Belinda Kirkpatrick - Naturopath

10/04/2026

Glutathione and Fertility

09/04/2026

OLIVE OIL. EXTRA VIRGIN - also know as EVOO, is a healthy fat.

Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil is the best form to look for and should be used at room temperature.

Olive oil can be used for baking in the oven as the diffuse heat does not cause it to oxidise.

Olive oil can also be drizzled over salads and steamed vegetables and is excellent for creating satiety.

08/04/2026

07/04/2026

An easy and delicious snack - my Lemon Bliss Balls.

Always make extra as these are super yummy and great for an afternoon snack or an after dinner treat. If you need them to be nut-free just omit the brazil nuts and add an extra cup of mixed seeds

INGREDIENTS
1 cup brazil nuts
1 cup dates
1/3 cup desiccated coconut
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Extra desiccated coconut for rolling

METHOD
Add all the ingredients except the lemon juice and coconut oil to a food processor and blitz until all chopped up finely. Add the lemon juice and coconut oil and blitz again until the ingredients start to come together.

Using wet hands roll out a small amount and roll in desiccated coconut.

You can store in the fridge or freezer.

06/04/2026

Overindulged over the weekend? Try these tips to help get your body feeling good again!

✨ Try drinking a cup of pure celery juice each morning to help your body alkalise and detoxify

✨ Drink 2 cups of green tea daily (hot or cold)

✨ Try a couple of days of eating no grains or sugar and just eat simple salads and veggies with some protein

✨ Drink 2L of water every day

✨ Try a chia gel before bed to cleanse your bowel (simply dissolve 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds into 100ml water and 50ml prune juice – stir and leave for 10mins and then drink before bed).

05/04/2026

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Sunday 🌈

03/04/2026

Your reminder to rest.

02/04/2026

It’s officially the Easter long weekend and School Holidays (for those of you in that season of life). First of all, holidays are a time for relaxation and enjoyment! You definitely don’t want to return from a trip wishing you had no said no to gelato and pasta!

Saying that, you also don’t want to come back from holidays feeling bloated and uncomfortable (or having to try and lose extra weight – talk about making the post-holiday blues even more miserable!)

When you are away, try to focus more on the foods you need to include rather than the foods you should limit. When on holidays it is often hard to get the same amount of salad and veggies that you would get at home and that can often affect our digestion, mood and energy. I would recommend trying to get a good 4-5 cups of salad/veggies most days and having 1-2 x pieces of fruit most days. If you can stick to this and keep your water intake high, your body will cope much better with the treats and indulgences and you will feel good!

Head to the local shops and pick up some fruit and some easy to eat salad veggies such as carrot, cherry tomatoes, baby cucumbers, celery and capsicum to snack on between meals and always order a side of salad or veggies when eating out.

01/04/2026

Stress can impact fertility in many ways and research shows that stress is associated with longer time to conception.

If our body senses we are in danger (when our fight-or-flight response is activated), reproduction is not high on the body’s list of priorities and our fertility can be affected.

Healthy progesterone production is required for conception and pregnancy maintenance however, cortisol and progesterone are made in the body with many of the same ingredients, but the body will make preferentially produce cortisol to keep us safe (rather than progesterone which keeps us fertile).

Stress can also impact fertility by reducing our libido and making us less likely to want to attempt conception.

In saying this, it is important to not be stressed about being stressed! Just acknowledge it and try to implement some stress management techniques.

Remember that babies are conceived and born in all sorts of stressful situations around the world and while that might not be ideal, it is important to remember.

31/03/2026

Let’s talk about ALA for Reproductive Health

30/03/2026

These general tips are designed for those who are doing reasonably intense exercise sessions such as boot camps, cardio and F45 type training. 

PRE WORKOUT
The decision whether to train with an empty stomach or not really depends on the individual and how they feel and how long they are training for. For training sessions of 1 hour or less, a small carbohydrate containing snack 20-30 mins before training is ideal (or nothing if you prefer). 

Good choices if you choose to snack pre-workout include a banana, dates, toast or juice. 

Most of us don’t need a pre-workout supplement but if you need some extra help with energy or are really keen to try something look for one containing ingredients such as creatine, L-arginine, beta-alanine and B vitamins to optimise your energy and performance. Many pre-workout products also contain caffeine so be sure to check if you are sensitive to caffeine.

POST-WORKOUT
This is the time to enjoy some carbohydrate containing foods! If you are someone who hits the wall in the afternoon, you are probably not getting enough carbs after exercise. To get the most out of your workout, stimulate muscle recovery, boost energy, increase insulin release and reduce cortisol levels, you need to get some carbs and protein in within 30-60 minutes post-workout. 

This might include a smoothie with protein powder, banana, berries and milk OR eggs with sweet potato and pumpkin OR natural yoghurt with oats and fruit OR brown rice with egg and green veggies.

Post-workout is the time to take your vitamin C and gelatin powder for connective tissue repair and support in addition to boosting your immune system. Sweating during your workout causes magnesium levels to drop which can lead to low energy, poor sleep and muscle cramps and spasms. Try drinking chlorophyll liquid is a quick and budget-friendly way to boost your magnesium levels.