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Orenda Women's Health, Melbourne (2026)

02/03/2026

Can we stop blaming oats please!

It's about time we stop demonising oats as the killer of hormones and blood sugar dysregulation

Oats can be included in a very healthy, balanced diet due to the fibre content it contains AND has actually been shown in research to assist with lowering cholesterol (which really in a lot of individuals with PCOS, cholesterol metabolism needs to be assessed and managed)

We just want to make sure you're adding a source of protein (yoghurt, protein powder, egg whites etc.) and a source of fat (yoghurt, nut butter spread, handful of nuts and seeds) to it!

Now the type of oats you consume are going to drastically impact how it is metabolised (i.e how quick the carbohydrates are getting broken down) and therefore how quickly it will increase your insulin.

Starting at the lower end of the GI scale we have steel cut oats, then we have rolled oats and then on the medium/higher GI scale we have instant/quick oats... so yes there's a difference from eating a sachet of instant oats (That might have more sugar added), compared to soaking your rolled oats overnight and cooking them on the stove.

So, before you feel like carbs are the devil causing all of your hormone health issues - we need to reconsider the type that are being consumed and how they're being consumed (i.e what are they being paired with)

26/02/2026

PCOS nutrition doesn’t need to be complicated — it needs to be repeatable.

These meals work because they:
• Prioritise protein
• Balance carbs instead of fearing them
• Support blood sugar, hormones & energy
• Fit into busy lives

If you struggle with consistency, it’s rarely motivation — it’s lack of structure.

Inside coaching, we build meals around your schedule, appetite and symptoms so food finally feels calm and manageable.

👉 To organise a free call with our Sports Nutritionist Paige, comment "Coaching" below and we'll send you the link!

24/02/2026

No we don't take "puffy face" as a cortisol sign

There are SO many other factors that we look at when we're assessing overall adrenal function:
🫶 Your level of stress perception and stress adaptation
🫶 How you feel with or without exercise
🫶 Your bodies ability to recover from infection or illness
🫶 Your sleep patterns and ability to wind-down
🫶 Your period health and menstrual cycle regularity

Before we jump to adding in MORE for you to do, the goal is actually for us to look at where you can reduce your load and HOW can we support your body through diet, herbal and lifestyle tweaks to navigate a wired nervous system response

If you feel like your acne, POD, rosacea, Eczema or TSW is not progressing at the rate that it should and you HAVEN'T considered nervous system work.. this is your missing piece of the puzzle.

We have a method to our madness on how we support our clients to get back on top of their skin condition

Comment "Discovery" to receive a direct link to book in a free 15 minute chat!

23/02/2026

She told me she was “only having a tablespoon.”

When we actually weighed it?
It was closer to 40–50g.

And here’s the thing — that’s not a lack of discipline. That’s just how easy it is to underestimate portions.

In a fat loss phase, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter can be 20g… or it can be double that without you even realising.

And when that happens across oils, snacks, handfuls of nuts, and “just a little extra” — suddenly you’re not in a deficit anymore.

None of these foods are good or bad. Fats in general are not BAD. They are just calorie dense and when they are overconsumed, they add up!

And before you say, well I don’t think tracking is healthy for me, I disagree. Tracking forever isn’t healthy, for anyone, but having awareness and education around portions, that is.

Obsessively weighing everything forever is not the goal. Knowing what your portions are, is.

When my clients start tracking properly (even short term), they’re often shocked — not because they’re “bad”, but because their eyes have never been calibrated.

Once you understand portions, you have options:
• You can portion accurately when needed
• You can eyeball confidently when eating out
• You stop guessing — and results become predictable

Most women don’t need to eat less.
They just need to understand what THEIR portions are. And how to eat for what their body needs.

If you feel like you’re doing everything right but progress has stalled, it might not be your effort — it might be your portions.

Coaching spots are open with our next intake starting March 9th 🤍

DM “Apply Now” to receive the link for our application form!

20/02/2026

You keep telling yourself you’ll start when life calms down…

When work isn’t so hectic.
When the kids are in a better routine.
When you finally have a bit more time.

But every month something new pops up — events, deadlines, sickness, holidays — and suddenly another season has passed and you still feel stuck.

Most of the women we work with aren’t lazy or unmotivated.
They’re just busy… and fed up with never quite getting to the bottom of their goals.

The truth is, your plan can’t rely on a perfect week.
It has to work on the messy ones — the rushed mornings, late finishes, and tired evenings.

Small habits done in real life > big plans that only work in theory.

When you build routines in a busy season, you stop starting over… and if life ever does slow down, everything feels easier instead of overwhelming.

If you want a way of eating and training that fits around the kids, work, and real schedules — not against them — we've got you! 🤍

👉 Apply for 1:1 coaching with our Sports Nutritonist Paige - DM "Apply now"

19/02/2026

Want to know how to bring Naturopathy into the Treatment Room?

First, you have to start with a SUPER thorough case analysis.

