Renée Mitchell: Nutritional Therapist

15/08/2026

Antibiotics that transformed twentieth century medicine, that turned once-fatal bacterial infections into 5 day courses are failing. As bacteria become resistant and the drugs become obsolete, the pharmaceutical model does not favour throwing funds at preventing antibiotic resistance. Meanwhile, millions are dealing with something less dramatic than drug resistant sepsis, but something that is still genuinely disabling - gut dysbiosis, candida overgrowth that keeps recycling, SIBO that will not resolve, intestinal parasites that go undiagnosed. Oil of Oregano has the remarkable advantage of not showing for antibiotic resistance, while improving gut dysbiosis and having active compounds which target pathogenic species in the gut. 🌱

11/08/2026

If you are sick & tired of feeling sick & tired, then it’s probably time to make an appointment with me. I love digging for the root cause of poor health and helping my clients to achieve their optimal health. 0825519771

07/06/2026

12/05/2026

One of my favourite herbs 🌱 Certainly the first one to consider if there is any skin rash / acne / hives etc going on.

11/04/2026

Your gut lining isn’t just where digestion occurs — it’s one of the most critical barriers in your entire body. It’s a single layer of epithelial cells sealed together by structures called tight junctions. These junctions control what gets absorbed and what stays out. Nutrients pass. Bacteria, endotoxins, and inflammatory compounds don’t.
Alcohol disrupts this system directly. Ethanol and its metabolite acetaldehyde damage epithelial cells and degrade the proteins that hold tight junctions together — particularly occludin and ZO-1. A 2014 study funded by the NIAAA found that even a single binge episode caused bacterial endotoxins to leak into the bloodstream within hours. A 2025 study from Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center confirmed that even short bouts of binge drinking trigger neutrophil recruitment to the gut lining, where immune cells release structures called NETs that directly damage the upper small intestine.
Once the barrier is compromised, lipopolysaccharides (LPS) — endotoxins from gut bacteria — enter the bloodstream. Your immune system responds with systemic inflammation. Research has linked this to liver injury, brain fog, mood disturbances, joint pain, and skin conditions.
What makes this especially concerning is the recovery timeline. A study published in The Lancet found that intestinal permeability can remain elevated for up to 2 weeks after the last drink. Weekly drinking means the gut barrier may never fully reseal — leaving you in a state of chronic low-grade permeability.
Your gut also produces roughly 90% of your body’s serotonin and houses around 70% of your immune system. When the lining is compromised, both systems take a hit. That low, anxious feeling days after drinking isn’t a mindset problem. It’s a gut problem.
The good news: gut epithelial cells regenerate faster than almost any tissue in the body — if you give them the chance. 🧬

07/03/2026

Parasites and unwanted bugs love an inflamed, toxic, out-of-balance terrain — but they don’t do so well in a body that’s nourished and supported with real food. 🥑

These 9 foods have been traditionally used to support gut health and help create an internal environment where unwanted guests 🪱 don’t feel at home.

This isn’t about fear.

It’s about supporting your body.

When we consistently give the body whole, living foods from the earth, it knows what to do.

The body is intelligent. It wants to heal. ✨

Consistency over extremes.

Whole foods over chemicals.

Small daily choices add up.

Four more information ona complete, intentional parasite cleanse, contact Renée's Health Shop 📱0825519771.

05/03/2026

🧠 The Connection Between Itchy Skin and Your Liver 🌿

Do you ever feel like you’re itching for no reason at all—especially at night? 🥴
It may not be dry skin… it might be your liver calling for help! 🧬

💥 What’s the Link?

Your liver is your body’s detox powerhouse 🧽🛡️
It filters toxins, hormones, medications, and byproducts of digestion. But when it’s overloaded or sluggish, something sneaky can happen:

👉 Bile acids and toxins start to build up in your bloodstream instead of being properly filtered out.

👀 And your skin? It notices.
The body uses the skin as a secondary detox organ. That toxic backup can trigger itching, irritation, or even rashes.

🧬 What Liver Conditions Commonly Cause Itching?

🔹 Cholestasis – slowed or blocked bile flow (common in pregnancy and liver diseases)
🔹 Fatty liver – too much fat stored in liver cells
🔹 Hepatitis or liver inflammation
🔹 Cirrhosis or liver scarring
🔹 Liver congestion due to poor drainage, inflammation, or lymphatic stagnation

Often, the itching is worse on hands, feet, or limbs, and may get worse at night when bile levels rise.

🌿 Supportive Steps (always check with a healthcare provider)

✅ Support your lymphatic system (hello, MLD! 🙌)
✅ Eat liver-loving foods: beetroot, artichokes, bitter greens, dandelion
✅ Stay hydrated to help flush toxins
✅ Limit alcohol and processed fats
✅ Consider castor oil packs or gentle herbal liver support (milk thistle, burdock root, etc.)

✨ Final Thought

The skin and liver are deeply connected.
If you’re itching and you can’t quite explain why—your lymph and liver might just be whispering (or yelling!) for attention. 💚

🔬 Research & Resources
1. Carey EJ, Lindor KD. “Pruritus in cholestasis.” Clin Liver Dis. 2013.
2. Kremer AE et al. “Pathogenesis and Management of Pruritus in Liver Diseases.” J Hepatol. 2011.
3. Kim DJ et al. “Itch and the Liver.” Clin Mol Hepatol. 2021.

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26/02/2026

Everyone’s obsessing over fascia release now.

But if your fascia still looks like the right side of this image after all that work, here’s what you’re missing:

Fascia doesn’t create your posture. Fascia ADAPTS to your posture.

That dense, irregular tissue on the right exists because your body has been compensating for years.

