Diane Pascoe-Naturopath

02/09/2025

✨ Feeling “off” but not sure why?
For women, irregular cycles, perimenopause, or menopause symptoms can be signs of hormonal imbalance. For men, low testosterone and metabolic changes often creep in from midlife onwards.

The good news? Testing your hormones can provide powerful insights into what’s really happening in your body — and from there, we can create a clear plan to support you.

🌿 As a naturopath, I work in a complementary way with orthodox medicine. That means you benefit from the best of both worlds — evidence-based testing and treatment, combined with natural strategies to help you age well.

💡 You don’t have to just “put up with it.” There are solutions, and support is here.

👉 Send me a DM to find out how I can help you feel stronger, clearer, and more energised at every stage of life.

01/09/2025

My focus for my clients is to age well, diet and exercise are of prime important 💪💪🥗🫜

🏋️‍♀️ Just one workout can slow breast cancer cell growth by up to 30%!

A groundbreaking study from Edith Cowan University, Australia, reveals that even a single 45-minute workout — whether resistance training or high-intensity interval training (HIIT) — can flood the bloodstream with powerful tumor-suppressing proteins.

Researchers studied 32 breast cancer survivors and found that exercise triggered a surge in three myokines: decorin, IL-6, and SPARC. When these muscle-released proteins were introduced to breast cancer cells in the lab, tumor growth slowed by nearly one-third.

Remarkably, the effect was observed even against triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of the disease. While the protein boost was temporary, the findings strongly suggest that regular physical activity could be a valuable, non-toxic complement to cancer care, helping reduce recurrence risks and improve long-term outcomes.

This is the first study to show that both resistance and HIIT workouts can generate anti-cancer molecules in meaningful amounts in survivors. It underscores how exercise is not only vital for recovery and overall health — but also a direct biological weapon against cancer.

📖 Source: Bettariga, F., Taaffe, D.R., Crespo-Garcia, C. et al. A single bout of resistance or high-intensity interval training increases anti-cancer myokines and suppresses cancer cell growth in vitro in survivors of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment (2025).

19/08/2025

🚨 CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION IN FRUIT & VEG IN AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺🍓🥦

Did you know that many fruits and vegetables in Australia are sprayed with pesticides and other chemicals that can remain on the surface even after a quick rinse? 😱 These residues have been linked to potential health issues, including hormone disruption, gut imbalance, and increased risk of chronic illness over time. 🧬🧠

✅ Why choose organic?
Organic produce is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. It’s better for your body and better for the environment 🌿 But we understand organic isn’t always accessible or affordable for everyone.

✨ If you can’t go organic, here’s how to reduce chemical residues:

🧂 Soak Method:
Soak your fruits and veg in a solution of 1 tsp of bicarb soda (baking soda) per 2 cups of water for 10–15 minutes, then rinse with clean water. This method has been shown to help remove surface pesticides effectively. ✔️

🍎 Best fruits & veg to clean this way:

Apples
Berries
Grapes
Capsicum
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Leafy greens (spinach, kale, lettuce)
Potatoes
🚫 Avoid using vinegar alone—it doesn’t break down pesticides as effectively as baking soda.

💡 PRO TIP: Peel fruits like apples, cucumbers, or carrots if you’re still concerned, but remember this may remove some nutrients too.

13/08/2025

🫀 Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide — but in most cases, it doesn’t develop overnight.

Often, early warning signs are already showing up:
🔹 Slightly “off” blood test results
🔹 Persistent fatigue or brain fog
🔹 Subtle changes in blood pressure or cholesterol
🔹 Family history of heart issues

The good news? You can take action now to protect your heart and future health.
✅ Nourishing, anti-inflammatory diet
✅ Restorative, consistent sleep
✅ Stress management that actually works for you
✅ Regular, heart-healthy movement
✅ DNA testing to identify your unique genetic risks and nutrient needs

Your heart is worth the effort — and prevention is far more powerful than cure. ❤️

10/08/2025

* Ageing well isn’t a quick fix.

You cannot medicate, supplement, or Botox your way into ageing well. It requires a holistic approach.
Vitality in later years depends on so much more than skin-deep solutions. From sleep and protein intake to inflammation, movement, and maintaining lean muscle mass - these factors all play a role in how we age.
I have many years of clinical experience which includes interpreting patient test results and creating tailored strategies to support energy, strength, and longevity.

08/08/2025

The cat’s out of the bag!
Are you beating yourself up because you are striving for perfection or close to it? The reality of what it takes as well as age and genetics playing a role can make it an impossible and demoralizing task.
Let’s talk about healthy weight and what that means.
More about this coming soon, in the meantime ENJOY your weekend xx

It was a mic-drop moment.

05/08/2025

💧 Tip #3 Wash Drink Bottles Before They Reach Your Kitchen Sink!

Think about where those bottles have been—especially if you’ve got kids (or adults!) training on ovals several times a week. That’s a lot of time spent on grass that’s often sprayed with chemicals like fungicides and herbicides. 🧪

By rinsing or washing bottles before they touch your sink, bench, or dish rack, you reduce the chance of transferring residue to food prep areas, utensils, and hands. 🥗🍴

In our house, up to 3 people train on ovals multiple days a week—that adds up to a serious hygiene opportunity. Small habit, big health impact. 🙌
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31/07/2025

Successful weight loss, mindset is the key! Once you understand how your body works and what it responds to in regard to diet and other health factors, you can achieve your goals and ENJOY the process. Talk to me about your weight loss challenges.

15/07/2025

In this toxic world of plastics and ultra processed food it’s now more important than ever to support the microbiome and detoxification pathways.

07/07/2025

100 years ago, the life expectancy of a woman was in the early to mid 50’s. We’ve come a long way! Health issues often manifest at this time such as insulin insensitivity, high cholesterol and other lipids, liver insufficiency, weight gain, thyroid issues, cognitive decline, nervous system dysregulation and fatigue. You don’t need to put up with this. Finding the balance between being proactive about your health while enjoying life is what I want for you.

21/06/2025

Suboptimal test results can be a great motivator for starting or restarting a health kick. It’s not about living in fear or obsessing about health issues. It’s about seeing your body’s feedback as a challenge-an opportunity to be proactive and age well. 💪

10/05/2025

It’s not JUST your TSH levels.

🦋 Is your thyroid under siege?

Struggling with fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, or mood swings—despite your best efforts? These symptoms could be pointing towards thyroid health. Hidden disruptors like chronic stress, low calorie intake, environmental toxins, and nutrient deficiencies (like iodine, selenium, and B vitamins) can all impact your thyroid and metabolism.

If this sounds all too familiar, you don't have to navigate this alone. Book a complimentary Discovery Call with Diane and start exploring what’s really going on—and help you reclaim your energy and vitality.

🔍 Read more in our latest article on our Journal: https://floraliawellness.com.au/blogs/news/the-thyroid-metabolism