Verde Naturopathy - Mel Cann

25/11/2025

Are you taking reflux medication long term? Make sure you take a good quality magnesium alongside it!
Proton pump inhibitors i.e. Nexium, interfere with magnesium absorption. This is compounded in those also taking diuretics, so double whammy magnesium loss can occur.

I had a client this morning who has recently ceased taking PPIs after 18 years. As you can imagine, she's displaying all the hallmark signs of magnesium deficiency: restless legs, headaches, muscle aches and cramps, intolerance to stress, mood swings 🫣

PPIs also negatively affect the microbiome, leading to decreased diversity and increased risk of gut infections, so all the more reason to find and treat the root cause (in this client's case, it was a hiatal hernia, with surgery proving life changing in her ability to cease taking the meds!). If you're currently taking PPIs, seek professional advice on the best magnesium to take to ensure your levels stay adequate🌸

17/11/2025

Acne that won't quit despite all the treatments you throw at it? You might be dealing with fungal acne 🧐

Fungal acne is caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia yeast in the hair follicles. It behaves differently to regular acne, and requires different treatment. But similarly to acne, it involves a compromised skin barrier so avoid harsh skin products (looking at you benzoyl peroxide...) and get the right treatment 💚

13/11/2025

Can you tell I live to eat? 🐟🍩🍅🍇🫒🐙

07/11/2025

I love this herb💚
It's in most stress/hypothyroid/fertility/insomnia mixes I make! There's a reason it's referred to as the king of adaptogens✨️

It's nuanced though so it's important to seek advice before using it, as it might not be right for you particularly if you're on prescription meds. I've had a run of clients coming to me using retail brands which unfortunately can be sub par. If you're sifting through the options at Chemist Warehouse (and there are a LOT of options), you'll find a lot of products that give less than the recommended 600mg of extract daily. This is where it pays to get good quality advice to get the best for your health. To me, nothing beats a liquid extract anyway💚

03/11/2025

What do liquid herbs taste like? I'm always up front with my clients: they taste like dirt 🤣
BUT... they are so effective that it's worth it, I promise!

The great thing about liquid herbs is the ability to tailor the blend to exactly what you need; tablet formulas may contain herbs you don't tolerate or that may interact with your prescription meds. We can avoid this with custom herbal liquid blends. They're also well absorbed and work fast ✨️

To make the process easier, ensure you top your measuring cup with water and shot it back - don't prolong the process by pouring it into a glass of water to sip. Rinsing your mouth with water after is also highly recommended.
Chilling the herbs can also take the edge off the strong taste 🫶

Feat. a blend that's been phenomenal in bringing all markers of metabolic dysfunction down within 3 months🥹

27/10/2025

Honoured to be up against other fabulous health practitioners ❤️

This category celebrates the dedicated professionals who keep our community healthy, supported, and thriving. A huge congratulations to our 2025 finalists for Allied Healthcare!

Brighter Healthcare, LifeLift, Mead Physio Group, , Verde Naturopathy - Mel Cann

These finalists represent care, compassion, and commitment to the wellbeing of our community.

We can’t wait to celebrate you at the Outstanding Enterprise Awards Gala Dinner at Chalet Rigi on Saturday 8 November.

Tickets are on sale now! https://www.kalamundachamber.com/2025-gala-awards-dinner/

Huge thanks to category sponsor Zanthorrea Nursery

27/10/2025

A few tips and tricks to improve your va**nal health ✨️
Bottom line: don't be fooled by all the shiny intimate wash products you see at the supermarket; your va**na is a low-maintenance gal, she only needs water 💅

And if you're experiencing chronic symptoms, it's time to dig deeper and investigate with testing 🧐❤️

**nalhealth

24/10/2025

Some of the amazing results we've achieved for clients within the past few weeks✨️

Nothing better than seeing chronic health conditions improve when we treat the root cause ❤️

20/10/2025

Lil logo refresh💦

This year's been big and I've been wanting to update my branding for a while now to celebrate, but I truly had no idea what I wanted 😅

Thank you for helping me figure that out! You definitely made it a fun and seamless process, I couldn't be happier✨️❤️

10/10/2025

Magnesium, the Queen 👸
She's definitely my most prescribed mineral, and for so many reasons! It hits the mark when it comes to stress, sleep, mood, muscles and cognitive function.

Highly stressed? You'll lose extra magnesium because of it. And if you're not focussing on a magnesium-rich diet, you're on your way to a serious magnesium deficit.

Some forms are more appropriate in certain situations but my fave is definitely glycinate. I'm seeing a lot of clients coming to me with their current magnesium forms containing magnesium oxide - please avoid this form as it's poorly absorbed and functions mostly as a laxative!

And of course, food should come first, so load up on nuts, seeds, leafy greens, wholegrain, legumes and dark chocolate for your magnesium fix (you're welcome 🍫) ❤️

01/10/2025

The blueprint for a gut-loving breakfast 🤸‍♀️

We know the gut thrives on a variety of prebiotics rather than one single fibre type. Different fibres feed different microbes, and some microbes even feed off the byproducts produced by other gut microbes when they digest fibre! 🤯

Each fibre type has a different beneficial effect on our digestion. Think of it like watering only one plant in the garden; only that one plant will grow! 🪴

So when you're building your breakfast, use the below guide to ensure variety:

🌼Base (e.g., oats, millet)

🌼Fibre/prebiotics (e.g., seeds, nuts, fruit)

🌼Polyphenols (cacao nibs, berries, spices, citrus zest)

🌼Fats (nut butter, seeds, yoghurt)

Feat. the porridge that had my gut rejoicing 😍