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Norelle Hentschel is an experienced Naturopath and Herbalist servicing Greenslopes, Brisbane. Friend Protect and support your biggest asset - Your Health.

Your Remedy Naturopathy works with you to create a sustainable, fad-free treatment plan using a mix of diet, lifestyle advice, nutritional and herbal supplements. You’ll get the tools knowledge and guidance to be in control of your own health. Feel your best. Perform at your best.

20/08/2025

After participating on a focus group on long covid brain fog earlier this week I was reminded how helpful herbs can be. Often, they can turn symptoms around in 1-2 weeks which makes a huge impact on how my patients feel. Here are three of my favourites:
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Lion's mane mushroom is known for its potential to enhance cognitive function and support brain health. Research suggests it may boost nerve growth factor production, which supports the survival and growth of neurons to improve thinking, memory, and overall cognitive performance.
Saffron (Crocus sativus)
Saffron has demonstrated neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties.. Saffron’s active compounds (crocin, crocetin) reduce oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and prevent neuronal cell damage which are all factors associated with "brain fog" and diminished cognitive function. Evidence also indicates saffron helps modulate brain inflammation and improves mood and anxiety, supporting clearer thinking.
Holy Basil (Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum)
Holy basil is classified as an adaptogen and it helps the body adapt to stress, a major cause of “brain fog.” Its compounds (like rosmarinic acid and eugenol) lower cortisol levels, calm the nervous system, and enhance blood flow to the brain, supporting improved focus and reduction of mental fatigue. Regular consumption is linked to reduced anxiety, greater mental clarity, and better memory and learning.

If you need help recovering from long covid or any other viral infection, please get in touch to find out more.

I work with patients in my Brisbane clinic or via telehealth Australia wide. Link in the bio.

14/08/2025

BPA plastics mimic the actions of estrogen and androgens. Excess androgens are implicated in both acne and PCOS. Not only does BPA imbalance the amount of these hormones it also interferes with your liver’s ability to break them down.

BPA stimulates the release of the hormone prolactin. In non-breastfeeding women, prolactin should be low so that ovulation can occur. Failure to ovulate not only impairs fertility, but it also lowers progesterone. Ovulation is how you make progesterone. Healthy progesterone levels are essential for clear skin as they reduce the conversion of testosterone into the more active dihydrotestosterone (DHT). One of the reasons women with PCOS are more likely to experience acne is because they don’t ovulate regularly.

If you’re a woman with any kind of hormonal health imbalance it’s worthwhile doing an audit of your BPA plastic exposure and taking steps to reduce it. Find out more in my lblog. Link in bio.

12/08/2025

Will quitting dairy get rid of your acne?

Advice to quit dairy is often one of the first things recommended for people with acne in their quest for clear skin.

While yes, for some people it can be helpful but others won’t notice much difference.

This is a good example of why broad diet “rules” might not be helpful and why you need to get tailored advice.

Some questions to consider before totally ditching dairy from your diet

• How do you generally tolerate dairy?
• How much are you having?
• What is the quality of the dairy, organic, full fat, low fat, homogenized?
• What kinds of dairy are you eating and how is it incorporated into a meal? Ice-cream? Milk in coffee, feta on your salad?

Dairy is thought to contribute to acne via the following mechanisms:

• Contains a hormone - insulin-like growth factor which magnifies the action of insulin by between 3-6 times. Insulin upregulates androgens and sebum.
• Whey protein contains high levels of the amino acid leucine which activates the mTOR enzyme which triggers sebum, keratin and inflammation.
• If you are lactose intolerant consuming dairy creates inflammation in digestive tract and impacts on nutrient assimilation
• Dairy also contains hormones in and of itself.

In treating acne no one food is a magic bullet. It would be nice if it were that simple.

There’s little point in eliminating dairy if not you’re not going to switch the rest of your diet to a nutrient dense blood sugar and insulin balancing one.

I explored the role of dairy and acne in more detail in a blog post. See the link in bio.

Has removing dairy from your diet improved your acne? I’d love to hear your experiences?

11/08/2025

The stress, gut skin cycle is something I talk a lot about to my acne clients. Stress creates hormonal and physiological shifts, resulting in inflammation contributing to breakouts.

Addressing the underlying cause and breaking the chain is essential for successful acne treatment. This requires a holistic approach including diet, lifestyle and topical treatments.

You’ll get clear skin, and you’ll also improve your overall health. Win/Win!

Now is the perfect time to go “deeper than the dermis” in your clear skin journey.

In-clinic appointment in Stones Corner, Brisbane and Telehealth/online appointments Australia wide.

07/08/2025

Look beyond the "disease label" to the person underneath.

It's one of the reasons I shun standard treatment protocols. In my experience, lasting results come when the client and I cooperatively create a bespoke treatment plan.

It takes time, but it's a privilege to hear my client's stories, not just their symptoms.

Pathology has its place, but the slow, deep medicine of human connection supports healing on all levels.

06/08/2025

HERBS FOR ACNE– Oregon Grape Root (Berberis aquifolium)

Oregon grape root is the ultimate multi-tasker in my custom acne herbal prescriptions. It targets many of the common acne drivers – inflammation, excess sebum, immune and digestive dysfunction. Although this picture shows the beautiful fruit it’s the root that has the medicinal goodness in it.

