Naturopathy with Diana

Naturopathy with Diana Diana Mallidis is a passionate Naturopath who takes pride in helping you to understand your body.

Your trusty list for the month 🔐!!! Some yummy options listed above to get us through 🫰🏻 you thought just because I was ...
07/09/2025

Your trusty list for the month 🔐!!! Some yummy options listed above to get us through 🫰🏻 you thought just because I was away, I wasn’t going to share our list🤪🤭

You need another reminder as to why it’s better to eat seasonally?

- Better flavour
- More nutritious
- Sustainable
- Encourages variety in your diet
- Suits and supports your immune system at that time of year
- Supports your local community, farmers and markets

Didn’t have much luck with herbal investigation here in the Netherlands BUT it was soooo beautiful to see Passiflora gro...
07/09/2025

Didn’t have much luck with herbal investigation here in the Netherlands BUT it was soooo beautiful to see Passiflora growing around door stoops - so here is a collection of some of my faves 🤩💘

Traditionally used for stress and anxiety, this herb’s anxiolytic (anxiety reducing) actions are mediated by working on GABA pathways. A 260mg dose of Passiflora has been compared to a 15mg dose of benzodiazepine - that’s pretty amazing.

Your trusty list for the month 🔐!!! Some yummy options listed above to get us through 🫰🏻You need another reminder as to ...
02/08/2025

Your trusty list for the month 🔐!!! Some yummy options listed above to get us through 🫰🏻

You need another reminder as to why it’s better to eat seasonally?

- Better flavour
- More nutritious
- Sustainable
- Encourages variety in your diet
- Suits and supports your immune system at that time of year
- Supports your local community, farmers and markets

What I’ve been reading/listening to lately 🤓🍃🌝1. Some inspiration from Heidi Merika for a wider application of medicinal...
01/08/2025

What I’ve been reading/listening to lately 🤓🍃🌝

1. Some inspiration from Heidi Merika for a wider application of medicinal plants in everyday life

2. Oral microbiome test to get to the bottom of what’s going on 🦷🦷🦷

3. Magnolia and the cardiovascular system

4. Inspiration and Matthew Wood go hand in hand, I love the way he focuses on the energetics of herbs - their essence

5. Substack food for thought

6. Insight from Erin, blending tradition and science of herbs

7. Updated Kava research courtesy of Kerry Bone

8. My newest read, Before the coffee gets cold - super sweet and heartwarming ☕️

9. This album on repeat, so gorg, vibey and calm 🌀

Anything good to share?

One of my faaaavourite herbs (I think I say that about all of them, sorry 🫰🏻), Burdock! Traditionally used for dermatolo...
01/08/2025

One of my faaaavourite herbs (I think I say that about all of them, sorry 🫰🏻), Burdock!

Traditionally used for dermatological concerns - today, this is a herb I reach for often. Dorothy Hall would recommend burdock for skin conditions where the skin is weeping and broken open.

An alterative and anti-inflammatory herb with applications in acute and chronic skin concerns such as rashes, eczema, acne, hives and psoriasis.

It inhibits mast cell degranulation for allergies, can assist in the opening of excretion channels (bowels, kidneys, lungs, skin) but also has action as an orexigenic to stimulate appetite.

It is bitter, sweet and cooling + your skins bestie 🤝🏻❤️

The beauty of home made fire cider is that you can make it with whatever you have available to you - there is no one way...
04/07/2025

The beauty of home made fire cider is that you can make it with whatever you have available to you - there is no one way to do it!

Why do we like fire cider? It is a traditional home remedy - a way to get herbs down and support your immune system when required. If I feel a ni**le in my throat, I’ll add this to tea as well to sip on throughout the day.

Here’s what I used this time to make mine:

1/2 cup finely cut ginger root

1 large onion chopped

1 lemon, slices

6 garlic cloves

1 tbsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp dried rosemary

1 tbsp dried thyme

1 tbsp horsetail

1 tbsp chilli

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2 cup raw honey (local is best)

1-2 litres apple cider vinegar (as much as you need to cover ingredients in jar

Method:

Add your dried or fresh herbs to a sterilised jar. Pour apple cider vinegar into jar, making sure all ingredients are covered and submerged. Seal the jar - if using a metal lid, place a piece of baking paper in between the vinegar mixture and lid to avoid any erosion.

Shake well and store for 2-6 weeks. Once ready, strain through a sieve and decant into smaller bottles. This will last longer if stored in the fridge.



The past month in clinic has looked a bit like this. Sometimes it’s about peeling back the layers, sometimes other issue...
26/06/2025

The past month in clinic has looked a bit like this.

Sometimes it’s about peeling back the layers, sometimes other issues become clearer once they have the space to present themselves.

No one body system acts alone, there is a relationship throughout – gut affecting hormones, hormones affecting gut, gut affecting immunity and so on.

As symptoms improve and we begin to uncover the root of your concerns, you can expect to see improvements holistically, as everything is interrelated.

Most people do report stress, often exacerbated by their other present symptoms, and again tied to different body systems.

That’s where I come in.
I go over all the body systems, your medical history, your diet and lifestyle and then with you, piece together the puzzle to get you feeling your best.


- Dress for the weather, I want to see the biggest jacket ever - Stay social and connected to friends and family- Cookin...
25/06/2025

- Dress for the weather, I want to see the biggest jacket ever

- Stay social and connected to friends and family

- Cooking with herbs and spices – food as medicine, think lots of garlic, ginger, chilli, cayenne pepper, turmeric, thyme, rosemary and sage

- Vitamin C rich foods – lots of citrus, mandarins, kiwi fruit, cantaloupe, strawberries

- Always wear socks and keep your feet warm

- Lots of herbal tea, if it’s immune boosting, bonus! Echinacea at the first signs of symptoms, is a great start

- Prioritise your sleep, repair and rest is required if our body is fighting something!

- Don’t be afraid of the cold, get outside into the fresh air and the Winter sun

Energetically, we are more inclined to want/need to retreat, hibernate, reflect inward and restore. It’s a season of stillness! Winter is for reserving energy.

Immune support at this time is most important, I hope these tips can help you!

Don’t forget, Naturopathy has a lot to offer for colds and flu’s etc, so please reach out if you feel like you need extra support ❤️🌿

Your trusty list for the month 🔐!!! Winter is officially here, bringing with it some yummy fruit and veg options 😋You ne...
03/06/2025

Your trusty list for the month 🔐!!! Winter is officially here, bringing with it some yummy fruit and veg options 😋

You need another reminder as to why it’s better to eat seasonally?

- Better flavour
- More nutritious
- Sustainable
- Encourages variety in your diet
- Suits and supports your immune system at that time of year
- Supports your local community, farmers and markets

Sometimes I do fun clinic orders and sometimes I do serious ones, can you guess which category this one falls under? In ...
17/05/2025

Sometimes I do fun clinic orders and sometimes I do serious ones, can you guess which category this one falls under?

In all seriousness, I try and select products that are good for me and my body - where I am able, I will select no/low fragrance, less ingredients etc. these are some of my faves at the moment 🤓

Your trusty list for the month 🔐!!!You need another reminder as to why it’s better to eat seasonally? - Better flavour -...
07/05/2025

Your trusty list for the month 🔐!!!

You need another reminder as to why it’s better to eat seasonally?

- Better flavour
- More nutritious
- Sustainable
- Encourages variety in your diet
- Suits and supports your immune system at that time of year
- Supports your local community, farmers and markets

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