Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic

31/10/2025

🌿 Are you truly healthy — or just not sick? 🌿

So many people think that being healthy simply means not having a disease.
But real health is so much more than that — it’s about waking up with energy, focus, and joy.

True wellness starts with the basics done well:
🥦 Eating real, unprocessed foods that fuel your body and mind
😴 Getting deep, restorative sleep
🧘‍♀️ Managing (or reframing!) stress so it doesn’t control your health
💫 Living with purpose and meaning every day
💊 And choosing the right supplements for your individual needs — high-quality ones that actually make a difference

At Bayshore, we help you move from “not sick” to truly well — with a personalised plan designed just for you.

💚 Book a Naturopathic appointment today and let’s get you on the path to vibrant, lasting health.

📞 Call us on 08 95927360 or visit our website to book your appointment.

Owner and founder of Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic, Ellen is a degree-qualified Naturopath and a Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Ellen has a special interest in cognitive health.

29/10/2025

🍵 Green Tea – A Simple Sip for Better Health 🍵

Sometimes the most powerful health boosters come in the simplest packages—and green tea is one of them.

💚 Benefits for general health:
✅ Rich in antioxidants – Protects cells from damage and supports healthy ageing.
✅ Boosts metabolism – Can assist with healthy weight management.
✅ Supports heart health – Helps maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure.
✅ Balances blood sugar – A gentle support for metabolic health.
✅ Anti-inflammatory effects – Aids in reducing overall inflammation in the body.

☀️ Matcha Tea – The Brain-Boosting Green Tea

Matcha is a special type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Because you consume the whole leaf in powdered form (not just the brewed liquid), matcha contains a far higher concentration of nutrients than regular green tea.

🧠 Matcha & Cognitive Health:

L-theanine – Promotes calm focus, reduces stress, and supports attention.

Catechins – Powerful antioxidants that protect brain cells from oxidative stress.

Gentle caffeine boost – Increases alertness without the jitters of coffee.

Neuroprotective effects – Studies suggest green tea compounds may help slow age-related cognitive decline.

💡 Tip: If you want a focused, calm, yet energised start to your day—try a warm cup of matcha instead of your usual coffee. Your brain may thank you!

27/10/2025

24/10/2025

❤️ Heart disease is often silent — until it’s not.

Many people don’t realise that heart disease can build up quietly for years with no symptoms at all. By the time warning signs like chest pain or shortness of breath appear, the damage may already be well underway.

But here’s the good news — there’s so much you can do to prevent it. 🩺

Your heart health isn’t just about genetics — it’s about how you live, eat, move, and manage stress every single day.

💪 Simple ways to protect your heart:
✅ Eat plenty of colourful vegetables and good fats (like olive oil, nuts, and avocado)
✅ Keep sugar and processed foods to a minimum
✅ Move your body every day — even a brisk walk helps
✅ Prioritise good sleep and manage stress
✅ Support nitric oxide production (through exercise, leafy greens, and avoiding antibacterial mouthwash)
✅ Check your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol regularly

Remember, prevention is powerful — and small daily habits can add up to years of healthy life.

If you’d like personalised guidance on preventing heart disease naturally, we can help you understand your risk factors and support your heart health from the inside out.

📞 Book a discovery call today to learn how we can help protect your heart — naturally.
https://bayshore-naturopathic-clinic.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

22/10/2025

💔 Did you know erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign — not just a bedroom issue?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often one of the first signs of low nitric oxide (NO) in the body.

Nitric oxide is the tiny molecule that helps your blood vessels relax and widen, allowing proper blood flow — not just to the brain and heart, but everywhere it’s needed. When nitric oxide levels drop, circulation suffers, and that can make it difficult to achieve or maintain an er****on.

But here’s the important part 👉 Low nitric oxide doesn’t just affect sexual health — it can be an early signal of underlying cardiovascular disease. The same poor circulation affecting one part of the body could be silently affecting the heart and brain too.

