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Grief and chronic illness: Strategies for coping with grief
Guest Blog by Dave Clark (Counsellor, Writer and fellow invisible illness warrior) In the previous blog post, I discussed how grief and loss are a normal part of an ongoing health journey. Understanding what it looks like and acknowledging it is a big step for...
Grief and chronic illness: the invisible layers we carry
Guest Blog by Dave Clark(Counsellor, Writer and fellow invisible illness warrior) So much of chronic illness and disability is invisible to those around us. I have lived with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) for the past nineteen years and know the daily experience...
Six Food Swaps For Better Mood
Beyond Brain Chemistry: Understanding the Roots of Mental Health When it comes to mental health, it’s not just about brain chemistry. Despite popular belief, serotonin deficiency isn’t the only cause of depression or anxiety — and in many cases, it may not even be the...
Meal Prep Tips for Bad Pain & Fatigue Days
Food prep and cooking are often the first things to go out the window when you’re runningon empty. Sound familiar? This is completely understandable…but also a bit tricky, because nutrition plays a foundational role in supporting your health, especially when managing...
Why the Low FODMAP Diet is Not a Cure for IBS
If you've been diagnosed with IBS or struggle with ongoing digestive issues, perhaps as part of another condition like long COVID, fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue syndrome, there’s a good chance someone has recommended the low FODMAP diet. It’s often positioned as a...
Why Magnesium is Your Friend for Pain and Fatigue
Let’s talk about magnesium. This is a mineral that frequently finds its way into my prescriptions for people dealing with chronic pain and fatigue.So why is this essential mineral high on my list of priorities? Let’s break it down. The Role of Magnesium in Your...
Not in the Too-Hard Basket: Navigating Chronic Pain, Fatigue & Gut Health
Your body is complex and that’s completely okay. If you’ve ever felt like your health is too layered, too interconnected, or just plain complicated, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean your goals are unattainable. It simply means we start with the basics and build...
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...
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.
