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12/12/2025

🌻 Hey Lovely Ladies, 🌻

Are you doing all the right things and yet the scale keeps going up?

Peri-menopause and menopause can cause you to gain weight that feels like it's totally out of your control.

Women often feel self-conscious, worried something deeper is going on, annoyed that no one warned them and feel like their identity is shifting.

Why are you gaining weight during peri-menopause / menopause?

As your hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate and eventually drop, you body becomes more insulin-resistant. This means it burns fat less efficiently, stores more belly fat, reacts more to stress, and struggles with sleep.

There’s also a natural shift toward higher androgen (hormone) levels. These hormones are important for energy, libido, motivation, and metabolism. When androgens are at higher levels, they can cause belly weight gain, skin changes, and shifts in body shape.

Some common signs of insulin resistance include :
- Weight gain around the middle
- Skin tags
- High cholesterol or triglycerides
- Fatigue
- Sugar cravings
- Afternoon energy crashes
- Brain fog
- Acanthosis nigricans - dark, thick velvety skin in body folds such as your armpits, groin and neck.
- PCOS increases your risk of insulin resistance.

Some important things to remember:
💛 Your symptoms are real, not imagined.
💛 Your metabolism is changing, not failing.
💛 Weight gain is common and reversible.
💛 You don’t have to do this alone.

You can support your hormones naturally, improve your insulin sensitivity and feel lighter, clear and calmer.

Your body isn’t giving up, it’s adapting.

With the right support, you can truly thrive in this chapter. I’m here to help you feel like yourself again.

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Hi Lovely, I’m Minal. I'm a Qualified Naturopath and Food Scientist based in Epsom, Auckland (New Zealand) 💜.

Struggling with heavy periods, brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings or feeling out of whack?

Looking natural ways to balance hormones and feel like yourself again?

Here’s how I can support you:
💪 1:1 Consultations & personalised health plans
🍎 Nutrition support
🌿 Herbal remedies
🌼 Natural Supplements
😴 Lifestyle tips – sleep, stress, energy, toxins etc.

Let’s chat! 📧 minal@bhimblewellness.com
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10/12/2025

🤔 Have you ever caught yourself wondering ‘Who am I" during Peri-menopause / Menopause? 🤔

If you’re suffering through peri-menopause or menopause, you’re not alone.

I was chatting to someone this week who’s right in the thick of it.

As soon as her symptoms kicked in, she found herself:

✨ Questioning "Who am I now"?
✨ Feeling disconnected from herself
✨ Wanting to swap her body for a “newer model”

Does this sound familiar?

She’s riding the rollercoaster of symptoms from fatigue, weight gain, achy limbs, itchy ears, brain fog and rage!

So many women are quietly going through the same thing.

A lot of these symptoms appear as estrogen and progesterone start fluctuating and dipping and your whole body feels it. These hormones normally help keep our mood, sleep, metabolism and sanity in check.

You don’t have to go through this by yourself. There is help and support.

You can feel like yourself again.

I’m here to support you with natural solutions that work alongside whatever you’re already doing - whether that’s HRT / MHT, supplements or simply trying to survive each day.

👉 If you'd like to chat, you can book in your complimentary discovery call with me here: https://bit.ly/4lEDtpv

You deserve to feel balanced, connected, and supported. 🌈

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Hi Lovely, I’m Minal. I'm a Qualified Naturopath and Food Scientist based in Epsom, Auckland (New Zealand) 💜.

Struggling with heavy periods, brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings or feeling out of whack?

Looking natural ways to balance hormones and feel like yourself again?

Here’s how I can support you:
💪 1:1 Consultations & personalised health plans
🍎 Nutrition support
🌿 Herbal remedies
🌼 Natural Supplements
😴 Lifestyle tips – sleep, stress, energy, toxins etc.

Let’s chat! 📧 minal@bhimblewellness.com
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05/12/2025

😩 Feeling a bit “out of sorts” lately and wondering if your hormones might be behind it? 😩

Hi Lovelies,

I went to a doll-making workshop last week and I had so much fun. I never thought I would ever do something like this.

