Helpful health links Brisbane
Here are some links I’ve found very helpful in my health journey
Health has been my most important concern in recent times. My uncontrolled diabetes didn’t respond to any prescribed medications. I took Ozempic for years with nothing to show for it but chronic indigestion and sleep deprivation from drugs like Jardiance (as I was up going to the toilet many times a night). Starting on insulin in April 2024 meant a weight gain of 15 kg in less than six months. By April 2025, I’d reached a pinnacle in weight that started to adversely affect my flexibility and mobility. Nobody tells you about that, do they?
Overcoming Type 2 diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure has been my primary focus and I achieved that goal by September 2025. I’ve done a LOT of research about fasting, diets, nutrition and natural supplements, all of which has gotten me to the point of not having to take any prescribed medications any more and to live a better and healthier life.
I have spent a lot of time researching low carb and keto diets, trying to figure out which one worked best for me. My narcissistic father put me on my first diet when I was 13 years old, and it’s been a yoyo lifestyle ever since, exacerbated by hormonal issues, difficult relationships, stress, severe depression and emotional eating.
Now, I’m half way towards my weight goal so the journey continues. Being very independent, self-employed and a natural healer spurs my ambitions to be healthy, mindful and inspire others to do the same. I hope you will find some of these links useful in your own journey.
Helpful health links Brisbane
Blood glucose management
Reducing my blood sugar spikes was the most efficient way to eliminate the need for insulin. I follow Glucose Goddess on YouTube.
Jessie Inchauspé is a French science communicator and New York Times bestselling author who founded the Glucose Goddess brand. She is recognized for her work in promoting blood glucose management through science-backed dietary strategies, sharing her insights via her Instagram account @glucosegoddess and YouTube channel Glucose Revolution.
https://www.glucosegoddess.com/
Eliminating wheat and grains
Dr William Davis, author of “Super Gut” and “Wheat Belly”
Over half of the world’s population who consume food products made of wheat experience some form of adverse health effect, ranging from high blood sugar to unattractive stomach bulges or “Wheat Bellies”. Dr. Davis reveals, that excess fat has nothing to do with gluttony, sloth, or too much butter: It’s due to the whole grain wraps we eat for lunch.
Dr. Davis has connected the dots between gut health and common modern ailments and complaints. In his book, Super Gut, he shows what YOU can do in four weeks to restore health and address multiple health conditions. You can easily find him on YouTube.
https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/super-gut/
Intermittent fasting and healthy Keto
Dr. Eric Berg is a health educator, chiropractor, and author specializing in Healthy Keto® and intermittent fasting. He is the director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals and has over 30 years of experience in natural health. With over 42 million followers worldwide, he focuses on spreading knowledge about health and weight reduction. Best place to find him is YouTube.
Nutrition
Dr. Barbara O’Neill is a distinguished professor emerita of human nutrition at Rutgers University. She is a registered dietitian and has over 45 years of experience in nutrition education and research. Dr. O’Neill is known for her expertise in nutrition for older adults and has authored several books and articles on the topic. You can easily find her on YouTube.
Low carb diets
These ladies have a vast amount of easy to follow recipes, some with as few as 2 ingredients. For someone like me, who really misses bread, there are some great recipes to follow. Beware of using grains like millet, rye and spelt flour. Almond flour and milk isn’t gut friendly either. My pantry now routinely stocks red lentils, chickpea (besan) flour, and coconut flour coconut sugar, coconut oil and coconut milk/cream. Do be careful of lentils however, as they aren’t keto-friendly due to the carb content.
Kirbies Cravings – https://kirbiecravings.com/
Powerhungry – https://www.powerhungry.com/