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By Anna Wilson
Degree Qualified Naturopath BHSc You’re in the right place!

Anna is a Degree Qualified Naturopath with a deep passion for empowering people at all stages of life. If you’ve been told “it’s all in your head,” handed a prescription without deeper investigation or made to feel like there’s nothing more that can be done. Anna is here to hold space, explore the root causes of your health concerns and guide you back to your natural state of healing.

24/07/2025

The thing with seeing a Naturopath is…

I’m not always going to treat you for what you “think” you need.

Why?

Because I treat the root cause.

You may be coming in for PMS and painful periods but what’s driving this could be a low protein diet or liver dysfunction.

You may be coming in for some cold and flu relief, but what’s really going on is you’re highly stressed and burnout.

You may be wanting a quick fix to relieve your reflux or bloating, but after investigation I find chronic gut imbalances that need addressing first which won’t be reversed over night.

You may think you just need “insert supplements”, but what you really need is to implement some healthier diet and lifestyle changes.

But don’t think I will be ignoring your initial concerns.

I will 100% hear you in this.

I will help reduce symptoms to bring you some relief.

But don’t think I’m like your GP or pharmacy where they have pills for ills.

I’m going waaaayy beyond conventional medicine.

Together, we’re going to be peeling back lots of layers.

It might seem irrelevant/off track OR it might seem like the big “ah-ha moment” you’ve been waiting for.

This is where we need to trust the process.

We’re building foundational health, it doesn’t happen overnight and nor should it.

I’m here to support you and your unique self in getting back to balance.

I will also educate you in what and why these symptoms are present.

And through this, you will start to understand that everything is connected.

The symptoms you’re presenting with is just one layer.

And as a Naturopath, I’m always going one layer deeper.

So, if you’re curious to explore where your symptoms are coming from, book a 1:1 Consultation with me and let’s see where it takes us! 🐛🦋

Booking link in comments x

21/07/2025

Firstly, I’m definitely not perfect with this! So, please don't think you need to throw out everything you own and buy new things. I’ve shopped at mainstream clothing stores for most of my life or bought secondhand from op shops, so a lot of my wardrobe is synthetic.

But at this stage of my life, I’m being much more discerning about what I consume. I’m choosing brands and pieces that are gentler on the environment and less disruptive to my hormones and overall health.

It’s not just about how these choices affect us, but also the impact they have on nature and our planet. I recently read an article about the fabric industry that was really eye-opening (I’ve popped a few screenshots in the carousel for you to check out).

There’s also an interesting study on the vibrational energy of fabrics (slide 2) 💫💫

If you’re curious to learn more or want tips on making more conscious swaps, leave a comment below and I'll share more or book 1:1 consultation with me. I’d love to help you make choices that align with your health and values.

I'd also love to know what brands/companies you're loving that value sustainability and peoples health. Tag them below!

14/07/2025

If you’ve been noticing signs that something’s off down there, please don’t ignore them.

Here's a few easy to implement recommendations to support your va**nal microbiome:

🥝 Ensure you're eating 25g-30g of fibre daily (fibre is in pretty much all of your plant-based foods). This will feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut and va**nal microbiome AND stabilise blood sugar.

🥩 Balance blood sugar by including protein and fat with all of your meals, including snacks.

🧄 Incorporate antimicrobial foods such as fresh garlic, herbs, and spices.

🍓 Consume antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, fruits, vegetables, cacao, and green tea (these will support your immune system in fighting off pathogenic bacteria).

🧼 Avoid products with fragrance, avoid using any type of soap in and around your v***a (water is enough), avoid DIY douching, use protection when having sexual in*******se.

🧚 Some of my go-to herbals would be Pomegranate (antioxidant, antimicrobial and prebiotic), Dandelion Root and Globe Artichoke (prebiotics) and Fennel (supports healthy va**nal pH). And some supplements to include would be Vitamin A and C (immune support), Vitamin E (antioxidant and supports epithelial health), Boric Acid (pH balancing), specific probiotics tailored to the va**nal microbiome and Aged Garlic Extract (increases beneficial bacteria).