A huge thank you to Nina on Instagram and Leela Toys For Tiny Hands, you both made this experience so enjoyable and nurturing 💐.

It was challenging and there were definitely moments of “wait, how do I do this?”.

I created something from scratch with natural materials and knowing it’ll be a gift for my son, it felt so special.

What makes this doll meaningful is exactly what I love about Naturopathy too:

✨ It’s mostly natural
✨ It’s something that can be treasured long-term
✨ It’s simple, imaginative and grounded
✨ It all came together one small step at a time
✨ I received support and guidance along the way

That’s exactly how hormonal wellness works. You don’t need to overhaul your entire life overnight.

You don’t need to guess your way through symptoms, frustrations, or “is this normal?” moments.

With the right guidance, creativity and small steps, things start to take shape.

Just like my doll, your hormonal wellness journey can become something beautiful, balanced, and long-lasting.

There are many ways to make a doll and many ways to implement natural hormonal support recommendations.

My job is to help you choose the path that feels right, doable, and aligned with your life.

If you’re feeling off, overwhelmed or like your hormones are running the show, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Working together, one small step at a time, that’s all it takes. 🌿

Photo Credit: Leela from Toys For Tiny Hands, thank you for the fabulous photo. 🥰

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Hi Lovely, I’m Minal. I'm a Qualified Naturopath and Food Scientist based in Epsom, Auckland (New Zealand) 💜.

Struggling with heavy periods, brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings or feeling out of whack?

Looking natural ways to balance hormones and feel like yourself again?

Here’s how I can support you:
💪 1:1 Consultations & personalised health plans
🍎 Nutrition support
🌿 Herbal remedies
🌼 Natural Supplements
😴 Lifestyle tips – sleep, stress, energy, toxins etc.

Let’s chat! 📧 minal@bhimblewellness.com
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02/12/2025

🔥 Are you on HRT and still not feeling like yourself? 🔥

Hi ladies,

If you’re thinking, “I’m doing everything my doctor told me so why do I still feel awful?”

You’re not alone.

HRT can be amazing for many women.

Peri-menopause and menopause aren’t just a hormonal issue, it's a whole-body, whole-mind transition.

Here’s the part most women aren’t told:

You can be on the right HRT dose and still feel terrible if the rest of your body is overwhelmed.

Your nervous system, your gut, your stress levels, your sleep, your mindset - they all influence how you feel day to day.

This is where working with a naturopath who believes you, listens to you and actually understands what you’re going through can make a huge difference alongside your medical care.

Holistic support can help your body work with your HRT, not against it.

Here are some ways I can support you by helping you make:

🥗 Nutrition changes - to reduce inflammation, stabilise blood sugar and support hormone metabolism.

😌 Stress management tools - to help calm your nervous system and bring down cortisol (the hormone that can make every symptom feel worse).

💪 Movement suggestions - tailored to your energy and your lifestyle and not the “push through it” mentality.

🌿 Herbal medicine - to support your mood, sleep, energy, digestion, and hormone detox pathways in gently and effective ways.

🧠 Mind-body reframing - shift the story you’re telling yourself about peri-menopause or menopause, helping you feel more empowered and less overwhelmed.

🌱 Whole-person support- that honours your symptoms, your lifestyle, and your emotional wellbeing.

You don’t have to choose between medical and natural. You can do both.

You don’t have to suffer quietly just because “your hormones are replaced now.”

You get to feel supported from all angles.

You get to feel seen and heard.

You get to feel well again.

If you’re ready for support that actually supports you, I’m here to walk that path with you. 💛

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Hi Lovely, I’m Minal. I'm a Qualified Naturopath and Food Scientist based in Epsom, Auckland (New Zealand) 💜.

Struggling with heavy periods, brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings or feeling out of whack?

Looking natural ways to balance hormones and feel like yourself again?

Here’s how I can support you:
💪 1:1 Consultations & personalised health plans
🍎 Nutrition support
🌿 Herbal remedies
🌼 Natural Supplements
😴 Lifestyle tips – sleep, stress, energy, toxins etc.

