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Olivia Grace Naturopathy

Naturopathy consults in Wagga and online.

Helping women address the root cause of their digestive problems, hormone issues and fatigue so that they can feel their best again! 💚
Nutrition, lifestyle strategies + herbal medicine.

04/09/2025

There is a lot of fear-based messaging around the pill (aka hormonal contraception). We hear about side effects, conflicting philosophies, and plenty of misinformation. Most naturopaths focus on why you “shouldn’t” be on it.

But here’s what I believe: like any medication, the pill can be an empowering tool.

For many, debilitating periods are not just “a bad few days.” We’re talking about bleeding through a tampon in under an hour, being curled up in pain for days, mood swings that make you feel like a different person, or acne that knocks your confidence no matter what you try.

Yes, there are natural solutions, but they take time, effort, and money for consults and supplements. Lifestyle and nutrition changes aren’t always realistic or accessible. In these situations, hormonal contraception can genuinely change a woman’s quality of life. The freedom to prevent pregnancy has also been one of the most empowering health advances for women globally.

What frustrates me is when the pill is presented as a fix. The truth:

- It works by taking over as your body’s source of estrogen and/or progesterone, which switches off your brain’s need to produce hormones and prevents ovulation.
- When you stop, your body simply returns to the state it was in before. The pill does not heal your hormone pathways, fix inflammation, or resolve the root causes driving your symptoms.
- This is why many people find that their heavy periods, acne, or mood swings return once they come off.

So yes, hormonal contraception can change your quality of life and reduce symptoms in the short term. Like all medications, it comes with risks and potential side effects that may or may not outweigh the benefits.

If you want deeper support that addresses why your periods, skin, or moods are so debilitating in the first place, there are other options. Gut and liver health, nutritional deficiencies, and your nervous system all play major roles in hormone balance. By addressing these underlying pathways, we can create lasting changes so your hormones don’t feel like they’re running your life.

DM me HORMONES for more info.

02/09/2025

In my clinic this happens so often…

A client comes to me exhausted, foggy, struggling with weight gain, mood changes, or fertility challenges. Their doctor has run a thyroid test. The TSH is “normal” but it’s sitting on the higher end of the range (above 2.5).

They’re told everything is fine.

This is why “normal” isn’t always optimal. A TSH above 2.5 can be an early sign of dysfunction, which can be supported with nutrition and lifestyle.

This is the body’s immune system mistakenly targeting thyroid tissue, and it’s one of the earliest signs of immune dysregulation and metabolic dysfunction. Left unchecked, it can drive under-function of the thyroid and set the stage for:
❌ Fatigue no matter how much you sleep
❌ Brain fog and poor concentration
❌ Unexplained weight gain
❌ Feeling cold all the time and poor circulation
❌ Low mood or depression
❌ Elevated cholesterol
❌ Struggles with fertility

This is why “normal” isn’t always optimal. A TSH above 2.5 can be an early red flag of dysfunction which can be supported with nutrition and lifestyle.

✨ Naturopathic care looks beyond the surface to connect these dots…understanding how nutrient deficiencies, gut inflammation, and immune dysregulation drive these patterns.

If you’ve been dismissed with “your thyroid is fine” but know something’s not right, don’t wait for symptoms to worsen.

Book a Decode Your Health consult (online). Let’s uncover what’s really going on and create a plan to support your thyroid, metabolism, and energy.

DM me DECODE

01/09/2025

🌿 Your body is trying to tell you something… 🌿

If you’ve been battling constant bloating, unpredictable digestion, stubborn skin breakouts, or weight that just won’t shift no matter what you do, this is your sign to dig deeper.

You don’t have to put up with feeling flat, foggy, or uncomfortable in your own body. Together we’ll uncover the root cause and get you feeling lighter, clearer, and more like yourself again.

✨ September sessions are now open ✨

In person – Wagga Wagga

📍 Fridays & Saturdays

Online – flexible times available

If you can’t see a time that works, send me a message and I’ll do my best to fit you in.

Book via the link in bio or DM me to chat.

31/08/2025

Fatigue has so many possible causes and guessing isn’t the way to lasting results.

Here’s how we can rebuild your energy together:

1. Get to the root cause with testing and blood test analysis
2. Support your nervous system
3. Optimise your nutrition
4. Balance your hormones
5. Restore your gut health

The first step is a Decode Your Health session where you get clarity on what’s driving your fatigue and how to move forward.

DM me “FATIGUE” to book your session.

27/08/2025

You’ve been told your blood tests are “fine”... but you still feel exhausted, depleted, and dragging yourself out of bed every morning.

Here’s the truth:

- Iron can be “in range” but still leave you foggy, weak, and tired. Inflammation and missing cofactors (like vitamin A or protein) can drive dysfunction without needing more iron supplements.
- TSH isn’t usually flagged until it’s above 4, yet subclinical hypothyroidism happens much earlier — showing up as fatigue, weight struggles, constipation, cold intolerance, even fertility issues.
- Vitamin D isn’t routinely tested, but deficiency is common. Low mood, poor immunity, and fatigue are classic signs and overdosing is possible without testing.
- B12 can look “normal” on paper but still be too low to feel well. Many women sit under 400 and experience brain fog, low energy, and forgetfulness.
- Higher bilirubin isn’t always “clinically relevant,” but it tells us a lot about detox pathways. Sluggish oestrogen clearance can drive PMS, sore breasts, bloating, and heavy periods.

