Christine Pope Naturopath and Nutritionist

21/12/2025

Festive, refreshing & gut-friendly ✨
All the Christmas cheer — without the alcohol.






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17/12/2025

Processing Shock and Grief After the Bondi Tragedy

This week I have felt the need to do something without really knowing what I could do or offer that would be helpful so I put together a list of a few useful remedies for dealing with fear, shock and grief....

Feeling shaken by recent events? Discover gentle strategies and homeopathic remedies to support your emotional wellbeing during distress.

12/12/2025

I have decided that the best prescription for stressed and overwhelmed women in the lead up to Christmas is a Christmas rom com.

Sweet, predictable and with a happy ending, what’s not to like?

Every year I will rewatch Love Actually which is the true classic and Die Hard for the boys. This year Netflix has put a few other options out. Let me know what you think.

Or if you have any great gems from other streaming services, please tag me.

https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a69674319/netflix-christmas-movies-ranked-2025/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=693960d4f3934200018ff0ba&utm_campaign=trueanthemFBDScomment&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaAOod29leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeYFwEcAIOXfs74ZuwXYy_hUTjGTqnU4esV09_l5Z_U8BkmvwEuPORthgTNSo_aem_nXFsEtyLBN9_74clf7vleQ

Mince pies at the ready.

07/12/2025

Every year Mum would make a traditional boiled pudding complete with brandy soaked fruit. Since she is not with us this year I decided to give it a go in her honour. I will let you know how it turns out. The next step is to boil it for 6 hours!

Mum’s recipe is in my blog a Gluten and Dairy free Christmas.

01/12/2025

Supporting your gut through cancer treatment: practical ways to feel better and recover.

One of the most common questions I hear in clinic is, “What can I do to help my digestion during treatment?”It’s no surprise — cancer treatment can be incredibly tough on the gut. You might notice changes in appetite, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, or just a general sense that your digestion isn’t working the way it usually does. The good news is that there…...

Discover gentle tips to support digestion during cancer treatment. Embrace nourishing foods, prebiotics, and healthy habits for gut comfort.

28/11/2025

What's the one change you can make easily to improve your memory, clarity and focus ? It's focusing on using food to balance your blood sugar and improve your brain health.

Basically you have to eat regularly anyway so you may as well tweak your diet to ensure that you are looking after your brain.

Download my free one week meal plan and see how you can easily eat to support better brain health and even better mental health!

The brain’s capacity for thinking, memory, and learning is strongly tied to glucose levels and how well it uses this energy source.

28/11/2025

Its beginning to seem a lot like Christmas!

Just remember to look after your health during the festive seson and stock up on what you need for your energy and health (possibly a bit of recovery too....). Let me know if you need anything added to your Vital.ly script or you need something popped out in clinic.

Ideally make sure you pack SB Pro if you are travelling and prone to stomach upsets or some amazing mushroom mixes to keep your immunity robust.

09/11/2025

This really doesn’t hold any surprises for women dealing with chronic pain. Noted more research on women’s health needed! Yes that’s not at all surprising!

How about setting up chronic pain team in connection with specialist clinics?

A Victorian inquiry has found a dismissive and disrespectful healthcare system centred around men is contributing to poorer outcomes for women and girls.

05/11/2025

It’s amazing what you can see about medicinal treatment when you are travelling. The first picture is from the pharmacy in the Burke museum in Beechworth, the second is from Beechworth honey and the third  clearly reflects the healing properties of cacao!

26/10/2025

Building on the advice in my previous blog on dealing with cancer related fatigue here is an earlier article I wrote for Australian Traditional Medicine Society on the three types of movement you need to support your health.

Want to stay strong, steady, and energized as you age? Discover the 3 most effective types of exercise for healthy aging—plus essential protein tips for muscle support