Nicole Tricarico Naturopath

Nicole Tricarico Naturopath Nicole has over 30 years of experience specialising in women & children's health, and fertility.

With over 25 years experience, Nicole is providing naturopathic support and solutions for health and well being. Nicole specialises in women's health, fertility, pregnancy support and children's health. She is also a Metabolic Balance Coach and brought this to Shepparton in 2019. Nicole worked for over 20 years at Natremed in Shepparton, before starting her own business when Natremed closed it's d

oors in 2017. She also offers birth and parenting preparation, birth story medicine, A Celebration Day for Girls. You can visit her Your Birth Support page here: https://www.facebook.com/yourbirthsupportshepparton/

I see so many women trying incredibly hard to be healthy……but accidentally stressing their bodies in the process.Things ...
14/05/2026

I see so many women trying incredibly hard to be healthy…

…but accidentally stressing their bodies in the process.

Things like:
⚡ skipping meals
☕ running on coffee
🥗 eating too little protein
🏃 overexercising while already exhausted
🕐 long fasting windows despite hormonal stress
😴 pushing through poor sleep
🥬 “clean eating” but undernourishing themselves

Sometimes the body adapts for a while.

Until symptoms appear:
→ fatigue
→ hormone imbalances
→ cravings
→ anxiety
→ poor recovery
→ weight changes
→ burnout

Your body doesn’t just need discipline.

It needs:
✨ nourishment
✨ stability
✨ rest
✨ enough nutrients to actually feel safe and supported

More restriction is not always the answer.

Sometimes healing starts with giving the body more of what it’s missing.

As the weather cools, many people start noticing:🥱 lower energy🤧 more colds and flus😴 poorer sleep🍫 increased cravings😣 ...
13/05/2026

As the weather cools, many people start noticing:

🥱 lower energy
🤧 more colds and flus
😴 poorer sleep
🍫 increased cravings
😣 worsening aches, mood or hormone symptoms

But winter usually isn’t the start of the problem.

It’s often when the body can no longer compensate.

This is the time of year to focus on:
✨ warming, nourishing meals
✨ enough protein and minerals
✨ supporting digestion and gut health
✨ proper rest and recovery
✨ stabilising blood sugar
✨ slowing down before burnout hits

One of the simplest things you can do?

Stop eating like it’s still summer.

Think:
🍲 soups and slow-cooked meals
🥕 roasted vegetables
🥩 nourishing proteins
🫚 warming herbs and spices

Your body naturally asks for different support as the seasons change.

Listening to that matters more than most people realise.

You charge your phone every day without thinking twice.But your own energy?You push through.Ignore the signs.Tell yourse...
12/05/2026

You charge your phone every day without thinking twice.

But your own energy?
You push through.
Ignore the signs.
Tell yourself you’ll deal with it later.

Until later turns into:
→ burnout
→ hormone imbalances
→ fatigue that doesn’t go away

Your body isn’t designed to run on empty.

Small, consistent habits matter more than big, occasional efforts:
✨ eating real, nourishing food
✨ balancing blood sugar
✨ getting enough rest
✨ slowing down when your body asks you to

Because prevention is always easier than repair.

PMS has a way of convincing you that:❌ your life is a mess❌ everyone is annoying❌ nothing will ever improve…and then 48 ...
11/05/2026

PMS has a way of convincing you that:

❌ your life is a mess
❌ everyone is annoying
❌ nothing will ever improve

…and then 48 hours later:
“Ah. That explains it.”

Hormones matter.
And when they’re out of balance, this can feel even more intense.
And sometimes it isn't your hormones, it's other things that are less than optimal.

You don’t have to dread this every month.

Make an appointment and start feeling better.

Book via the "contact us" button my my page or via my website https://nicoletricarico.com/book-appointment/

11/05/2026

Do you need remedy repeats this week or an appointment?

Email remedy repeats to naturopathnicole@gmail.com

Jump online to book an appointment. Book via my page "contact us" button or website. There are a couple of appointments left on Thursday or Saturday morning.

🍂 Your body doesn’t need the same food all year roundAs the weather cools, something subtle starts to shift.You might cr...
10/05/2026

🍂 Your body doesn’t need the same food all year round

As the weather cools, something subtle starts to shift.

You might crave warmer meals…
Something slower, more grounding…
Less raw, more nourishing.

That’s not random.
That’s your body asking you to eat with the season, not against it.

In summer, your body leans toward:
🥗 Lighter meals
🥒 Raw foods
🍉 Cooling fruits
🔥 Less need for dense fuel

But as we move into cooler months, your body benefits from:
🍲 Warm, cooked meals (think soups, stews, slow-cooked dishes)
🥕 Root vegetables for grounding and sustained energy
🥩 Good quality proteins to support immunity and repair
🧈 Healthy fats for warmth, hormones, and satiety
🌾 More substantial meals to stabilise blood sugar

Why does this matter?

Eating seasonally helps:
✨ Support your immune system before winter hits
✨ Improve digestion (warm food = easier to break down)
✨ Keep your energy more stable
✨ Reduce cravings for sugar and quick fixes
✨ Support hormones and mood through seasonal change

It’s not about rules.
It’s about working with your body instead of overriding it.

