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Chris & Filly Functional Medicine

Locality: Don, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 402 733 944

Address: Cnr Jiloa Way & Lapthorne Close 7310 Don, TAS, Australia

Website: http://chrisandfilly.fm/

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25.01.2022 Next Monday is International Women's Day, and myself (Filipa) and Meg Cables are taking part in a WORLD FIRST 24 hour Clubhouse Event. We’ll be part of the 40+ women leader speakers from around the world. Meg & I will be chatting about how to prevent and overcome Working Mum Burnout at 10pm AEDT (for any of you Owls out there!), which will also include a lovely sleepy-time guided meditation by Meg. So excited - would love you to join us!... p.s. If you're not on Clubhouse and would like to join, I have two invites spare. Comment below if you'd like one :)

25.01.2022 Date Night! Time to get our zinc levels up with a whopping & delightful seafood platter . . . #chrisandfilly #chrisandfillyfunctionalmedicine #functionalmedicine #seafood #seafoodplatter #zinc #getinmybelly #datenight #balance #bodymindspirit #foodasmedicine

22.01.2022 What's for dinner tonight?! I'm thinking this yummy lentil curry. Not only is it delish, but it is also packed with power-house food for your microbiome. Your good bugs absolutely LOVE lentils. Head over to our BLOG for the recipe: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/blog/lentil-spinach-curry

22.01.2022 In case you need to hear this today ------------------------- To discover whether we can help you and to find some answers and solutions, book a discovery call now. ... It is free, it takes 2mins to do so, and can be at any time that both you and we are available. Click the following link to book in now. https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/pl/177590

20.01.2022 Hello wonderful people! If you missed my Live Facey earlier this week on working Mumma ENERGY (or lack there of!) - or if you're more of a 'read' type of person - I've written up the most important points from the Live. Head over here to find out 3 REASONS WHY YOU MIGHT BE LOW IN ENERGY - https://www.chrisandfilly.fm//feeling-low-on-energy-and-bu If you know a fellow working Mumma (or Dad!) who could do with some help getting ENERGISED, tag them in the comments below :)

20.01.2022 Hello! Chris here, for a bit of a different storya love story, haha! Well, it’s not really a love story. It’s more a story of a girl I had a crush on in High School, that shaped the way I saw myself for a very long time - and how I behaved. Let’s call this girl Chantelle. I was in the library and I overhead Chantelle talking to another girlabout me. My ears pricked up. ... Have you ever seen Chris with his shirt off? Chantelle replied: Yes, it’s so gross. He’s sooooo skinny. You can see right into his ribcage. Yuck! Continue reading on our blog to learn more about how this experience shaped my story - https://www.chrisandfilly.fm//what-stories-are-you-playing Are there stories you’re playing in your head that are destroying your health and your happiness? Are there stories you’re playing in your head that are preventing your ability to heal?

20.01.2022 The wonderful Jo Ross, our Natural Therapist, has TWO FREE SPOTS TOMORROW (Tue 23 Nov) at 12:45pm & 7:30pm for a Massage or Kinergetics Treatment. Please send us a message to book in

20.01.2022 We have a WINNER for our Find Your Calm GIVEAWAY Our five finalists were: @jordaneps @nicolina_webster @marnie_banani... @retrovintagefox @healing_soul_centre And the winner is...drum roll... @nicolina_webster Congratulations @nicolina_webster you have won yourself over $550 of calming goodies! Get to the root cause of your health issues with a Functional Medicine & Mindset Initial Consult with @chrisandfilly_fm; stay grounded in the office with an @earthingoz Earthing Mat Kit; settle your tummy with a @primalalternative goody box featuring grain-free bread, wraps, cookies & waffle mix; calm your nervous system with @teelixir Lion’s Mane Mushroom medicinal powder; and chill out with @mindfulfoods Chillax Brew tea blend. @nicolina_webster please contact each Insta page to claim your prize #chrisandfilly #chrisandfillyfunctionalmedicine #functionalmedicine #findyourcalm #giveaway #winnerannounced #rootcauseofhealthproblems #answers #solutions #stressedout #wornout

