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Fibromyalgia & Gut Health: How Your Microbiome Affects Pain & Fatigue
Are you struggling with fibromyalgia and also dealing with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive issues? You’re not alone. Studies suggest that up to 70% of people with fibromyalgia also have an IBS diagnosis and many others experience digestive symptoms....
Signs of Chronic Inflammation
We’ve all heard the word inflammation, but do you know what it really means and how to recognise it? What is Inflammation?Inflammation isn’t inherently bad—it’s a normal immune response designed to help the body heal. When you cut yourself or break a bone,...
Tips for Managing Appointments with Brain Fog
If brain fog has been making your medical appointments feel like a blur, you’re not alone. Many of my patients face the same challenge—trying to process information, remember details, and find the right words when your brain feels sluggish can be overwhelming. But...
Trusting the Process: Finding Hope in the Journey to Better Health
Living with chronic illnesses can be an exhausting and often discouraging experience. I understand this deeply—not just from working with clients, but from my own health journey too. The path to feeling better is rarely straightforward, and it can be easy to feel...
Signs you need to talk to your naturopath about microbiome testing
Microbiome and gut testing can be a powerful tool I use in my clinic to help address complex health issues. There’s a strong link between gut health and many chronic conditions, which may surprise some people, as the symptoms aren't always digestive. In fact, research...
What is the human microbiome?
The human microbiome is the ecosystem of microbes, including bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, that live on and within our bodies. These communities vary across different areas, such as the skin, gut, mouth, and vagina. Among these, the gut microbiome plays a crucial role...
Vitamin D and Chronic Pain
Do you know what your Vitamin D levels are? Low levels of Vitamin D, the sunshine nutrient, have been associated with chronic pain and muscle weakness in the research and there has been numerous studies reviewing the impact of Vitamin D deficiency and its impact on...
Healthy Overnight Breakfast Oats
Do you struggle with finding healthy breakfast choices that don’t take hours of prep and keep you going until lunch? These overnight oats are a great option! High in fibre, minerals, healthy fats and protein, they can provide a nutritious start to the day and best of...
COVID19 and your gut health
Many people with COVID experience digestive issues as part of their symptom picture. The most common being nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. For some these digestive symptoms linger beyond the initial infection phase leading to problematic digestive issues long term....
Simple Self Care for Severe Chronic Fatigue
Whether you're a sufferer or a carer of someone with severe chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), long COVID or another debilitating chronic illness, you know how it robs quality of life. With 25% of chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers being so sick they are housebound or...
Six Ways Nutrition Impacts Chronic Pain
Have you ever thought about how the food you eat can influence your chronic pain?I know some of you would be shaking your head right now - and that’s okay! It's a connection that often goes unnoticed, however research has shed light on how various aspects of our...
Pacing – The Art of Rest in Chronic Illness
Pacing is the term given to the strategy of managing fatigue and other symptoms in chronic conditions including post-viral fatigue, Long Covid, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and many others. What this looks like can be slightly different for...
About the Author
Kelli Kieselbach BHSc (NutDMed), Adv Dip (Nat), Adv Dip (WHM)
Kelli Kieselbach is an Adelaide based Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist who works with clients of all ages to restore health and prevent disease using nutrition and herbal medicine. Kelli has a special interest in pain and fatigue management working closely with Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome patients to empower them to live life with more energy and less pain. Kelli sees patients one on one both in clinic and online as well as educating businesses and community groups on various health related topics through workshops and guest speaking roles.
