The Conscious Naturopath

The Conscious Naturopath Clinical naturopath. I am your private investigator for your health.

Let’s get to the root cause💛

Mon: Dunsborough at Naturaliste Health
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She is capable, she is high functioning, she gets it all done one way or another. (Am I talking about me…. Or maybe it’s...
27/02/2026

She is capable, she is high functioning, she gets it all done one way or another. (Am I talking about me…. Or maybe it’s you?)

From the outside, she is the woman everyone relies on. The one who answers emails at 9pm, remembers the birthday gifts, shows up polished to meetings, keeps the household moving and still somehow smiles through it all.

But internally?

Her nervous system is tired.
Her mind is loud.
Her body is whispering… sometimes shouting… that something needs to change.

If this is you, I want you to know something important, really important. There is nothing wrong with you for feeling overwhelmed by a life you worked so hard to build. Chronic stress is not a normal, exhaustion is not a badge of honour, running on adrenaline is not resilience….

You do not have to carry it all alone, you do not have to wait until you are completely burnt out to ask for support and you certainly do not have to “push through” just because you always have or feel that’s what you are expected to do.

Being a driven, ambitious, busy woman does not mean sacrificing your hormones, your sleep, your digestion or your peace, honestly it does not. You do not have to continue in the same way as you always have done. You can do this in a regulated, non snappy, non sleep deprived way where your body feels safe again, and no, you are not weak for wanting that, you are a wise woman that wants to do it all, but feel amazing and not half dead running on coffee when you walk out the door.

If this resonates, just know you are seen here and I completely understand you.

Tara x💛

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21/02/2026

I use multiple functional testing in practice, so I thought I’d take you along for the ride with one of them.

This particular one is a GI Map. The results can be overwhelming for many when the see all of the bacteria types, but rest assure, this is why we are educated in, and forever learning mind you!

The gut microbiome is such a fascinating field and one that has a direct link to most of your issues. I love sitting down and going through the results with patients, as sometimes it can be “finally” answer the why…. Be that IBS, never ending iron deficiency, inflammation in the body, eczema, anxiety… the list can go on!

Tara 🦠

W O R D ✌️
18/02/2026

W O R D ✌️

Alright… we have come to the final part in my intimate series. Let’s talk about the “little things” that are actually no...
15/02/2026

Alright… we have come to the final part in my intimate series. Let’s talk about the “little things” that are actually not that little and very important.

No one really chats about lubricants or what your underwear is made of or whether that brightly coloured “feminine wash” is good for your pH or not.

It’s all a bit hush-hush, slightly awkward, and usually marketed in pink packaging with flowers on it, so weird!!

But these details matter.

By now you should know that your vaginal microbiome is an ecosystem. It responds to friction, fabrics, chemicals, moisture, spermicides, toy materials, even how long you sit in sweaty activewear after Pilates. It doesn’t need to be scrubbed, perfumed or sterilised!

If you’re dealing with recurrent thrush, BV, irritation or that “something just feels off” feeling, sometimes the shift isn’t another supplement. It’s looking at what’s coming into contact with your body daily.

These aren’t dramatic changes, the are really subtle, smart adjustments, and often they make a massive difference.

I hope you have enjoyed the series, please reach out if you have any questions regarding what i have shared.

Happy Sunday and have a gorgeous week ahead my loves.

Tara 💛 x

Now we have come to part four! So what can you actually do to help the desire and all those feels increase? Get enough ...
14/02/2026

Now we have come to part four! So what can you actually do to help the desire and all those feels increase?

Get enough nutrients in your diet, don’t allow a deficiency to take over.
Strength train and move your body.
Address gut and vaginal microbiome.
Regulate your nervous system.
Get enough sleep.
And don’t forget to check your hormones.

Now they may sound incredibly simple, but like everything, if your fundamentals are not established all areas of your health, including your libido will decline.

I hope everyone had a gorgeous day. ❤️‍🔥

Tara x

Part threeeeee 🔥Desire and libido don’t start in the bedroom. They start in the brain. Your nervous system is constantly...
13/02/2026

Part threeeeee 🔥

Desire and libido don’t start in the bedroom. They start in the brain. Your nervous system is constantly scanning for safety and honestly if you’re overwhelmed, sleep deprived, burnt out, underfed, or carrying a heavy mental load, your body will often stay in survival mode and it ain’t happening!

In that state, desire doesn’t feel natural, because the brain is prioritising energy, focus, and getting through the day, not pleasure. Dopamine plays a huge role here, it’s the neurotransmitter linked to motivation, anticipation and the “spark” that makes you feel curious and drawn in, to get thing going..

Chronic stress, poor sleep, blood sugar crashes, low iron, burnout and certain meds (aka antidepressants ) can all blunt dopamine signalling, leaving desire feeling flat. Also, cortisol isn’t the enemy, but when it stays elevated long-term it can reduce oxytocin signalling, lower testosterone, and keep the body tense and guarded. Sometimes, it’s not your relationship, it’s your brain and nervous system getting in the way.

That common saying “I get in my head too much” really does make an impact on desire, libido and also the big O!

Let me know what you think of part 3 :)

Tara x 🔥

We’ve been taught to talk about gut health, hormones, skin care and fitness….they are predominately what comes up in the...
11/02/2026

We’ve been taught to talk about gut health, hormones, skin care and fitness….they are predominately what comes up in the wellness space, but not so much on vaginal microbiome. Women and people AFAB have been living in silence for many years with complications and uncomfortable symptoms due to the fear when talking about it.