19.01.2022 Our week of gratitude continues :) Today I'm grateful for modern technology and being able to connect with you all on social media, and share words of hope and healing x What are you grateful for today?... #GiveThanks

19.01.2022 Heya, Chris here today :) I wanted to chat (frankly!) about getting healthy. Like real, deep health. Not just superficial 'get rid of my symptoms' health. If you're like most of our clients when they first start working with us, you're likely stressed-out, and your body is definitely feeling it. Fatigued, PMS-y, gut bloat, skin breakouts, and the rest. You have to recognise that the life you have right now has led to the behaviours that you've got, the habits that you've got,... how you look, how your body systems are working, the symptoms that you have. If you want to be different, feel different, do something different with your life, you're going to have to BEHAVE differently. We know that unless you actually change your behaviours, you'll never be healthy. To be healthy means to HEAL-THY...mind, body, and spirit. Unfortunately there is no magic pill. In order to heal you will need to work hard to become who you want to be. Filly & I, we're not going to do this for you. There's no magic lab test or nutraceutical supplement that is magically going to fix things. We recommend taking a holistic approach to healing your body, which will also include how you think & behave. This is true, deep healing, health. Are you ready for some deep healing transformations? Comment below 'take back control' if you are! :)

19.01.2022 These are all common symptoms of neuropsychiatric disorders - i.e. Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Eating Disorders, etc. Did you know that these are all also common symptoms for Vitamin B deficiency? And the more stress & overwhelm you experience, the more you can burn through your vitamin B's. What if the root cause of your psychiatric disorder is as simple as a nutritional deficiency?! No anti-depressant or anti-psychotic drug will fix that.... We run a number of functional pathology lab tests which look for nutritional deficiencies, which go beyond just looking at your usual B12, Iron & Vitamin D levels that a medical doctor would commonly run. Know the cause - treat the cause! ------------------------- To discover whether we can help you and to find some answers and solutions, book a discovery call now. It is free, it takes 2mins to do so, and can be at any time that both you and we are available. Click the following link to book in now. https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/pl/177590

19.01.2022 Here's a super quick, no-fuss dinner recipe that tastes delicious! This is a staple in our family. Double the recipe and have some for leftovers the next day. Head to our BLOG for the recipe: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/blog/quick-chicken-curry

19.01.2022 #GiveThanks Week! I am so grateful that we have available to us natural medicines to treat our body's ecosystem. I am so grateful to all my world-class mentors who have taught me HOW to identify the root cause of symptoms and HOW to treat the cause, not the disease. I truly believe that your body is an intelligent system, waiting to be restored! If you can get rid of the bad stuff, and put in the good stuff, your body will know what to do.

17.01.2022 YAY! We absolutely love sharing success stories, and the amazing work of our clients. This one is from a busy Mumma, who was over-doing work & family, to the detriment of her own health...But look at her now! "The big change-my-life moment came when we detected a Candida Overgrowth on my stool test which was contributing to my bloating and emotional eating. As we worked on the candida, we also did a lot of behavioural reprogramming work around my emotional eating and lack of love for myself (which is why I was DOING so much - always doing for others, never for myself). After a month or so my bloating & brain-fog began to resolve - but what was most amazing was I had complete control over the way I ate. I always had a poor relationship with food, so this was mind-blowing!" ~ Functional Medicine Client (anon).

17.01.2022 Have you heard of the calming benefits of Lion's Mane mushrooms? This pretty special fungi is a powerful medicinal mushroom and popular natural nootropic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This incredible superfood benefits the brain by improving cognitive function and focus, boosts antioxidant activity, provides anti inflammatory effects, calms the nervous system and supports the immune system. Would you like to WIN yourself a pot of this happy mushroom (the totally legal type, lol)?! We've collabed with Teelixir over on our Insta page for an epic "FIND YOUR CALM" GIVEAWAY valued at over $550. Head over to our Insta Page to enter - https://www.instagram.com/chrisandfilly_fm/?hl=en You could also win a super in-depth 2.5 hour Initial Consult with Chris & Filly :) :)