🩺 Low nitric oxide has been linked to:

High blood pressure

Atherosclerosis (narrowed arteries)

Cognitive decline

Erectile dysfunction

🌿 Ways to naturally boost nitric oxide:
✅ Eat nitrate-rich foods (beetroot, spinach, rocket, kale)
✅ Get regular exercise — it stimulates nitric oxide production
✅ Avoid antibacterial mouthwash (it disrupts nitric oxide pathways)
✅ Focus on oral and gut health
✅ Ensure good sleep and manage stress

So if ED is happening, don’t just treat it as an isolated issue — it’s your body whispering that something deeper may need attention.

📞 Book a discovery call to learn how we can help support circulation, nitric oxide, and heart health — naturally.
https://bayshore-naturopathic-clinic.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

20/10/2025

🧠 Let’s talk about Nitric Oxide — the tiny molecule with BIG effects!

You may not hear much about nitric oxide (NO), but it plays a huge role in your brain, heart, and overall health. It helps your blood vessels relax and widen, improving circulation so oxygen and nutrients reach your brain and body where they’re needed most.

When nitric oxide is low, you might notice:
😴 Fatigue and poor exercise tolerance
🧍‍♀️ Cold hands and feet
🧠 Brain fog or memory issues
💔 Higher blood pressure or poor circulation
🦵 Slower healing

Unfortunately, as we age, our nitric oxide levels naturally decline — but there are also everyday things that can reduce it further:

🚫 Mouthwash – kills oral bacteria needed to convert nitrates to nitric oxide
🚫 Fluoride toothpaste – may disrupt this same conversion pathway
🚫 PPI medications (for reflux) – reduce stomach acid needed for nitrate metabolism

So how can we boost nitric oxide naturally? 🌿
✅ Eat nitrate-rich foods – beetroot, rocket, spinach, kale
✅ Exercise regularly – movement stimulates NO production
✅ Avoid antibacterial mouthwash – let your oral bacteria do their job
✅ Get plenty of antioxidants – especially vitamin C and polyphenols
✅ Breathe through your nose – nasal breathing supports NO release

Better nitric oxide means better circulation, more energy, sharper cognition, and a healthier heart — all things we want as we age.

📞 Book a discovery call today to learn how we can support your nitric oxide levels naturally and help your brain thrive from the inside out.
https://bayshore-naturopathic-clinic.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

18/10/2025

👣 Could your shoes be weakening your feet?

Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments — all designed to move freely, flex, and adapt to the ground beneath you.

But most modern shoes restrict that natural movement. Narrow toe boxes, thick soles, and arch supports can weaken your feet over time, leading to poor posture, balance issues, and even pain in your knees, hips, and back.

That’s why so many people are turning to barefoot shoes — footwear designed to let your feet move the way nature intended. 🌿

✅ Strengthen foot and ankle muscles
✅ Improve balance and body alignment
✅ Enhance posture and sensory feedback
✅ Support better movement from the ground up

Research shows that minimalist shoes can help rebuild foot strength and coordination — but it’s important to transition slowly. Start by wearing them around the house, then on short walks, and build up gradually as your feet get stronger again. 💪

🦶 When your feet work the way they’re meant to, your whole body benefits — from your joints to your brain.

10/10/2025

👀 Your Eyes Deserve Some TLC!

We often take our eyesight for granted—until something starts to change. The truth is, eye health is deeply connected to our overall health, and there’s so much we can do to protect our vision as we age. 🌿

🥗 Nourish Your Eyes from Within

Certain nutrients are essential for healthy vision:

Lutein & Zeaxanthin – protect against macular degeneration (found in leafy greens like spinach, kale, and silverbeet)

Vitamin A – supports night vision and eye moisture (carrots, sweet potato, liver)

Zinc – helps deliver vitamin A to the retina (pumpkin seeds, oysters, beef)

Omega-3s – support the retina and reduce dry eyes (salmon, sardines, chia seeds)

Vitamin C & E – antioxidants that protect delicate eye tissues

🌞 Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Eyes

✅ Take regular screen breaks (20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds)
✅ Wear sunglasses to protect from UV damage
✅ Stay hydrated to keep eyes moist and clear
✅ Don’t smoke – it increases the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration
✅ Manage blood sugar and blood pressure – both affect eye health

✨ Healthy eyes start with a healthy lifestyle. Small daily habits make a big difference in keeping your vision clear for years to come.

