Natural Apothecary

30/08/2026

Mould illness can be complex—but the first steps do not need to be overwhelming.

Many people begin by trying to “detox harder”: adding binders, antifungals or multiple supplements at once. In my clinical experience, the order matters.

I generally begin by asking:

• Is there ongoing exposure at home, work, in the car or somewhere else the person regularly spends time?
• Is their nervous system regulated enough to tolerate treatment?
• Do they have sufficient cellular and mitochondrial energy?
• Are their sinuses, bowels, bile, lymphatic system, kidneys and fluid pathways moving effectively?
• Is histamine or mast-cell reactivity making every intervention feel louder?

Only then do we decide what needs to be treated more specifically.

Mould allergy, mycotoxin exposure and mould colonisation are different problems. They can overlap, but they do not require exactly the same assessment or treatment.

Some patterns that may prompt me to investigate mould include persistent brain fog, fatigue, sinus congestion, digestive changes, new food reactions, headaches, poor sleep, unexplained sensitivity and symptoms that appear to change between buildings.

These symptoms can also occur for other reasons. The aim is to put the pieces together—not diagnose mould illness from one symptom or one test.

The central principle is:

Stabilise before you mobilise.

Treatment needs to be paced according to the person’s current capacity—not according to the strongest protocol they can tolerate.

Save this post if you need a simpler way to understand where treatment may begin, or share it with someone whose health journey has never quite made sense.

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16/08/2026

What if your scans look “normal,” but your pain is still very real?

Persistent pain doesn’t always mean something has been missed on an X-ray or MRI. Fascia that isn’t gliding freely, irritated nerves, mast-cell activation, inflammation and a sensitised nervous system can all potentially contribute—yet these changes may not be visible on conventional imaging.

These are the things I wish I had understood before undergoing my own disc replacement and spinal fusion. My experience has taken me on a long journey, but it has also shaped how I now support others living with persistent, unexplained pain.

In this video, I explain why I believe pain can continue despite reassuring scans—and why “nothing abnormal was found” does not mean that nothing is happening in your body.

12/08/2026

I see this pattern so often in clinic.

People can arrive with what seems like a long list of unrelated symptoms — digestive issues, headaches, skin reactions, sinus problems, fatigue, sleep disturbance, anxiety, dizziness, food reactions or feeling increasingly sensitive to supplements and their environment.

It can feel overwhelming when you start to realise how many systems mast cells can influence.

But you don’t need to address the whole iceberg at once.

In practice, I find it’s often much more helpful to work gently and systematically: identify the biggest triggers, calm the nervous system, reduce the overall histamine and inflammatory load, support digestion and elimination, restore nutritional foundations, and then gradually address what may be driving the mast cell response.

And importantly, MCAS isn’t necessarily the whole story. Mast cell activation can be part of a bigger picture involving gut dysfunction, mould or other environmental exposures, infections, hormonal changes, nutrient deficiencies and nervous system dysregulation.

The aim isn’t to become frightened of more foods, supplements or environments.

It’s to understand why the body is reacting so strongly, reduce that load, and gradually build resilience again.

One layer at a time.

🧊 The MCAS Iceberg: what you see is only the tip.

🔬 Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) happens when mast cells, the immune cells that help defend the body, regulate inflammation and support healing, start releasing histamine and other inflammatory mediators in excess.

Because these cells live in nearly every tissue, the effects ripple across multiple systems at once.

🌊 Above the surface are the signs people recognise. But beneath it sits so much more, and that's exactly why MCAS is so often missed. Symptoms vary dramatically from person to person, they overlap with conditions like fibromyalgia, IBS, POTS, hypermobile EDS and Long COVID, and diagnostic criteria have historically been applied narrowly.

Some estimates suggest it could affect a meaningful slice of the population, yet many go years without answers.

💙 The path forward is personalised: identifying and reducing individual triggers, supporting mast cell stability, and building nervous system regulation and physical capacity over time.

✨ If this iceberg looks familiar, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone.

