Heathers Holistics

03/08/2023

A tool in times of stress, disconnection, burnout or overwhelm. Designed to develop more self-care and nervous system regulation.

🔎HOW TO MAKE YOUR WHEEL 🌈

Start by drawing a circle then divide the circle into segments- in each segment write the name of an emotion (for example sad, frustrated, overwhelmed, joy, happiness), you can add colours if this helps - sometimes colours can be more relatable than words.

In each section, you add 1 or 2 feeling words and 1 or 2 actions that you personally find helpful when you feel the associated Emotion. Examples below...

1 or 2 feeling words, for example, kindness, patience, acceptance, allowance, love, logic.
Behaviours or actions which are helpful might include: seeing friends, exercising, journalling, slowing down, reading a book, having good food, and future planning.

Starting a journey of self-inquiry to better understand your own emotions may help you respond instead of react to what life might be throwing at you and optimise the care you uniquely need.

**Please note this does not replace guidance or support from qualified services that go hand in hand with self-inquiry such as counselling & psychology.

17/11/2022

Podcast recommendation
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NjBIVas0jlQvMTMcD8QFV
💲
This podcast was not only a great resource for anyone feeling they missed a financial education and get trapped in money chasing cycle. It’s a great listen because it outlines the stages of wealth – the start being your physical health.

We sometimes (myself included) chase wealth or pleasure in the now at the cost of our health, thinking we can pick up the pieces when we are financial ‘there’ but without health how will we enjoy wealth and how will we be able to fully embodied the journey making the right decisions.

This podcast does not ignore or undervalue the real struggle of financial pressures faced by many. But instead, encourages anyone listening to re assess their priorities and ask the question… what is wealth ?

Happy listening

20/10/2022

Some good tips for optimal gut health 🌄

17/10/2022

Community talk on sleep support, including making your own sleep tea, click on the link below to register.

Tomorrow night @ Vic Park Library

This workshop will be an evening of learning and exploring how your sleep cycle works, simple hacks and tools to create more balance to minimise stress and common barriers/ issues that may be causing sleep disruptions.

22/08/2022

IRIDOLOGY 👁

~ The eye, window to the soul ~

Iridology is a traditional technique which utilises the relationship between our central nervous system and the eye. Iridology is used to suggest potential genetic susceptibility and/or current stress in the body.

Iridology though not a diagnostic tool can be very insightful to support thorough case taking and pathology.

Interested in what your eye says about you ?
You can request an iridology report after your initial consult.

Sign up now for the winter warmer pack ❄
Or book a free 15 minute discovery call

link below ⬇️
https://www.heathersholistics.net/book-online

19/08/2022

Commit to kick starting your health journey with this WINTER WARM PACK

~ONLY $170~

Initial consult of 90 minutes plus a 15 minute check in and a 60 minute monthly review.
Usually worth $270, only $170 in the winter warmer pack !

Health is unique and everyone walks their own journey, meeting and committing to 3 sessions allows therapist and client to find their rhythm and kick start SUSTAINABLE change that is suited to you as an individual.

Giving us time to find your why, break down hurdles and form healthy habits with intentions that are empowering not rigid.

So if you are..
🟡Lacking motivation or structure
🟡Sleeping, but waking un-refreshed
🟡Cutting out food after food trying to manage gut reactivity/ IBS
🟡Not feeling the same since COVID
🟡Feeling beaten down by your hormones or constantly battling PMS
🟡Noticing more anxiety at social events or an inability to switch off
🟡Feeling sluggish and tired
🟡Experiencing brain fog, poor concentration, overall issues achieving tasks
🟡lack of motivation or structure

Book in today at the below link ⬇️
https://www.heathersholistics.net/service-page/winter-warmer-package-only-170?referral=service_list_widget

and if you’re still unsure if this is for you, book in an obligation free discovery call to see how Naturopathy can help you reach your goals!

Online consults available Australia wide 🌏

01/07/2022

How to boost your gut health this Winter ❄️
➡️ NEXT SLIDE FOR MEAL IDEAS ➡️

FIBRE, FIBRE, FIBRE

Fibre is key to building a strong and resilient gut that increases health outcomes across a wealth of areas such as immune, hormones, weight, mood.

HOW SO ?
Although there are a few different types of Fibre to varying degrees they are not soluble, meaning it doesn’t get broken down in early stages of digestion.

Instead in the large intestine it will either be fermented by bacteria to produce SCFA(Short chain fatty acids) or it will add bulk to the stool.

Supplying a good food source of fibre helps in the following ways

✅ Fight inflammation
✅ Improve gut wall integrity
✅ Support a strong immune system (70% of your overall immune system is in your GUT)
✅ Regulate gut PH
✅ Keep species of pathogenic gut bacteria low
✅ Support glucose regulation and metabolism
✅ Reduce risk of certain cancers in the GIT
✅ Support healthy motility (less symptoms of IBS, reflux, GORD)
✅ Regulate bowel movements.

Aiming for anywhere between 25g-40g is key for optimal gut health.

Also always remember with the gut:
Slow, Steady and Sustainable change is always key .

AND if you react to increased fiber it's advised to work with health professionals to support underlying gut health so your gut can process the fibre efficiently and not create more problmes.

