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Helping individuals achieve optimal health through nutritional & lifestyle adjustments.

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21/10/2025

💛 Are you feeling constantly tired, dizzy, or struggling with low energy? Low iron is very common in women — but the root cause isn’t always a lack of iron in your diet.

Some reasons iron may stay low include:
🍃 Heavy or irregular periods
🍃 Gut absorption issues (constipation, inflammation, leaky gut)
🍃 Stress or adrenal imbalance
🍃 Hormonal shifts (thyroid, sex hormones)
🍃 Mineral imbalances affecting iron recycling (copper, magnesium, ceruloplasmin)

Short-term fixes like iron supplements can sometimes help, but often miss the bigger picture — and can even create oxidative stress if not balanced properly.

✨ That’s why I offer two ways to tackle low iron, tiredness & fatigue:

1️⃣ Foundations Package – diet & lifestyle review to support iron and energy optimisation and root causes of symptoms. Guidance on iron-rich foods, supporting nutrients and practical lifestyle changes to optimise health.

2️⃣ HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) + Foundations Package – for long-term tiredness/ fatigue & low iron or those who want more insight into their current vitamin, mineral and heavy metal status. This functional test allows us to look at mineral patterns, oxidative stress, iron-recycling, thyroid & adrenal function, nutrient imbalances and heavy metal exposure. A comprehensive assessment of your root-cause drivers and a personalised action plan.

If you're not sure where to start book a free discovery call to find the best path for you.

📩 DM me or book your session today via link in bio — let’s uncover the real reasons behind your low iron and restore your energy safely.

10/10/2025

After sharing my amalgam filling story yesterday, I had lots of questions about how exactly they can affect the body. Here's my POV.

Amalgam (“silver”) fillings contain around 50% mercury — a known neurotoxin. Small amounts of mercury vapour are released each time we chew, drink hot liquids, or grind our teeth. For some, this exposure is well tolerated. For others — particularly if detox pathways, gut health, or antioxidant defences are compromised — it can quietly add to the body’s toxic load over time. If you’re on a journey to reduce your toxic burden, it’s worth understanding how oral health fits into the bigger picture.
Safe removal with a biological or SMART-certified dentist is key, and supporting your liver, bile flow, and antioxidant status before and after makes all the difference.

It’s not about stressing yourself out if you do have have amalgam fillings, but making informed choices for yourself, knowing your options, and working with a biological dentist if you feel that right for you.

Know your body. Inform yourself. Invest in your long-term health 💫

12/09/2025

Insulin resistance doesn’t just affect your blood sugar — it shapes your hormones, metabolism, energy, and even fertility. Many women don’t realise that this is one of the most common drivers of PCOS.

When your cells stop responding properly to insulin, your body pumps out more of it. Over time, this can:
💫 Increase testosterone (worsening acne, hair growth, and cycle irregularity)
💫 Make it harder to ovulate and conceive
💫 Fuel stubborn weight gain around the middle
💫 Contribute to fatigue, cravings, and mood swings

From a naturopathic perspective, insulin resistance is never just a sugar issue. It’s influenced by stress hormones, inflammation, gut health, sleep quality, and even nutrient deficiencies. That’s why addressing it requires more than just cutting carbs.

🌱 Next week I’ll share a free self-assessment quiz to help you identify your PCOS type, plus practical steps you can start using straight away. Keep an eye out — it’s coming soon!

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02/09/2025

💜 NEWS FLASH: PCOS isn’t just one condition. And most women don't know which type they have.

If you've got PCOS and been given the contraceptive pill to help manage your symptoms, you are not alone. But here's the truth: the pill only masks symptoms, it does not fix what's really going on.

This September (PCOS Awareness Month), I’ll be giving you the DL on all things PCOS - because understanding your PCOS is the first step toward real, lasting change.

Here’s what we’ll be exploring this month:
🔬 The 4 medical phenotypes (Rotterdam criteria)
🌱 The 4 functional/root-cause types
⚠️ Why PCOS is becoming more common:
💊 Why the pill isn’t the answer
🌿 Tools to finally move from symptom management to healing at the root

👉 Follow along this month, save this post, and share with someone who needs clarity on their PCOS journey.

14/08/2025

☀️ Summer’s still here… but your September reset can start now.

The BBQs, ice creams, late nights – they were worth it. But if your gut, hormones, or energy are now waving a white flag… this is your moment.

September is the sweet spot — routines fall back into place, the kids are at school, and you finally have space to focus on YOU.

My Foundations Package is designed to help you:
🌿 Calm bloating & digestive drama
🌿 Rebalance hormones naturally
🌿 Boost your energy & clear brain fog
🌿 Understand what your body really needs

You’ll get a full health review, tailored nutrition, supplement & lifestyle guidance, and a follow-up session to fine-tune your plan — so you don’t just start feeling better… you stay feeling better.