Please remember: These are general recommendations and do not replace individual medical advice. Always consult a qualified health practitioner before making changes or starting new supplements, especially if you’re pregnant or taking medication.

If you’d like personalised support to restore balance naturally, I'd love to support you in this.
~ 1:1 consultations $111 (normally $185) ~ DM to book

30/06/2025

I just watched a reel where a male partner was sharing about supporting his female partner during her menstrual phase (which was great to see!) However, one comment stood out for me…

He went on to say, "With her body working against her.”

And although I know many women relate to this narrative - the narrative of "my menstrual cycle is a burden, an inconvenience and often painful experience we just have to put up with”

I believe we need to change this story, or at the very least, become aware of what’s really going on.

It’s so easy to blame our body, blame our menstrual cycle, blame our hormones, blame our gender.

But that doesn't help us in any way.

In fact, it is disempowering. It disconnects us even further from our body, our womb, our feminine core, our desires, creations, boundaries and our voice.

To give more context, I believe she was experiencing mood changes, low energy, etc. and I’m unsure of the severity.

But if these symptoms are arising, although it may seem like it’s going against her. It's actually showing her potential imbalances and areas that may need some nurturing.

Symptoms are the way our body communicates with us.

This comment of "working against” also brings negativity to a natural and normal physiological process.

Going through a monthly cycle actually means her body is working FOR her.

What we’ve been taught to resent is actually the very force that gives life.

It’s not working against us.

It’s the opposite.

It’s working with us.

🩸🌹❤️

16/06/2025

A very belated post from a few months ago, as I’ve been feeling slightly resistant to sharing online lately. However, I am deeply passionate about supporting women in their health, so here I am, returning to share more insight and education in the hope it brings clarity around common health concerns and the natural physiology of our incredible bodies.

I had a fair few woman reply to this story a few months ago, regarding pre-menstrual irritability/mood changes so I thought I'd share a post about why this might be happening.

1. Estrogen and serotonin
Estrogen plays a key role in modulating serotonin, the neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, sleep and appetite. After ovulation, estrogen begins to drop, which can cause a dip in serotonin. Lower serotonin has been linked to increased irritability, sadness and emotional sensitivity.

2. Progesterone imbalance
Progesterone rises after ovulation and supports the production of GABA, a calming neurotransmitter that helps us feel relaxed and emotionally steady. But chronic stress, nutrient deficiencies or estrogen dominance can lead to low progesterone, which may mean less GABA, leaving us feeling more anxious or on edge.

3. Suppressed emotions
Our premenstrual phase can magnify what's been suppressed. If we've been holding in anger, resentment, or sadness, it may surface in this phase as mood swings or irritability.

4. Stress
Progesterone and cortisol (our stress hormone) share the same precursor, pregnenolone. Under chronic stress, the body prioritises cortisol production over progesterone, contributing to hormonal imbalances and heightened PMS symptoms.

5. Low protein
To make neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA, we need adequate protein intake, which provides the amino acids (like tryptophan and glutamine). Without enough protein, our brain chemistry and our mood can be affected.

Curious about how naturopathy can support your cycle? Join my waitlist (link in comments)

10/08/2023

Nutrient deficiencies are becoming increasingly common and are a major culprit behind many health conditions.

Deficiencies can cause lowered immune function, fatigue, mental health disorders, hair loss, migraines, osteoporosis, anaemia (the list goes on)

If you feel like you’re eating the right foods and still showing signs of deficiency, it might be a good time to look further.

For starters, get your bloods done to see where you’re at.

Remember, blood ranges are based on an unhealthy population so ideally you want to be at the top end of the ranges.

