Be in Balance Naturopath

Be in Balance Naturopath Be in Balance - Karen is a university qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist with over 20 years exper

Another little tip for combatting dry winter skin! ❄️If you have the heaters on, place a bowl of water in the room or us...
25/07/2025

Another little tip for combatting dry winter skin! ❄️

If you have the heaters on, place a bowl of water in the room or use a cool steam diffuser to keep some moisture in the air.

Try it and let me know how you go!

🤧 In between consults, if any acute immune challenges arise, did you know that I do short acute treatment consultations?...
24/07/2025

🤧 In between consults, if any acute immune challenges arise, did you know that I do short acute treatment consultations?

These are always via Phone, Zoom, or Face Time and solely focus on treating the acute infection to get you better quicker! Examples include coughs, colds, flus, urinary infections, ear infections, sinus infections, and more!

If there isn't an appointment space available quick enough on the booking page, please text or email and I will find a time to help asap!

Or book a short consult for me to help recommend immune products for your family's winter first aid kit to be prepared for any first signs of colds and flus.

Dry winter skin? I am back with another tip for you! Try a gentle body scrub or dry skin brushing a couple of times week...
22/07/2025

Dry winter skin? I am back with another tip for you!

Try a gentle body scrub or dry skin brushing a couple of times weekly to remove the surface dead skin cells. It will enhance the results of using oils to allow the moisture in.

Remember when dry skin brushing, to start at hands or feet and always brush towards the heart. Only gentle pressure is needed.

Our lymph glands are situated just under the skin so as well as removing dead skin cells you're giving your immune system a helping hand and you may feel a zing of energy too.

Use a good quality body brush that can be used both wet and dry.

This is the one I recommend: https://tinyurl.com/BIBBRUSH

Natural Cough Remedy! 🌻Save this for cold and flu season. 🧅 1 organic onion (red or brown) 🍯 Raw organic honey Dice the ...
18/07/2025

Natural Cough Remedy! 🌻

Save this for cold and flu season.

🧅 1 organic onion (red or brown)
🍯 Raw organic honey

Dice the onion and place in a glass jar. Pour enough honey over until it's completely covering the onion. Close the lid and set aside for 6-8 hours or overnight.

Adults can take a teaspoon up to 4-5 times and children over 1 year old can take up to 1/2 teaspoon maximum 3-4 times daily as required.

You can also add crushed garlic if you like. This mixture will keep for up to a week in the fridge.

Please let me know how you go with it!

NOTE: Raw honey is one that has not been heat treated and still retains beneficial nutrients and antioxidants.

If you can't find one local to you, this raw, organic honey is the one I recommend that you can purchase online: https://tinyurl.com/BIBHONEY (AFF)

Got dry winter skin? ❄️Try the Ayurvedic suggestion of applying black sesame oil to your whole body before showering. Th...
17/07/2025

Got dry winter skin? ❄️

Try the Ayurvedic suggestion of applying black sesame oil to your whole body before showering. The warmth of the shower helps to absorb the oil. You will love the result!

P.S this is the oil I recommend: https://tinyurl.com/BIBOIL

Calcium rich food is not all about milk!Other options include unhulled tahini, sardines, wild tinned salmon (with bones)...
16/07/2025

Calcium rich food is not all about milk!

Other options include unhulled tahini, sardines, wild tinned salmon (with bones), goat’s cheese, leafy greens (especially parsley and broccoli), parmesan, nuts, seeds, avocado, and fortified foods.

Are you getting enough?

Did you know that our calcium absorption for healthy bones relies on good digestion?Support it with mindful eating, bitt...
13/07/2025

Did you know that our calcium absorption for healthy bones relies on good digestion?

Support it with mindful eating, bitter herbs or foods, and enzymes if needed.

Stress reduces digestive secretions and raises acidity.

An acidic system pulls calcium from bones to buffer pH.

A calm, alkaline body with healthy digestion gives bones what they need to stay strong.

🍓🫐🍌Calcium-Rich Açaí Breakfast Bowl A nourishing, mineral-rich breakfast to support strong bones!Ingredients:- 1 Amazon ...
10/07/2025

🍓🫐🍌Calcium-Rich Açaí Breakfast Bowl

A nourishing, mineral-rich breakfast to support strong bones!

Ingredients:

- 1 Amazon Power organic pure açaí frozen block (sugar & caffeine-free)
- 1 scoop Designs for Health Whole Body Collagen (email me to order)
- 25 mL coconut water
- 1 tbsp avocado
- 1 tsp h**p seeds
- 1 banana
- Gluten-free granola (e.g. from Bakery 43 Jannali, with dates, walnuts, coconut)
- 1 tbsp nut butter of choice
- Fresh fruit of choice, for topping

Method:

Remove the açaí block from the freezer 5–10 minutes before blending to slightly soften.

In a blender, combine the açaí, coconut water, avocado, h**p seeds, collagen, and ¾ of the banana. Blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl.

Slice the remaining banana and add on top, along with your choice of fresh fruit. Sprinkle with granola and drizzle with nut butter. Enjoy!

Vitamin D is my number one supplement to optimise your winter immune support. Vitamin D is a great anti-viral and specif...
10/07/2025

Vitamin D is my number one supplement to optimise your winter immune support.

Vitamin D is a great anti-viral and specific for respiratory inflammation. It also helps mood and energy!

As you know we get our vitamin D from the sun but the body still has to convert this to the active form of vitamin D. Depending on genetics, some people may convert vitamin D more effectively than others.

The best way to know what your vitamin D levels are is to check in a blood test. The doctor's normal range starts at 50, however optimal is to get your vitamin D levels more towards 100 - 150.

I generally prescribe an activated form of Vitamin D which may be more effective than the standard vitamin D that is available on the retail shelf.

Please get in touch if you want some help with this!

What do your bones really need? 👉 Collagen, especially Fortibone® peptides, is an easy to absorb protein. Plenty of prot...
09/07/2025

What do your bones really need?

👉 Collagen, especially Fortibone® peptides, is an easy to absorb protein. Plenty of protein is needed for the framework of bone.

👉 Magnesium is the only mineral shown to increase bone density.

👉 Zinc, copper, silica, manganese, folate, and boron help mineralisation and reduce calcium loss.

👉 If supplementing calcium, first ensure vitamin D3 and K2 are sufficient to direct it into bones. Avoid calcium carbonate, especially if cardiovascular risk is present.

Did you know that one in four Australians over 50 has osteoporosis?This is a condition where bone density drops, bone fr...
07/07/2025

Did you know that one in four Australians over 50 has osteoporosis?

This is a condition where bone density drops, bone fragility increases, and fracture risk rises.

While calcium gets the spotlight, strong bones depend on much more.

Keep an eye on my socials and newsletters this month as I share more info about bone health!

Source: (Healthy Bones Australia, 2023)

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