✨ September spaces are now open ✨

DM me FOUNDATIONS to secure your spot or book-in via the link in my bio.

Start your reset before summer is even over.

17/07/2025

Woke up tired? Again? Your thyroid might be slowing you down — and most women don’t even know it.

Low thyroid can creep in quietly: fatigue, brain fog, cold hands, weight gain, low mood…

📲 Swipe through for the key signs to look for.

Don’t settle for “your labs are normal” when your body’s clearly not. Most women are told their bloods are “normal”… but that doesn’t mean optimal. And yes my ranges for optimal are very different from the GP.

💛 Comment THYROID if this hit home
Follow to see the follow- up post on natural ways to support your thyroid health.

09/07/2025

Still popping omeprazole like it’s harmless? 😬
I did too — for years. No one told me about the risks. No one asked why I had reflux in the first place.

But here’s the truth ⬇️
Long-term PPI use isn’t as “safe” as many think. From B12 deficiency and fatigue… to bone loss, gut imbalances, and even dementia risk — the research is mounting.

If you're stuck in the cycle of “take the pill, get some relief, still feel rubbish underneath it all”... you're not alone.

There are root causes to your issues. And there are better ways to support your digestion — for good.

✨ If you’re on PPIs (or recently stopped) and want to understand what’s really going on in your gut, I’d love to help. This is what I do.

📩 DM me “GUT” to chat
📆 Or click the link in bio to book a free discovery call to find out how I can help.

Don’t wait for the symptoms to stack up. Start now. Your future body will thank you.

Send on to anyone you know who is still on PPIs.

25/06/2025

Still battling that dreaded PMS bloat every month?

It’s not just “hormones” — it’s your gut and liver struggling to keep up with oestrogen clearance. Scroll through to find my top tips to help de-bloat!

If you’re tired of constantly feeling puffy, heavy, and stuck in this cycle, it’s time to get to the ROOT cause.

💌 DM me and I can help you finally break free from bloating and feel like YOU again.

Save this post for next time your body feels off or share with a friend who is bloated out.

16/06/2025

Think your bloating is “just something you live with”? It’s not.

In clinic I see it all the time — clients bloated for years but never told why.

The truth is: bloating is a sign of dysfunction, not a random quirk.

👉 Swipe through to learn 3 common root causes that often go missed.

11/06/2025

🤔 Any of this sound familiar?

You’re tired all the time, reacting to foods you used to tolerate, feeling more anxious, more bloated — and no one seems to have answers.

You know something’s not right with your gut… but you’re not sure what to do about it.

Living with poor gut health can be exhausting — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And the truth is, it doesn’t just stay in the gut. It can affect your hormones, your skin, your mood, your energy — even how you show up day-to-day.

If you’re ready to finally get to the root of it, there are many ways we can work through it together. You don’t need to suffer in silence or figure it out on your own.

🌿 Drop me a DM or set up a discovery call via my bio to find the best option for you to get your gut health back on track.

08/06/2025

Hormonal chaos isn’t something you should just put up with. If you’ve been told your symptoms are “just part of being a woman”, I’m here to tell you: they’re not.

Oestrogen dominance is behind so many of the symptoms women silently battle — from mood swings and fatigue to stubborn weight and painful periods.

The worst part? Most of the time it goes undiagnosed because your standard bloods might look “fine” — but your body feels anything but.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start healing, I offer in-depth hormone testing and functional support to get to the root of what’s really going on.

✨ DM me BALANCE or head to the link in my bio to book a call.

Let’s get your hormones back on your side. 💛

07/05/2025

In a morning buzz (yep I went there) add this tiny sprinkle for big-time benefits 🐝

Bee pollen is a one-second breakfast boost that actually works — especially for women navigating hormone imbalances, gut issues, and energy dips.

This golden superfood delivers:
✔️ Hormone support – rich in zinc, selenium & plant sterols that help regulate cycles, support the ovaries, and ease PMS or peri-menopause
✔️ Sustained energy – packed with B vitamins and iron to combat fatigue without the blood sugar crash
✔️ Gut support – enzymes and prebiotics aid digestion, reduce bloating, and support microbial balance
✔️ Anti-inflammatory power – flavonoids + antioxidants calm systemic inflammation
✔️ Glow-up for skin & mood – nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E, and amino acids help your skin, stress response, and clarity

⏱️ How to use it (in under 10 seconds):
💛 Sprinkle on porridge, yoghurt, nut butter toast or smoothies
💛 Start with ¼–½ tsp, increase to 1 tsp daily
💛 Always choose raw, organic bee pollen & keep it refrigerated

🌿 When your mornings are full-on, but your body’s asking for more — this is the kind of support that keeps up.

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