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02/05/2026

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29/04/2026

Many conventional perfumes contain hidden chemicals like phthalates and synthetic musks that can interfere with hormone balance, disrupt fertility, and place extra stress on the immune system.

What you wear on your skin is absorbed into your body, and daily exposure adds up!

If you’re on a healing journey with your hormones, cycles, or immune health, your fragrance choice matters more than you think.
Switching to low-tox or natural alternatives can be a simple but powerful step toward supporting your body 💗
I’m wearing Woodpetal ✹

Thrush isn’t random. For some people it can be daily occurrence, and for others it can flare at any point during the cyc...
20/04/2026

Thrush isn’t random. For some people it can be daily occurrence, and for others it can flare at any point during the cycle or even worsen unpredictably depending on the phase you’re in.

Hormonal shifts can change the vaginal environment, making it easier for yeast to overgrow. Blood sugar also plays a key role here. When it’s elevated or fluctuating, yeast has more fuel, immunity can be reduced, and inflammation can increase.
This is why flare-ups often align with cravings, stress, or inconsistent eating, and why supporting blood sugar balance and hormones can be important for reducing recurrence. ✹

10/04/2026

Sharing some thoughts on diet. Its so tempting to jump on the same bandwagon as someone you admire, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it will be as beneficial for you as it is for them. Always seek the guidance and advice from a professional first 💗

One thing about me is that I’ll always prioritise fibre over everything!! Because guess what, your good gut bugs don’t c...
08/04/2026

One thing about me is that I’ll always prioritise fibre over everything!!

Because guess what, your good gut bugs don’t care how much protein you’re eating, they care what you’re feeding them, and fibre is what fuels your microbiome. The more diverse your diet is, the more diverse your gut bacteria, and that diversity is directly linked to better digestion, stronger immunity, healthy hormones, and long term protection against disease.

A greater concern is the rise in colon and bowel cancer in younger people. We’re eating less fibre than ever, less variety, more ultra processed foods, and there’s a huge focus on protein at the expense of everything else. Don’t get me wrong, protein is important, but if your meals are mostly protein with little to no fibre, your gut is missing out. Without enough fibre, you’re essentially starving your beneficial bacteria, which over time can impact inflammation, gut lining health, and overall risk factors.

This is something I see all the time in clinic - patients unintentionally and unknowingly damaging their gut and overall health by consistently under-eating fibre. Whether it’s from restrictive diets, fear of bloating, being conscious of calories, or prioritising protein above everything else, it often leads to reduced microbial diversity and more gut related symptoms over time.

These meals are a little snapshot of what this can look like in real life - not perfect, just fibre focused and diverse. Think vegetables with lots of colours, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds layered across your day in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.

Your gut thrives on variety, not restriction, and even simple shifts like increasing plant diversity across your week can make a massive difference. Your microbiome will thank you for it!

If it’s bitter on the tongue - it’s doing its job! đŸ„ŹBitter foods may be not be to everyone’s liking, but they‘re an amaz...
24/03/2026

If it’s bitter on the tongue - it’s doing its job! đŸ„Ź

Bitter foods may be not be to everyone’s liking, but they‘re an amazing treat for your liver, gut and digestion. The flavour of bitters improves digestion by stimulating oral receptors which increase nerve responses between the brain and gut. This in turns increases digestive POWER.

I can almost sense the cringe at the thought of bitters, but it is infact our taste receptors that trigger this nerve-gut reaction when we taste bitter foods, and that’s how and why it works!
Bitter foods help break down and eliminate toxins by promoting liver enzyme production and the phases of detoxification. In turn, these actions nourish the liver by enhancing nutrient absorption, ensuring the organ receives all the amazing vitamins and minerals from our food, as well as reducing fat accumulation by promoting bile production essential for the breakdown and elimination of triglycerides.

Additionally, bitters increase gastric acid in the stomach, making them a helpful tool in combating reflux, heartburn or indigestion.

Including bitters into the diet can be as simple as adding a bowl of bitter salad to your meals such as radicchio, kale, endive, rocket and beetroot leaves. Other sources include artichoke, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, radishes, bitter melon, dandelion and chamomile.

The second slide is an example of a Vaginal Microbiome Map. This type of testing goes beyond a standard swab and gives a...
22/03/2026

The second slide is an example of a Vaginal Microbiome Map. This type of testing goes beyond a standard swab and gives a more detailed picture of what’s actually happening within the vaginal environment, including the presence of different bacteria, overgrowths, and importantly, the levels of beneficial bacteria that help keep everything balanced.