08/10/2025

🦠 Autoimmunity: When Your Immune System Turns on You

Your immune system is designed to protect you — but in autoimmune conditions, it becomes confused and starts attacking your own tissues.

This doesn’t happen for no reason. There are always underlying causes that trigger or drive the immune system to react this way.

👉 Common triggers include:

Chronic infections (viral or bacterial)
Leaky gut and poor gut health
Food sensitivities or intolerances
Nutrient deficiencies
Environmental toxins and heavy metals
Ongoing stress or trauma
Hormonal imbalances

When these factors aren’t addressed, the immune system stays overactive and inflammation continues — leading to symptoms like fatigue, pain, brain fog, and more.

🌿 How Naturopathy Can Help:
A naturopath looks deeper to find why the immune system is overreacting. By identifying root causes and supporting balance through diet, gut healing, detoxification, and stress management, the immune system can often be calmed and better regulated.

✨ Supporting your immune system naturally isn’t about suppressing it — it’s about helping it work properly.

📞 If you’re living with an autoimmune condition or unexplained inflammation, call the clinic to book a discovery call 08 9592 7360.
Let’s uncover what’s driving your immune response and start rebuilding balance from the inside out.

07/10/2025

🥚 Are eggs good or bad?

For most people — they’re good! ✅
Recent research shows eating up to one egg a day isn’t linked to higher heart risk. In fact, eggs are packed with choline (for brain health), lutein (for your eyes), and high-quality protein.

🧠 Studies even suggest regular egg intake may support better memory and cognition as we age.

⚠️ Just remember — it’s often what you eat with your eggs (like bacon, butter, and white toast) that causes issues, not the eggs themselves!

✨ Best enjoyed with veggies, avocado, or greens for a balanced, brain-healthy meal.

👉 Want to know what’s right for your body? Book a discovery call today to personalise your nutrition plan.

📞 08 9592 7360 - Telehealth appointments available!

03/10/2025

🩸 Iron deficiency isn’t always about low iron intake or blood loss

Many people assume iron deficiency means you just need to eat more red meat or take an iron supplement. But here’s the truth 👇

👉 Often, the real issue is poor absorption.
Your body needs healthy stomach acid and digestive enzymes to release and absorb iron from food. If these aren’t working well—because of things like PPIs, gut inflammation, or low stomach acid—you can eat plenty of iron and still end up deficient.

⚠️ Signs of iron deficiency include:

Fatigue and low energy

Shortness of breath

Pale skin

Hair loss

Restless legs

✅ To support better absorption:

Ensure healthy stomach acid (lemon water or digestive bitters before meals)

Eat iron-rich foods with vitamin C (which boosts absorption)

Support gut health so nutrients can actually get in

Avoid excess tea/coffee with meals (they block absorption)

Iron deficiency isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about what your body can absorb and use.

📞 If you’re struggling with low iron despite eating well, call the clinic—we can help uncover the root cause.

03/10/2025

The UltraLite Professional Weight Loss Program is designed to do more than just help you lose weight - it supports your metabolism, balances your nutrition, and helps you build lasting, healthy habits 💪🌿

No fads. No quick fixes. Just a proven, professional approach to sustainable weight loss. We’ve used it in our clinic for over 20 years with great results.

👉 Want to know if it’s right for you? Book a discovery call today and let’s chat about your goals.

📞 08 9592 7360