Alchemical Heart

Alchemical Heart Zoe Wilson - Naturopath & Herbalist. Bch HSc Naturopathy. Apothecary. Workshops. Consulting from Hills Natural Health Centre & Online.

01/10/2025

Too many people are trying to be vegan but completely screwing up their health because they don't know what they need.

I am 100% for being a vegan and choosing ethics and morals above everything.
However.. it should not come at the expense of your health.

And guess what?
I have been vegan for about 8 years now.
There have been times where I have tried eggs, and have been completely repulsed but thought it might be necessary for my health. Or wondered if I actually need to eat fish. But I cannot bring myself to do it. So nutrition is key.

I'm sure you know that eating vegan is not impossible, it can be quick, cheap, healthy and delicous, and meet most of your nutritional requirements, but you have to know how to balance it.

This meal highlights the importance of Vitamin A, and Vitamin K.
It is not hard to get either in a vegan diet, but you have to plan for it.
Vitamin A is so important for the skin, the eyes, the immune system and healing. It converts to retinol, keeping us looking young.
In plant sources it comes in yellow and orange fruit and veg and greeny leafy veg mainly.

Vit K Is necessary for blood clotting and for the bone metabolism helping steer vitamin D in the right direction.

So be mindful and conscious of your needs, and incorporate some staples in your daily diet.

This meal features quinoa, crispy tempeh, silver beet, leek, garlic, guacamole, sesame seeds, nutritional yeast, miso, soy and mirin dressing. It was soooo delicious!!

01/10/2025

A bombastic delicious dinner brimming with nutrition.

Crispy tempeh, roast sweet potato, sauteed swiss chard, leel and garlic with fennel and cumin, quinoa, avocado, tomato, coriander, nutritional yeast, sesame seeds, miso, mushroom sauce.


01/10/2025

Iron metabolism is complex and synergystic.

For people with chronically low iron, there are multiple things to look at.
Not just your iron, but your ferritin, and all the other markers on a full iron panel.
As well as ceuruloplasmin, copper, and vit A.
Magnesium and zinc levels should also be looked into.
CRP, to check inflammatory load, liver function test, and gut dysbiosis screenings, so a full microbiome mapping is really helpful.
B12 and intrinsic factor to measure your ability to bind and uptake B12 for red blood synthesis.

Rule out autoimmune issues. Rule out cytokine storms.

This is complex and you need thorough patholgy and nutrition assessment to check if you are getting enough nutrients and if you're body has the capacity to make and release iron.

If you need support with your iron levels, book a consult with me at Hills Natural Health.

Spring flowers, spring sunshine, is good for the soul ✨️
26/09/2025

Spring flowers, spring sunshine, is good for the soul ✨️

26/09/2025

Welllll it's a week of technical issues, and I give up on trying to edit this mf video. You get whatever this turns out to be now..

A wisteria, jasmine, and lilly pilly syrup:

2 cups of raw sugar
2 cups of filtered water
Handful of each product

First, bring the sugar and water to a gentle boil and reduce it to simmer for a few minutes, add lilly pillies if you have them and stirring until sugar is fully dissolved.
Turn off the heat and add the flowers, pushing them into the syrup until fully submerged.
Put the lid on and leave it to infuse for up to 12 hrs.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a jar and refrigerate.
It should last 6 to 12 mths or more in the fridge.
Add to soda water or water or cocktails like a cordial.
Enjoy the taste of spring!

19/09/2025

Graduation speech part 2!

18/09/2025

Today I gave a speech for my graduating ceremony for Naturopathy, and here is half of it, as it was 5 minutes,, I’ll post part 2 :)

Just a couple of pics to start the ball rolling!! Our graduation ceremony for Naturopathy was today! 9 mths later yes, b...
18/09/2025

Just a couple of pics to start the ball rolling!! Our graduation ceremony for Naturopathy was today! 9 mths later yes, but still, it was a mixture of nervousness and excitement as I gave a speech!

13/09/2025

Repotting yarrow, Achillea millefolium..

A gorgeous perennial, that not only flowers and looks beautiful all year round, but has incredible medicinal properties.

It is anti inflammatory, and helps induce sweating, which is great for breaking a fever.
It is great to give children when unwell and can be made into a mild tasting tea.

If you cut yourself, break a few leaves of yarrow off, crush and apply to a wound for its ability to stop bleeding.

It has been used for centuries to ease menstrual cramps, anxiety and to promote relaxation.

It also has mild circulation benefits and thus can improve cardiovascular health.

It can be eaten fresh in salads, dried or fresh in tea, and added to smoothies.

So add yarrow to the garden and reap the rewards for years to come.

13/09/2025

Repotting my Ashwaganda plant which is about 3yrs old. I am moving house soon and have to dig some of my plants up that I planted in the garden because there's some I will not part with.

It wasn't too difficult pull up, thankfully.
Crossing fingers it thrives in the new bigger pot and better soil.

It does well in fairly organic and well draining soil, semi shade to full sun.

The roots can be harvested in Autumn but as I said, I want the plant to grow bigger and be able to divide some of the roots for future medicine.

I am now a part of the Bioceuticals team as a Practitioner Sales Consultant for Perth Metro region.It is an amazing oppo...
25/07/2025

I am now a part of the Bioceuticals team as a Practitioner Sales Consultant for Perth Metro region.
It is an amazing opportunity to further my knowledge, help educate other practitioners on the amazing products we have to offer, and support clinics around Perth with education.

I am currently also practising Naturopathy on Saturdays at Hills Natural Health.

If you would like to book a consult to see me follow my links in my bio for online bookings.

Working from the park today, absorbing the sunshine, charging my cells, warming my bones! Vit D is possible during winte...
11/06/2025

Working from the park today, absorbing the sunshine, charging my cells, warming my bones! Vit D is possible during winter. You just have to make the time.

As a Naturopath, I spend countless hours researching for cases. Always on the lookout for the latest research, information and treatment strategies for patients.

I spend a minimim of 1 hour on each client before they even walk in the door.
And post appointment, it may be several hours.
This is because the body is complex. Each person is unique. And I want to make sure each person gets the best of me when they walk in the door.
We cover all body systems, at least the most relevant ones in initial cases. We discuss medical history, lifestyle, stress levels, sleep quality, water quality, environmental toxicity, diet and mental health. In fact there's not much that's off limits.

And then there are times when clients react to supplements in an unexpected way.
So we address this and search further for potential underlying causes of reactions.

You are never left hanging, you are supported along this journey, because we are in it together.

And I am blessed to have the freedom to work outside along the way!

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