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15/10/2025

For optimal hormonal balance, aim to exercise four to five times a week to reduce weight if required, or do high-intensity exercise a maximum of two or three times a week if your body weight is very low.

Mixing high-intensity sessions with yoga, pilates, walking and rest days is a great way to keep your fitness levels up while you regain hormonal balance.
It can be really confusing to know what type of exercise is best for you.

Exercise can really heal or harm your cycle so it’s best to get professional advice if you are unsure. If you are suspect you have a hormonal imbalance or are currently trying to conceive, try to take a very moderate approach to exercise.

Focus more on movement and circulation and less on endurance and high intensity. If you are not exercising, it’s time to begin, slowly and gently.

11/10/2025

HEADACHES
Premenstrual headaches can occur when ostrogen and progesterone drop to their lowest levels just before and during the first day of menstruation.

Higher levels of prostaglandins and lower levels of the body’s natural painkilling endorphins may also be responsible.

Others will find that their headaches are worse at ovulation, when the liver is struggling to metabolise high oestrogen levels.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Making time to slow down and be mindful is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle in the modern world. They help to reduce stress and the negative impact of cortisol on hormonal balance.

They also promote healthy moods, good immunity and restful sleep.

Simply trying to be mindful and meditative slows down the body, increases parasympathetic nervous system activity, decreases excessive cortisol and reduces inflammation.

07/10/2025

❌ FICTION ❌

Your gut is often called your “second brain” because it plays a crucial role in mood regulation, immune function, and even skin health.

A healthy gut microbiome helps control inflammation, supports nutrient absorption, and influences how your body responds to stress.

Eating a diverse range of fibre-rich whole foods like vegetables, fruits, and fermented products feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Taking care of your gut is a foundational step toward overall wellness and vibrant health.

06/10/2025

Apparently you can freeze large scoops of avocado for future use… has anyone ever tried this??? 🥑

04/10/2025

Nuts and seeds are a great way to boost your intake of protein and good fats; however, you can have too much of a good thing: around one third of a cup of mixed nuts and seeds is enough each day.

My all-time favourite snack is sliced apple dipped in almond butter: it’s the pertect combination of protein, ‘good’fats and something fresh.

03/10/2025

There are at least 60 different names for sugar that may be listed on labels.

I prefer to avoid all added sugars in food as opposed to looking too much at the quantity of sugar listed on the product nutrition panel, as the panel does not differentiate between added sugar and sugars that occur naturally in foods.

I also avoid synthetic sweeteners, such as aspartame, sucralose, saccharin and neotame.

If you want an occasional sweet treat, enjoy it and recognise that it is a treat. Watch out for added sugar in products that don’t even taste sweet, such as cereals, crackers and yoghurts.

02/10/2025

As with any condition, it is important to look at the underlying causes of hair loss or thinning. These may include factors such as: low iron stores; underactive thyroid; using the oral contraceptive pill; poor diet; low stomach acid; prolonged stress or an autoimmune disorder. Hair growth won’t improve unless these factors are addressed.

The most common dietary deficiencies that contribute to thinning hair include iron, zinc and protein.

My top four supplements for general hair loss or thinning include:
-silica
-zinc
-fish oils and
-B vitamins

It is essential to ensure that you are eating mindfully for optimal digestion and including lots of quality proteins, good fats and plenty of green veggies at least twice daily. Include foods such as salmon, eggs, avocado, broccoli, spinach, pumpkin seeds and brazil nuts.

01/10/2025

Today is International Coffee Day ☕️

BUT… if you’re trying to conceive, studies have shown that it is important for BOTH partners to reduce or cut out caffeine for at least two months before conception.

Decaffeinated coffee and tea is slightly better, but still not recommended for daily intake during the pre-conception period.

Be careful not to replace caffeinated drinks with less nutritious options, such as drinks that contain added sugar.

Herbal teas are good substitutes.

30/09/2025

Another practical tip on your journey to Healthy Hormines is to increase your vitamin C intake, which can restore the adrenal glands and support hormone balance.

Eat at least two to three serves of vitamin C-rich foods most days; try papaya, capsicum (pepper), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, pineapple, oranges, kiwifruit and cauliflower.

29/09/2025

Increase ‘good’ fats and minimise the bad ones.

Fats are essential in a balanced diet.

‘Good’ fats are found in unheated olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, hummus, tahini, oily fish such as tuna and salmon.

‘Bad’ fats are found in processed oils, fried foods, margarine, processed biscuits and popcorn and anything containing canola or sunflower oil.

28/09/2025

💅 What vitamins and minerals should you load up on for stronger, healthier nails?

Vitamin B (especially biotin)

Zinc (especially if you have been using the oral contraceptive pill which depletes zinc)

Iron (if tested deficient)

Protein (ideally from food)

Silica

Calcium

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5/442 New South Head Road
Double Bay, NSW
2028

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 3pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm

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Website

http://www.belindakirkpatrick.com.au/

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