If there's anything Naturopaths love to do, we love to yap and ask 1000 questions until our clients get sick of us.

The questions and conversations your having can really pivot a consultation in so many ways:
🥰 Identifies points of referral for your client for further investigation to identify underlying causes
🥰 Allows your client to reflect about the bigger picture of whats going on (i.e lifestyle, diet etc.)
🥰 Places you as an expert and someone who is an incredible resource for them (don't forget, before you they possibly just saw someone that chucked them on the pill and sent them off their way)

And of course, it helps take the burden off your prescription needing to be a miracle in a bottle when you know for a fact there's something else going on with them internally!

This is why we put together the Advanced Acne training; specifically for skin therapists to learn more about the internal causes of Acne and how to approach these conversations with your client.

Head to the link in our bio for lifetime access!

16/02/2026

If you have ACNE & PCOS Keep reading...

Lets get straight to the point, we're hosting a FREE Webinar tomorrow night (Tuesday 17th February 6:00pm VIC Time) to teach you exactly how we assess and treat Acne & PCOS from a Naturopathic Perspective

You'll learn from our Nutritionist/Herbalist Jacinta & Sports Nutritionist Paige exactly how they support clients through a PCOS diagnosis in terms of creating a diet and lifestyle that matches both their goals and their lifestyle

Which means, you'll leave with:
🥰 Knowledge on the underlying drivers of Acne from an Internal Perspective
🥰 What Insulin Resistance actually is and how it's impacting your hormones
🥰 How to build a customised prescription tailored for your Acne
🥰 How to optimise body composition with PCOS
🥰 Everything you need to know about exercise with PCOS

Plus, those that join live will receive an extra goodie in the days after the webinar!

Comment "Webinar" to receive the link to sign up!

12/02/2026

Your hormones aren't the "root cause" of your acne, something else is...

When we're working with our clients to identify the underlying drivers of the acne, we're not happy with just settling with
"Your estrogen is high, we just need to clear the estrogen and you're good to go"

Your estrogen is possibly high because of:
- High testosterone converting to estrogen; but the testosterone is high due to insulin resistance related to dietary imbalance
- Poor liver detoxification due to genetic variances, nutritional deficiencies and high toxin load
- Environmental variables impacting estrogen metabolism

The list could go on.. but this is why you can not just stop at finding the hormonal imbalance and giving up that it's your genetics that are causing it to be this way

So to clear your skin you need to do the following:
1. Have your hormones assessed through a naturopathic lens
2. Identify the underlying driver of that hormonal imbalance
3. Commit to long term dietary, lifestyle & supplement changes to address the underlying driver
4. Stand back and watch the magic happen!

And of course, if you need a little help a long the way (which we always recommend) - head to our website to book in for a discovery call!

11/02/2026

We love an Acne & PCOS Testimonial

10/02/2026

If doxycycline, roaccutane or the pill truly fixed acne long term

Why does it come straight back once you stop?

This is the story we here from hundreds of clients working with us with Acne.

These medications work while you’re on them because they suppress bacteria, oil production, inflammation or hormones.

What they don’t do is address is the underlying drivers of skin microbiome dysbiosis, hypersebum secretion and hormonal imbalances in the first place.

As naturopaths, we’re not trying to bandaid a cause of acne..

We look at the environment your skin is responding to:

• inflammation & immune signalling
• hormonal drivers (blood sugar, stress, gut & liver function)
• nutrient deficiencies
• gut health & microbiome balance
• sebum regulation & skin cell turnover

When those foundations are supported, your skin has the ability to heal and your acne can clear in the long term!

We're hosting an Acne & PCOS Webinar to teach you everything you need to know about how to heal your skin & optimise your hormones for good!

🗓 Tuesday 17th February

👇 Comment WEBINAR to join us live or receive the recording.

04/02/2026

If eating “clean” automatically cleared skin, it would’ve worked by now.

The truth? Clear skin isn’t about cutting more foods or chasing perfection - it’s about *fuelling your body properly*

Under-eating, unbalanced meals, and nutrient gaps can all drive inflammation, hormone disruption, and skin flare-ups… even when your diet looks “healthy”.

Skin health improves when you:
✔️ Eat enough
✔️ Balance your meals
✔️ Support blood sugar and gut health
✔️ Stop fearing food

If you’ve cleaned up your diet but your skin still isn’t improving, it’s not a willpower issue - it’s a strategy one.

🔗 Link in bio to enquire about nutrition coaching with our Sports Nutritionist Paige

03/02/2026

Testosterone isn’t the only hormone we look at when it comes to acne..

Prolactin can give us SO much insight into other areas which we need to explore to optimise our clients skin & cycles including:

- Overall dietary consumption
- Thyroid function
- Stress response
- Exercise regime

Long story short, NEVER ignore elevations in Prolactin especially if you want to get to the root cause of your skin condition and menstrual cycles.

P.S We take FREE Discovery Calls twice per week, comment 'DISCOVERY' and we'll send you the link to book 💜

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