Swipe to learn more 🥦

23/11/2022

Mucilaginous herbs have a 'slippery', mild taste and swell in water, producing a gel-like mass that can be used to:

• protect and soothe the GIT mucous membrane
• lubricate the bowel
• act via the vagus nerve effecting other systems (eg. repro, respiratory, urinary)
• regulate blood sugar by slowing down sugar absorption
• regulate blood lipids by binding with cholesterol to lower absorption
• absorbing liquid in the intestine to form as a bulking laxative and stimulating peristalsis

A few mucilage rich herbs used for these purposes include:

Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
Psyllium husk (Plantago ovata)
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)

These can be added to your diet or taken as a tea (marshmallow), just ensure your water intake is high!

Image: Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) via

04/11/2022

A reminder that not everything advertised as “healthy” is actually good for you.

Figuring out what works for YOU and your body is a journey, a journey which may feel never ending.

I speak from personal experience of wanting to give up, of not knowing what to do, of trying one thing after another.

Finally, after years and years of dieting and restricting and punishing myself, I’m finally at a point of awareness and freedom to just do whatever the F I WANT! Surrendering to the ebbs and flow of life, nourishing myself and letting go of the “shoulds” 🙌

It’s still a journey and I still fall back into my unhealthy habits and way of thinking. But ultimately I feel like the whole ‘diet’ thing has truly left my vocabulary and consciousness (yay!), what a relief.

Nourishment is:
• choosing foods that work for your body, things that make you feel good on the inside
• enjoying ‘indulgent’ foods guilt free
• shopping locally, spray free and/or organic
• cooking your own meals
• reading the labels and educating yourself on ingredients
• buying less packaged foods
• seeing a holistic health practitioner to support you and your body
• movement, nature, sunshine, clean water, low tox living and quality time with friends/family

💚💚💚

18/10/2022

Cold and flu remedies 🤧

Lifestyle:

• Rest
• Sunshine
• Ocean
• Nature
• Light exercise

Diet:

• Plenty of fluids
• Herbal teas
• Warming foods with lots of veggies and spices. Think broths, soups, slow cooked dishes.
- ginger, cinnamon, garlic

Herbs:

• Echinacea - immune enhancing, antiinflammatory and lymphatic

• Andrographis - stimulates immune system with antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties (only in acute cases and short term)

• Astragalus - restores and strengthens the body’s immune response and increases vitality (not to be used in acute cases, can be used long term)

• Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) - anticatarrhal and antiinflammatory

• Hypericum (St John’s Wort) as an antiviral treatment for influenza

Images: 1. Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort) 2. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy, Modern Herbal Medicine

06/10/2022

Cooling, bitter herbs for the GIT

• Taraxacum officinale, common name - Dandelion. Found everywhere and considered a w**d, the leaves are bitter tasting and a great addition to your salad (forage safely or find at your local markets)

• Gentiana lutea (mild bitter) can be taken in small (drop) dose before meals to stimulate digestion

• Andrographis paniculata aka ‘king of the bitters’ (strongest) is also an anti inflammatory, immune stimulant and antioxidant

Cooling bitter herbs are great for someone who may have a hot constitution with stagnant digestion

💚

02/10/2022

Filipendula ulmaria - queen of the meadow - meadowsweet

• Reduces excess stomach acidity
• Protects and heals the mucosa of the GIT
• Reduces fever
• Anti inflammatory for joint and rheumatic pain
• Protects the cells of the cervix and va**na

Can be used internally or externally.

🌱

21/09/2022

The liver plays a central role in all metabolic processes in the body.

A few herbs that work on the liver are:

• Cynara scolymus (Globe Artichoke)
• Andrographis paniculata (Green Chiretta)
• Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
• Schisandra chinensis
• Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle)
• Curcuma longa (Turmeric)

Supporting the liver through dietary and lifestyle factors is also important. This can look like daily movement, fibre rich diet, and minimising alcohol and fatty foods.

“Excessive alcohol consumption causes the most tissue damage because it is the primary site of ethanol metabolism” (Osna et al., 2017)

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