The growing conversation around Ivermectin, Fenbendazole and holistic healing

How to Reset Your Body Naturally in 14 Days

There comes a moment in many women’s lives when the usual advice no longer feels enough.

Maybe it begins with fatigue that doesn’t improve, digestion that feels unsettled, unexplained inflammation, brain fog, hormonal changes, or a general sense that your body is asking for something different.

For many women I speak with, this is the moment they begin searching beyond symptom management and start asking deeper questions.

What if my body is trying to heal, not break down? What if the answer lies in restoring the foundations of health rather than constantly chasing new treatments?

This shift in thinking has led many people to explore conversations around repurposed medicines, functional medicine approaches, detoxification strategies, and lifestyle practices that help the body return to balance.

While research is still evolving in many areas, what we do know with certainty is this: The body has an extraordinary capacity to repair and restore itself when it is given the right environment, and that environment begins with the foundations of health.

Understanding the conversation around repurposed medicines

Over the past few years there has been growing public discussion around certain medications that were originally developed for other purposes but are now being explored by some researchers and clinicians for their broader biological effects.

Two of the most commonly discussed are ivermectin and fenbendazole.

Before diving further, it’s important to understand what these compounds are and why they have drawn attention in health conversations.

What is Ivermectin?

Ivermectin is a medication that has been used globally for decades, primarily as an antiparasitic drug. It was originally developed to treat parasitic infections in both humans and animals and has played an important role in controlling diseases such as river blindness and certain intestinal parasites.

Because parasites can disrupt digestion, immune balance, and nutrient absorption, treatments that address parasitic infections have long been part of conventional and naturopathic care.

In recent years, ivermectin has become the subject of broader scientific discussion as researchers explore its biological effects beyond parasite treatment.

Some laboratory research has looked at its influence on inflammation pathways, cellular signalling, and immune responses. These areas of research are still evolving and are actively being studied.

What is Fenbendazole?

Fenbendazole is another antiparasitic medication that has traditionally been used in veterinary medicine and like ivermectin, it works by interfering with the ability of parasites to survive within the body.

Interest in fenbendazole has grown in some health circles because early laboratory studies have explored how compounds in this class may affect cell metabolism and microtubule structures, which play a role in how cells function.

This area of research has sparked curiosity among some practitioners who study metabolic health and cellular function. Again, research is ongoing and much remains to be understood.

Why some doctors are exploring repurposed medicines

A number of practitioners in the integrative and functional medicine space have publicly discussed the concept of repurposing existing medications.

Some of the voices contributing to these conversations include:

• Dr William Makis
• Dr Austin Lake
• Gary Brecka
• Dr Mark Hyman
• other researchers exploring metabolic health and immune support.

These discussions often centre around the idea that many chronic conditions share common underlying contributors, such as inflammation, immune dysregulation, metabolic imbalance, environmental toxicity, and nutrient deficiencies.

While the approaches of these practitioners differ, many agree on one key principle: Lifestyle foundations remain essential for healing.

Medications or therapies alone rarely restore health without addressing the environment the body is operating in.

The healing foundations most people overlook

Regardless of what treatment path someone explores for their illness, the body needs certain conditions in order to repair itself and these conditions are not complicated, but they are powerful when practised consistently.

They include:

• Nourishing, whole foods
• A calm nervous system
• Clean water and mineral balance
• Sunlight and circadian rhythm alignment
• Gut health support
• Gentle detoxification practices
• Spiritual grounding and emotional peace.

These are the practices that create the environment where healing can occur.

Eliminating foods that interfere with healing

During periods of illness or recovery, temporarily removing certain foods can reduce inflammation and allow the digestive system to reset. Many practitioners recommend avoiding the following during healing phases:

Refined Sugar

Excess sugar can feed harmful gut microbes, disrupt blood sugar balance, and contribute to systemic inflammation.

Alcohol

Alcohol places stress on the liver, which is one of the body’s primary detoxification organs.

Gluten

For some individuals, gluten can contribute to digestive irritation or immune responses that interfere with gut healing.

Dairy

Dairy can be inflammatory for certain people and may increase mucus production or digestive discomfort during illness.

This elimination phase is usually temporary, giving the body space to calm inflammation and rebalance.

