Balm Naturopathy - Rebecca Stevens

26/04/2026

When it comes to reducing your sugar intake, sometimes starting with working out why you are turning to sugar in the first place can be the start of helping you quit it.

23/04/2026

Finally the focus is turning to microplastics in our environment and how they can impact fertility, cardiovascular health as well as many other other areas of our health and wellbeing.

The good news is, a recent trial has found that simply reducing our exposure through some changes to what we use and consume around the home as well as following a low plastic diet could greatly reduce the load of these plastics which can accumulate in almost every part of the body. Even better, just 1 week or reducing exposure seemed to be very effective at reducing the body load. The research covered two major types of plastic chemicals, bisphenols and phthalates.

A great place to start is by filtering your water, using glass or metal bottles and food containers rather than plastic and never heating your food in plastic.

22/04/2026

Naturopathy focusses on prevention, not waiting for something to be very wrong and then trying to patch over the symptoms. It is about true, whole body wellness.

16/04/2026

Here's a pretty easy one for you!

13/04/2026

Revisiting my 101 tips eBook

Tip #100 Drinking at least 1.5 to 2 litres of water per day takes pressure off of your kidneys, digestion, circulation and detoxification processes, and best of all, makes you less prone to wrinkles.

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10/04/2026

A ditch sugar tip that no one is going to argue they can't be bothered doing!!! 🤣

07/04/2026

Health is personal and different for everyone. Your approach to taking care of yourself should be too.
Naturopathy can provide you with a personalised plan addressing your diet, lifestyle and herbal and nutritional supplementation.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from Rebecca at Balm Naturopathy!

01/04/2026

Autumn is well and truely here. Time to adjust your diet from summer produce to eating seasonally for autumn. Move to lightly cooked broccoli, zucchini, beetroot and mushrooms, use spices and eat fruits such as apple, banana and lemons.

30/03/2026

Revisiting my 101 health tips from my eBook. This one is especially relevant at the moment.

Tip # 58 Limit your exposure to bad news, especially if you are suffering any mental health issues. Every time you watch the news (most of which seems to be bad these days) it triggers neurones which cause a stress and anxiety response. If you are worried about being out of touch. Set aside 5 minutes a day to READ (not watch) the latest.

29/03/2026

I love lavender essential oil and often recommend 2 drops on the pillow at night. But its benefits extend far beyond just helping sleep.

💜 Health Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil

There’s a scientific basis for using lavender essential oil for improving wellness. Lavender exhibits powerful benefits for anxiety, mood, sleep, pain relief, and skin healing.

🧠 Anxiety Relief & Mood Boost

Inhaling or using diluted lavender oil has been shown to reduce anxiety by acting on serotonin transporters and calming brain pathways. Clinical trials with an oral lavender capsule found clear improvements in generalized anxiety, sleep quality, and overall mental well-being.

🛌 Better, Deeper Sleep

Lavender functions a natural gentle sedative. Studies on students, cardiac patients, and women with insomnia showed improved sleep quality scores just by inhaling it nightly. One trial saw patients with mild insomnia gain +2.5 PSQI points which translates to restorative rest.

🤕 Soothes Pain, Migraines, & PMS

Topical or inhaled lavender has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Research shows it eases menstrual cramps, reduces migraine frequency/severity within 15 minutes, and helps manage post-op and chronic pain.

🩸 Accelerates Wound Healing

Lavender oil may accelerate wound repair and boost collagen production. One 2020 review of 20 studies confirmed quicker healing in lavender oil users.

🔬 How to Use It

Inhale it: Add a few drops in a diffuser by your nightstand or inhale from cupped hands before bed.

Topical uses: Combine 10-20 drops with 10 mL of a carrier oil (like jojoba or coconut oil) and apply to temples, wrists, or where it aches.

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– Dr. Doug 🙂

26/03/2026

Good health begins with good gut health and therefore, what you put into your gut matters. My recent clinic move was stressful physically, mentally and emotionally. The days I really made an effort to eat well made such a difference to how I coped.