Give me a message to find out more
Or book in via the website ➡️

://www.heathersholistics.net/book-online

28/06/2022

🌈PRIDE MONTH

A very important month is coming to a close but not just for the rainbows, fun and bright colours.
Supporting the q***r community is integral to creating a holistic practice.

Holistic practice is actively taking steps to make spaces safe and welcoming, are we waving the flag or are we present and witnessing our clients, allowing them to take up space.

In 2021 LGBTIQ+ Health Australia partnered with the 2016 census to release health insights and figures that showed scales for depression were 6 times more likely and su***de attempt 3-16 times more likely for members of the LGBTQIA+ community compared with those outside of this population.

Some things to consider for inclusive health care

• Get your hands on resources and workshops created and built by those with lived experience
• Choose language that is inclusive and void of suggestions or assumptions
• Don’t ask questions for curiosity, consider the cost of your curiosity on your client and their experience with such questions
• Intake forms-a small step but very important one, avoid tick boxes that include OTHER or NON OF THESE ANSWERS as a way of describing a person, this is your clients first impression of your clinic in many circumstances.
• Request their pronoun and offer yours.
• Be ok to get it wrong, handle the moment with care, a simple, genuine apology and move on, don’t let your feelings around the moment become theirs to process as well.

I am still learning and I know I won’t ever not be learning, hopefully these steps are something that help share some insight and food for thought as we think about how we can create inclusivity in holistic spaces.

One organisation I can recommend for personal or corporate development is
https://withpride.com.au/inclusion-training

Celebrating everyone who is part of this incredible community and everything they offer, every day.

reference: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/lgbtihealth/pages/549/attachments/original/1648014801/24.10.21_Snapshot_of_MHSP_Statistics_for_LGBTIQ__People_-_Revised.pdf?1648014801

31/05/2022

LONG COVID 🦠 & returning to health

Long lasting effects of covid are for some people debilitating, the main areas seen to be hit hardest are,

🟢lung capacity/ ability to return to previous sports and exercise
🟢daily fatigue
🟢gastrointestinal changes or disturbances
🟢brain fog and inability to concentrate
🟢low mood
🟢generalised body aches and pain
🟢changes to liver or kidney function
🟢cardiovascular abnormalities such as changes to blood pressure

Current studies are suggesting some of the below reasons as to why:

High oxidative stress due to continuation of immune mediated inflammation, microbiome changes, issues with receptors such as ACE2 which are involved in your immune response to covid, the potential effect of viruses to trigger autoimmune responses and re-initiate other latent viral loads such Epstein Barr Virus.
While we are still learning the exact mechanisms of chronic fatigue and immune dysregulation form COVID, viral fatigue is not new to complimentary practitioners, we can think of EBV and the chronic fatigue most people experience at the height of their year 12 exams.

If you are looking to get your health back on track, a tailored approach to your specific system can be offered through a Naturopath appointment where we see what systems have been most comprised and where we can best support you.

Message me with inquires or follow the link below to book in

https://www.heathersholistics.net/book-online

References:
https://doi.org/10.1177%2F21649561211056597
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8462012/

addressing health and wellness through evidence based treatments and holistic approaches that improve your wellbeing and optimise health outcomes. Heathers Holistcis is run by a qualified Naturopath who works online and in person.

24/05/2022

WHY SLEEP MATTERS
✨ Cleans out the waste products in our brain
✨Correlates to longer life span and improved outcomes when ageing
✨Improves our recall memory
✨Allows for rest and regeneration in the body
✨Regulates our circadian rhythm meaning hormones fire and body processes change in time with our light exposure
✨ Increases emotional bandwidth and mental capacity to adapt to everyday challenges
✨Maintains our cortisol awakening response which communicates with our immune system

HOW CAN YOU GET BETTER SLEEP ?
It starts with preparation

✳️Set up your routine ideally you want around 40 mins wind down time BUT start with 10-15mins

✳️Eliminate blue light- no tv, phone (aeroplane mode), laptop or computer.

✳️Find something you like to fill this time makes you feel calm and present
Example: some yoga stretches, a nice shower, some ambient music, journaling, reading something for joy, meditation

✳️ Finish eating food 3 hours before wind down starts

✳️Team up with a Naturopath or Nutritionist for herbals/nutraceuticals that increase our bodies natural sedative hormones and re establish your cortisol awakening response

⬇️Tap on the booking link below to find out how I can support your sleep routine ⬇️

https://www.heathersholistics.net/book-online

23/05/2022

Celebrating still being alive after finishing my first website !

Come start your health journey and book in today with this special offer.

Use the code LIFTOFF when in the checkout section of booking 🌈

Some conditions I'm currently treating
✨ Gut complaints- IBS/IBD/SIBO
✨ COVID support/ recovery
✨ Anxiety/depression
✨ Menopause
✨ PCOS
✨ skin breakouts
✨ Atopic skin conditions- eczema/psoriasis

Message me if you would like a free discovery call,
Otherwise jump straight to the website
https://www.heathersholistics.net/book-online

23/05/2022

01/05/2022

A measure of health. How we breath is a reflection in many ways of how much life we can take in. When we shallow breath we push away the moment and when we come into our body and deep breath we embrace the moment. A simple step that is key in re balancing our nervous system and taking back control when we feel stressed and overwhelmed.

With anxiety, stress, and sleep dysfunction skyrocketing around the globe, it's time we look at the unspoken reasons why. These debilitating challenges can b...

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