Elizabeth Pattalis Online Nutritionist
Cultivate a life of balance.
Elizabeth Pattalis Online Nutritionist
Cultivate a life of balance.
We are exposed to thousands of chemicals throughout our lives – through air pollution, pesticides, plastics, food packaging, cosmetics, household products and other environmental sources. Some chemicals can interfere with hormone signalling, metabolism and other biological processes. While we can’t eliminate every exposure, we can support the body’s natural ability to process and eliminate unwanted …
DNA testing for nutrition is becoming more common in clinic, but there’s still confusion around what it actually offers, how it’s used, and whether it’s worth doing. Within practice, it sits under precision nutrition (also called personalised nutrition or nutrigenetics), which looks at how genetic variation can influence responses to food, nutrients, and lifestyle factors. Used well, …
Histamine and Hormones Are Closely Linked One of the most important relationships is the interaction between histamine and estrogen. Estrogen can stimulate histamine release, while histamine may also promote further estrogen activity. This can create a cycle where symptoms become amplified during certain phases of the menstrual cycle or during hormonal transitions like perimenopause. In …
Blood tests normal but feel unwell? Many people are told their lab results look “fine,” yet they still struggle with fatigue, stubborn weight, poor sleep, brain fog, or low mood. The reality is that standard blood test ranges are designed to detect disease, not optimal health. Subtle imbalances in nutrients, hormones, or metabolism can exist long …
Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have changed the landscape of weight management. Appetite feels different.Hunger cues shift.Meals feel heavier.Food noise quietens. For many people, it’s the first time they’ve felt relief from constant cravings. But here’s the reality: these medications are not a replacement for nutrition. They are a tool. And like any …
Learn how circadian rhythm and light exposure regulate hormones, stress response, sleep, and mood and why timing matters for long-term health.
Are you constantly on edge? Fatigued, overwhelmed, or struggling with cravings, brain fog, or mood swings? These aren’t just stress symptoms – they’re your nervous system signalling it’s stuck in survival mode. Burnout doesn’t arrive suddenly. It builds quietly over time, often disguised as “just stress,” until the body can no longer compensate. What many …
Perimenopause nutrition plays a key role during this time, as the way you eat can significantly influence symptoms, weight regulation, metabolic health, and long‑term disease risk. It’s often used interchangeably with menopause, but they are not the same thing. Menopause refers to a specific point in time, when you’ve gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual …
Methylation is a vital biochemical process that occurs in every cell and organ of the body. It involves transferring a methyl group (a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms) from one molecule to another. Although it may sound technical, methylation is fundamental to your health and wellbeing. Why Methylation Matters This process underpins many …
Did you know that stress affects your mood and energy levels and plays a significant role in your eating habits? More specifically, stress eating is a thing. Stress can lead to overeating and much of this is due to the effects of a hormone called Cortisol. What is Cortisol, and Why Does it Matter? Cortisol …
