Supporting Balance: holistic health coaching
Research, read, learn and ask questions – don’t take anyone’s word for it… and book with us if you want personalised support.
We are here to help people to learn, empower, heal and thrive via expanding understanding about minerals, whole foods and stress, so each individual can find balance and flow in their body. I am here to share my knowledge and experience around healthy eating, whole foods (often via a Thermomix), understanding how minerals and vitamins run our body and how each individual can be empowered to take c
Before becoming a health coach and training with the Root Cause Protocol, I had a thermomix business! This is me at the markets. Would anyone like to share one of their previous jobs?
If you've struggled with hairloss in the past, what have you tried?
A) Supermarket products
B) Speciality store products (bonus points if you tell me which ones)
C) Taking something orally - eg supplements
D) Topical treatments - eg serums
E) Medical interventions such as hair implants
F) Other (please specify)
How much are physicians/practitioners trained in dealing with the fallout of childhood trauma?
So many of the kids talked about in this video, had significant conditions impeding their health, but it was noticed that they had a history of significant trauma, and noticed that this was a factor.
A colleague shared a study which she discusses in this video - over 17,000 people studied who had physical/emotional abuse, substance dependence, divorce/parental separation, and many other traumas - they scored one point per criteria they ticked. There was a large percentage of people with 4 or more criteria ticked.
Those with 4 of them - were 2.5x more likely to have a significant health issue, more likely to take their own life, and more likely to need more help!
Those with 7 or more of these points, had even more risk - including triple the risk of lung cancer.
Brain development is affected by kids who experience those stressors. The HPA axis is affected, so even if you don't get involved in high-risk activities because of your childhood, you are more likely to trip your body into fight-flight over and over again. Do that throughout your childhood and teenage years, and it can become a pattern for life.
Repeated stress activation in a body that is developing is HUGELY detrimental - you end up with changes in the immune system, hormonal systems and our gene activation.
I would add a point that kids in high-stress situations, from ANY source, are much more likely to not be replenishing their minerals, not gaining the full nutrition they need, and they will be burning through their magnesium and other nutrients they DO get.
The Root Cause Protocol approaches the nutrients and encourages an awareness of trauma and significant events in people's lives, to help them stop the health decline, and to improve outcomes.
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Potato Poultice Story
A while back, my son faced the very persistent, and annoying problem of ingrown toenails. As a result, we had several doctor visits, including a small wedge resection done with little effect via a GP. Then, in early 2022 his toes flared up again, and our first go-to was to manage the situation at home. Overall, this made a big difference to him and helped us to avoid the need for antibiotics.
Read more here: https://supportingbalance.com.au/parenting/potato-poultice-story/
Surviving reflux - Kristan's story
After having survived reflux twins, I thought I could do anything.
That was until our youngest came along!
She had breastfeeding challenges just like her big sister, which I later found were related to a tongue tie. She was super fussy and couldn’t relax to sleep much - day or night... but the killer that often tipped me over the edge was the reflux!
She could projectile vomit about 1.5m away from herself, then spent much of the rest of the time with silent reflux!
Little did I know that I was able to do something about it.
Once I started to add magnesium (plus, in time, other electrolytes and minerals), she turned around!
There’s more to that journey, which I share from time to time, but the biggest aspect I want to share is that there ARE things you can do to help you AND your kids.
Reach out if you need assistance. 😊 My team of consultants and I are enthusiastic about helping others.
When my youngest daughter was about 7 months old, magnesium seemed to come up a few times in quick succession - I went investigating and stumbled into a list that showed symptoms of magnesium deficiency.
I remember being absolutely stunned when I read a list of symptoms associated with magnesium deficiency, and realised just how much of my life I had been deficient. The following list are things that applied to me or my daughter at some stage before 2013.
Fatigue
Anxiety & panic attacks
Constipation
Arthritis
Dizziness (vertigo)
Asthma
Facial twitches
Backache, upper back: excess cortisol
Food cravings (especially sugar, caffeine, simple carbs)
Backache, lower back: emotional
Headaches
Cystitis
Heart palpitations
Ear infections
Hiccups
Gluten sensitivity
Concussion
Depression
Obesity
Hypoglycemia
Irritability
Insulin resistance (pre-diabetes)
Mood swings
Migraines
Failure to thrive
Muscle cramps, spasms
Multiple pregnancies
Nausea
Nerve problems
Hormonal imbalance
Nervousness
Poor memory/concentration
Pregnancy
PMS
Sinusitis
Miscarriage/ectopic pregnancy
Weight gain
Almost all of these are now behind me, and some were ongoing symptoms! I have since learned that magnesium is only one part of the picture, and my work is now dedicated to helping people like me.