A simple place to start?

👉 Swap one cold meal a day for something warm
👉 Add roasted veggies instead of salad some nights
👉 Include protein + healthy fats at each meal

Small shifts… big difference.

09/05/2026

More than the school talk… without the awkwardness.

Most girls will learn the basics about periods at school.

But many leave with:
• confusion
• embarrassment
• or very little real understanding

And many mums are left thinking:

👉 “I know she needs more than that…”
👉 “I just don’t know how to cover it all”

That’s where A Celebration Day for Girls comes in.

It’s a relaxed, age-appropriate day where girls learn:
✨ what’s happening in their bodies (in a clear, simple way)
✨ what to expect with their cycle
✨ how to manage it practically and confidently
✨ that this is a normal, healthy part of life

No awkward lectures.
No overwhelming information.
Just a supportive space where questions are welcome and things are explained in a way that actually makes sense.

And something a little different about this day…

💛 Mums are part of it too.

There’s a dedicated session for mothers, and then a shared time together.

Because this isn’t just about information, it’s about helping you feel more confident supporting your daughter…and creating a positive, open connection around something that can otherwise feel awkward or avoided.

✨ Because this stage doesn’t need to be confusing or uncomfortable, for either of you.

For more info: https://nicoletricarico.com/workshops/a-celebration-day-for-girls/

One of the most common patterns I’m seeing in blood tests lately.👉 Glucose in the normal range👉 Insulin… higher than it ...
07/05/2026

One of the most common patterns I’m seeing in blood tests lately.

👉 Glucose in the normal range
👉 Insulin… higher than it should be

And this is where things can be quietly brewing underneath the surface.

Because insulin resistance doesn’t always show up clearly at first.

In fact, your body can keep blood sugar looking “normal” for quite a while…
by producing more and more insulin to compensate.

So on paper, everything looks fine.

But your body is working a lot harder than it should be.

Over time, this can show up as:

• fatigue (especially after eating)
• energy crashes or needing sugar/caffeine
• difficulty losing weight (or gaining easily)
• increased belly fat
• cravings for carbs or sweets
• brain fog
• mood swings or irritability

And it’s often missed… because glucose alone doesn’t tell the full story.

This is where looking deeper really matters.

✨ When we pick up these patterns early, there’s so much we can do to support your body, before it progresses further.

Healthy babies begin long before pregnancy.Not just when you start trying.Not just when you see a positive test.But in t...
06/05/2026

Healthy babies begin long before pregnancy.

Not just when you start trying.
Not just when you see a positive test.

But in the months… sometimes years… before.

Because so much of what supports a healthy pregnancy starts earlier than most people realise.

✨ Egg quality
✨ S***m health
✨ Nutrient status
✨ Hormonal balance
✨ Stress levels

All of these are being shaped right now, long before conception.

And it’s not about being perfect.

It’s about giving your body the best possible foundation.

Simple things can make a real difference:
• supporting nutrient levels (iron, B12, zinc, folate)
• balancing blood sugar
• improving gut health
• reducing inflammation
• supporting both partners, not just one (it takes two)

Because preconception care isn’t just about getting pregnant…

It’s about creating the healthiest possible start.

✨ Whether you’re thinking about it soon, “one day,” or already trying, there’s so much you can do to support your body along the way.

“Everything is normal.”But you don’t feel normal.You’re tired…Your energy isn’t what it used to beYour mood feels offThi...
05/05/2026

“Everything is normal.”

But you don’t feel normal.

You’re tired…
Your energy isn’t what it used to be
Your mood feels off
Things just don’t feel right in your body

And yet, your results come back “fine.”

This is something I see all the time.

Because “normal” ranges are based on averages…

Not necessarily what’s optimal for you.

So you can be:
👉 low in key nutrients
👉 struggling with blood sugar balance
👉 dealing with early hormonal or metabolic changes

…and still fall within the “normal” range.

Which leaves you feeling like:

“Maybe it’s just me…”
“Maybe this is just how I am now…”

But often, there’s more to the picture.

This is where looking deeper matters.

✨ Because you deserve to feel well… not just be told you’re “fine.”

If you’ve had tests come back normal but don’t feel it… it might be time to look a little closer.

You don’t need to wait until it gets worse.This is something I see all the time.People putting up with:• low energy• poo...
04/05/2026

You don’t need to wait until it gets worse.

This is something I see all the time.

People putting up with:

• low energy
• poor sleep
• digestive issues
• mood changes
• weight shifts

Not because they don’t care…

But because it’s not “bad enough” yet.

So they wait.

Until it’s more obvious.
More disruptive.
Harder to ignore.

But here’s the thing.
Your body usually gives you signs early.

Small symptoms are often the first clues
that something is out of balance.

And when you catch things at this stage…

👉 it’s usually much easier to address
👉 it often takes less time to shift
👉 and your body responds more quickly

Compared to waiting until things have been building for months (or years).

Naturopathic care is about working with your body before it reaches that point.

✨ Because looking after your health shouldn’t only start when things feel really bad.

If something has been “a bit off” for a while… it might be worth paying attention to it now.

Book an appointment via my page "contact us" button, or via my website.

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