Doctor Verena

Doctor Verena Dr Verena Raschke-Cheema PhD, MSc. Nutritional Sciences, Kinesiologist, Author

is a highly accomplished academic and clinician in the field of nutritional science. Verena is also a neuro-training kinesiologist, holistic health consultant, author, keynote speaker and mentor. After a decade of clinical practice, Verena's dedication to delivering holistic, evidence-based solutions has seen her become an influential figure in her area of expertise. With credentials including a P

hD and a Masters in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Vienna, Austria, Verena’s internationally-published works, including The Health Benefits of Traditional Food Habits and The Colonial and Neo-colonial Forces Underpinning the 'Nutrition Transition’ are frequently presented at major conferences. Her innovative conceptualisation of the ‘Nutrition Transition’ is now included in the curriculum of leading universities worldwide. Extending her knowledge far beyond the realm of traditional science, Verena is qualified in Neuro-Training Kinesiology, remains a registered professional member of the Australian Institute of Kinesiologists and is committed to ongoing professional development with 'Resolve, beyond Neurology'. Verena has a deep understanding of Ayurvedic medicine, studying with Dr Lilardha Gupta of Vrindaban, India. Doctor Verena's career has allowed her to specialise and gain invaluable experiences in the field of nutritional sciences across various cultures and continents, including Austria, Germany, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Today, she shares her profound understanding of the Nutrition Transition, gut health, and the path to radiant health with clients in her practice, delivers engaging workshops and seminars, and is a sought-after keynote speaker.

07/09/2026

Parasite cleanses have gone viral. But here's what almost nobody is talking about...

Millions of Australians are living in homes, workplaces or schools affected by hidden water damage and mould.

If you're chasing every parasite protocol but still struggling with:
🔸 Brain fog
🔸 Fatigue
🔸 Sinus congestion
🔸 Headaches
🔸 Unexplained anxiety
🔸 Skin rashes
🔸 Histamine intolerance
🔸 Gut symptoms that won't improve
🔸 Chemical sensitivity

…it may be time to ask a different question.

Is mould part of the picture?

Unlike parasites, mould exposure is often ongoing. If you're sleeping, working or living in a mould-affected environment, taking detox supplements without addressing the source is like trying to empty a sinking boat without fixing the leak.

A true mould recovery approach isn't just about "detoxing." It starts with:

✔️ Identifying and removing the source of exposure
✔️ Supporting the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system
✔️ Binding and safely eliminating mycotoxins
✔️ Repairing the gut barrier and microbiome
✔️ Rebuilding mitochondrial function
✔️ Regulating the nervous system, because chronic mould exposure can keep the body locked in survival mode

Not everyone with fatigue or gut symptoms has mould illness. But if you've tried everything and nothing seems to stick, it deserves to be considered.

Sometimes the missing piece isn't another cleanse.

It's removing what your body is still being exposed to.

Have you ever lived or worked in a water-damaged building?

Let me know your experience below 🧡

JOIN ME FOR MY YEARLY SPRING DETOX!Your liver is working around the clock to process hormones, medications, alcohol and ...
07/09/2026

JOIN ME FOR MY YEARLY SPRING DETOX!

Your liver is working around the clock to process hormones, medications, alcohol and substances from your environment, all while supporting digestion and detoxification.

It does a lot for you every day, so giving it the right support can make all the difference. That’s why I created the Essential Liver Detox Program ✨

A simple, targeted reset designed to support your liver’s natural detoxification processes in Spring. The comprehensive 41-page eBook includes:

🌿 2 easy-to-follow Essential Liver Detox cleansing phases
🗓️ Meal planning recommendations
🥙 Cleanse-friendly recipes
🛒 Whole-food shopping list
☕️ Coffee e***a guide and discount code
💊 Suggested detoxification supplements
💆🏼‍♀️ Lifestyle cleansing practices
🧐 Information about liver health and so much more!