Please get in touch if you need personalised support, my team and I would love to support you.
"So grateful for people like Kristan who spend so much of their time and their life giving back! We really enjoyed the course and have had fantastic results implementing the things she suggested. Thanks for all you do!"
- Lindsay
Here's a question about cod liver oil and kids:
Would love to know how you’ve been able to use cod liver oil for kids! They used to take it straight from the spoon, but now older, do not. They have trouble swallowing the small soft gels. What about in a muffin? Or will the heat render it useless? Other ideas?
Here is Kristan's reply:
I’ve heard of people mixing it with cream or milk or some other base as a shot, then giving the kids something else they like.
I’d also check if there’s another reason why they don’t like it - e.g. if they burp afterwards and don’t like that. Sometimes, that’ll be easier to address; then you can work on their willingness to actually take it.
I’ve had breaks with my kids before taking soft caps, and maybe that’s worth it here. Or, see if they have a competitive side, and it could become a challenge to help them with taking them—e.g., use sultanas to practice on and gain more confidence first.
Maybe the gagging feeling on a soft cap is too much, so until they master that, it’s best to try another angle.
"At the cellular level, iron impairs cellular metabolism in the heart, liver, and central nervous system. Free iron enters cells and concentrates in the mitochondria. This disrupts oxidative phosphorylation, catalyzes lipid peroxidation, forms free radicals, and ultimately leads to cell death." - Iron Toxicity. Ho-Wang Yuen and Wenxia Becker
Sounds bad, right? 👀
It is!
If you have heard of oxidative stress, you know its bad. And excess iron in our body is responsible for a massive amount of damage within our metabolic system.
What most people don't realise is, it is extremely common to have too much iron in our body, but most testing will indicate ‘iron deficiency’ at the same time. 🩸
Why?
The body wants to protect from this oxidative stress, so in the absence of bioavailable copper (which helps us move iron safely around the body), it locks the iron away in the tissue to reduce inflammation. In the process, they may get results suggesting "anaemia".
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459224/
Nobody enjoys losing their hair.
Regardless of how much or little we have to start with, hair loss is super stressful. And if you’re stressed about your hair, your stress definitely won’t help your hair to grow and it can be a bit of a vicious cycle. So frustrating!
Join my free webinar if you'd like to learn about some natural ways to reduce hair loss. I'll share my personal journey from losing golf-ball-sized clumps in 2019 to almost no hair loss today. I'll be offering simple, chemical-free methods.
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NXGEN Organic Grassfed Beef Organs (gold label)
NXGEN organic beef organs capsules are an Australian product originating from Lake Eyre beef. There are no GMO’s, antibiotics or hormones, and other added items.
This product includes Beef Liver, Heart, Kidney, Pancreas and Spleen for targeted support throughout your body.
Beef organs contain essentially nutrients such as protein, essentially fatty acids, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. Depending on the gland, they also can contain essential vitamins such as vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-3, vitamin B-6, folate, vitamin B-12, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K .
LIVER is the most nutrient dense food and provides the most amount of natural multi-vitamins and minerals. Liver is rich in bioavailable heme iron, B vitamins and vitamin A as retinol to support energy demands and liver health.*
KIDNEY is a source of naturally occurring selenium, contains DAO to help manage histamine levels, helps with thyroid health, immunity and urinary tract health. *
HEART is the richest source of naturally occurring CoQ10 ubiquinol, to support optimal heart health, to help regulate blood pressure and aid mitochondria health.
PANCREAS helps with regulation of blood sugar and is one of the most important organs related to a healthy digestive system. The pancreas produces trypsin which is needed for protein metabolism. Bovine pancreas is often used to assist in the digestion of grains and other foods.