“Normal” doesn’t always mean optimal. This is why I help women decode their blood tests and connect the dots between results and symptoms.

Want more than “you’re fine”?

Book a Decode Your Health session. Together we’ll piece your unique health puzzle and map out your next steps with clarity and confidence.

26/08/2025

The Supplement Graveyard: 5 bottles I swore would change my life (and didn’t)…

- Vitamin C – hyped as an “immunity booster” but you’ll get plenty from real food.
- Probiotics – I self-prescribed and actually made my gut worse (because the microbiome is complex).
- “Energy” supps – a quick fix during burnout, but never fixed the fatigue.
- Tissue salts – the “mystery pills” with minimal evidence.
- Greens powders – overpriced, gross, and glorified smoothies.

The truth? I built a whole supplement graveyard chasing quick fixes. Every time I felt run down or bloated, I grabbed another bottle that promised to “fix” me. None of them did.

Now I know better. Supplements have their place, but only when chosen strategically, based on what your body actually needs.

That’s why I help clients decode the root cause, not bandaid over symptoms.

Ready to finally uncover the why behind your fatigue, gut issues, acne, or hormone chaos?

Book a Decode Your Health session today and take the guesswork out of your healing journey.

DM me DECODE for more info!

25/08/2025

Your body is trying to tell you something…

If you’ve been dealing with stubborn bloating, unpredictable digestion, breakouts that keep coming back, or weight gain that doesn’t budge no matter what you try, it’s time to dig deeper.

We’ll get to the root cause of what’s going on, so you can feel lighter, clearer, and more like yourself again.

✨ Final August sessions now available ✨

In person – Wagga Wagga

📍 Friday 29th – 1 session left

📍 Saturday 30th – 1 session left

Online - Flexible times available

If you can’t see a time that works, send me a message and I’ll do my best to fit you in.

Book via the link in bio or DM me to chat.

21/08/2025

Burnt out, menopausal, and gaining weight no matter what? Here’s how my client turned her health around using science-backed nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle strategies.

She was eating healthy, exercising regularly… yet still:

😴 Sleeping 10 hours but waking exhausted
🔥 Hot flushes disrupting her nights
⚖️ Gaining weight despite balanced meals
🥱 Mid-day crashes that hit like a wall
🍬 Sugar cravings and bloating

Her blood tests were “normal” but her body was telling a different story.

🔍 Deeper testing uncovered:

- Extremely high thyroid antibodies (can indicate early Hashimoto’s)
- Metabolic dysfunction (high insulin, cholesterol, increased waist circumference)

Her body was inflamed, her metabolism sluggish, and her hormones out of balance.

The naturopathic plan:

✔️ Anti-inflammatory, thyroid-supportive nutrition (including gluten-free to reduce antibody activity, plus increased protein and fibre)
✔️ Targeted supplements for energy, metabolism, and hormone balance
✔️ Gentle strength training and stress-reduction practices
✔️ Reducing alcohol to support sleep and hormone balance

The results after a few months:

💚 Energy 8/10
💚 Lost 3kg with ease after years of struggle
💚 Hot flushes reduced in severity & frequency
💚 No more overwhelming mid-day crashes
💚 Hip pain gone and fluid retention eased

If you’ve been told “everything is normal” but you know something’s not right… it’s time to dig deeper.

Read the full blog post with all the details on my website — link in bio.

📌 Book your Holistic Health Consult (online or in-person Wagga). In this 60 minute session we dive deep into your symptoms and health goals and create a personalised wellness plan. DM me to book!

Disclaimer: This post is for education only and not therapeutic advice.

20/08/2025

‘At first glance, naturopathy is so fluffy… but there’s so much technicality and knowledge that goes on behind the scenes.’

Someone said this to me recently and it really stuck.

It’s true — naturopathy has a long, traditional history that some people imagine as herbs in teacups, moon rituals and a ‘witchy’ vibe. And while that history is beautiful and worth honouring, my work is far from fluffy.

Behind every consult is hours of clinical training, functional testing interpretation, nutritional biochemistry, and an evidence-informed understanding of how the body’s systems work together.

When we talk about finding the root cause, that’s not a slogan… it’s about identifying the underlying drivers of your symptoms, from gut microbiome imbalances to nutrient deficiencies, hormone shifts, and nervous system dysregulation.

So yes, you might see me mixing up my liquid herbs (defs looking like a witch) but I prescribe herbs because I know the phytochemicals in each herb, how they’re metabolised, their interactions with medications, and why they’re the right fit for your case.

Root cause healing isn’t magic. It’s science, applied with care.

Address

4 Tompson Street
Wagga Wagga, NSW
2650

Website

http://www.oliviagracenaturopathy.com.au/

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