Blog News
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Starting the New Year: Is Your Body Running Fast or Slow?
Start 2026 with a clearer understanding of your energy, stress, hormones and digestion as you transition into the new year. Many women find themselves feeling tired, anxious, bloated or “off” after the holidays — not because they lack motivation, but because their bodies are running in either a fast-paced (stress-driven) or slow (rebuilding) metabolic pattern. In this blog, I break down the signs of each pattern, explain how they affect your nervous system and digestive health, and share how Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can be used to personalise your approach to nourishment, rest and healing. Together, we explore a gentler, physiology-aligned way to improve energy, calm the nervous system and support your whole body — including women’s health, hormones, digestion and children’s wellbeing — so you can feel balanced and energised all year long.
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December: Closing the Year Gently (Without Burning Yourself Out)
December isn’t the month to push harder — it’s the month to finish softly 🌿
If stress flares your gut, sleep or hormones, try these gentle reset tips: protein-first mornings, warm simple meals, a short walk after eating, and one boundary that protects your energy.
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Diabetes Type 1, Type 2 & Gestational: How Naturopathy can support you naturally and holistically
November shines a light on diabetes — a condition that’s more common than we realise and deeply connected to our hormones, gut health, and stress levels.
In this blog, I share how naturopathic and holistic care can support people living with or at risk of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational diabetes.
You’ll learn about the early signs like insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, how conditions such as SIBO and perimenopause intertwine with blood-sugar balance, and how technology like continuous glucose monitors can help you (and your practitioner) better understand your body’s unique patterns.
It’s all about small, sustainable steps — the kind that bring calm, balance, and energy back into your daily life.
Read more to explore gentle, practical naturopathic ways to support your blood sugar, hormones, and gut health this November.
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Is Viral Overload at the Root of Your Symptoms? Understanding EBV and Its Impact on the Body
Have you been feeling chronically tired, anxious, foggy-headed, or hormonally out of balance — even though your tests come back "normal"?
This blog explores the hidden world of viral overload, focusing on Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and other lingering viruses like Herpes Simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2), Ross River Virus, and Varicella-Zoster (chickenpox and shingles).Many women are unknowingly carrying a low-grade viral burden that may be disrupting:
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Thyroid function (especially Hashimoto’s and hypothyroid)
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Hormonal balance in perimenopause
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Nervous system and mental wellbeing (anxiety, fatigue, insomnia)
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Immune resilience and inflammation
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Reproductive health and fertility
These viruses can go dormant and reactivate during stress, hormonal shifts, or burnout, creating a ripple effect across the whole body.
As a naturopath, I work with women to support their immune system, calm inflammation, and bring their bodies back into balance — naturally and holistically.
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How your microbiome affects both your gut and heart health and why oral health matters
While most people associate gut health with digestion, the microbiome’s effects go far beyond the digestive system. One of the most critical but often overlooked connections is how gut health impacts cardiovascular health and the critical role oral health plays in this gut-heart connection. The mouth is the gateway to the digestive system, and the bacteria that thrive there can directly impact not only your gut microbiome but also your cardiovascular system.
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Amenorrhea (no periods) and Anorexia (disordered eating) - Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: A holistic approach to restoring balance
Have you heard of or experienced the very common hypothalamic amenorrhea, which is a lack of periods due to undereating or undereating carbs. You may have been mistakenly told you have “lean PCOS” when you actually have hypothalamic amenorrhea.
For many women, a regular menstrual cycle is a key indicator of overall health. However, when periods stop unexpectedly—especially in cases of anorexia or disordered eating—it’s a sign that the body is under significant stress. Amenorrhea is a common consequence of restricted eating, nutrient deficiencies, and emotional imbalance. As a naturopath and energy healer, I take a holistic approach in supporting the body to regain balance naturally.
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Signs that stress is hiding in your body
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but what happens when it quietly takes over your body without your awareness? Many of us are so accustomed to being “busy” and “switched on” all the time that we overlook the subtle signs our bodies give us when stress becomes too much. Left unaddressed, this hidden stress can lead to physical discomfort, emotional imbalance, hormonal imbalances and long-term health challenges. -
New Financial Year - New Look Clinic
New Financial Year - New Look Clinic. There's a couple of changes happening in clinic from Monday 1st July, 2024. I'm now seeing new clients online via zoom. My current clients are still able to continue seeing me in person and are able to change to online if they wish. I'm offering Body Balance Treatments as in person treatments. -
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) - Balancing Body Chemistry
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is an analytical test that measure the mineral composition of hair. It is regarded by many doctors, naturopaths and nutritionists as one of the most valuable screening tools available in everyday and preventative health care. I use this test regularly with my clients both in clinic and online as HTMA gives a personalized interpretive test report that assesses your current mineral status, highlights areas of concern and recommends dietary changes based on your results. -
Flow Well: Navigating Period Health with Ease
Navigating period health with ease is about embracing your body's innate wisdom and nurturing yourself on all levels—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. By integrating naturopathic principles, nutritional support, herbal medicine, and mind-body practices into your menstrual care routine, you can cultivate a deeper connection with your body and experience greater well-being throughout your cycle. -
Does your liver need some love?
I thought that January is the perfect time to celebrate our livers and show it some love as our livers really do work overtime especially during the holiday season and throughout the year.
There are many health conditions that are liver related that I treat on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Fatty liver disease, hormonal imbalances, weight gain, constipation, diarrhoea, tummy issues, insomnia, brain fog, itchy skin, acne, PCOS viral flare ups and cardiovascular health are some of the conditions that I work with in clinic.
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What is Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects up to 1 in 10 girls and women in their reproductive years. PCOS is an endocrine disorder. There are four types of PCOS - Insulin Resistance, Post Pill PCOS, Inflammatory PCOS and Androgen PCOS. If you have symptoms of PCOS and it's not PCOS this can be due to Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea due to undereating.