Let’s chat! 📧 minal@bhimblewellness.com
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28/11/2025

🌺Hi Lovelies,🌺

Are you still having symptoms that are making you feel terrible on HRT/MHT?

Is this affecting the relationship with your work, family, friends, partner and kids?

You’re not alone. Many women assume that Hormone Replacement Therapy will magically fix everything from hot flushes, mood swings, aches, sleep and the overwhelm.

Sometimes it does really help.

What no one tells you is this:

✨ It’s not just about replacing hormones.
✨ It’s about calming your nervous system and reducing cortisol.
✨ It's about rewriting the stories you’re telling yourself during this transition.

If your body is stuck in “fight or flight,” you can throw all the hormones, supplements, and fancy protocols at it and still feel like you’re struggling with debiliatating symptoms and feeling not like yourself.

That’s where natural and gentle support can make a world of difference. Making one small shift at a time.

Herbs, nutrition, lifestyle shifts, stress-reduction and understanding your unique body can help your HRT/MHT work better or can help you feel more balanced if you’re not using HRT/MHT at all.

Here’s a thought, what if you didn’t have to choose?

What if you had a menopause doctor / doctor and a naturopath working alongside each other, supporting you from both angles?

Because you deserve a team.

You deserve personalised care.

You deserve to feel like yourself again annd not just “pushing through.”

If you’re ready to explore natural ways to feel supported, calmer, and more in control during this phase, my door’s always open. 🌈

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Hi Lovely, I’m Minal. I'm a Qualified Naturopath and Food Scientist based in Epsom, Auckland (New Zealand) 💜.

Struggling with heavy periods, brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings or feeling out of whack?

Looking natural ways to balance hormones and feel like yourself again?

Here’s how I can support you:
💪 1:1 Consultations & personalised health plans
🍎 Nutrition support
🌿 Herbal remedies
🌼 Natural Supplements
😴 Lifestyle tips – sleep, stress, energy, toxins etc.

Let’s chat! 📧 minal@bhimblewellness.com

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25/11/2025

🌸 Hey Lovelies, 🌸

Are you feeling more achy, stiff or sore lately?

Many women in peri-menopause and menopause experience:
💢 Morning stiffness
💢 A dull, constant ache
💢 Soreness without exercise
💢 Puffy or inflamed joints
💢 Pain that moves around your body

And no, it’s not “just ageing.”

Your hormones play a huge role.

As estrogen and progesterone drop, a few things can shift:
✨ More inflammation leads to more aches
✨ Slower muscle recovery may cause more stiffness
✨ Lower bone density may make your joints feel less cushioned
✨ Muscle loss can make you feel weaker or sorer after simple activity.

Your body isn’t failing, it’s adjusting.

Small, simple changes can make a big difference:
🌙 Get 7–8 hours sleep
🏋️‍♀️ Add light strength training 2–3x weekly
🧘‍♀️ Lower stress with breathing, yoga or journaling
🥑 Eat colourful and anti-inflammatory foods
💧 Drink plenty of water

You’re not alone.

Your body just needs support during this transition and you can feel strong, balanced and energised again.

If your aches or fatigue are starting to affect your sleep, mood or daily life. I’d love to help.

👉 Book a Complimnetary 30-Minute Hormonal Wellness Discovery Call with me here: https://bit.ly/4lEDtpv

Let’s explore what’s going on and create a health plan that feels right for you.

With love and understanding,
Minal xx

25/11/2025

🌸 Hey Lovelies, 🌸

Are you feeling more achy, stiff or sore lately?

Many women in peri-menopause and menopause experience:
💢 Morning stiffness
💢 A dull, constant ache
💢 Soreness without exercise
💢 Puffy or inflamed joints
💢 Pain that moves around your body

And no, it’s not “just ageing.”

Your hormones play a huge role.

As estrogen and progesterone drop, a few things can shift:
✨ More inflammation leads to more aches
✨ Slower muscle recovery may cause more stiffness
✨ Lower bone density may make your joints feel less cushioned
✨ Muscle loss can make you feel weaker or sorer after simple activity.

