It takes the food you eat and turns it into the energy currency your body runs on: ATP. Here’s how it works, step by step:

1️⃣ Fuel Enters as Acetyl-CoA
Carbs, fats, and proteins all break down into acetyl-CoA, the entry ticket into the cycle.
🟢 Example: A slice of bread, a piece of meat, or olive oil will all eventually feed into this same pathway.

2️⃣ Citrate is Made
Acetyl-CoA joins oxaloacetate to form citrate — this starts the cycle rolling.
🟢 Example: This is why it’s called the “citric acid cycle.”

3️⃣ Stepwise Transformations
Citrate is shuffled through a series of chemical changes (isocitrate → α-ketoglutarate → succinyl-CoA → succinate → fumarate → malate → oxaloacetate).
🟢 Example: Each step extracts energy in small packets.

4️⃣ High-Energy Carriers Are Made
At multiple steps, electrons are pulled out and stored in NADH and FADH₂.
🟢 Example: Think of NADH and FADH₂ as charged batteries carrying energy to the next stage.

5️⃣ ATP is Generated
One molecule of ATP (or its cousin GTP) is made directly in the cycle.
🟢 Example: This is like pocket change compared to the big payoff later.

6️⃣ CO₂ is Released
As carbons are stripped from the molecules, carbon dioxide (CO₂) is released as waste.
🟢 Example: The CO₂ you breathe out is literally waste gas from your Krebs cycle.

7️⃣ Oxaloacetate is Recycled
The cycle regenerates oxaloacetate so it can combine with a new acetyl-CoA — the cycle spins again.
🟢 Example: It’s like a wheel that keeps turning as long as fuel is supplied.

The Krebs cycle is the hub of metabolism. It takes food (via acetyl-CoA), spins it through a cycle, strips out electrons, and sends them to the electron transport chain where the real energy payoff (lots of ATP) is made. Every breath you take and every calorie you eat feeds into this cycle.

19/10/2025

Understanding glucose. How your body manages energy.

Glucose metabolism is how your body turns food into energy, storing and releasing it as needed. Different organs and processes work together, influenced by hormones, to keep blood sugar steady and fuel your cells.

1️⃣ Blood Glucose Glucose from food enters the bloodstream, with levels kept between 0.8–10 mmol/L. The kidneys filter excess into urine if levels get too high.
🟢 Example: After a meal, blood glucose rises, prompting cells to take it up.
🟢 Example: Low levels trigger the liver to release stored glucose.

2️⃣ Liver The liver stores glucose as glycogen or makes new glucose (gluconeogenesis) from lactate, amino acids, or glycerol, releasing it when needed.
🟢 Example: During fasting, the liver breaks down glycogen (glycogenolysis) to maintain blood sugar.
🟢 Example: After exercise, it uses lactate to rebuild glucose.

3️⃣ Muscle Muscles take up glucose for energy or store it as glycogen, especially during exercise, and release lactate when oxygen is low. 🟢 Example: During a workout, muscles use glucose for quick energy via glycolysis.
🟢 Example: Resting muscles store glycogen for later use.

4️⃣ Central Nervous System (CNS) The brain relies on glucose for energy, using aerobic oxidation when oxygen is available, or switching to lactate if needed.
🟢 Example: A steady glucose supply keeps you alert and focused.
🟢 Example: In low oxygen, the brain uses lactate as a backup fuel.

5️⃣ Fat Tissue Fat cells store glucose as fat (lipogenesis) or break down fat (lipolysis) to release glycerol and fatty acids for energy during fasting.
🟢 Example: After a big meal, excess glucose turns into fat for long-term storage.
🟢 Example: During hunger, fat breakdown provides energy via ketogenesis.

Glucose metabolism involves the liver, muscles, brain, and fat tissue, balancing energy use and storage. Hormones like insulin (after meals) and glucagon (during hunger) control these processes, ensuring your body adapts to eating, exercise, or fasting.

24/06/2025

Do you have trouble setting BOUNDARIES in your life?

Boundaries are essential for maintaining healthy relationships and a strong sense of self. They help define what is acceptable and respectful in your interactions, allowing you to protect your energy, values, and emotional wellbeing.

Far from being rigid barriers, boundaries are flexible and can evolve over time. Setting them isn’t selfish—it’s an act of self-respect and compassion that creates space for deeper, more authentic connections with others.

Over the past decade or so, I've learned how to set healthy boundaries, and I’m passionate about helping others explore and understand their own. If you feel like you're stuck and you'd like to learn more about how I can help you learn to set healthy boundaries, reach out for a no obligation chat! ❤️

30/05/2025

FEELING TIRED, RUN DOWN, STRESSED?? Need to draw a "line in the sand" and begin the journey of caring for your body, mind and spirit?? Then maybe it's time to join my 10 Day Cleanse Program.

This program is an online, self-paced 10-day cleanse that includes whole foods, quick and easy recipes, designed by me.

This Cleanse is intended to rid your body of toxins, and make you glow from the inside out! It has been designed from over 17 years of experience in Naturopathy and Nutritional Medicine to give you the results you want using the principles of food as medicine. It's a great place to start to get you on the path to health!!

Here's what's included in your program:
🌿 10-Day Cleanse & Nutrition Guide: This comprehensive 42-page manual contains my top tips, strategies, and recipes to help you to get the most out of this cleanse
🌿 10-Day Clean Eating Meal Plan: it is a sample 10-Day cleanse plan designed from the supplied food list
🌿 10 daily inspirational and motivational tips to keep you on track
🌿 Access to a private online group

Who should do this program?
🙏 People who want to feel vibrant, lighter and lose weight
🙏 Anybody who wants more energy, strengthened immunity, improved digestion, improved mental clarity, and glowing skin.
🙏 Anyone who is feeling sluggish, fatigued, depleted, bloated, and wants to improve their overall health.

All the recipes are gluten free, dairy free, and refined-sugar free and low in natural sugar and are loaded with wholesome nutrients and really delicious so you can enjoy them beyond the 10-day program.

You can also repeat the entire program at any time to stay healthy and vibrant!

The 10 Day Body Reset Cleanse Program is only $75.00 AUD.

After buying this program you will receive access to the resources you need to get started.

Click the link below to join!

17/04/2025

It's been years of lobbying and now finally private health insurance rebates are reinstated for Naturopathy. 💚

In May’s Federal Budget, a significant boost in funding was allocated to various activities to enhance preventative healthcare. Metagenics is leading a comprehensive campaign to advocate for Naturopathy to the Federal Government, highlighting the benefits of Naturopathic services and seeking to in...

24/03/2025

There's still time to book for this Masterclass if you're interested to know more about Human Design. Click the link below to grab your ticket!

A 90-minute masterclass to help you finally understand yourself on the deepest level without confusion, second-guessing, or trying to fit into someone else’s mold. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like something is missing, this class will give you the clarity you’ve been searching for.