There are no heroic cures with this plant, rather it works slowly and gradually to rebalance the whole system. You need to be prepared to take this one for three months. I also love this herb for other skin conditions such as chronic eczema and psoriasis.

Oregon grape root is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women and if you’re on prescription medications check with your Herbalist or health professional before taking.

05/08/2025

Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata) is one of those quiet achiever herbs. It works its magic slowly to shift chronic conditions without creating imbalance.

It’s native to Central America and the root is the part of the plant used medicinally. It’s also used to make a sweet beverage.

I love it for chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, cystic acne and it can clear up tinea when used topically.

Herbalist Dorothy Hall also used it to balance oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone during periods of hormonal shifts such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause.

04/08/2025

Androgens (testosterone and DHT) are usually the first suspects when looking to arrest the course of hormonal acne. However, sub-optimal levels of progesterone should also be in the frame.
Healthy levels of progesterone helps to prevent hormonal acne both directly and indirectly.
Direct
Progesterone suppresses 5-alpha-5 reductase, the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is around four times more likely to trigger acne breakouts.
Indirect
In low progesterone states oestrogen is, relatively speaking, high. (Even if you the number for estrogen looks in the normal range on a test.) This relative “oestrogen dominance” can raise insulin levels. High insulin increases both the size and amount of oil your sebaceous glands secrete.

Balanced progesterone and oestrogen support healthy skin circulation and detoxification. It also interacts with your natural collagen to improve the firmness and hydration of the skin.

Read more about progesterone and acne including some tips on how to support your natural progesterone production. Link to the blog is in the bio/comments.

31/07/2025

Herbal Formulation insights – Psoriasis

Custom herbal formulas are the backbone of many of my treatment plans. I love them because they are:
• Personalised: no one gets the same formula
• I can choose from a wide range of herbs – I have 180(ish) in my dispensary. Chances are I may have the perfect herb for you!
• They are absorbed up to 30% better than tablets
• Dosing is flexible, ranging between small drop doses and larger (mL) doses
• You can target multiple aspects in one bottle, making them a very cost-effective medicine

This is a formula I used for a man with chronic psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis who wanted to avoid methotrexate.

🌱 Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) – supports the healing of psoriasis lesions, supports healthy immune system balance.

🌱 Nigella (Nigella sativa) inhibits keratinocyte proliferation, is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties.

🌱 Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata) Traditional skin “detoxifying” herb, helpful in resolving lesions.

🌱 Burr Marigold (Bidens spp.) reduces systemic Staphylococcus aureus overgrowth and particularly the Staph superantigens which can trigger abnormal immune responses in skin.

This formula was a slow and gentle support. Significant reductions were seen after 16 weeks with almost complete resolution and he has been able to avoid going on methotrexate.

**NB This is one person’s experience and can’t be generalised.

Let me know in the comments any questions you have and reach out if you’d like to explore herbal remedies for your psoriasis management.

30/07/2025

Gut healing supplements are currently all the rage.
No need for a pill or powder when you can harness the potency of the humble apple.

I’m always banging on to my clients about the benefits of including stewed apples in your diet.

Apples are prebiotic powerhouse and a source of the soluble fibre, pectin.

Your good gut bugs thrive on soluble fibre. When they chow down on pectin, they produce short chain fatty acids which have all sorts of health benefits to digestion, immunity and the nervous system.

Stewed apples: a tasty and therapeutic superfood!

Just to show I walk my talk. Here’s a batch I cooked today. I’ll have them with yoghurt as a snack or added on top of my morning porridge.

29/07/2025

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition of the sebaceous (oil-secreting glands) glands. The more inflammatory your acne is the higher risk of scarring and hyperpigmentation.

The goal of most nutritional acne treatment is to calm the inflammation and bring the sebaceous glands back into balance. In the last few years, lactoferrin has been appearing in acne dietary supplements.

So, what is it? Does it work? Who might it best suit?

Find more about lactoferrin in my blog. Link in bio.

28/07/2025

Is low oestrogen causing your acne?

Do you get breakouts in the week before your period?

When it comes to hormonal acne, androgens like testosterone are often considered to be the one and only suspect.

Hormones don’t act independently, and in the case of mild to moderate acne breakouts before your period, you should look at what your oestrogen is doing.

Healthy levels of oestrogen keep sebum in balance by regulating its formation. This hormone also supports s*x hormone-binding globulin which locks up excess androgens and also directly inhibits the action of androgens in skin cells.

Around ovulation, your oestrogen naturally dips. If you have low oestrogen relative to other hormones (remember hormones are all about the inter-relationships), the sebum balancing effects decrease, and you’re at risk of a breakout.

This mechanism also explains why skin flare-ups can occur during perimenopause.

Things which may contribute to low estrogen include:
• Low body fat %
• Not eating enough calories
• Not ovulating
• Stress
• Smoking
• High phytoestrogens in the diet
• Food intolerances

Getting the balance of hormones for health and clear skin can be tricky. Feel free to book in a time to chat with me if you’d like to know more about how I can help.

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425 Logan Road
Greenslopes, QLD
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Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

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