Plant Nutrition and Naturopathy

Plant Nutrition and Naturopathy Plant Nutrition and Naturopathy is dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health through holistic naturopathy and personalised nutrition.

Lynda Pompa Montes de Oca
🌱 Registered Clinical Nutritionist, Naturopath & Medical Herbalist
🌱 Helping you feel your best and take control of your health
🌱 Based in New Zealand
🌱 Online consultations Our mission is to create a supportive environment where clients feel valued and understood, promoting wellness through compassion, education and collaboration. By integrating evidence based practices with natural therapies, we intend to inspire lifestyle changes that enhance vitality and promote long term health.

Your brain and gut are in constant conversation and stress changes the message.When life feels busy, overwhelming, or em...
03/02/2026

Your brain and gut are in constant conversation and stress changes the message.

When life feels busy, overwhelming, or emotionally heavy, your body switches into survival mode. In this state, digestion is not the top priority. Blood flow and energy are redirected away from the gut, stomach acid and digestive enzymes can drop, and gut movement can speed up or slow down.

That’s why stress often shows up as bloating, pain, reflux, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, or flaring IBS symptoms, even when you’re eating “the right foods.”

This isn’t weakness or poor digestion.

It’s your body responding exactly as it’s designed to under pressure.

Supporting gut health isn’t just about food. It’s also about slowing down, feeling safe, breathing deeply, and giving your nervous system space to settle so digestion can do its job.

When stress is supported, digestion often follows.

Your liver does a LOT for you (clearing hormones, toxins, and everyday waste) and these herbs can gently support that pr...
29/01/2026

Your liver does a LOT for you (clearing hormones, toxins, and everyday waste) and these herbs can gently support that process 🌿

Liver-loving herbs and how they help:
• Schisandra – supports liver detox pathways and stress resilience
• Garlic – boosts natural detox enzymes
• Green tea – rich in antioxidants that protect liver cells
• Rosemary – supports bile flow and digestion
• Turmeric – calms inflammation and supports detox pathways
• Artichoke – helps bile production and fat digestion
• Dandelion – supports waste removal and reduces sluggishness

These herbs don’t force detox, they support your body’s natural systems so everything flows better

Important note: Herbs are powerful. What helps one person may not suit another, especially if you’re dealing with hormones, fertility, gut issues, or medications. Always work with a qualified medical herbalist before starting herbs.

27/01/2026

Your body doesn’t get dramatic, it gets overloaded.

Fatigue, mood swings, bloating, poor sleep, stubborn weight, skin flare-ups, or feeling extra reactive can all be signs your liver is under pressure. And that pressure often builds quietly over time through stress, hormones, sleep disruption, alcohol, medications, and modern life.

This isn’t about doing a harsh detox or a juice cleanse.

It’s about giving your liver the right support so it can do what it’s designed to do (clear hormones, manage toxins, support digestion, and help you feel lighter and clearer in your body).

If these signs feel familiar, your body isn’t failing you.

It’s communicating.

🌿 If you want personalised support for liver health, hormones, digestion, or energy, I’m here to help.

Book a consultation via the link in my bio.

Your liver works hard for you every single day.It helps clear out waste, balance hormones, process medications, manage b...
25/01/2026

Your liver works hard for you every single day.

It helps clear out waste, balance hormones, process medications, manage blood sugar, and support digestion. Most of the time, it does this quietly in the background, until it starts getting overloaded.

When that happens, your body often sends signals. They’re not always obvious, but once you know what to look for, they make a lot more sense.

So what are the common signs your liver might need a bit of extra support?

https://plantnutritionandnaturopathy.co.nz/signs-your-liver-needs-support-that-you-might-be-ignoring/

Ever wondered if herbs actually work, or if they’re just another wellness trend?Herbal medicine isn’t about random plant...
22/01/2026

Ever wondered if herbs actually work, or if they’re just another wellness trend?

Herbal medicine isn’t about random plants or quick fixes. It’s about supporting your body in a way that works with your nervous system, digestion, hormones, and stress levels, not against them.

When herbs are chosen specifically for your body, taken in the right dose, and supported by food, sleep, and lifestyle, they can be incredibly powerful.

And when they don’t work? It’s usually not because you failed, it’s because the support wasn’t personalised.

Healing is rarely instant. But gentle, consistent support adds up in ways your body can actually feel.

If you’re curious whether herbal medicine could support you, I’d love to help you explore it safely and thoughtfully 🌿

Link in bio to learn more or book a consult.

Inflammation doesn’t come from one “bad” meal, it builds quietly over time.
And ultra-processed foods are one of the big...
16/01/2026

Inflammation doesn’t come from one “bad” meal, it builds quietly over time.

And ultra-processed foods are one of the biggest drivers most people don’t realise.

These foods stress your gut, spike your blood sugar, overload your liver, and confuse your immune system. This leaves your body stuck in a low-grade inflammatory state.

That’s when symptoms like bloating, fatigue, hormone issues, joint pain, skin flare-ups, and stubborn weight can start to show up.

The goal isn’t perfection.

It’s awareness and small, steady swaps toward real, nourishing food.

If you’ve been struggling with inflammation, gut symptoms, energy crashes, or hormone imbalances, food can be a powerful place to start (especially when it’s personalised to what YOUR body needs).

🌿 Want support reducing inflammation and feeling better in your body?

Book a consultation via the link in my bio.

If you’ve noticed the number on the scale creeping up and you’re thinking, “why is this happening?”, you’re not alone.We...
19/12/2025

If you’ve noticed the number on the scale creeping up and you’re thinking, “why is this happening?”, you’re not alone.

Weight gain can feel confusing and frustrating, especially when you’re eating the same, exercising the same, and doing your best to look after yourself.

The truth is, weight gain isn’t just about willpower or calories. Your body is always responding to what’s happening inside and around it.

https://plantnutritionandnaturopathy.co.nz/why-am-i-gaining-weight-even-though-im-not-doing-anything-different/

10/12/2025

Your body always tells the truth, even when your mind is trying to push through.

This 3 minute check in is one of the simplest ways to see how stressed you really are because high stress doesn’t always show up as “I’m overwhelmed.”

It often shows up as restlessness, tightness, overthinking, or feeling uncomfortable in your own skin.

If stillness feels hard, it’s not a personal failure.

It’s a sign your nervous system is tired, overloaded, or stuck in survival mode, and it’s asking for support, not judgment.

Small steps like slower breathing, grounding, sunlight, proper meals, or taking one thing off your plate can make a big difference.

Your stress is real.

Your body is talking.

And you deserve care long before you reach burnout.

Want help calming your nervous system and reducing stress in a sustainable, holistic way?

Book a consultation via the link in my bio.

If you’ve been struggling with broken sleep, 3am wake ups, feeling wired at night, or dragging yourself through the morn...
09/12/2025

If you’ve been struggling with broken sleep, 3am wake ups, feeling wired at night, or dragging yourself through the mornings, know you’re not alone.

Sleep isn’t just rest, it’s when your body resets your hormones, repairs your cells, calms inflammation, and brings your nervous system back into balance.

The good news?

You don’t need a whole new routine. Just tiny changes that signal safety to your body and help it settle into deeper, more restorative sleep.

Simple habits like dimming lights, getting morning sunlight, eating balanced meals, reducing caffeine, and creating a calming wind down can shift your sleep more than you’d expect.

Your best sleep doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from giving your body what it’s been asking for: consistency, nourishment, and quiet.

If sleep has been a struggle and you want support with hormones, stress, gut health, or nervous system regulation, I’m here to help.

Book a consultation through the link in my bio.

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