16.01.2022 I love my Blue Light Glasses from Earthing Oz They are amazing for protecting your eyes and filtering out harmful, artificial blue light from screens that can cause headaches, fatigue, irritability, and all sorts of dirty electricity nastiness. . . Did you see that we’ve collabed with Earthing Oz for a Find Your Calm GIVEWAY valued at $550 over on our Insta page?! Head over to our giveaway post a few posts back to enter to win an @earthingoz Earthing Mat kit, and 2.5 hour ...Initial Consult with @chrisandfilly_fm ...plus more!! - https://www.instagram.com/chrisandfilly_fm/?hl=en . . . #chrisandfilly #chrisandfillyfunctionalmedicine #functionalmedicine #earthingoz #bluelightglasses #emf #dirtyelectricity #protectyourself #giveaway #findyourcalm #earthingmat #initialconsult #rootcause #findyourcalm See more

16.01.2022 As a Functional Medicine Practitioner and a Mumma, I get asked this a lot: how can I get my child to live healthier? This little nugget says it all: Children DO what they SEE you do...and not so much what you TELL them to do. Are you living a life that you would love your kids to follow? Are you nourishing your body with healthy foods? Are you staying true to your highest values? Are you sleeping well? Moving well? Having screen-free time? Getting out in nature? Being mindful...? Establishing a healthy work-life balance? Spending playful time with your kids? Being present? Our Miss 8yo HATES drinking water from the "yucky" tap. We live in the town, so have access to town-water. She will only drink from our water filter. Why? Well it does taste better, but she has patterned this healthy drinking habit from her Dad, Chris, who also flat-out refuses to drink from the tap. Our Miss 8yo also has a bit of temper. I've caught her 'telling off' her younger sister many times, and I have to cringe because she sounds JUST LIKE ME!!!! when I tell her off. Why? She has patterned this Angry Mummy habit from me. It's something I'm working on! Lol. Not just for my own 'stress-levels' sake, but because I want my children to pattern healthy ways of being from me, on ALL levels. What have you noticed your kids do that you do? Filly x

16.01.2022 I have been blessed to be born into a family of Green Thumbs This lushes lot were gifted to us by my dad @triffitttom It’s so nice to eat food that has been lovingly grown and harvested, and without all the usual nasties! #GiveThanks Handy little tip to stressed-out parents trying to get your kids to eat their cell-loving greens...When our kids were littler (and maybe more impressionable, haha!), I would teach them that green is the colour for the heart (Chakra), and when y...ou eat your greens you fill your heart up with love. It sounds simple, but it worked a treat for getting our little ones to eat their greens! . . . . #chrisandfilly #chrisandfillyfunctionalmedicine #functionalmedicine #givethanks #vegetables #homegrown #organic #greens #heartchakra #love #handytips #healthyliving #stressedout #wornout #takebackcontrol #findyourcalm See more

15.01.2022 How funky are Mindful Foods products?! Funky AND good for you Last chance today to enter our Find Your Calm GIVEAWAY over on our Insta Page, where you can win Mindful Foods Chillax Brew plus over $550 other calming goodies!! Head over to our giveaway post to enter . . . #chrisandfilly #chrisandfillyfunctionalmedicine #functionalmedicine #mindfulfoods #chillaxbrew #tea #organic #realfood #wholefood #foodismedicine #findyourcalm #giveaway

15.01.2022 Looking to squeeze in a last-minute massage?! Our awesome remedial therapist Jo has ONE spot available today at 4:45pm for a massage or kinergetics sessions. Send us a PM to book in :)

14.01.2022 Where do you find your CALM??? This is my happy place When things get a bit hectic and noisy and messy at home during school holidays ...retreat to beach, baby, retreat to the beach! ... . . . . #chrisandfilly #chrisandfillyfunctionalmedicine #functionalmedicine #takebackcontrol #findyourcalm #beach #summer #schoolholidays #crazykids #mumlife #workingmum #mumboss #calmmum #calmworkingmum #rootcause #worklifebalance #holistichealth #holistichealing #healthylifestyle See more

