The Gut Project

The Gut Project A journey to wellness and healing the gut through nourishing the body with nutritious food, herbal medicine & finding balance in everyday life.

Helicobacter pylori. Strep. E.coli. Candida albicans. Staph. Giardia. HIV. To name a few.Many pathogens rely on iron for...
15/06/2026

Helicobacter pylori. Strep. E.coli. Candida albicans. Staph. Giardia. HIV. To name a few.

Many pathogens rely on iron for survival. While they’re taking it, the body also defends itself against pathogens by depriving them of iron - whether that be through hiding it (iron sequestration), reducing circulating iron levels or blocking iron absorption (by raising hepcidin).

Yet as nature does, these sneaky bugs evolve and develop sophisticated mechanisms to find iron so they can continue to survive.

There are many other reasons why iron can be low too. BUT…it’s not your job to know them all. That’s where I come in.

In my clinic I use functional testing, review & interpret blood pathology, look at nutrition and lifestyle and make a thorough assessment to establish what’s causing your low iron to begin with.

Ferrograd and maltofer aren’t addressing the underlying cause. Let’s dig deeper, together 🤝🏼

See my availability on my website linked in bio 🔬💻

Jess

The clients I work with aren’t lost.They’ve done the research, tried the protocols, invested in their health, and worked...
26/05/2026

The clients I work with aren’t lost.

They’ve done the research, tried the protocols, invested in their health, and worked hard to feel better.

But somewhere along the way, many started to believe healing was impossible…or their symptoms were simply “who they are”.

When we begin to identify with the illness, the body can subconsciously become resistant to change. The results become incomplete, inconsistent, or short-lived. NOT because the person isn’t trying hard enough, but because the mind and body are deeply and intrinsically connected.

Quite often, I’m able to identify this pattern in the very first consultation. And while mindset is one of the hardest things to shift, it’s also one of the most powerful.

Healing often begins when we create space for the possibility that change is actually available to us.

It can sometimes require digging a little deeper, even when you feel like there’s nothing left in the tank. The difference here is that I’m here holding the space for you to believe your body is capable of healing….because it is.

And while we’re gradually working on your mindset, I’m simultaneously supporting your physiological health, so your body finally feels safe enough to transition from survival into healing.

By the time most of my clients reach me, they have absolutely had it. They are desperate to have abnormal test results, ...
20/05/2026

By the time most of my clients reach me, they have absolutely had it. They are desperate to have abnormal test results, just so someone will listen.

There’s only so many times you can be told nothing’s wrong, or have your symptoms dismissed or downplayed. This often looks like leaving an appointment empty-handed with no valuable information or direction, or with a script for the oral contraceptive pill/antidepressants or nexium.

This approach by some specialists and practitioners happens [I believe] when they don’t know where to begin with the patient.

This is where Naturopathy excels and where I approach things with a different outlook.

A solid understanding of you requires a really thorough assessment of the whole you (from birth), right through your life to present. It means looking at your nutrition, lifestyle, connections, support, day to day habits, employment and demeanour….just to name a few areas.

You don’t need abnormal test results for me to listen. I am here. I’m listening. And you’ll never have to worry about being dismissed with me.

PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS to better reflect its multi-system involvement. It includes the complex interplay ...
13/05/2026

PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS to better reflect its multi-system involvement. It includes the complex interplay between the endocrine, metabolic and female reproductive system, as well as its inflammatory and systemic effects.

PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) is also closely associated with the gut microbiome through a bi-directional relationship. Reduced microbial diversity and increased intestinal permeability - and their influence on inflammatory pathways - have been associated with insulin resistance and altered androgen production. On the flip side, the gut microbiome may influence blood glucose regulation, inflammation, insulin sensitivity and androgen metabolism, highlighting the role of gut health in the development and progression of PMOS.

The impact of the gut microbiome never ceases to amaze me and I know the science will continue to reveal to us just how important gut microbial balance is for every system, every organ and every condition we see in clinical practice (in addition to the abdundance of knowledge in this area already).

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Honey tahini cookiesMakes 9 cookiesIngredients160g almond meal20g shredded coconut 50g rice flour1/4 C hulled tahini10g...
07/05/2026

Honey tahini cookies
Makes 9 cookies

Ingredients
160g almond meal
20g shredded coconut
50g rice flour
1/4 C hulled tahini
10g LSA mix
1/4 C honey
Splash of water and olive oil to combine

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 170 deg celsius fan forced and line a baking tray
2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well.
3. Roll dough into balls and flatten gently.
4. Bake for 12-15 mins or until lightly browned

[gluten free, dairy free, contains nuts]

7 simple steps for constipation relief. Number 7 is by far the most underrated!These tips are general and designed to pr...
02/05/2026

7 simple steps for constipation relief. Number 7 is by far the most underrated!

These tips are general and designed to promote motility BUT don’t necessarily address the cause. That’s where consultation and testing come in. I love to investigate 🕵🏼🔎

You can get started by booking a discovery call or initial consultation via my website.

The most EPIC giveaway with Flora & Co Wellness is live right now over on Instagram including lymphatic drainage, infrar...
27/04/2026

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Gut-brain. Brain-gut. It’s a delicate, intricately connected two way street. Actually it’s more like a highway with a bi...
20/04/2026

Gut-brain. Brain-gut. It’s a delicate, intricately connected two way street. Actually it’s more like a highway with a billion cars, each an important messenger going from A to B.

A balanced gut supports a balanced mind. A calm mind soothes a stressy gut.

I look at all of the possible causes of constipation, including the nutrients you need for serotonin production. To add another layer of complexity, serotonin is produced in - you guessed it - your gut.

Struggling with chronic constipation and just want to hand the reins over to someone else to work out the WHY?

Send me a private message, book a discovery call OR if you are ready to get started, book a consultation via my website linked in my bio.

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Your body is listening to the boundaries you’re not setting.Read that again and take a moment.At work.In relationships.I...
06/04/2026

Your body is listening to the boundaries you’re not setting.

Read that again and take a moment.

At work.
In relationships.
In life.

Have you noticed your gut flares up when you say yes, but you really want to say no? This isn’t always a literal “yes” either. It can be all the things you don’t say, when it feels easier not to speak up.

I’m talking about “keeping the peace” or “picking your battles”.

In this context, people pleasing isn’t just a personality trait, it’s a pattern that creates chronic stress in the body. When you override your own needs, your body doesn’t just ignore it. Here’s what happens:

🧠 your nervous system stays on high alert
❤️ digestion slows while blood flow shifts away from the gut and towards the organs
💩 symptoms begin….bloating, “IBS”, reflux, pain, diarrhoea, constipation.

This is the gut-brain axis in real time.

The resolution to gut issues isn’t always a diet change or supplement, but learning to feel safe enough to honour what you actually need.

Think about the last time you didn’t listen to what your body needed and ask yourself what it felt like, in your mind and in your stomach.

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