Intrinsic Naturopathy

25/03/2025

I don’t even know. I don’t even know what to say or do, I just know I’m tired, I’m sad and I’m concerned. I’m concerned that the period products we’ve had donated to our Dignity Drive so far are just not enough. At this rate, we will only be able to fulfil 11% of the period products our charity partners have requested. I made a promise to myself that I would give everything to ensure people weren't having to use socks or toilet paper to deal with their period, but I don't just feel like I'm letting myself down, I feel like I'm letting down the women, girls and people with a period who need us. Without us they will have to wad up toilet paper as a makeshift pad and I just can't let that be the case.

I’m looking at my calendar and there is only 10 days left of the Dignity Drive and have only had 20,000 period products donated. That will only support 5000 women or girls for four months... I'm worried that the cost of living is impacting people's ability to donate but I just don't know what else to do. Imagine if it was your daughter who had to sit on a toilet for hours because she didn't have period products or fill her underwear with tissues to try and go about her day.

I am always reminded of the story of the young girl who had to go into a laundromat to steal somebody else's socks to put in her un**es because she couldn’t afford period products. That is who I think about when I see these numbers and I don’t know what else to do. I feel really broken.

If you are at Woolies in the next 10 days and are able to, please please donate period products or incontinence aids. We have a list of collection points here https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/dignity-drives

28/03/2022

Need some expert sleep tips for your child, then check out Summer Love. Sara is offering a fabulous deal for April.

April Special! Live online sleep workshops $25!
Your chance to ask all things baby and sleep in order to get a better nights sleep for your family.
Sat 2nd April- Newborn-3 months
Sat 9th April- 4 months- 1 year
Sat 22nd April 1-5 years
We will cover all sleep issues top to toe, you will have the chance to ask questions and I will email you a summary of the session.
Can't wait to meet you!
Book now via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/summer-love-42160893733

13/03/2022

Are you looking for personalised sleep support for your bubba?

Check out Sara and Summer Love! As a mum of 5, a midwife and sleep consultant Sara has an immense wealth of knowledge.

https://www.facebook.com/SummerLove.ParentSupport/

Personal Midwife Support.

Holistic care for you, your family, and your baby.

Parent group, Massage

15/07/2021

Thursday is my usual grocery shopping day and as I grabbed the usual, whispers were already spreading about lockdown 5.

I think I'm ready to tackle homeschool, working from home and everything else we are now so well prepared for, all with a few well needed breaks and calls with mates.

If you need a extra support I will be available for telehealth appointments during this time.

Photo: fresh fruit and vegetables

28/01/2021

As the kids go back to school today, I wished them a great first day back. This quote is a reminder to start every day with the intent that it will be the best day!

Blackboard at Unwind mind.body.soul

20/12/2020

Beautiful evening for a walk along Williamstown beach. Taking time as a family to relax from the stress of 2020.

12/10/2020

It's back to packed school lunches today.

I haven't had to think about this for 6 months and it has been a relief. Kids have had free range and made mostly healthy choices. I certainly didn't think it was something I had missed

Today's choices-
Yoghurt or cheese
Banana, watermelon or mango
Sandwich or ....?

Simple choices, and a simple routine that has come to mean a lot.

Thankful.

What did your kids pack for lunch today?

09/09/2020

R U OK?

So much has happened this year that is out of our control. One thing we can be in control of is checking in with each other -
send a text, give them a call or schedule a zoom coffee break.

However you choose to check in, be prepared to continue the conversation if they are feeling out of sorts.

You don't have to be an expert to keep the conversation going, and be supportive. For some tips on how to look after both of you when asking "R U OK?" see the link below

https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

and if you or your mate need support:

Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Headspace 1800 650 890 (support for people 12-25)
Panda 1300 726 306

R U OK? has four simple conversation steps to help you ask "Are you OK?" and have a conversation that could change a life.

06/09/2020

Happy Father's Day to all.

It's a different day of celebrating for many of us, especially Victorians, but mother nature has turned on a spectacular day.
Make the most of it any way you can.

A walk, lunch, a video call with the man of the day, or maybe a moment in the sun remembering those we can't be with.

I've chosen to listen to an audiobook in the garden, I am away from all fathers in my life today and am thankful to them all for being in my life - how about you?

02/04/2020

Looking for an alternative for the 6pm news, listen to a sonnet a day.

A Sonnet A Day may not keep the doctor away but it will hopefully make your smile!

Tune in to the MSC page at 6pm every evening to hear one of our fantastic actors perform a Shakespeare Sonnet live from their living room!

Starting on Monday 30th March

24/02/2020

The core of my food prescriptions 'eat the rainbow' tailored to the individual of course. What colours have you eaten today?

Thanks Deanna for developing and sharing the Food & Spirit program

Rather than get fixated on protein, carbohydrate, and fat, focus on the fun of a colorful way of eating to ensure the wide variety of phytonutrients!

04/02/2020

We have a chalkboard outside the clinic, and each week there is an inspiration posted on it. This weeks

'Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.' Henry Thoreau.

Now I have plenty of dreams that I could let go and a few I'm holding on to and striving to find the direction to bring them to life. The year has started of in the right direction and for that I'm thankful.

What dreams are you confidently heading for?