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Jane Hutchens

I support women in perimenopause and beyond to regain their health and wellbeing I am a naturopath, trainer/facilitator, researcher, writer and plant nerd.

Hi, I'm Jane Hutchens and I help women with all things hormone and reproduction. In addition to being committed to fabulous, ‘real’ food and the effectiveness of herbal medicine, I am also a registered nurse and I use a combination of strategies and broad experience to help you achieve lasting good health and fertility. Services include:

Clinic - professional, compassionate health care that integ

rates complementary and orthodox health. Naturopathic treatment is individualised to best meet the needs of each person and aims at achieving effective and lasting results. Workshops - Workshops and presentations are offered throughout the year on a range of topics including healthy eating, planning for pregnancy, stress and resilience, menopause and more. To find out more information or book an appointment, please contact:

Jane Hutchens
T 0408 761 000
E jane@lminervanaturalhealth.com.au

Minerva Natural Health & Fertility
ONLINE www.minervanaturalhealth.com.au

18/07/2025

Breathwork can absolutely help reduce your symptoms of stress, and help you feel calm - I practice it myself and recommend breathwork as a valuable tool, a grounding ritual.

But it doesn't change the fact that you have a mountain of demands on you.

Or maybe just one or two demands, but the weight of them feels overwhelming.

Mindful, deep, breathing helps calm us, body, mind and emotions, but it won’t fix overload.

Sometimes the most powerful stress relief isn’t a technique, it's a boundary, or checking your priorities and putting aside (or throwing out) some and just focusing on what really matters, here and now.

Start small.

One “no” can free up your mind and your time, creating space to cultivate calm.

When you’re always in survival mode, struggling with overload, breathwork becomes an SOS signal instead of a soothing rhythm.

Just one “no” can be the start of an avalanche of real self-care and calm.

(* Disclosure - this is for me as much as for you. It is for us all)

Jane x

13/07/2025

The world is pretty rough and tough; we don't need to be. True strength is staying open when it's scary, being present through all the messiness, and not just the fun.

Fierce kindness and power in tenderness.

Jane x

03/07/2025

You might have seen recent new stories about vitamin B6 causing nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy). But what does the evidence actually say?

✅ Toxicity is rare
✅ Most cases involve very high doses
✅ Deficiency can cause similar symptoms

BUT ...

👎️ Toxicity is definitely possible
👎️ Is something to avoid
👎️ And worth being careful about

Vitamin B 6 is essential for your body turn food into energy, supports brain function, balances hormones, and keeps your nerves and immune system healthy.

So yes, it's helpful!! But clearly can be harmful as well.

Before you worry too much (or self-prescribe), read my latest blog to understand what’s really going on—and how to stay safe.

🔗 Link in bio

30/05/2025

The Menopause Series is a collection of essential webinars on perimenopause and menopause to support you in your clinical practice (and hey, maybe your own life).

Each webinar focuses on a clinically and personally significant aspect of perimenopause and menopause, providing up-to-date research and practical strategies that you can use in your clinical practice.

Buy the webinars on sale for $102!, (40% off).

Access is until 31 December 2025.

https://www.janehutchens.co/practitioners

Jane

15/04/2025

A bit of an update.

I am not taking new clients and my course/programs are on hold for the time being.

If I post here it will be completely random!

If you have any questions or need to get in touch please email hello@janehutchens.co

Best,
Jane

10/04/2025

Struggling to focus lately? Feel like you can’t keep up like you used to—at work or at home?

👉 It’s not just stress. It’s your brain in perimenopause.

Maybe it shows up as brain fog, where you walk into a room and forget why... or you can’t quite find the right words. That’s because fluctuating estrogen affects the brain chemicals that help with focus, memory, and mood.

Or maybe it’s the exhaustion that hits after a night of broken sleep—thanks to night sweats, restlessness, or a racing mind at 2am.

And then there’s the mental fatigue—from juggling everything and feeling like your brain’s just... slower than it used to be.

You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone.

So what helps?

Not pushing harder or blaming yourself—but supporting your brain, energy, and nervous system in ways that actually work…

✨ Balance your blood sugar

✨ Create a calming bedtime routine

✨ Set boundaries that protect your energy

✨ Move your body in ways that feel good

✨ Cut back on caffeine and alcohol

✨ Stay hydrated

✨ Practice self-compassion (this one’s big)

Anyone else feeling this shift in your day to day life? Let’s talk about it ↓

08/04/2025

Perimenopause is one of the most misunderstood phases of life.

One minute you’re hearing that HRT is dangerous, the next, someone is telling you to buy 20 supplements and eat nothing but kale. 🤯

The truth? You don’t need extreme diets, expensive tests, or fear-based advice.

What you do need is:

✔️ Clarity on what’s actually happening in your body

✔️ A practical approach that fits your life—not someone else’s

✔️ Real science-backed info from someone who works in both orthodox & complementary medicine

This transition in life can feel overwhelming, but having the right information makes all the difference.

Save this post so you can come back to it whenever you are working through your perimenopause symptoms!

03/04/2025

Self-care isn’t just bubble baths and face masks (though those are nice too). Real self-care in perimenopause and midlife looks a little different…

✨ Going to bed on time (even when Netflix tempts you with “just one more”)

✨ Setting boundaries (saying NO without guilt)

✨ Moving your body in a way that feels good (not punishing it)

✨ Eating enough, not less (fueling, not depriving)

✨ Taking time to rest (without feeling like you need to earn it)

✨ Advocating for your health (because YOU matter)

Self-care isn’t indulgence—it’s keeping yourself well so you can handle midlife changes with more energy, clarity, and ease.

💛 What’s one act of self-care you’re prioritising this week?

30/03/2025

If your labs came back “fine”, but you still don’t feel like yourself, just know that you’re not imagining it.

I’ve had women tell me, or I’ve read posts and comments from them saying that they feel dismissed when their GP starts talking about stress or checking their thyroid…

This is why having assessments done to check for perimenopause is important, and it is excellent that they are being done.

Unfortunately, not all healthcare professionals are fully informed about or up to date with the current research and guidelines for perimenopause assessment and care.

& that’s why so many women go years without real answers.

Because while your blood tests may come back perfectly normal…

👉 Blood tests measuring hormones are not useful for diagnosing perimenopause because during this transition period of your life, your hormone levels can fluctuate widely and may look different day to day. That is why assessment of perimenopause for most women is based on symptoms. (For women in their late 30s or early 40s sometimes hormone tests can be more useful).

👉 The tests may not cover what was happening for you. Perimenopause has many symptoms that overlap with other conditions, and while we don’t typically test your hormones, it is useful to check your thyroid, iron, and a few others based on symptoms and age. (*There is a Medicare-subsidised health assessment including blood tests for everyone aged 45 years and older.)

✨ Instead of staying confused, you need to learn what’s actually happening in your body and how to navigate it.

This can involve doing things like...

✔️ Having a general health check

✔️ Tracking your symptoms using the Australian Menopause Society Checklist (You can access this at my link in bio)

✔️ Watching my free webinar - Is This Perimenopause? (Also accessible at my link in bio)

✔️ Aiming to incorporate some movement every day - walking, dancing, gym..

✔️ Making sure you’re getting enough fibre (>25gm daily) and protein (>1.2gm/kg daily)

✔️ Seeking support from a qualified complementary health practitioner

Have you ever experienced this, “fine, but not fine”, feeling while getting lab results? Let’s chat about it 👇

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29/03/2025

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday

Jane

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