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Katie Blakely Wellness, 1/148 Maroondah Highway, Croydon (2025)

11/12/2025

December is a beautiful month, but it often comes with heavier meals, a little more alcohol, disrupted sleep and higher stress. Your liver feels all of that long before you do.

You don’t need restriction or a detox. You simply need steady support so your body can keep up with the season.

Hydration, sulphur-rich vegetables, quality protein, bitter foods and more consistent sleep are small foundations that make a meaningful difference.

They help your liver process what it’s given, regulate hormones more effectively and maintain a steadier energy curve through the week.

The aim isn’t to be perfect — it’s to give your body the conditions it needs to do its job well.

10/12/2025

Most people have heard that “colour is good for you,” and “eat the rainbow” but not everyone knows why 🤔

The colour in fruits and vegetables comes from polyphenols, natural plant chemicals that act like protective compounds.

They help reduce inflammation, support healthy ageing and create a nourishing environment for your gut bacteria.

But here’s the part we love talking about in clinic 🤓

Different plants contain different types of polyphenols, and different gut bacteria rely on different foods to stay alive. This is why diversity matters just as much as colour.

One of the simplest ways to support your gut health is to increase the variety of plants you eat. We often suggest trying one new fruit, vegetable or herb each week. Small changes add up quickly.

What new plant will you try this week? 🍒🍍

09/12/2025

December is a beautiful month, but it can also be an exhausting one. More social commitments, more emotional load and a lot less routine. When you’re already in a hormonally sensitive chapter of life, it makes complete sense that symptoms can feel louder right now.

The good news is that small supports truly make a difference.

🎄A real meal instead of grazing.
🎄 A short walk after dinner.
🎄One earlier night in bed this week.
🎄A moment outside to breathe.

You don’t need to overhaul anything. You just need gentle consistency.

If December has you feeling stretched, know that there’s support available. A discovery call is a gentle first step toward feeling more grounded again.

01/12/2025

We can’t control our age, but we can influence how well we age.

Simple daily habits- like eating enough protein, moving your body, and protecting your sleep
👉have a bigger impact on longevity than most people realise.

Each one supports muscle mass, brain health, hormone balance, and metabolic resilience, the foundations of healthy ageing.

Start with one small change today and build from there.

If you’d like support building daily habits that work for your body (not against it), send us a DM, we love to chat 😁

25/11/2025

The end of the year is creeping up fast… and this is your last chance to book in with me before 2026 ✨

If you’ve been thinking about starting your health journey — whether it’s support for fatigue, hormones, gut health, or getting your body ready for a big year ahead — now is the perfect time to secure your spot.

The final day to book an appointment with me is Tuesday 3rd December.
After this date, my books will close until January.

I have limited spaces remaining for:
• Discovery Calls
• Initial Nutrition Consultations
• Return appointments

If you’d like the booking link, just send me a message 💛
I’d love to support you with personalised, evidence-based care as we move into the new year.

Looking forward to seeing you in clinic soon 🌿

Dani Xx

25/11/2025

Sulphur-rich foods are one of those quiet helpers that make a real difference to how your body processes and balances hormones.

They support your liver’s phase II pathways — especially sulphonation — which helps your body clear hormones and everyday metabolic by-products with more ease.

You’ll find these supportive sulphur compounds in two key food families:

🥦 Cruciferous/Brassica veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts

🧅 Allium foods like garlic, onions, leeks, shallots and spring onions

(Garlic is especially powerful because chopping or crushing it forms allicin, a sulphur compound linked with antioxidant and detoxification benefits.)

When these foods show up regularly on your plate, they gently support clearer skin, steadier cycles, and smoother hormone metabolism, nothing extreme, just consistent nourishment your body can rely on.

If you’ve been feeling a little “out of sync,” sometimes coming back to simple, supportive foods is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself.

Which sulphur-rich food feels easiest for you to include this week?

18/11/2025

Did you know your microbiome changes during menopause?
As estrogen declines, the vaginal and urinary microbiota shift too, and this plays a major role in symptoms many women experience but rarely talk about.

In our reproductive years, Lactobacillus bacteria help keep the vaginal and urinary environments healthy by maintaining an acidic pH and protecting against infections. But during menopause, these beneficial bacteria naturally decrease.

This change can lead to:
• Higher vaginal pH
• Increased dryness or irritation
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
• Higher susceptibility to vaginal imbalance or BV

Researchers are discovering that the gut–vagina–bladder connection also matters. A healthy gut microbiome supports better urogenital health, while dysbiosis can contribute to inflammation and recurrent symptoms.