SPLEEN extracts have historically been taken by people with allergic reactions (hives, canker sores, cold blisters), lymph node swelling, blood concerns (anaemia, lymphocytosis), demineralisation accompanied by hyper-irritability, as well as those with lowered resistance to infections and boils (see Nxgen’s website for research links).
The research that Morlely Robbins continues to do in and around the spleen highlights how important it is in balancing our minerals. If our body is out of balance, the spleen is likely affected, so including some spleen in our intake can assist us.
160 capsules per bottle. NXGEN suggest taking up to 4 capsules daily, but adjust to your needs, and it’s always a great idea to start slowly on anything new you introduce.
*The information on this site is for educational purposes only - not intended to take the place of competent diagnosis and treatment by a licensed physician. There is no guarantee of specific results as results may vary from person to person.
Potassium is an essential mineral that is often overlooked when we are searching for answers to our health concerns. It is the third most abundant mineral in our bodies; it is essential for life!
Read more here: https://supportingbalance.com.au/recipes/potassium/
What is perimenopause? It’s a natural transition that indicates the bodily changes that can occur before menopause, which marks the end of reproductive years. According to the Mayo Clinic, once you've gone through 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, you've officially reached menopause, and the perimenopause period is over.
Sadly, perimenopause has a negative reputation, so in this article, we’re going to explore what it is, how the symptoms can show up and addressing those symptoms naturally.
If you'd like to learn more about perimenopause and navigating the symptoms, comment below and we'll send you some resources 🙂
Copper IQ Serum 3% 30ml – copper GHK
Support your skin health with GHK copper and hyaluronic acid
Unlock the next level of skin rejuvenation with our Copper IQ Serum, featuring the powerful combination of GHK-copper and hyaluronic acid. GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring peptide, while hyaluronic acid is focused on maintaining skin hydration and firmness in many skincare lines. As we age, the natural levels of these essential molecules diminish, but they play crucial roles in skin health and collagen synthesis along with the other aspects of health from the inside-out that we talk about in the Root Cause Protocol such as retinol.
Our Copper IQ Serum delivers 3% concentration of the GHK-Cu peptide and hydrolysed hyaluronic acid, where they work together to support skin appearance, health, and firmness by enhancing hydration and collagen IV synthesis. This dynamic duo supports healing and integrity within your skin, helping it to maintain and improve radiance and glow.
This product is a recommendation as a part of ‘Start 5’ of the Root Cause Protocol (RCP). You can also view the ‘Copper IQ cream’ option here.
The ingredients in Copper IQ Serum:
• Enhancing collagen production for firmer, more youthful skin*
• Supporting tissue repair and wound healing*
• Promoting tissue remodelling for improved skin structure*
• Reducing visible signs of skin aging*
Scientific studies have shown that copper peptide aids in wound healing, nerve regeneration, blood vessel and capillary growth, and collagen synthesis. Its copper ion allows it to pe*****te the skin’s outer layer, reaching deeper tissues in need of repair. Hyaluronic acid, known for its high water affinity, plumps and firms the skin, giving it a youthful, glowing appearance. Additionally, it supports joint health and lubrication, providing protective tissue support while GHK-Cu heals and repairs.
This product is:
• Vegan-friendly/cruelty-free
• Fragrance-free and paraben-free
• Toxin-free
• Alcohol-free
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu), Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Leucidal (Radish Root)
* Disclaimer:
These products are not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult a medical doctor before taking these or any other nutritional supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, have or suspect a medical condition, or are taking any other medications. If you experience any adverse reaction from taking these products, discontinue use immediately and contact your health care practitioner. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
The Mineral Blueprint for Health
Kristan Kershaw joins Drew Griesel on the Superhuman Blueprint Podcast where they delve into the essential role of minerals in health maintenance. They cover how minerals like copper and magnesium are vital for biochemical processes, immune function, and overall well-being.
Listen here: https://supportingbalance.com.au/media/the-mineral-blueprint-for-health/
Low iron – is your doctor telling you the truth?
Discover the overlooked factors behind a low iron diagnosis and how to address it holistically.
Read more here: https://supportingbalance.com.au/minerals/truth-low-iron/
How would you rate your hair loss right now?
1 - awful
10 - all good
For those who are trying to grow a successful business, or who have a big dream you are working towards... this is for you!
