Caroline O'Hagan - Naturopath

28/08/2025

This came up on my fb memories today. And it's never been more relevant now they have done studies and proven that aspartame and other lab made sweeteners are bad news!

24/08/2025

When you see it 🤣

22/08/2025

If you're using non-organic cotton tampons and suffer with Endo and painful periods, it could be worth making a switch to see if it helps your symptoms!

- A systematic review published in BJOG (September 2023) found that tampons, pads, and liners often contain EDCs—like phthalates, parabens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phenols, fragrance chemicals, and dioxins—which can interfere with hormone systems and may be linked to conditions such as uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Cotton is one of the most sprayed plants on the planet and you're placing those chemical in the most absorbent area of the body.

- A 2024 lab study (published in Environment International) detected 16 metals found in tampons and pads.

- A recent study in the UK discovered glyphosate—a widely used but potentially carcinogenic herbicide—at 0.004 mg/kg in one tampon sample. This level is 40 times higher than the legal maximum for drinking water in the EU/UK (0.0001 mg/kg)

Change it for reusable un**es, organic cotton tampons or pads, silicone menstrual cup. Just this small change can change your periods to be more regular, less heavy and less likely in developing endometriosis and uterine fibroids.

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19/08/2025

There is NO magic pill. Ozempic facing over $2bn in law suits as users experience permanent vision loss and Gastropareisis - a condition where stomach muscles are weakened to the point that the stomach does not empty adequately and digestion is slowed to dangerous levels. Complications of Gastropareisis can be life threatening although not the condition itself.
This is bad news. If you are taking Ozempic or any other GLP-1 product and you are not a diabetic, it's worth revisiting the idea with your GP.

Ozempic side effects, Ozempic lawsuits: The viral weight-loss GLP-1 injection is now in the dock with $2 billion lawsuits as patients allege stomach paralysis, vision loss, and lasting health damage

19/08/2025

I have a 2pm spot this Friday 22nd August + DM to book!

18/08/2025

Too long, didn't read?
A robust study with over 110,000 participants, has shown that eating cooked oat meal (porridge) twice a week is associated with a lowered risk of gout!
The study focussed on enterolignans, primarily from grain sources.
Food as medicine 💚

Lignans (not to be confused with lignins found in wood and bark) are a group of polyphenolic compounds in plant-based foods, especially seeds (linseed/flaxseed and sesame seed are rich sources) and whole grains. Once ingested, lignans are converted by gut bacteria into enterolignans (enterodiol and enterolactone) that exert a variety of beneficial effects in the human body supporting hormonal balance, heart health and cancer prevention.

Now an epidemiological study has linked key dietary lignans, notably matairesinol and secoisolariciresinol, and lignan-rich whole grain foods, to a reduced risk of gout.
Researchers analysed data from two ongoing US prospective cohorts to assess whether the intake of dietary lignans and whole grain foods influences the risk for incident gout. Participants included 43,703 male health professionals and 78,977 female registered nurses (mean age, 49.4 to 54.1 years) who completed a validated food frequency questionnaire of about 130 food items.

The intake of four lignans (matairesinol, secoisolariciresinol, pinoresinol and lariciresinol) and five lignan-rich foods (dark breads, whole grain breakfast cereals, cooked oatmeal or oat bran, other cooked cereals, and added bran) was measured. A total of 2709 cases of incident gout were documented over 2,704,899 person-years of follow-up.

Higher intakes of matairesinol and secoisolariciresinol were each associated with a reduced risk for gout (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 0.78 for both; P = 0.002 for both). Eating at least one serving of whole-grain cold breakfast cereal daily was associated with a 38% lower risk for gout compared to eating less than one serving per month (aHR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.53-0.73). Eating at least two servings per week of cooked oatmeal or oat bran (aHR, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.70-0.86) or added bran (aHR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.74-0.95) lowered gout risk more than eating less than one serving per month.

One limitation was that flaxseeds (linseeds), the dominant source of secoisolariciresinol, were only included in the questionnaire later in the follow-up, so total secoisolariciresinol levels in the early years were likely to be underestimated. The influence of enterolignans, the key gut metabolites, was not investigated.

For more information see: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dietary-lignans-and-whole-grain-foods-may-help-prevent-gout-2025a1000j6i?ecd=wnl_tp10_daily_250721_MSCPEDIT_etid7583307&uac=48709HJ&impID=7583307

18/08/2025

Even, and especially in the winter ❄️

17/08/2025

I know it's the Daily Mail but it's great to see that mainstream media are starting to report on the dangerous side effects some medicines have. I know almost every client I've had that has come in suffering from reflux, is on a PPI.
Very concerning!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14996253/Acid-reflux-drug-taken-millions-HARM-digestion-warns-pharmacist.html?ito=social-facebook&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMPIDVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHq3MQenxnOHyR-nqXfvMmf8JiMVE5zmqUxJCVWmAjSc4sZ5c_2HfKu6N6ZpO_aem_IR__67EJRLqnjFdDATBLgQ

Medication taken by millions of Britons to relieve heartburn and acid reflux can have a harmful impact on digestion in the long term, a top pharmacist has warned.

17/08/2025

My qualifications in Naturopathy and Complementary Medicine are primarily focused in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine.
Based on what you tell me in consultation, I will work out an individualised plan for you, to get you on the path back to good health.
I have access to every Practitioner Only product available in Australia, in terms of Nutritional Supplements and Herbal Medicines in both Liquid Extract and solid form, but I don't currently stock a dispensary in my clinic, as there are just too many variables! Instead I use an online service which allows me to prescribe exactly what you need, for you to order online at your leisure. If you aren't a fan of internet shopping, I can arrange your order for you.
I'm a food first Naturopath, so expect a shake up in your diet if it's necessary!
I don't subscribe to any particular diet regimes, however we do lean on the principles of the Mediterranean diet as a base for healthy choices.
My Association code of ethics prevents me from being a part of any MLM brands, so you can be assured that the product choices I make, are based solely on your individual needs, and of the highest quality. Most brands I use are Australian and not available in the shops!
My clinic is situated on our property in South Nanango. It's peaceful, quiet and a place where you can tell me all about what's going on. 90 minutes is usually more than enough time (if we don't end up chatting about other stuff!)
I have appointments available in the coming weeks. Times are flexible so get in touch to make a booking!

16/08/2025

Greetings from our rainforest... In the aftermath of the earthquake this morning, we thought we better go check everything is still standing 🤣 a few hours of wandering and relaxing later, and I can confirm all is well 😉
Happy relaxing Saturday 💚

15/08/2025

Doing the things that can produce hormone responses, is a great way to level yourself up, and improve your well-being. Give some a go and pay attention to how they make you feel!

14/08/2025

Simon Mills co-wrote several of my Herbal Medicine textbooks. He is considered a world leader in the field and this interview is absolutely worth watching!

Is the root of every illness your gut? Could 5 simple herbs replace your medicine cabinet? Natural remedy expert Simon Mills reveals the herbal medicines tha...