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Alvina Foo Certified American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioner. Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist & certified BioIndividual Nutrition Consultant.

Pharmacist using both conventional medicine and biomedical approach. Alvina is passionate about healthy eating and loves to keep physically fit. She particularly enjoys resistance training and high intensity interval training (HIIT) as part of her active lifestyle. In 2019, she was awarded overall championship in the NatBod Bodysport natural bodybuilding competition. She then gained placing in the Regional, NSW State and National levels of iCompete Natural Australia. Her keen interest in sports and nutrition led Alvina to complete certifications in both Science of Nutrition and Training the Physique Athlete with the Clean Health Fitness Institute of Australia in 2019. Alvina has also completed her training with the American Nutrition Association and is a certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist. Since 2009, she’s been training with the MINDD foundation for paediatric special needs. As of May 2021 Alvina has completed her advanced training on personalising nutrition with the BioIndividual Nutrition Institute.

29/09/2026

Went for an hour walk/hike with a weighted backpack. Trying to improve my endurance for my future adventures! 💪

24/09/2026

Happy World Pharmacist’s Day!

07/09/2026
https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msystems.00541-25This is a fascinating area of research, but it’s worth flagging th...
24/08/2026

https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msystems.00541-25

This is a fascinating area of research, but it’s worth flagging that most drug-microbiome-nutrient triads are backed largely by correlational human data, and in some cases the findings are genuinely contested.

What I find most interesting is the overlap. Metformin and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), for example, sit in both categories, they’re linked to nutrient depletion and microbiome disruption. That raises a real question: Is vitamin B12 deficiency on these drugs a direct absorption/pharmacokinetic effect? A downstream consequence of microbiome shifts affecting B12-producing (or competing) flora? Or some combination of both, and if so, in what proportion?

I’m beyond thrilled to finally say…I did it! 🎉I completed the final requirement, the oral examination in June and I’m of...
25/07/2026

I’m beyond thrilled to finally say…I did it! 🎉

I completed the final requirement, the oral examination in June and I’m officially a Fellow of Australasia College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM)!

It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, and I honestly can’t put into words how happy and grateful I feel right now. ❤️

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13/05/2026

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Wow. PCOS finally has a new name. After years of debate, the consensus has landed on PMOS for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome.

The name change was needed because the so-called "cysts" of "polycystic" are not actual cysts, but really just follicles or eggs, which are normal for the o***y.

What are your thoughts on the new name? As Dr Fiona McCulloch ND points out, it does sound a bit too similar to PMS.

Image by New Scientist.

Links:
- New Scientist (paywall) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2526084-pcos-has-been-officially-renamed-pmos-and-its-a-momentous-move/
- Australian news: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-05-12/polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos-new-name/106668902
- Lancet article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2826%2900717-8/fulltext

This was an interview I did with Dr Laurena Law last year. It is now available on Spotify.
20/01/2026

This was an interview I did with Dr Laurena Law last year. It is now available on Spotify.

01/01/2026

Finally some decent weather for some air time and what a way to finish the year!

04/10/2025

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I feel very privileged to have been invited to speak at the Postpartum Care Conference.
The experience reminded me that care shouldn’t just begin after birth — it needs to start much earlier. True wellness begins pre-partum: during preconception and pregnancy.
By supporting women early, we can:
🌱 Minimise nutrient depletion
💊 Address drug–nutrient interactions
🧬 Support biochemical pathways and prevent potential health issues
❤️ Holistic postpartum recovery truly begins before birth.

It’s been an incredible day of learning. 2 take home messages for me:1. When does postpartum care really start? If we wa...
27/09/2025

It’s been an incredible day of learning.
2 take home messages for me:
1. When does postpartum care really start? If we want to protect the health of both mum and bub, it should begin before birth. A healthcare system that prioritises prevention would save countless dollars in the long run, a win for mothers and a win for the health budget.
2. There is a wealth of traditional wisdom we should not overlook.

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