Simone Goulding Naturopath

26/04/2025

Taking a little time out today for one of my favourite self-care rituals — the sauna. It’s where I go to reset, recharge, and let it all melt away.
Not only does it feel great in the moment, but it’s doing amazing things behind the scenes too: Supporting detox, easing muscle tension, boosting circulation, calming my nervous system.
I’m a big fan of the infrared sauna — I love the gentle heat and how it leaves me feeling refreshed, relaxed and clear. I also like to mix it up with a traditional sauna sometimes for a really deep sweat.
If you’ve never tried it, I highly recommend it. Your body, mind, and skin will thank you.

New blog on my website talking about the benefits!

23/02/2024

At the start of the year, I wore a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for 2 weeks to monitor and experiment with my glucose levels.

It was a great learning experience and 3 key takeaways were:

1. A stressful event (I almost hit a car that pulled out in front of me) can raise blood glucose levels quite high. In fact, on that day, my glucose rose higher than any meal that I had.

2. Lollies can lead to a really big sugar spike followed by a crash. I already knew this but it was good to see it in action!

3. Going for a walk or doing some physical activity after eating is very effective at reducing blood sugar levels quite quickly.

High or dysregulated blood sugar levels can lead to weight gain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, poor sleep, irritability and lack of focus.

12/07/2023

I love this quote: "The preservation of health is easier than the cure of the disease"

02/07/2023

So many people are suffering with various colds and flu at the moment. There is nothing like a nice, nourishing bowl of chicken and vegetable soup to help you recover and feel better.

Here is a recipe that my family likes but you can customise it anyway you like depending on your preferences and the ingredients you have. For immune benefits, make sure you include garlic, ginger and herbs.

Ingredients:
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
8 cloves of garlic, minced
1 leek, sliced
2 large carrots, chopped
2 parsnips, chopped
2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
1 leek
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
8 cups chicken broth/stock
500g chopped chicken
1-2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary
1-2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme
salt & pepper to taste
(or use whatever vegetables you have)

Heat the oil in a large saucepan
Saute the leek, garlic, celery
Add in ginger and turmeric, saute until fragrant
Add in the rest of the ingredients
Simmer for approx 30 minutes

06/05/2023

I am always recommending that my patients have protein at every meal. Here are some great tips for incorporating more protein at breakfast

Studies have shown that starting the day with a high protein breakfast can boost your metabolism, help with weight loss, and lead to a healthier, more balanced diet. Here are seven high-protein breakfast ideas.

✅ Scrambled eggs 🥚 with feta and spinach. A classic breakfast dish that packs a powerful protein punch. Spinach adds extra vitamins and minerals and a sprinkle of feta is a creamy addition.
✅ Greek yoghurt with almonds and berries. 🫐 Yoghurt is an excellent source of protein, fresh berries add flavour (and more healthy goodness) and almonds are rich in magnesium.
✅ Peanut butter banana smoothie. Almond milk is a great alternative to consider and to up the protein factor even more, add a scoop of protein powder.
✅ Avocado toast with poached eggs. 🥑 Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, whole grain bread a healthy alternative, and for even more protein, add a few slices of smoked salmon.
✅ Cottage cheese with nuts and fruit. Cottage cheese is a low-fat, high-protein food. Healthy-it up by topping with your favourite fruit and a handful of nuts.
✅ Bacon and egg breakfast wrap. A hearty breakfast that’s as simple as scrambling some eggs, adding some bacon and wrapping it all up. A little cheese increase the flavour factor even more! 🧀
✅ Quinoa breakfast bowl. Quinoa is a great alternative to traditional breakfast grains. Top with your favourite fruit, nuts, a drizzle of honey and a spoonful of Greek yoghurt.

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03/05/2023

Nutrigenomics is a rapidly growing field that explores the relationship between nutrition and genetics. The field of nutrigenomics is based on the premise that genetic variations can influence the way our bodies respond to certain nutrients, which can affect overall health and disease risk.

In recent years, researchers have started to explore the connection between nutrigenomics and fertility, and there is evidence to suggest that certain dietary factors may be able to improve fertility outcomes.

Nutrigenomics may be able to help improve fertility outcomes by identifying personal genetic variations that can impact fertility.

See post for some examples.

If you would like help with nutrigenomics and/or fertility, please contact me.

29/03/2023

I am excited to be one of the Naturopaths working on this clinical trial. If you or someone you know are feeling stressed and would like to be a part of this trial, please call or email the Clinical Trial Coordinator for more information.

24/03/2023

Don't underestimate the power of wholefoods - especially fruit and vegetables. Diets high in fruit and vegetables have been consistently shown to lower inflammation and improve immune function.

As a minimum, you should be consuming at least 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit every day but I recommend eating more - aim for > 600g of non-starchy vegetables and 2 pieces of fruit every day.
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19/01/2023

Histamine intolerance is a common condition that I see in clinic and there are a number of contributing factors:

- genetics
- gut health
- diet
- medications
- stress
- infections
- hormones

If you are struggling with many of these symptoms, please get in touch so I can help improve your health.

04/01/2023

Happy New Year !

Now is the perfect time to sort out any health issues and enjoy a healthy and happy 2023.

Make an appointment if you would like help with:

* Energy levels
* Gut Issues
* Immune problems
* Hormonal issues

Make an appointment: https://my.practicebetter.io/ #/628226d5142b148ca45fe717/bookings?step=services

09/11/2022

Are you a coffee drinker?

Genetic variations in genes such as CYP1A2 and ADORA2A are associated with anxiety, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and insomnia with regular caffeine consumption.

If you suffer from any of these, it may be that your genetics and caffeine are not a good match.

On the other hand, for some people, caffeine can increase alertness, improve athletic performance, improve mood and increase metabolism.