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Norelle Hentschel is an experienced Naturopath and Herbalist servicing Greenslopes, Brisbane. Friend Protect and support your biggest asset - Your Health.

Your Remedy Naturopathy works with you to create a sustainable, fad-free treatment plan using a mix of diet, lifestyle advice, nutritional and herbal supplements. You’ll get the tools knowledge and guidance to be in control of your own health. Feel your best. Perform at your best.

09/10/2025

So, what diet is best for acne? How should you eat for clear skin? Despite what you may read, there is no “one” magic diet that rules them all when it comes to acne.

No single food in and of itself triggers acne. It would be easy if there were, but it’s more complex than that, and everyone is different.

Here are three examples:

1. If your gut health is suboptimal, eating gluten grains may increase inflammation that triggers your sebaceous glands and results in breakouts. But, if you were to optimise your digestion, you might not have that issue. (Plus whole grains contain many vitamins and minerals that healthy skin needs. So, let’s not demonise them without a fair trial!)

2. Low carb ketogenic diets may work well for some, but if you have reduced capacity to digest fats, they will leave you with diarrhoea resulting in less nutrient absorption.

3. How stressed are you? Stress reduces the output of stomach acid and digestive enzymes, making any food potentially a trigger.

This shows why simplistic advice, although well-meant can miss the mark and leave you feeling lost and confused and still struggling with your skin. Not to mention creating an unhealthy fear of foods.

If you’d like to work together on diet and digestive health to support your clear skin journey, book in a free 15-minute discovery call. Link in bio.

08/10/2025

Tried every topical acne treatment under the sun but still getting breakouts? Maybe it’s time to look and listen to your gut.

Naturopaths have long observed the link between an unhealthy digestive system and acne. The gut-brain-skin theory proposes emotional states such as anxiety, depression and psychological stress alter the balance of beneficial gut bugs giving rise to a “leaky gut”. This intestinal permeability contributes to body-wide inflammation including the skin.

Inflammation in the skin’s sebaceous (oil producing) glands stimulates excess production of sebum, blocking follicles resulting in pimples and acne lesions.

Learn how to reduce intestinal permeability to support a healthy gut and achieve clear skin.

Find out more in my blog post. Link in bio/comments.

07/10/2025

Acne is now increasingly being recognised as a multi system disorder with the skin being the end manifestation rather than the source.

That’s why I advocate going “deeper than the dermis” to look at the underlying factors such as gut health, hormone balance, immune function and stress. Using both a topical and an internal approach will get the best results.

Don’t expect a “quick fix”. However, with time and patience you’ll get a “lasting fix”.

I support people all around Australia on their clear skin journey.

If you want to know more book in a free, 15-minute Discovery Call via the link in the bio.

03/10/2025

Are you in your 40s but it seems like your skin thinks you’re a pimply teenager. What gives?

Perimenopausal acne is a thing.

Just like in puberty, in perimenopause hormones have jumped back on the rollercoaster.

Progesterone output drops and estrogen spikes from high to low.

Progesterone reduces the conversion of testosterone into the 5 times more acne promoting DHT (dihydrotestosterone) and with anovulatory (low/no) progesterone cycles you could notice DHT driven cystic acne popping up.

Healthy levels of oestrogen keep sebum in balance by regulating its formation. This hormone also supports s*x hormone-binding globulin which locks up excess androgens and directly inhibits the action of androgens in skin cells.

There are plenty of things you can do to banish the breakouts with diet, lifestyle plus herbal medicine can be a real game changer too.

To find out more get in touch via the link in Bio. I have a physical clinic space in Brisbane and consult Australia wide via telehealth.

Australia-wide

30/09/2025

Baked potato – YEAH! 🥔

The humble potato has received plenty of bad PR in recent times. It’s not warranted. Potatoes, as part of a balanced diet, are packed with nutrition, especially if you leave the skin on.

The problem comes when they are deep-fried in industrialised vegetable oils. Do that to any food and you’ll make it unhealthy.

These are cold, baked spuds which I’m going to dice up and add to my salad for lunch. It’s an excellent prebiotic. The gut bugs love feeding on resistant starch. It’s like a hard-core workout for them!

They couldn’t be easier to prepare. Scrub your spuds with a soft brush, prick them with a knife and bake them on the rack in a moderate oven for between 40-60 minutes, depending on size.

Let them cool and pop them in the fridge until you need them – up to 3 days.

It’s the cooking, then cooling, that creates the resistant starch.

If you want to learn more about resistant starch, I wrote a whole blog on it. Check out the link in bio.

24/09/2025

Here is a summary of things that may warrant further investigation to see if PCOS drives your acne. Remember, you need to tick a few of these boxes, a single symptom does not a diagnosis make!