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-purpose-with-jay-shetty/id1450994021?i=1000517358549
Jay covers 5 simple ways to succeed, while still working towards things that can otherwise consume us and lead to burnout. A huge thing he talks about in this episode that resonated with me was about scheduling in the minimum, not maximum into our calendar eg. the minimum sleep you want, the minimum family time you want to have...
NOT work first.
- Kristan
HAIR LOSS 😫
It's pretty sucky. Trust me, I know. I've also gone from significant hair loss, to next to none using natural, chemical-free solutions.
Tune in for my upcoming webinar if that interests you.
Reducing Hair Loss Naturally | Free Webinar Nobody enjoys losing their hair! Regardless of how much or little we have to start with, hair loss is stressful.
"At the cellular level, iron impairs cellular metabolism in the heart, liver, and central nervous system. Free iron enters cells and concentrates in the mitochondria. This disrupts oxidative phosphorylation, catalyzes lipid peroxidation, forms free radicals, and ultimately leads to cell death."
- Iron Toxicity. Ho-Wang Yuen and Wenxia Becker
Sounds bad, right? 👀
It is!
If you have heard of oxidative stress, you know its bad. And excess iron in our body is responsible for a massive amount of damage within our metabolic system.
What most people don't realise is, it is extremely common to have too much iron in our body, but most testing will indicate ‘iron deficiency’ at the same time. 🩸
Why?
The body wants to protect from this oxidative stress, so in the absence of bioavailable copper (which helps us move iron safely around the body), it locks the iron away in the tissue to reduce inflammation. In the process, they may get results suggesting "anaemia".
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459224/
Did you catch the free webinar on Cost-effective ways to take care of your health?
Get immediate access to the recording here: https://supportingbalance.com.au/webinars/cost-effective-health/
Copper IQ – GHK Copper Cream
High concentration GHK copper peptide cream
Enhance your skin's health naturally
Experience the benefits of GHK-Cu, a powerful copper peptide, in Formula IQ's high concentration copper cream. As we age, the natural production of GHK-Cu in our bodies decreases by 60%. Copper is an essential component of connective tissue and we need sufficient bioavailable copper to play a crucial role in skin health and tissue repair.
This product is a recommendation as a part of 'Start 5' of the Root Cause Protocol (RCP).
This Copper IQ Cream contains 3% concentration of Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Copper) combined with natural oils. This formulation not only promotes glowing, vibrant skin but also supports deeper skin functions, including:
The ingredients in Copper IQ Cream:
• Enhancing collagen production for firmer, more youthful skin*
• Supporting tissue repair and wound healing*
• Promoting tissue remodelling for improved skin structure*
• Reducing visible signs of skin aging*
Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) is known for its ability to pe*****te the skin’s outer layer, thanks to its copper ion, and work on a cellular level. This unique peptide helps restore nerve connections, stimulate blood vessel and capillary growth, and enhance collagen scaffolding, ensuring your skin looks and feels healthy from the inside out.
This product is:
• Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free
• Fragrance-free and paraben-free
• Toxin-free
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Aqua (Deionized Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olive Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin (Kosher Vegetable), Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Copper), Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Spectrastat
Disclaimer:
These products are not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult a medical doctor before taking these or any other nutritional supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, have or suspect a medical condition, or are taking any other medications. If you experience any adverse reaction from taking these products, discontinue use immediately and contact your health care practitioner. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
When we give the building blocks of metabolism back to the body, it has the innate intelligence to know what to do.
What are the building blocks we commonly don't have enough of?
• Bioavailable copper (from food!)
• Retinol (preformed vitamin a)
• Electrolytes: magnesium, potassium, sodium
Stephanie left us this review over on Google, and it's really nice to hear from people who buy from our online shop. In some instances, we don't ever hear about how people go with their purchases as they're independent. Here's what Stephanie said:
"I have been very impressed with the quality of the products."
If you'd like to leave us a review on Google, we'd love that!
Do you pay attention to your buying habits when it comes to your fresh produce? If you want to take things up a notch, perhaps you might like to explore if there are any micro-farming initiatives near you, or farmers supplying direct to the public. Maybe there are co-ops near you you can participate in.
A quick search online or asking around in your local community might show you new options in your local and surrounding areas.
“We’re so anxious about what will happen in the future that we don’t enjoy the present. The result being, we don’t live in the present or the future. We end up living, feeling like we’re never going to die and then die never having truly lived.”
