“True healing begins when you feel heard, supported, and empowered. At Kidney Coach, I combine naturopathy, herbal medicine, and nutrition to guide clients through gentle, sustainable change.”
Libby Shaw has over 20 years’ experience working and consulting in the natural health industry. After graduating Melbourne College of Natural Medicine (Endeavour College) in 1999, she has continued working and being mentored within a multi-disciplinary clinic in Eltham, where she gained invaluable experience in supporting individuals through their health journey.
B.HSc (Naturopathy), Ad. Dip Health Science (Naturopathy), Dip. Western Herbal Medicine, Dip. Nutrition, Ayurveda, Dip Remedial Massage, Cert. Homotoxicology, Reiki 1 & 2.
Treating clientele in areas of natural family healthcare, Libby has developed many areas of speciality including immune related conditions, thyroid conditions, digestive complaints/ food intolerances, children’s health, female reproductive conditions and healthy weight management and now kidney disease.
Libby’s caring and results focused care aims to get to the bottom of your health concerns as simply and naturally as possible without judgement. She combines a balanced approach of naturopathy, homeopathy and food as medicine to assist the body’s natural healing ability and sustainable lifestyle results.
Libby is a passionate mother of two energetic boys, gardener, food creator and student and I am constantly inspired by nature.
The oral microbiome plays an essential role in the incidence and development of oral diseases, but did you know there is a connection between the oral microbiome and chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Did you know the oral microbiome is crucial in general oral and systemic health? Amazingly, the oral cavity has the second largest and…
Kidney disease can range from mild to severe, so the potential for reversal will depend on the specific cause and stage of the disease. Kidney disease is a major worldwide public health concern, affecting more than one in ten. If the kidneys become severely damaged and cannot perform their duties, advanced treatments such as dialysis…
Kidney disease is a global health concern. The kidneys, especially the proximal tubules, contain high mitochondrial density. This is due to the high amount of ATP required for solute reabsorption, the removal of blood waste products, and fluid and electrolyte balance. SS-31 is a peptide used to target mitochondria, and it has been found to…
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body; ninety-nine per cent of calcium is found in the structure of our bones and teeth. It supports normal bodily movement by keeping our tissues ridged, strong and flexible. It also serves as a calcium bank, offering a readily available source of calcium to the body if…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect the kidneys, cause inflammation, protein and blood in urine, high blood pressure and kidney failure. There are two types of lupus; systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and ‘discoid’ lupus erythematosus. Discoid lupus erythematosus affects the skin only, whereas SLE can harm the kidneys, skin, joints, and brain and…
What is Nitric Oxide? Nitric oxide (NO) is a colourless gas that has been found to help dilate blood vessels and stimulate certain hormones such as insulin and human growth hormone. It has also been found to exert numerous effects on the kidneys, heart and vasculature. Reduced NO has been associated with aging, kidney, cardiovascular…
What are Oxalates? Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants, including leafy green vegetables, cocoa, fruit, sweet potato, currants and spinach just to name a few. Generally, the oxalate content in plants is at its highest in the leaves followed by the seeds then at its lowest in the stems. The concentration…
What is NAD or Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide? Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) plays a vital role in the process of energy metabolism and production, and plays a key role in mitochondrial function. Its functions range from redox reactions, and it is also known as a central player in multiple cellular signalling pathways, organ resilience and longevity….
Both vitamins K and D are fat-soluble nutrients, both of which play a role in calcium metabolism. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is widespread and has become a major healthcare issue. The prevalence of VDD is estimated to be more than a billion people worldwide. It has been reported that in individuals with CKD, VDD is…
An overall incidence and prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are expected as we see the prevalence of obesity and diabetes increase throughout the world. We now know, risk factors associated with NAFLD are also associated with the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Research has found, patients with NAFLD are at a higher…
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