The good news:
Evidence shows that supporting the microbiome — through personalised nutrition, gut health, lifestyle strategies, probiotics, or (for some women) vaginal estrogen therapy, can help restore balance and improve symptoms.

If you’ve noticed changes in your vaginal or urinary health during perimenopause or menopause, you’re not alone. And you don’t need to ‘just put up with it.’
There are effective, evidence-based options available.

If you’d like personalised support, we’re here to help.

(DOI: 10.36922/JCTR025150016)

18/11/2025

Tired in perimenopause? It’s not all in your head. Your mitochondria, the tiny batteries inside your cells ~naturally make less energy as hormones start to fluctuate. That’s why even “normal life” can feel so draining.

But here’s the good news: with the right nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle tweaks, you can give your cells the support they need to fire up again.

✨ We’ve broken it down in our latest blog.

Let us know if you'd like the link.

17/11/2025

Tips for nourishing your bod coming into the festive season 🎄

I don't know about you but our social calendar has been so busy - spending lots of time with our loved ones celebrating end of year, birthdays and babies almost ready to be born. Which means we've been eating out more than our usual.

Food is so important coming into the festive season - it's a way of connecting, of nourishing our bodies, nourishing our loved ones & enjoying something that simply tastes delicious.

So how do we:
1) eat in a way that makes our body feel good
2) allow connection
3) enjoy what we're eating
4) not feel food guilt if/when we overindulge
All at once?

Here are some of my top tips:
1) try to prioritise meals with protein & veg
2) when there's an option of having extra veg or salad, do it! Remember our balanced plate is ideally approx. 1/2 non-starchy veg
3) when ordering from a menu or filling up your plate, choose foods that you enjoy AND that make your body feel good
4) have that piece of cake - to support your blood sugar regulation have it at the end of a balanced meal
5) drink lots of water - if you're having alcohol or sugary drinks over the festive season, have a glass of water before your next drink
6) have fun, enjoy your family, your friends & your food 🥗

13/11/2025

What is joy looking like in your world right now?

It's so easy to fall into a trap of being busy with work, family life, household chores and realise you haven't had any time for YOU!

I've been really focusing on bringing more joy into my life lately - and wanted to share what this has looked like for me, and hear about what it might look like for you?

1) gorgeous weekend away visiting friends - honestly this was such a reminder for me of how much joy I can feel, and has been a big inspiration to bring more fun back in!

2) making a conscious effort to catch up with friends more often - whether it's a quick walk and a coffee on my lunch break or before work, a walk in nature on the weekend, or a yoga class with a friend after dinner

3) time outside!!!!! My clients will know that my beautiful clinic space does not have any natural light. I'm making more of an effort to go outside on my lunch break (and actually have a lunch break!) plus trying to welcome more outdoor exercise

4) reading instead of scrolling - game changer!! I've had phone free time before bed for a while now and have been reading instead, it brings so much more joy (and way better sleep)

5) today I did a trial with which was so much fun!! I have not been enjoying exercising alone lately, and I've been craving being outside - this felt like a pretty awesome swap to bring some fun back into my movement

What's bringing you joy right now?

PS - how gorgeous are these photos from a hike I did in Qld on the long weekend 🩷

11/11/2025

Hey Mama,

Your baby is here & sometimes you might have a feeling that you might need some support - but aren't really sure what it is that you need, or what's out there.

Here are a few recommendations that might help -

1) Breastfeeding Drop-In Sessions at the Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month @ MotHs Hub: 6 Hayes Place, Belgrave

2) Support in the transition to motherhood & in becoming a mother - We refer to this as 'Matrescence'. The wonderful Brielle is a fabulous support throughout this transition - whether that be in preconception, pregnancy, postpartum or later in motherhood.

3) Me! I love supporting women through their journeys to become mothers, and right through postpartum & motherhood. Whether that be analysing blood tests, working on nutrient repletion to improve energy levels, mood & hormones, or supporting nervous system regulation. Postpartum is a special time to be involved in a woman's life. I offer both 1:1 consultations, and an online webinar series called 'Nourish, Postpartum' to support women in this phase of life.

What support did you find the most helpful postpartum?

10/11/2025

…and that’s having a purpose.

Research shows that people who feel connected to a sense of meaning have lower inflammation, better heart health, and even a reduced risk of cognitive decline (PMID: 34405718).

Purpose doesn’t have to be big or world-changing. It can be something simple — tending your garden, learning a new skill, caring for a pet, or showing up for someone you love.

It’s that quiet sense of why that keeps your brain active, your body resilient, and your days fulfilling.

So tell me — what gives your life purpose right now?

Katie Blakely Wellness

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