14.01.2022 First day of school holidays done right with these funny ones Tassie locals, if you haven’t done the John Palmer Track off East Devonport it is a definite must!! I’m keen to see if we can walk all the way to Port Sorell? . . . .... #chrisandfilly #chrisandfillyfunctionalmedicine #functionalmedicine #hike #beachwalks #beachtrack #schoolholidays #mumlife #bossmum #family #nature #connection #findyourcalm #healthylifestyle #heal #bodymindspirit See more

13.01.2022 PMS got you feeling all sorts of nasties? But that’s just normal, right? I’m here to tell you that NOOO! It might be the norm, but it’s certainly not normal! ... Burned-out women are waaay more prone to experiencing PMS. Rather than chalking it up to just being ‘female’, it’s time to look deeper at what is actually causing these symptoms. Is it stress, overworking, adrenal imbalances, parasites, detox issues, low dopamine, your nutrition, too much exercise, or something else? What’s your PMS bane? Comment below! . . . . #chrisandfilly #chrisandfillyfunctionalmedicine #functionalmedicine #pms #femalehormones #womenshealth #workingmum #overworking #stressedout #adrenals #guthealth #detox #rootcausemedicine #takebackcontrol #findyourcalm

12.01.2022 Are you struggling with low energy? A common underlying physiological imbalance of fatigue links back to your stress hormones: cortisol & DHEA. When you're under stress, the brain tells the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol, which causes your body to respond to stress. When there is enough cortisol flooded in the blood, DHEA then jumps in to switch the brain off from 'stressing', which then brings cortisol levels (and you!) back down to a relaxed state. Overtime, when ther...e is TOO MUCH cortisol being secreted (this will happen if you've been under a lot of chronic emotional or physical stress), DHEA levels will start depleting, as it can no longer keep up with its crazy, hyperactive counterpart. What happens then, when DHEA is no longer being secreted efficiently? THERE IS NO HORMONE TO SWITCH YOUR BRAIN OFF FROM STRESSING! It is absolutely CRAZY how common this hormonal dysfunction is happening - I'd say 80-90% of our clients tested for adrenal fatigue, come back as positive. The adrenal glands are responsible for not just dealing with stress, however, but also for resiliency, energy and endurance. When your adrenal stress hormones burn-out, your entire body feels it and suffers from exhaustion. Head over to our blog to learn about the three stages of adrenal fatigue: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/blog/adrenal-fatigue-energy

11.01.2022 *HEARTBURN: BEFORE & AFTER H.PYLORI* Although many health issues erupted (or got worse) after I started having babies, I had lingering gut issues for a good 15 or 20 years of my life. Heartburn was nemesis! Food triggered the heartburn. Stress triggered it. Even paint fumes would flare it up!... But when I first did my own functional medicine lab testing, I finally got to the root cause of the heartburn. .....Continue reading HOW on our BLOG - https://www.chrisandfilly.fm//heartburn-before-after-h-pyl

11.01.2022 *HOW TO TRAIN YOUR INNER DRAGON MUM* It seems that losing it at times is part of motherhood. But when you're crabby, snappy, and irritable ALL THE TIME, you can't help but wonder - what's wrong with me? It's a scenario you may know too well. You're running late, trying to get the kids (and yourself) out the door. The clock is stressing you out, yet no one cares to listen to you. By the time your children have refused once again to put their shoes on, rage takes over, and you ...SNAP. What comes after that is a car ride to school in pure silence, with you holding back tears, ashamed of what you've done. It's official; you've become a dragon mum. ...Continue reading on our BLOG to discover why you might be reacting in this way (and no, it's not just about lack of self control) and some steps to train your inner dragon mum - https://www.chrisandfilly.fm//how-to-train-your-inner-drag