It isn’t about starving or green juicing gimmicks, it's about recharging your energy, clearing your skin, balancing your hormones and giving your body the clean state it's craving.

So 14 days from now, you could feel lighter, clearer and more energised than you
have in YEARS!

Link in bio to shop your Essential Liver Detox Bundle 🧡

There's so much more to strong bones than calcium.Calcium is important, but it can't do its job alone. Bone health also ...
31/08/2026

There's so much more to strong bones than calcium.

Calcium is important, but it can't do its job alone. Bone health also relies on a whole team of nutrients, movement and lifestyle factors working together.

Strong bones need:

• Vitamin D – helps absorb calcium
• Vitamin K2 – helps guide calcium into your bones
• Magnesium – activates vitamin D and supports bone formation
• Protein – provides the collagen framework that gives bones strength
• Vitamin C – builds the collagen matrix inside bone
• Zinc – supports bone-building cells
• Boron – helps regulate calcium, magnesium and vitamin D
• Silicon (silica) – supports bone mineralisation
• Copper & manganese – strengthens connective tissue and bone
• Omega-3 fats – help regulate inflammation involved in bone remodelling

And don't overlook the lifestyle foundations either:
☀️ Regular sunlight
🏋️ Strength training and weight-bearing exercise
🥦 A nutrient-dense wholefood diet
✨ Healthy digestion and stomach acid for nutrient absorption
⚖️ Balanced hormones
🚭 Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol

The goal isn't simply to take more calcium, it's to create the conditions your body needs to build, repair and maintain strong, resilient bones throughout life 🧡

Nothing beats a warm, slow-cooked meal.Osso bucco is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Cooking it low and slow all...
31/08/2026

Nothing beats a warm, slow-cooked meal.

Osso bucco is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Cooking it low and slow allows the tough connective tissue to gradually break down into gelatin, creating beautifully tender meat and a rich, velvety sauce. The bone marrow adds a buttery flavour, while the beef provides protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12.

Served over parsnip purée with green beans, it’s a balanced and deeply satisfying meal with plenty of fibre-rich vegetables alongside the slow-cooked meat.

Love nourishing recipes like this?

Discover plenty more in Doctor Verena’s Kitchen. Link in bio to shop.

Save this recipe and let me know if you give it a try 🧡

Buying your plant milk from the supermarket? It's worth taking a look at the ingredients list.So many supermarket option...
24/08/2026

Buying your plant milk from the supermarket? It's worth taking a look at the ingredients list.

So many supermarket options contain gums, emulsifiers, highly processed vegetable oils and other gut-irritating additives.

But thankfully there are some great brands that do keep things simple. Choosing a plant milk with clean ingredients can be a small change that makes a huge difference over time.

But what's even better? Making your own. Homemade plant milk is creamy, delicious and made with just a handful of real ingredients (no unnecessary fillers needed!).

Give this recipe a try and save this post for your next supermarket shop 🧡

This chart highlights an important concept: even healthy whole foods can contain the equivalent of several teaspoons of ...
24/08/2026

This chart highlights an important concept: even healthy whole foods can contain the equivalent of several teaspoons of carbohydrate.

The teaspoon comparison does not mean these foods contain that much sugar. Rather, it helps visualise the total amount of carbohydrate present in a serving.

Why is this important? 🧐 All digestible carbohydrates, whether they come from rice, potatoes, bananas or table sugar are ultimately broken down into glucose, which the body must process. While whole foods provide valuable fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients that make them far healthier than refined sugar, the total carbohydrate load still influences blood glucose and insulin levels.

For optimal metabolic health, it is important to consider both the quality and quantity of carbohydrates consumed. Building meals around protein, non-starchy vegetables and healthy fats, while moderating carbohydrate intake, helps support more stable blood sugar levels, lower insulin demand, greater satiety and long-term health.

❗️Remember, the goal isn't to fear carbohydrates or avoid whole foods.