• An irregular menstrual cycle – 35 days or longer or less than nine cycles per year.
o Longer cycles are common in teenagers who have had menstrual periods for less than 3 years and are part of normal hypothalamic pituitary ovarian (HPO) axis maturation.
o Irregular menstrual cycles can occur after ceasing hormonal birth control. It can take up to 12-18 months "post-pill" for cycles to return.
• Cystic, painful acne in the chin, jawline, and neck, unresponsive to other treatment except possibly hormonal birth control.
• Clinical signs of high androgens
o Dark, thick hair growth on the chin, jawline, around ni***es and from the pelvis to the belly button. Note- some ethnic groups naturally have higher hair growth on the sides of the face
o Skin tags- raised growth of skin, often around the armpits or under the breasts
o Acanthosis nigricans- darker velvety areas of skin creases of neck or underarms
o Thinning hair – androgenic alopecia
• Signs of metabolic dysfunction
o Weight gain around the abdomen, which doesn't shift.
o A waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of greater than 0.85. This is a better measure than BMI. To find this, measure your waist and hips at the broadest point and divide the waist by the hip measurement.

Read more about PCOS acne via the link in the bio/comments.

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17/09/2025

FAQ acne questions:

Will I have to go on a restricted diet to get clear skin?

This is a common fear that many prospective clients have when deciding to work with a Naturopath on their acne.

My short answer is No; I am generally not a fan of restrictive diets, especially when applied as a blanket approach. You’ve got acne, and you can NEVER have dairy, gluten or chocolate again! Yikes – Ruuuun, scroll on!

What I DO champion is to help my clients discover a way of eating that makes them feel fabulous both inside and out. An inclusive way of eating that feels good. Food should not stress you out!

Sure, there are some health conditions, like coeliac disease, where you need to avoid gluten. These specific cases aside, restrictive eating patterns usually don’t work long-term because they are challenging to maintain.

Short-term we made need TEMPORARILY to eliminate some things while we work on digestive health, but in my mind, it’s never a forever plan.

This doesn’t mean you can eat whatever the hell you want. The focus of any eating plan for optimal health and well-being needs a nutrient-dense diet that fits your lifestyle and budget.

Have you got questions about diets and acne?

Leave me a comment below.

16/09/2025

Spotlight on Oregon Grape Root for Psoriasis

Did you know Oregon grape root (Mahonia aquifolium) can rival corticosteroid creams for psoriasis? Research shows a 10% cream can halve lesion severity in 12 weeks and is well-tolerated by most. It targets inflammation, abnormal cell growth, and skin microbes—making it a clinic favourite for mild to moderate psoriasis.

Read more about topical herbal treatments for psoriasis in my latest blog. Link in the bio.

09/09/2025

Herbal Creams for Psoriasis

Looking for a steroid-free solution for your psoriasis? 🌱 Psoriasis can be itchy, sore, and hard to manage—especially when standard creams cause irritation or thinning. The good news? Certain topical herbs can soothe and support healthy skin, with fewer side effects. Curious about which botanicals work best and how they reduce inflammation? Read my latest blog for clinically backed favourites.

Link in the bio

03/09/2025

As a seeker of simplicity, I love an effective stress busting therapy. It’s hardly surprising that, yet again Nature has the answer.

Fractals are repeating patterns which occur even at increasingly fine magnifications. Think ferns, clouds, tress, succulents, blood vessels. Just looking at these, even in pictures, reduces stress levels by up to 60%!

That’s impressive.

Fractals also appear in famous artworks most notably, Jackson Po***ck. If you’ve got a spare few million $$ you could adorn your walls with his artwork… The rest of us will be outside lying under a tree.

27/08/2025

Herbal cream for fungal infection

Fungal skin infections can be tricky to treat. Many resist conventional anti-fungal creams, which themselves can cause issues with disrupting the skin barrier and immune defences.

This is a mix for a client with a chronic (over 12 months) mild (but irritating) skin infection. We used:

🌱 Usnea, which is a lichen that is an effective topical antifungal, antibacterial and biofilm buster.

🌱 Oregon grape root is another fabulous antimicrobial herb containing berberine, which is antifungal and anti-inflammatory. This herb also helps reduce the irritating itch.

With three times a day application, the infection resolved within two weeks. We are now working to support immune system function overall to reduce the risk of recurrence.

20/08/2025

After participating on a focus group on long covid brain fog earlier this week I was reminded how helpful herbs can be. Often, they can turn symptoms around in 1-2 weeks which makes a huge impact on how my patients feel. Here are three of my favourites:
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Lion's mane mushroom is known for its potential to enhance cognitive function and support brain health. Research suggests it may boost nerve growth factor production, which supports the survival and growth of neurons to improve thinking, memory, and overall cognitive performance.
Saffron (Crocus sativus)
Saffron has demonstrated neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties.. Saffron’s active compounds (crocin, crocetin) reduce oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and prevent neuronal cell damage which are all factors associated with "brain fog" and diminished cognitive function. Evidence also indicates saffron helps modulate brain inflammation and improves mood and anxiety, supporting clearer thinking.
Holy Basil (Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum)
Holy basil is classified as an adaptogen and it helps the body adapt to stress, a major cause of “brain fog.” Its compounds (like rosmarinic acid and eugenol) lower cortisol levels, calm the nervous system, and enhance blood flow to the brain, supporting improved focus and reduction of mental fatigue. Regular consumption is linked to reduced anxiety, greater mental clarity, and better memory and learning.

If you need help recovering from long covid or any other viral infection, please get in touch to find out more.

I work with patients in my Brisbane clinic or via telehealth Australia wide. Link in the bio.

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425 Logan Road
Greenslopes, QLD
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Wednesday	12pm - 8pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

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