11.01.2022 |HEALING THE ADRENALS WITH FOOD| Are you feeling stressed-out, worn-out and overwhelmed? If so, chances are your poor little adrenal glands aren't doing so well! We take a holistic approach to treating your stress hormones, using functional medicine testing, mindset coaching, nutrition & lifestyle modifications & nutraceutical supplementation, where needed. ... In our blog post today I show you how food can stress out the adrenals, and how you can use nutrition to heal your stress hormones back to a state of calm....Yesss please! Head here to learn how you can make changes TODAY: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm//healing-the-adrenals-with-fo

10.01.2022 If your body is feeling worn-out, chances are your microbiome has depleted too... Here's a MYTH BUSTER for you today! You CANNOT repopulate the gut with good bacteria by taking PROBIOTICS or eating fermented foods.... Decades of research have shown that the moment you stop taking your probiotics or eating fermented foods, all those good bugs leave your gut within 1 day to 2-weeks at best. Any "colonisation" is only temporary. If you want to boost your NATIVE MICROBIOTA it is much better to take PREBIOTIC supplements and eat PREBIOTIC foods. I use very specific supplements and foods to improve the diversity of the bacteria in your gut, based on the levels shown in functional medicine stool testing. Am I against probiotics or fermented foods? Not at all! Fermented foods can have beneficial effects, as long as you're eating/drinking them daily. And probiotics: I use different probiotic strains for specific therapeutic effects, such as improving diarrhoea, constipation, leaky gut, inflammation, hypersensitivity, and bringing down levels of specific types of pathogenic microbes. Put your hand up if your worn-out gut could do with some TLC?!

10.01.2022 Perfect way to start my day I’m feeling nice and grounded and ready to start my day of functional medicine consults! Thank you Meg Cables for this mornings live yoga class . . . .... #chrisandfilly #chrisandfillyfunctionalmedicine #functionalmedicine #yoga #grounded #destress #chill #centre #consulting #workingmum #rootcausemedicine #holistichealth #stressedout #wornout #takebackcontrol #findyourcalm See more

08.01.2022 I am in love with Primal Alternative real-food goodies! Who is with me?! Not only do they taste amazing, but they are super calming on the belly :) We've collabed with Primal Alternative over on our Insta page for an epic "FIND YOUR CALM" GIVEAWAY valued at over $550. Head over to our Insta Page to enter - https://www.instagram.com/chrisandfilly_fm/?hl=en

08.01.2022 Have you ever heard of healthy fish fingers? THIS is it! They are also a great hit with our kids This recipe is compliant with our Adrenal Healing Nutrition Plan, and can also be used if on the SIBO Biphasic Diet or a Low-Hydrogen Sulphide eating plan. Head here for the recipe: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/blog/coconutty-fish-fingers

08.01.2022 I was pretty chuffed when I created this Zucchini Bread recipe that is low-histamine friendly! This zucchini bread is only slightly sweetened with some raw honey, so you can enjoy this as a sweet treat or a savoury snack or part of a meal. I’ve used aquafaba in this recipe in place of eggs (gaaaaah, best egg-replacement ever!!!). To make aquafaba, all you need to do is drain the brine from a can of chickpeas, and whip it up until it looks like egg-whites. Head here for the recipe: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/blog/zucchini-bread

08.01.2022 Take me back to our weekend away in the mountains and sweating it out in this sauna :) There are three ways we clear toxins: poop, pee & sweat. If any of these elimination pathways aren't working effectively, you are at high risk of toxin build-up, which can lead to all sorts of illnesses. Sweating is a critical human detox function, yet most people don't sweat regularly or enough. Using saunas is an excellent way of getting your sweat up. If you can't regularly access a sau...na, doing some sweaty exercise will also help! If you struggle with fatigue or are low in vitality and not yet able to exercise at an intensity to work up a sweat, try rugging up really warm and go for a walk. Often this is enough to get a good enough sweat up. Having a nice hot bath will also achieve the same thing - add in some epsom salts to increase your detoxifying ability :)