The goal is to understand that even healthy carbohydrate-rich foods contribute to your overall carbohydrate load and that a diet centred on protein, vegetables and healthy fats is generally associated with better metabolic health and a lower risk of many chronic diseases 🧡

One extra tip: Cooling and reheating starchy foods like potatoes, rice and pasta increases their resistant starch content, which can reduce the blood glucose response and provide additional fuel for your beneficial gut microbes.

During perimenopause, oestrogen can fluctuate dramatically and eventually decline. And oestrogen doesn’t just affect per...
17/08/2026

During perimenopause, oestrogen can fluctuate dramatically and eventually decline. And oestrogen doesn’t just affect periods and hot flushes, it interacts with brain systems involved in dopamine, executive function, attention, motivation and emotional regulation.

As hormones shift, women may suddenly notice:

⚡ Brain fog and forgetfulness
⚡ Difficulty focusing or finishing tasks
⚡ Feeling chronically overwhelmed
⚡ Procrastination and task paralysis
⚡ Losing things constantly
⚡ Emotional dysregulation or irritability
⚡ Sleep becoming much worse
⚡ Motivation disappearing
⚡ Sensory overload
⚡ Coping strategies that worked for decades suddenly stop working

And this is where it gets interesting…

Many women with ADHD were never identified as children.

They weren’t necessarily the disruptive child bouncing around the classroom.

They may have been the daydreamer, perfectionist, people-pleaser, overachiever or chronically overwhelmed girl who learned to mask, work harder and compensate.

Then perimenopause arrives.

Hormones fluctuate. Sleep changes. Stress tolerance drops. Cognitive load is often enormous. And suddenly the brain can’t compensate the way it used to.

That’s why midlife can become the point when ADHD finally becomes impossible to ignore, leading many women to seek a diagnosis during perimenopause or menopause.

It’s not necessarily that ADHD suddenly started at 45.

It may be that the hormonal scaffolding holding everything together changed.

If you’re in your 40s thinking: “Why can’t I function the way I used to?”

There may be a biological reason.

Perimenopause doesn’t cause ADHD but it can unmask or amplify symptoms that have been there for years.

🧠 Did you feel like your brain suddenly changed in your 40s?

Tell me what you noticed first 👇

One night of poor sleep can impact insulin sensitivity, hunger hormones, cravings, recovery and your body’s ability to r...
17/08/2026

One night of poor sleep can impact insulin sensitivity, hunger hormones, cravings, recovery and your body’s ability to regulate stress.

You can eat well, exercise consistently and do “everything right”, but if your nervous system doesn't get the chance to switch into repair mode, your body stays focused on survival, not optimisation.

Quality sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s one of the foundations of health.

Share this with someone who needs a little reminder of why rest is so important 🧡

One of the easiest ways to reduce your daily chemical exposure? Swap your deodorant.🧪 Most conventional deodorants conta...
11/08/2026

One of the easiest ways to reduce your daily chemical exposure? Swap your deodorant.

🧪 Most conventional deodorants contain aluminium compounds and other ingredients such as synthetic fragrance, parabens, phthalates and many other endocrine-disrupting chemicals which contribute to your toxic load over time.

Considering deodorant is applied daily to the underarm area, close to the lymph nodes and breast tissue, it's one of the most important personal care products to swap for a cleaner alternative.

The good news? You don't have to sacrifice staying fresh. Here are some of the best natural deodorants available.

Save this post if you want to make the switch to a cleaner deodorant and start reducing your daily chemical exposure 🧡

Perimenopause is often the point where the body asks for more support, not more pressure.This is when it becomes less ab...
11/08/2026

Perimenopause is often the point where the body asks for more support, not more pressure.

This is when it becomes less about pushing through and more about coming back to the fundamentals: how you eat, how you rest, how you move and how you regulate your nervous system.

Getting these foundations in place can help the body feel more balanced throughout the transition, so that you can feel more like yourself again.

Download the new FREE 'Perimenopause' eBook on my website.

How do you support your body during perimenopause? 🧡

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