And compensation patterns aren’t created by dehydration or poor training - they’re created by faulty signals from your feet affecting your balance system.

Here’s what’s actually happening:

When the pressure on your feet is uneven (one foot collapsed, weight shifted to one side), your inner ear detects that your body is tilted.

Your brain immediately sends signals down your spine telling specific muscles to tighten and hold you upright.

This happens automatically. Every second. For years.

Your fascia then wraps around these constantly tight muscles - getting dense, stuck, and locked in the exact places your body keeps bracing to stay balanced.

You can foam roll, hydrate, and stretch all day, but if your feet are still sending uneven signals, your brain will keep forcing the same muscle tension.

The fascia is just following orders from your brain.

The visual on the right isn’t a fascia problem. It’s a balance problem showing up in your fascia.

I wrote a full breakdown 👉 Link in bio - Read: Why Your Fascia Won’t Change Until You Fix Your posture

26/02/2026

You foam roll every day.

Your fascia is still tight.

Here's why that keeps happening:

Fascia doesn't create tension. It responds to it.

When your feet send uneven signals to your brain, your brain compensates by locking muscles to keep you upright.

Those locked muscles pull on the fascia surrounding them.

The fascia adapts by becoming dense, stuck, and rigid.

You can foam roll for 30 minutes. The fascia releases temporarily.

But your feet are still sending the same uneven signal.

So your brain locks the same muscles again.

The fascia tightens back to exactly where it was.

This is why people foam roll the same spots for years without permanent change.

The input signal creating the muscle tension was never addressed.

Most people think fascia is the problem. It's not. It's the response.

Your brain is receiving distorted input from your foundation. Your fascia is just following orders.

Fix the input. The fascia reorganizes automatically.

👉 Link in bio - Therapeutic Insoles

21/02/2026

🌿 Not All Lymph Tools Do The Same Thing 👀💧

And this is WHY some work for you… and others don’t.

One of the biggest misunderstandings…?

People think all lymph tools do the same job.

Dry brushing 🧡
Rebounding 💛
Vibration 💙
Castor oil packs 💜
Breathing 🩷

They are NOT interchangeable.

Each one stimulates a different layer of your lymphatic system.

And if you understand this?
You stop guessing.
You start working strategically. 🧠✨

🧡 1️⃣ Dry Brushing

🌿 Surface Lymph Activation

What it stimulates:
✔ Superficial lymph capillaries (just under the skin)
✔ Skin receptors
✔ Microcirculation

What it does:
✨ Gently stretches the skin
✨ Opens initial lymphatic valves
✨ Encourages superficial fluid uptake

Best for:
• Morning puffiness
• Mild cellulite
• Sluggish skin
• Gentle daily stimulation

What it does NOT do:
❌ It does not move deep abdominal congestion
❌ It does not stimulate organ drainage

Think of it as:
🌊 Skimming the surface of the river.

💛 2️⃣ Rebounder

🌿 Hydraulic Lymph Pump

What it stimulates:
✔ Whole-body lymph flow
✔ Thoracic duct (your main drainage highway)
✔ Gravity-assisted return

What it does:
⬆️⬇️ Alternating pressure forces
💧 Creates a pumping gradient
🚀 Moves lymph upward against gravity

Best for:
• Sedentary lifestyles
• Hormonal water retention
• Full body stagnation

Important note:
If your central drainage is blocked, pushing peripherally can overwhelm you.

This is a POWER tool. ⚡

💙 3️⃣ Vibration Plate

🌿 Muscle-Driven Lymph Movement

What it stimulates:
✔ Muscle pump mechanism
✔ Deep collecting vessels
✔ Interstitial fluid shift

What it does:
💥 Rapid micro muscle contractions
💧 Pushes fluid through deeper channels
🦵 Especially effective for lower limbs

Different from rebounder:
Rebounder = gravity driven
Vibration = muscle driven

Best for:
• Heavy legs
• Lower limb swelling
• Post sedentary stiffness

Not ideal in highly inflamed states.

💜 4️⃣ Castor Oil Packs

🌿 Visceral & Liver Support

What it stimulates:
✔ Abdominal lymphatics
✔ Liver drainage pathways
✔ Digestive circulation

What it does:
🔥 Gentle warmth increases blood flow
🌿 Ricinoleic acid supports circulation
💧 Encourages internal fluid movement

Best for:
• Bloating
• Hormonal sluggishness
• Liver congestion patterns
• Constipation tendencies

This one works from the inside.

Very different mechanism to brushing or bouncing.

🩷 5️⃣ Breathwork (The Most Underrated Tool)

What it stimulates:
✔ Diaphragm
✔ Thoracic duct
✔ Cisterna chyli (deep abdominal lymph reservoir)

What it does:
🫁 Diaphragm drops
💧 Pressure changes inside the abdomen
🚿 Lymph gets pumped upward naturally

This is your internal engine.

Without proper breathing?
None of the other tools work optimally.

Especially important for:
• Anxiety
• Thyroid imbalance
• Adrenal stress
• Chronic inflammation

🌿 So What’s The Real Question?

It’s not:

“Which tool is best?” 🤔

It’s:

✨ Which layer of my lymphatic system needs support?

Surface?
Deep muscle?
Hydraulic movement?
Visceral drainage?
Central duct stimulation?

That is practitioner thinking. 🧠💚

🌿 Important Reminder

More is not always better.

The lymphatic system moves at a slow, rhythmic pace.
If you overstimulate without proper drainage pathways open, you can feel:

• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Increased inflammation

Always think:

👉 Clear centrally before pushing peripherally.

You don’t need every tool.
You need the right tool for the right reason.

And that’s where wisdom meets healing. 🌿✨