A Healing Intention by Arjuna

18/11/2025

Pomegranate is more than just a festive fruit, it’s a powerful ally for gut health and hormonal balance during perimenopause.

Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, pomegranate helps healthy gut microbiome, reduces inflammation, supports oestrogen metabolism and so much more.

Enjoy it fresh, in smoothies, sprinkled over salads, or as pomegranate molasses for a vibrant boost of colour, flavour, and nourishment. We also use it as a herbal tincture in Naturopathic medicine.

Pomegranate reminds us that food truly can be medicine, especially when we use it intentionally to support our changing bodies.

13/11/2025

During perimenopause, changes in hormones can alter stomach acid, bile flow, and gut motility, making digestion less efficient.
This can lead to new food sensitivities and reduced nutrient absorption, especially for iron, B12, and magnesium.

Rather than eliminating everything, focus on rebuilding:
• Support digestive enzymes with bitters or herbal tonics
• Eat slowly and chew well
• Reduce inflammatory triggers like alcohol and processed sugar
• Use warm, cooked meals to support absorption and ease

If you’ve been feeling more reactive lately, your hormones and gut may just need a little extra care and connection.

12/11/2025

✨What’s your hormonal heritage?✨

Knowing the stories of our bodies didn’t begin with us….

They’re woven through the women who came before — our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties.

Their cycles, their silence, their strength — all whispered through our cells. 💫

How did they move through change?
What wisdom did they hold, or hide?
What pain did they normalise… and what healing did they never get to find?

This is an invitation to listen.
To ask.
To remember.

When we bring voice to the matriarchal line, we bring light to patterns long held in the dark.

Understanding your hormonal heritage isn’t just science — it’s lineage work. 🌙

Let’s open that door together — with compassion, curiosity, and a return to balance, grounded by our roots.

As your hormonal story is ancestral. You carry your mother’s hormones, and her mother’s too. ♾️

🌿 Book a naturopathic consult and begin your journey to whole-body harmony — guided by both wisdom and evidence, intuition and care.

08/11/2025

Healing trauma is never linear — it’s a journey back to your most authentic self. 💫

Our emotional, spiritual, and physical health are deeply interconnected…

When we feel tension, anxiety, or fatigue, our body is whispering: “Where am I not being true to myself?”

However, healing looks different for everyone. It begins with gentle curiosity — asking:

✨ What am I avoiding?
✨ What truth am I withholding?
✨ What does my body need to feel safe again?

This is where authenticity meets healing — and where real transformation begins. 🌿

If you’re ready to explore this deeper connection within yourself, I’d love to support you.

💛 Book a 1:1 trauma-informed Naturopathy or Reiki session with me and begin your healing journey.

06/11/2025

Feeling more bloated, gassy, or constipated lately?

😣 It’s not just you — perimenopause can wreak havoc on your gut. Here’s why — and how naturopathic care can help you feel like yourself again! 🌿💫

Hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect your gut in surprising ways ~

🌸 Oestrogen

* Fluctuates wildly (not just declines) during perimenopause.

* Affects gut motility — low oestrogen can slow digestion → bloating, constipation.

* Supports the gut lining and microbiome diversity, so lower levels can lead to more inflammation or changes in gut bacteria.

* Influences bile acid production, impacting fat digestion and detoxification.

🌿 Progesterone

* Gradually declines earlier and faster than oestrogen.

* Normally has a calming, anti-inflammatory effect on the gut.

* When levels drop, it can increase gut sensitivity, cramps, and water retention.

* Low progesterone also means less smooth muscle relaxation → more constipation.

⚡ Cortisol (Stress Hormone)

* Often becomes dysregulated due to hormonal stress and sleep changes.

* Chronic high cortisol slows digestion, increases inflammation and increased intestinal permeability.

🍽️ Insulin

* As oestrogen drops, insulin sensitivity decreases, making blood sugar spikes more common.

* Fluctuating blood sugar affects gut bacteria and can trigger cravings, bloating, and fatigue.

During perimenopause, oestrogen and progesterone fluctuations disrupt gut rhythm, microbiome balance, and inflammation levels. Combined with stress hormone changes, this creates the “perfect storm” for gut symptoms — bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, and discomfort.

As a naturopath, I help women rebalance their hormones and restore gut health through personalised nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle strategies. 💚

🌿Start your health journey today and book your free Health Assessment 🌿 Because you deserve to feel comfortable, energised, and in control again.

06/11/2025

🌿 End of Year Consults / Book Yours Today!
As the year winds down, many women notice their bodies asking for extra support, especially during the perimenopausal years. Fatigue, sleep changes, mood shifts, or hormonal fluctuations can all feel a little louder when life gets busy.

If you’ve been meaning to check in, review your herbs or supplements, or get a clear plan in place before the festive season, now’s the perfect time.

End of year spaces are already filling up, and I’ll be taking a short break over the holidays, so this is your gentle reminder to prioritise your wellbeing before the year ends.

Let’s make sure you move into summer feeling balanced, supported, and in tune with your body.

📅 Book your session today to secure your spot before Christmas.

27/10/2025

Calendula is one of nature’s most gentle healers, a soothing ally for skin, digestion, and hormonal balance. 🌼

During perimenopause, declining oestrogen can make the skin more reactive, dry, or slow to repair. Calendula’s anti-inflammatory and regenerative qualities help restore elasticity, calm irritation, and support the body’s natural detox and healing pathways.

It’s a beautiful reminder that true skin health begins from within, through balance, nourishment, and gentle care.

22/10/2025

21/10/2025

After a day in the sun, your skin deserves a little extra care. ☀️ This DIY natural sun-soothing spray helps cool, calm, and hydrate, without synthetic fragrances or harsh chemicals.

Aloe vera and witch hazel offer gentle moisture and repair, while lavender and peppermint essential oils provide a refreshing, anti-inflammatory touch.
For added nourishment, Calendula extract can help reduce redness and support skin healing, especially helpful if your skin has become more sensitive through hormonal changes or perimenopause.

Your skin is your largest organ, treat it like the living, breathing tissue it is.

21/10/2025

🧬 Why Creatine Matters in Perimenopause🧬
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In peri, creatine becomes increasingly important as it mitigates our age-related decline in muscle mass and bone density. It fosters swift muscle recovery and significantly improves cognitive function (think improved memory, banished brain fog 😶‍🌫️).

It’s a naturally occurring organic compound produced in your liver, pancreas and kidneys and helps our cells thrive and produce the energy we need day to day.

During perimenopause, we start to lose muscle mass and bone density rapidly, putting us at risk of fractures and osteoporosis. 🦴

Which is why understanding the usefulness of these nutrients and moving them centre stage, to strengthen our bodies ability to thrive in this era, is crucial for vitality and healthy longevity. 🌿

🩺 Want to know if creatine is right for you?

📅 Book a 1:1 consult today and get **personalised, holistic support** for your perimenopause journey.

👇 Click the link in bio to schedule your session!