Why gut testing can be helpful

If someone has been dealing with long-term health challenges, testing can provide useful insight. Functional testing may look at:

• Nutrient deficiencies
• Mineral imbalances
• Gut microbiome diversity
• Digestive markers
• Inflammatory markers.

Services such as i-screen or consultations with qualified naturopaths and integrative practitioners can help interpret these results and guide personalised support strategies. Understanding what the body is lacking can make the path forward much clearer.

Supportive practices that strengthen the body

Beyond nutrition and testing, several lifestyle practices consistently appear in healing protocols.

Sauna Therapy

Regular sauna use encourages sweating, which can support the body’s natural detoxification pathways.

Many people find that 2–4 sessions per week, lasting around 15–25 minutes, helps circulation, relaxation, and recovery.

Sunlight Exposure

Natural light plays a powerful role in regulating circadian rhythm, hormone balance, and vitamin D levels.

Aim for 10–20 minutes of morning sunlight, ideally within the first hour after waking (this is my favourite way to start each morning!).

Clean Water

Hydration supports circulation, lymphatic flow, digestion, and detoxification.

Filtered water with added trace minerals or a big pinch of natural sea salt can support electrolyte balance.

Intermittent or gentle short-term fasting

Some practitioners suggest short periods (5 hours) between meals to allow digestion to complete before the next eating window begins. This can help support metabolic flexibility and cellular repair processes.

Prayer and meditation

Emotional peace and spiritual connection have a profound impact on the nervous system. I highly recommend the YouVersion Bible App, it gives you a bible verse to read each day and a short video to break it down, then you can choose to have prayer time after it if you wish. Plus there’s gentle workship music to listen to as well which I love.

A calm nervous system supports digestion, immune balance, and recovery.

Gut support

Supporting the microbiome is often part of restoring overall health. Many women benefit from gentle daily support such as whole-food probiotics (For Her Wholefood Probiotic for Women is a perfect place to start), fibre-rich foods, and fermented foods when tolerated.

Grab my free Guide

For women who feel overwhelmed and unsure where to begin, the most helpful approach is often to start small. Rather than trying to change everything at once, creating a structured daily rhythm can help the body gradually move toward balance. This is why I created a simple framework called:

The Eden Body Reset

This plan focuses on:

• Calming inflammation
• supporting digestion
• restoring daily rhythms
• nourishing the body with simple foods
• reconnecting spiritually and emotionally.

Rather than focusing on restriction alone, the plan emphasises nourishment and rhythm.

Healing is often more simple than we think

When women begin restoring the foundations of health, many (me included!) notice meaningful improvements in energy, digestion, clarity, and resilience. Our body has an incredible capacity to repair itself when the environment supports healing, and often, the most powerful steps are the simplest ones.

Returning to whole foods, natural rhythms, nourishing relationships, and spiritual grounding creates a foundation that no quick fix can replace.

Here’s 7 signs your body is asking for a reset

1. Persistent bloating or digestive discomfort

If your stomach feels distended after most meals, or digestion feels unpredictable, your gut may be asking for support and simplicity.

2. Constant fatigue

When the body is overloaded with inflammation, toxins, stress, or nutrient depletion, energy production often suffers.

3. Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

Many women describe feeling mentally “cloudy”, which can often be linked to gut imbalance, blood sugar instability, or chronic stress.

4. Hormonal symptoms

Irregular cycles, PMS, mood swings, or weight changes can sometimes reflect deeper metabolic or inflammatory stress within the body.

5. Frequent infections or low immunity

A large portion of the immune system lives in the gut. When digestion is compromised, immune resilience often follows.

6. Skin flare ups

Conditions like acne, eczema, or unexplained rashes can sometimes signal that the body is struggling to process internal inflammation.

7. A deep sense that something feels “off”

Many women intuitively know when their body needs support long before tests show anything abnormal, and listening to those signals is often the first step toward healing.

Where to from here?

Sometimes healing doesn’t begin with a dramatic breakthrough, it begins with returning to the simple rhythms our bodies were designed to thrive on.

Start now by downloading My Free 14 Day Eden Reset Guide here.

And if anything in this article resonated with you or sparked a question, you can reach me here.