Yarra Ranges Naturopathy

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Yarra Ranges Naturopathy

We provide a complete, distinct and thorough system of natural healthcare that encompasses the whole person - body, mind and emotions.

Hayley Siegersma is a qualified Naturopath, and registered member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA). Hayley is passionate about natural medicine, and it is her mission is to empower people to achieve optimal wellness. Book your appointment here: https://app.simpleclinic.net/public/diary/index/r7L

11/07/2025

Not coping, but don’t want to feel sedated either?

There are beautiful, gentle herbs that help calm the nervous system without making you feel flat or foggy. A few favourites I often use in clinic:

🌿 Withania – grounding + restorative
🌼 Passionflower – eases that “tired but wired” feeling
🍃 Lemon balm – calming for gut + mind

Herbs work best when matched to you — your body, stress type, and symptoms ☺️

07/07/2025

When your nervous system feels safe, your digestion improves. Your hormones settle. Your energy evens out.

Signs you’re dysregulated (and probably don’t realise it):
– Can’t stop scrolling at night
– Wired but exhausted
– Gut flares up around stressful events
– Reacting more than responding

Nervous system regulation isn’t a big fancy protocol. It’s built in the tiny daily things.
This is something we can work on together ☺️

05/07/2025

Tired doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong.
It can simply mean… you need a pause.

So many women I work with are running on empty — not because they’re unmotivated, but because they’re doing so much.

Sometimes your body is just saying:
“Slow down a bit.”

You don’t have to push through everything.
Rest is part of the work.

If that resonates, you’re not alone — and there’s gentle support here when you need it to take you out of fight-or-flight.

01/07/2025

Feeling wired but tired? Muscles tight? Mind racing before bed?

Magnesium is one of the first things I consider when patients tell me they feel “off but can’t explain it.” It’s gentle but powerful — especially for the nervous system.

But here’s the thing: not all magnesium is equal. The type you take matters.

A few of my go-to forms:

🌙 Magnesium glycinate – calming, gentle on the gut, amazing for anxiety, tension and sleep
🔥 Magnesium threonate – supportive for brain fog and focus (crosses the blood-brain barrier)
💧 Magnesium chloride (topical) – great in a bath or spray if digestion is sensitive

If you’re not sure which one’s right for you, I can help! It’s usually not about taking more — it’s about taking the right kind.

23/06/2025

Underrated. Essential. Non-negotiable.
💤 Sleep is your ultimate healer.
Especially in winter, quality sleep is your secret weapon.
Tips:
🌙 No screens an hour before bed
🌿 Herbal teas: chamomile, passionflower
🛏 Keep your sleep space dark + warm
🌡 Magnesium for muscle + nervous system support

18/06/2025

Struggle with winter mornings?
Try these gentle rituals to awaken your body + mind:
☕ Warm lemon water before coffee
🌞 Morning movement – even 5 mins
🧴 Dry body brushing
💧 A splash of cold water to refresh
Start your day calmly, and without rush.

15/06/2025

Say hello to Astragalus 🌿 One of my winter go-to herbs.
Used in traditional medicine to:
✔️ Strengthen immunity
✔️ Build resilience to stress
✔️ Support recovery from illness
Perfect for your winter wellness toolkit (but chat to a practitioner first!).

13/06/2025

The winter blues are real — shorter days, less sun, more time indoors.
Natural mood support tools:
☀️ Vitamin D (check your levels!)
🧠 Omega-3s for brain health
🌿 Adaptogens like ashwagandha
🌤 Morning light exposure
📓 Journaling or talking it out
Don’t power through — nourish from the inside out.

09/06/2025

Feeling sluggish lately? Your body might be craving seasonal nourishment.
Think warm, grounding, nutrient-rich meals:
🥣 Bone broths
🥕 Root veggies
🌾 Whole grains
🌰 Warming spices (ginger, cinnamon, turmeric)
Eat with the season and watch your energy shift.

05/06/2025

Winter invites us to slow down — but do you let yourself?
This season is for rest, nourishment, and introspection.
✨ Gentle walks
🛁 Baths with essential oils
🍵 Warm herbal teas
🧘🏻‍♀️ Restorative movement

01/06/2025

Winter sniffles? ❄️ Your immune system is your best defence.
Try these natural immune-boosters to stay strong this season:
🧄 Garlic – nature’s antibiotic
🌿 Echinacea – immune modulator
🍋 Vitamin C-rich foods – citrus, kiwis, capsicum
☀️ Sunshine (when you can!) or a vitamin D top-up
Which ones are part of your routine?

06/04/2025

Struggling with stubborn weight that won’t shift—no matter how “good” you’ve been?

There’s more going on beneath the surface.

One of my favourite herbs for supporting metabolism and gentle, sustainable weight loss is Gynostemma, which I include often in my customised herbal tonics (yep, the ones I mix up fresh for you!).

MediHerb’s Gynostemma is a beautiful adaptogenic herb—meaning it helps your body adapt to stress, balance cortisol, and support your adrenal system. This is key for many of the women I see who are doing everything right, but their stress hormones are sabotaging their progress.

It’s known to:
• Support a healthy metabolism
• Improve energy without overstimulation
• Balance blood sugar
• Reduce cravings
• Support gentle fat loss

In clinic, I often blend Gynostemma with other tailored herbs depending on what your body needs—whether that’s helping with digestion, mood, sleep or hormones.

Curious about how herbal medicine can help you shift the weight and feel better in your body again?

Send me a DM or book an appointment via the link in bio.

Address

Melbourne, VIC

Telephone

+61397361642

Website

http://www.yarrarangesnaturopathy.com.au/

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