For more on invisible MCAS symptoms:
https://bit.ly/3RKUGol

08/08/2026

new chapter… 🌿
Over the past few months, many of you have asked where I’m practising and how to book an appointment.
I’m delighted to share that I’m now consulting through Megan Clarke Natural Health, where I’ll be seeing clients in my own clinic and online. My new website is now live, making it much easier to learn about my approach and book appointments.
At the same time, I’m also honoured to be working with Joanne Kennedy as part of her wonderful team, supporting clients with complex chronic health conditions. It’s a collaboration I’m genuinely excited about, and it allows me to continue doing the work I love while reaching even more people.
My passion remains the same: helping people uncover the underlying drivers of their symptoms and supporting the body in the right order—calming the nervous system, restoring flow, improving digestion, supporting the microbiome, and addressing the deeper causes of chronic illness.
Whether you’re struggling with gut health, histamine intolerance, mould-related illness, hormonal changes, thyroid concerns, chronic fatigue or simply don’t feel like yourself, my goal is always to help you understand why your body is responding the way it is and to create the right conditions for healing.
🌿 Visit meganclarke.com.au to learn more or book an appointment.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. I’m so excited about what lies ahead. 💚

04/08/2026

💊 Antibiotics can be lifesaving, but they don't just target the bad bacteria. They can disrupt your entire gut ecosystem, wiping out beneficial bugs alongside the harmful ones.

🦠 The impact runs deeper than most people realise. A single course can slash your microbial diversity, open the door to yeast overgrowth, and leave lasting changes in how you digest food, sometimes long after the tablets are finished.

⏳ Recovery isn't quick or guaranteed. While some diversity can start to return within a few weeks, a fuller rebound often takes anywhere from 1 to 6 months, and for some, the microbiome never fully returns to where it started.

🔬 Understanding what's actually happening in your gut takes the guesswork out of recovery and shows you where support is truly needed.

👩‍⚕️ This information is provided by our Clinical Consultant, Dr. Onah, ND.

💜 Save this as a reminder to support your gut after antibiotics, and send it to someone who's just finished a course.

Gut Microbiome Testing: https://bit.ly/4fDEuyk

02/08/2026

Sometimes the things that help us the most are the simple habits we build into everyday life.

One of the tools I regularly use is a SEFI (Subtle Energetic Frequency Imprinting) fascia playlist through my bioresonance system. I’ll often play my back fascia playlist when I’m driving long distances or after a day of standing in clinic, particularly if I know my hips and legs are starting to feel tight.

Is it the only thing I do? Definitely not. Walking, movement, nervous system regulation, and looking after my overall health are all important pieces of the puzzle. But this is one of the strategies I’ve found genuinely helpful as part of my own routine, and I wanted to share it with you.


Sometimes it’s these small, consistent practices that make it easier to keep doing the things we love.

You can read more about Bioresonance on my new website
https://meganclarke.com.au/
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28/07/2026

26/07/2026

Many people have heard of histamine, but very few have heard of mast cells. They’re not the same thing.

Mast cells are immune cells. Histamine is just one of the many chemicals they release.

When mast cells become overly reactive, they can contribute to symptoms that seem completely unrelated, including bloating, anxiety, flushing, headaches, poor sleep, dizziness, chemical sensitivity, skin reactions and heart palpitations.

Researchers are increasingly investigating mast cell activation in conditions such as long COVID, dysautonomia and some chronic inflammatory illnesses. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause may also influence mast cell activity in some women.

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is people trying to lower histamine without asking the more important question:

Why have the mast cells become so reactive?

Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, I believe it’s important to understand what may be driving that reactivity. For some people, that may involve the nervous system, gut health, hormones, chronic inflammation, infections or environmental exposures.

Understanding the cause is often the first step towards helping the body become less reactive.

Have you heard of mast cells before, or is this new information for you?

19/07/2026

What actually happens during an AO Bioresonance scan?

People are often surprised that the scan begins with a short voice recording.

The AO Bioresonance system analyses voice frequencies to identify energetic patterns that may reflect areas of stress or imbalance within the body. It can provide insights into things such as drainage pathways, stress responses and overall functional wellbeing.

I use this information alongside a comprehensive naturopathic assessment, your health history, symptoms and, where appropriate, pathology and functional testing. Looking at the whole picture helps me create a personalised plan that addresses the factors most relevant to your health.

Every person is different, which is why I believe it’s so important to treat the individual rather than just the symptoms.

If you’ve ever wondered what an AO Bioresonance scan involves, I hope this gives you a better understanding.

Have you had one before, or do you have questions? I’d love to hear them below. 👇