In many cases, standard swabs are designed to rule out specific infections, which is incredibly important, but they don’t always assess the full ecosystem. This means imbalances can sometimes be missed, especially if you’re experiencing ongoing or recurring symptoms.

A vaginal microbiome map uses functional, comprehensive testing to look deeper and help identify patterns and imbalances that may be contributing to symptoms, even when results come back as “normal.”

If you’ve ever felt like your results don’t quite match how you feel, this might be why! This is something I support clients with in clinic, using a more holistic and investigative approach to get to the root cause for long term change.

PCOS is one of the most common hormonal diagnoses, but the symptoms linked to it aren’t unique to PCOS.Symptoms such as ...
16/03/2026

PCOS is one of the most common hormonal diagnoses, but the symptoms linked to it aren’t unique to PCOS.

Symptoms such as irregular periods, long cycles, acne, excess hair growth and hormone imbalances can also happen with thyroid issues, high prolactin levels, stress-related cycle disruption, or imbalances in adrenal hormones.
That’s why it’s important not to jump straight to a diagnosis.

Looking at your full health history and running the right tests helps make sure the real cause of the symptoms is identified, so treatment can be tailored properly to you 💗

IBS is one of the most common digestive diagnoses, but it is also one of the most vague.In many cases, IBS simply descri...
09/03/2026

IBS is one of the most common digestive diagnoses, but it is also one of the most vague.
In many cases, IBS simply describes a cluster of symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, or irregular bowel habits. It does not always explain why those symptoms are happening.
For many people, there can be underlying drivers contributing to these symptoms. This may include imbalances in the gut microbiome, bacterial overgrowth, inflammation, food sensitivities, impaired digestion, infections, or disruptions in the gut–brain axis.

This is why looking deeper can be so helpful!

Comprehensive stool testing is something we can explore in naturopathic care to better understand what is happening within the gut. These tests can assess things like microbial balance, digestion, inflammation, and the presence of potential pathogens.
Because when it comes to gut health, the goal is to test, not guess.

Understanding the why behind symptoms helps guide more personalised and targeted support. Most importantly, it reminds us that IBS symptoms are valid and deserve proper investigation.

BEYOND THE SURFACE đŸ«„Your skin is often treated like a surface problem - to dry out, cover up, or “fix” with the right pr...
05/03/2026

BEYOND THE SURFACE đŸ«„
Your skin is often treated like a surface problem - to dry out, cover up, or “fix” with the right product. But in our eyes, we see skin a little differently!

The skin is one of the body’s major elimination and communication organs. When the gut is compromised, the microbiome is out of balance, or detoxification pathways are under pressure, the skin can become a place where those internal imbalances show up.
This is why concerns like acne, eczema, rosacea, or persistent congestion are rarely just skin deep.

Gut health, digestion, microbial balance, inflammation, and even nutrient absorption all influence how the skin functions and repairs. When we support the gut, reduce internal inflammation, and restore balance to the microbiome, the skin often begins to reflect that shift.

Healthy skin isn’t just about what you apply topically, it’s about what’s happening internally, too.
If you’ve been treating your skin but not getting the answers you’re looking for, it might be time to look a little deeper. Your skin is the messenger.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for a condition that affects 1 in 9 women yet is still...
05/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for a condition that affects 1 in 9 women yet is still widely misunderstood and under-researched.

For decades, endometriosis was thought of purely as a reproductive condition, but research is now showing us that it’s far more complex. Endo is increasingly recognised as a whole body inflammatory condition that can affect the immune system, gut health, hormones, energy levels and more.

So much so, recent findings show endometrial-like tissue outside the reproductive organs, including the bowel, bladder, diaphragm, lungs and in rare cases even the spine and brain, highlighting that this condition can impact the body far beyond the uterus. This is also why symptoms are not limited to painful periods.

While Naturopathy cannot cure endometriosis, it can offer significant support and improvement in quality of life. Our approach focuses on reducing systemic inflammation, supporting hormone balance, improving gut health, and helping to manage symptoms such as pain, fatigue, heavy bleeding and digestive issues.

If you’re living with endometriosis, please know you’re not alone. Your symptoms are real, and you deserve to feel supported and heard 💗

Fibre is one of the most powerful foundations for gut health, blood sugar balance, cholesterol regulation and hormone cl...
03/03/2026

Fibre is one of the most powerful foundations for gut health, blood sugar balance, cholesterol regulation and hormone clearance, yet it’s often the most overlooked part of the diet. The issue usually isn’t fibre itself, but the type, the amount, and the state of your gut.
When you understand how to use fibre properly, everything changes. If you’re ready to support your gut strategically, you can book a consultation via the link in my bio đŸ«œ

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