This tiny ecosystem determines sooooooo much. pH. Inflammation. Comfort. Recurrent thrush. BV. Odour. Dryness. Even how intimacy feels.

When Lactobacillus levels drop and pH rises, things shift, the , when we add in stress, hormonal changes, antibiotics, high sugar intake or gut dysfunction the environment (of flower bed as I like to say) becomes more vulnerable. This isn’t “just bad luck” or something you’re doing wrong, it’s your body reacting how it is meant to to get your attention.

And yes, your body does respond differently to different partners. Another persons “fluids” alters pH. Microbes are exchanged and Immune systems interact. If you keep flaring after intimacy, please listen to your body.

So many women and people AFAB are quietly treating symptoms without ever understanding the ecosystem underneath. Your vaginal microbiome is not separate from your health. It is part of your nervous system, your hormones, your immune system and ultimately affects your desire, and when that vaginal microbiome is supported properly, everything feels different.

Tara 💛

Valentine’s week felt like the perfect time to talk about the thing no one really talks about… until they’re three wines...
11/02/2026

Valentine’s week felt like the perfect time to talk about the thing no one really talks about… until they’re three wines deep or sitting awkwardly in my consult room after I asked them why they had ticked low libido on their registration form. Yessss, Libido and desire….

Somewhere along the way we decided that losing desire is just part of being a mum, getting older, being busy, being stressed, being human. We laugh it off. We normalise it. We blame ourselves quietly.

But here’s the thing. Desire is biological. It’s hormonal. It’s neurological. It’s metabolic. It’s not a switch you forgot to turn on. Just like our daily bowel movements and our monthly bleeds (if you have them), libido really shows us what’s happening in the body.

If your libido has packed its bags and left the building, that’s not you “failing as a human” or “not trying hard enough”. It’s information that we need to take in to account with the rest of your health picture..

And no, the solution is not “just relax more” or buy better lingerie, or try harder….

This week I’m going there. I’m up for the chat about all things intimate… desire and vaginal microbiome with zero shame and a bit of science, as you know I love to share the “why” behind it all.

I hope you enjoy my five part series over the coming days.

Tara 🌶️ 😉x

Anxiety is not always “just stress”.Sometimes it’s iron stores.Sometimes it’s thyroid antibodies.Sometimes it’s blood su...
07/02/2026

Anxiety is not always “just stress”.

Sometimes it’s iron stores.
Sometimes it’s thyroid antibodies.
Sometimes it’s blood sugars going a tad crazy.
Sometimes it’s your gut microbiome going all over the place…

And yes… I could genuinely sit here and write a whole book on the specific bacteria that tend to show up in mood conditions. ( I did think about it 🤣)

But there are a LOT of them.
And I figured I’d spare you a full scientific TED Talk in an Instagram caption, or maybe I should get on the reels and share? Ahhhh so hard to know when sharing the knowledge.

So anyway. today I’m reining in my essay tendencies and just giving you the facts, straight to the point, in a way you can save and come back to. (But not diagnose yourself )

Because apparently… this is what the people want.

That being said, if you DO want me to do a follow-up post on:
Specific bacteria patterns in anxiety and depression
Or the gut markers and OAT results I commonly see in mood conditions

I absolutely will!!!! Just say the word 😍

Also. Should I just start a Substack so I can write until my heart is content?

Any takers?

Let me know if you found this interesting or helpful.
If not… please don’t tell me. My ego is fragile and I’m trying to keep my nervous system regulated ha ha.

Tara x 🌿🧠

I N T E R A C T I O N S ❌So many people are doing the right thing for their health and still not feeling better. Often i...
29/01/2026

I N T E R A C T I O N S ❌

So many people are doing the right thing for their health and still not feeling better. Often it is not what you are taking, but more so it is how things interact with one another.

There have been sooooo many times I have chatted with people over the last few years and the person in front of me has not been told by their doctor that they need to take their meds away from certain supps or other meds, and same goes for herbs and other nutrients.

Supplements, herbs and medications can compete, enhance or interfere with one another instantly or over time.

This post is not about putting fear in you.
It is about informing you of some common interactions for you to be mindful of. There are also quite a few more but I didn’t want to write any essay! 😂

So, I suggest saving this post for future reference or share it with someone who takes supplements daily.

If you ever wonder whether something you are taking is truly supportive for your body, that is a conversation worth having with your naturopath.

Tara x
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Well, you asked and I have delivered.The response to my stories last night was huge, with so many of you wanting more in...
24/01/2026

Well, you asked and I have delivered.

The response to my stories last night was huge, with so many of you wanting more information around deodorants for boys, teens, men, and anyone who prefers a more masculine scented, low tox option.

This post breaks down what many commercial deodorants can do to a developing body, particularly in relation to testosterone signalling, hormone balance, and other key systems involved in growth and maturation.

Again, this is not about fear or perfection by any means, it’s about awareness, choice, and supporting bodies through critical stages of development.

If there are other brands you know and love, I’d genuinely love to hear them in the comments. And if you or someone you care about has made the switch, tell us how you found it.

Now… let’s see how a house full of boys responds to the swap over. Wish me luck.

Tara x 💛

And……. The best thing is, most of my suggestions that you’ll find on my last slide, are available from

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