Your body isn’t failing, it’s adjusting.

Small, simple changes can make a big difference:
🌙 Get 7–8 hours sleep
🏋️‍♀️ Add light strength training 2–3x weekly
🧘‍♀️ Lower stress with breathing, yoga or journaling
🥑 Eat colourful and anti-inflammatory foods
💧 Drink plenty of water

You’re not alone.

Your body just needs support during this transition and you can feel strong, balanced and energised again.

If your aches or fatigue are starting to affect your sleep, mood or daily life. I’d love to help.

👉 Book a Complimnetary 30-Minute Hormonal Wellness Discovery Call with me here: https://bit.ly/4lEDtpv

Let’s explore what’s going on and create a health plan that feels right for you.

With love and understanding,
Minal xx

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Hi Lovely, I’m Minal. I'm a Qualified Naturopath and Food Scientist based in Epsom, Auckland (New Zealand) 💜.

Struggling with heavy periods, brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings or feeling out of whack?

Looking natural ways to balance hormones and feel like yourself again?

Here’s how I can support you:
💪 1:1 Naturopathic consultations & personalised health plans
🍎 Nutrition support
🌿 Herbal remedies
🌻 Natural Supplements
😴 Lifestyle tips – sleep, stress support, energy, toxins etc.
Let’s chat! 📧 minal@bhimblewellness.com
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19/11/2025

Hey Lovelies,

✨ Ever have one of those weekends where something simple ends up teaching you a deeper life lesson? ✨

Visited the beautiful Valerie and Ray at AquaRays over the weekend with my son and wow, what a wholesome little adventure it turned out to be.

From tropical beauties to freshwater favourites, my son was in absolute heaven, every tank brought a new moment of joy.

What really stayed with me was something Valerie said about keeping fish healthy and creating the right environment so they can thrive.

For so many women going through hormonal imbalances, peri-menopause or menopause, it’s the same thing.

Our bodies aren’t “broken”, they just need the right environment to feel balanced again.

When things are out of sync - stress, sleep, food, emotional load…etc., it’s like putting a tropical fish in a foreign environment and of course it struggles to be healthy and live well.

When you restore the environment, you feel calmer, clearer, more energised and like yourself again.

It was such a peaceful, grounding experience, and a little reminder to care for our own ecosystems too.

🐠 If you or your kids love aquariums or you’re thinking about getting fish, I highly recommend checking out Aquarays: https://aquarays.co.nz/ 🐠

Valerie and Ray are absolute gems and so knowledgeable. My son left feeling joyful with the biggest smile.

If you’re a fish lover and do this as a hobby, you’ll be in absolute heaven there.

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Hi Lovely, I’m Minal. I'm a Qualified Naturopath and Food Scientist based in Epsom, Auckland (New Zealand) 💜.

Struggling with heavy periods, brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings or feeling out of whack?

Looking natural ways to balance hormones and feel like yourself again?

Here’s how I can support you:
💪 1:1 Consultations & personalised health plans
🍎 Nutrition support
🌿 Herbal remedies
😴 Lifestyle tips – sleep, stress, energy, toxins etc.

Let’s chat! 📧 minal@bhimblewellness.com
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14/11/2025

✨ Left Tired…Walked Out Energised. ✨

Hey Everyone,

It’s been one of those big weeks, the kind where you feel equal parts proud, stretched and a little exhausted.

I went to my first LinkedIn Local Auckland event a few nights ago.

I left this event feeling inspired, a little emotional and completely uplifted after hearing two incredible speakers share their personal stories.

Their vulnerability and courage were exactly the reminder I needed: connection truly fuels us.

I absolutely loved meeting so many wonderful humans.

A massive thank you to Keri Little and Stuart Little for hosting such a fabulous event.

I loved the goodie bags. Being plant-based and a non-alcohol drinker, I usually prepare myself to eat mostly vegetables at events.

This time I actually got to enjoy food and drinks that aligned with my lifestyle, genuinely one of the best event spreads I’ve had.

👩‍🔬 From a Naturopath and Food Scientist’s perspective:

Events like this remind me how much our environment influences our wellbeing, especially for women navigating hormonal imbalances, peri-menopause, or menopause.