07.01.2022 Sorry for the sick-o photo, but I've got all sorts of mould on my mind lately We recently found out that our bathroom floor had grown a fungus-party (ahem...our floor started feeling 'squishy'...so gross! We've got major bathroom renos getting started real soon, thank goodness!). Mould can be a major health hazard. At least 50% of homes have a water issue. And at least 20% of the population are susceptible to mycotoxin (mould) illness. For these individuals, mould can cause... all sorts of nasty symptoms: chronic recurrent upper respiratory and sinus infections, chronic headaches/migraines, severe chronic fatigue or ongoing flu-like symptoms, stress & sex hormone imbalances, fibromyalgia (tender, sore muscles), brain fog, IBS, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, SIBO/SIFO, histamine intolerances, insomnia...the list is endless!!! We believe that in order to get really healthy, you need to exist in a healthy environment. We're currently putting together a pretty awesome Live Webinar - Detox Your Home - Deep Dive Immersion Live Webinar - which will dive into TWO poisonous things that can lead to a toxic home (chemicals and mould) and how to detox from them. Comment below if you're interested in tuning in!

05.01.2022 Who's up for an epic GIVEAWAY?! Head over to our Instagram account to enter :) You could win... **INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY** WIN A FIND YOUR CALM BUNDLE VALUED AT OVER $550... If you’re feeling stressed-out & overwhelmed, this epic giveaway will help you find your calm in no time! Get to the root cause of your health issues with a Functional Medicine & Mindset Initial Consult with Chris & Filly Functional Medicine; stay grounded in the office with an Earthing Oz Earthing Mat Kit; settle your tummy with a Primal Alternative goody box featuring grain-free bread, wraps, cookies & waffle mix; calm your nervous system with Teelixir Lion’s Mane Mushroom medicinal powder; and chill out with Mindful Foods Chillax Brew tea blend.

04.01.2022 What is Functional Medicine? This is a question we get asked a lot! Functional Medicine is the opposite of DYSFUNCTIONAL medicine. In Functional Medicine we are not interested in band-aiding the symptom, condition or disease with a drug or surgery or even a natural supplement or diet. Functional Medicine is about getting to the ROOT CAUSE of your health issues by treating imbalances in your body and in your life (physiological imbalances, as well as mindset & lifestyle imbala...nces). Continue reading on our blog: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/bl/what-is-functional-medicine

02.01.2022 Have you been thinking about getting to the root of your health issues and making big change in your life? Have you been saying NO to yourself for too long? No, it's not the right time.... No, I'm too busy. No, I have to take care of the kids first. No, it hasn't worked in the past, I doubt it will now. No, I don't have enough money. No, it's too hard. No, I've failed before. No, I don't value myself enough. Is this YOUR year to start saying YES to yourself?! Honestly, half the battle is just getting started. The rest is the most magical mixture of faith, dedication, inspiration, mindset, support, guidance, healing and resiliency. Are you "in"!?

01.01.2022 This is a bit of a yummy treat that is SIBO Biphasic - Phase 2 Diet friendly for our clients & followers treating SIBO. Take the chocolate topping layer off, and you can consume in Phase 1 of the SIBO Biphasic Diet This slice can also be mindfully nibbled on post the 2-Week Blood Sugar Reset in the Adrenal Nutrition Plan (to be eaten in moderation, lol!). Head over here for the recipe - https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/blog/chocolate-cinnamon-slice

01.01.2022 Feeling like an angry mum waaaaaay too often? The reality is: there might be imbalances happening in your body and mind that are forcing your inner dragon mum to rear its angry head more often than it should. For example:... - An infection of the gut could cause your rage. Think of h.pylori, giardia or candida, which are damaging your gut-brain connection with inflammation. Several studies have observed that gut inflammation affects mental health conditions such as mood imbalances, anxiety, and depression. - A depletion of neurotransmitters could be another cause. It relates to an imbalance in your brain chemicals, dopamine or serotonin, triggering your impatience and snappiness, and even irrational anger, as seen in this study. When I tested my neurotransmitters, it wasn't a surprise to see how low my dopamine was. - Your dragon mum can also awaken because of toxin overload. When your body struggles to detox and cleanse, it affects your brain's healthy functions, triggering more anxiety and depression. Again, there are studies to show the real effects of heavy metal toxicity on mental health. Have you got something nasty simmering away inside your body, flaring up your mood???