- Jay Shetty
Are you living in the present and enjoying what’s right around you?
Even when things are REALLY tough, looking at the small things around us can be powerful drivers of change (for the better!) in our lives.
Hi everyone, Kristan here today.
Sadly, these colours are in so many foods that we may buy as “treats” for kids, but they're often in everyday foods, too. I still remember years ago thinking SURELY the government wouldn’t let us poison ourselves with this... oh, how naive I was! 😮
So bad for our bodies! 🙅
https://www.facebook.com/additivefreelifestyle/photos/a.548681858528373/3222890221107510/
[ THE UGLY TRUTH ] It's pretty frightening huh?
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❌ tartrazine (E102)
❌ quinoline yellow (E104)
❌ sunset yellow (E110)
❌ carmoisine (E122)
❌ ponceau 4R (E124)
❌ allura red (E129)
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In a study conducted by the Southhampton University these colours, when mixed with sodium benzoate, were shown to increase levels of hyperactivity in children.
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Due to this study, the European Union mandated that all products with any of these artificial colours in them display a warning stating 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'.
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However, our own governing body Food Standards Australia New Zealand did not deem it necessary to do the same. 🤦🏼♀️ Not cool FSANZ!
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Don't know about you, but we've sure seen the effects in real-time. The coloured cordial or lollies come out and shortly thereafter the kids are buzzing around and appear all hyped up. Yes, there may be a sugar high attached to it too, but these are known reactions, not to mention there are way more issues than just hyperactivity.
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It scares us to think of what it's going to take for our governing bodies to sit up, take notice and actually care about our health.
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We delve so much deeper into these issues in our course Additive-Free Made Easy because unfortunately, this only scratches the surface.
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Register for our upcoming round of Additive-Free Made Easy:
https://additivefreelifestyle.com/afme/
Looking back at this wonderful testimony from Ilonka early this year, makes me so pleased to do what I do with the team.
We’re here to help you to have success like Ilonka 😍❤️
- Kristan
How did we get to April already???!!!
So far, my 2024 has been jam packed with greatness.
I am prioritising getting my health back on track and I can’t believe how much energy I have access to now. Huge shout out to Rachel and Kristan at Supporting Balance: holistic health coaching and the RCP Protocol. I don’t think I’ve felt this good ever, in my entire life.
It’s amazing how fast you can recover from complete physical burnout when you have the right information, guidance, and support.
Another big part of my life is deepening into my post-graduate studies in Spiritual Directorship with the The Institute for Intuitive Intelligence. I’ll share more about this amazingness later in the week.
I am also finding ways to connect to my creativity. I’m an artsy-craftsy kind of girl and I love trying out different types of crafts and just having a go at creating something out of nothing. I’m hoping to have some fun and try out some of the great "sip and create" events on offer around the Gold Coast. Shout out below if that’s something you want to do too and let me know if you have any recommendations.
Prioritising creativity is a recurring theme that has been coming up with the women I’m working with at the moment. I’ve realised that tapping into things we’re passionate about and expressing ourselves creatively is a great way to rediscover who we are, our essence, and also access the creative flow-state where time and space seem to disappear (be warned, this feeling is addictive).
Photo of me and my son at Curtis Falls, Mt Tamborine last weekend.
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Who am I?
I am here to share my knowledge and experience around healthy eating, whole foods (often via a Thermomix), understanding how minerals and vitamins run our body and how each individual can be empowered to take control of their health.
I share information about how what you eat, impacts on your body, mind and spirit – making the science less daunting, bringing it to everyone and having some fun along the way too.
I love helping others, I have done it for a long time before finding myself in this field – now I get to bring my many years of science knowledge together with my training and education, business and family-related skills, into a place for helping many at once, not just a few.
I love seeing the ripple effect of my education and support on others – I have seen lives transform from having a Thermomix in their home and with minerals clients who have had their minerals tested and now realising that they aren’t “broken” and that they have hope for a brighter, happier, HEALTHIER future, that nobody else has been able to help them find.
Now I am seeing testimonials come through with people functioning better than ever before, to dropping symptoms they have had for years – all because they have learned about their own body and biology!
Research, read, learn and ask questions – don’t take anyone’s word for it…
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