When we’re overwhelmed, stretched thin, or carrying invisible stress, our hormones feel it first.

Moments of connection, inspiration, nourishing food and a sense of belonging act like a reset button for the nervous system.

Last night was exactly that, a gentle and unexpected reset.

A reminder that support, community and the right kind of nourishment (emotional and nutritional) make a world of difference.

Here’s to more events that feed both the heart and the hormones.💛

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Hi Lovely, I’m Minal. I'm a Qualified Naturopath and Food Scientist based in Epsom, Auckland (New Zealand) 💜.

Struggling with heavy periods, brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings or feeling out of whack?

Looking natural ways to balance hormones and feel like yourself again?

Here’s how I can support you:
💪 1:1 Consultations & personalised health plans
🍎 Nutrition support
🌿 Herbal remedies
😴 Lifestyle tips – sleep, stress, energy, toxins etc.
Let’s chat! 📧 minal@bhimblewellness.com
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11/11/2025

Hey Lovelies,

Did you know stress isn’t just emotional?

Stress includes physical stress like strength training, running or any kind of exercise? 🏋🏾‍♀️

I had my Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) session yesterday with Amanda from Resonate EMS Studio and it was the first day of my period for the month.

Now, cancelling didn’t even cross my mind because I love how movement makes me feel! however I did let Amanda know and asked for a less intense session.

Because here’s the thing, movement is amazing for keeping our hormones happy and balanced however during those more sensitive times, gentler movement is often what our body truly needs.

During my period I notice:
✨ I’m more sensitive
✨ I have more muscle pain than usual
✨ I tire more easily
..after a workout.

How about you? Do you notice a difference in how your body feels after a workout during your cycle?

When our bodies are already busy doing their hormonal thing, we don’t need to push harder - we need to be kinder, slower and gentler with ourselves.

📣Shout out to Amanda from Resonate EMS for making my sessions fabulous even during my cycle. If you want to learn more about what EMS is and how it works, check out Resonate EMS here: https://www.resonate-ems.co.nz/

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Hi Lovely, I’m Minal. I'm a Qualified Naturopath and Food Scientist based in Epsom, Auckland (New Zealand) 💜.

Struggling with heavy periods, brain fog, hot flushes, mood swings or feeling out of whack?

Looking natural ways to balance hormones and feel like yourself again?

Here’s how I can support you:
💪 1:1 Consultations & personalised health plans
🍎 Nutrition support
🌿 Herbal remedies
😴 Lifestyle tips – sleep, stress, energy, toxins etc.

Let’s chat! 📧 minal@bhimblewellness.com

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07/11/2025

💇‍♀️Feeling Fresh & Grateful💇‍♀️

A big thank you to Kelly at Hairfit for my gorgeous new haircut!

I always walk out of her salon feeling refreshed, pampered and so well looked after.

What I love about getting my hair cut with Kelly:

💆🏽‍♀️ It’s a boutique experience - from the cuppa to the relaxing head massage.

💬 She really listens to what I want.

💫 She’s an expert with curly hair - which isn’t easy!

🌿 She shares quality hair care and styling tips that I can use at home.

Kelly truly understands the structure and function of hair and how to bring it back to life with the right care, nourishment and attention.

It reminds me so much of what I do as a Naturopath - understanding the structure and function of your body, how your hormones, gut, and nervous system all connect to your energy, mood and overall wellbeing.

I provide natural recommendations based on you as a whole person.

Whether it’s your hair or your health - when someone really understands you and takes the time to personalise their approach, that’s when true transformation happens.

If you’re in peri-menopause or menopause and feeling a little “off”, remember your body just needs some care, understanding and personalised guidance to help you feel like yourself again.

If you’re looking for a hairdresser who genuinely cares about you and your hair, I’d highly recommend Kelly at Hairfit (Ponsonby, Auckland, NZ). You can learn more about her here:
👉 https://www.hairfit.co.nz/

Thank you again, Kelly - I’m feeling lighter, brighter and ready to take on the week! ✨

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