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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
🌱 Passionate about plant based food
🌱 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.

25/07/2025

Let’s get one thing clear: ageing is natural but accelerated ageing isn’t.

So many of the signs we’ve come to associate with “getting older” fatigue, brain fog, fine lines, inflammation, hormonal shifts, aren’t just about age…they’re about stress on the body.

-Emotional stress
-Nutrient depletion
-Inflammation
-Cellular damage
-Poor recovery

After 35, your body needs more support, not more hustle.
And that’s where nutrition and naturopathic care come in.

🌿 Nutrition can:
✔️ Reduce inflammation at the root
✔️ Replenish nutrients that protect your cells
✔️ Support detox pathways and hormonal balance
✔️ Nourish your gut + nervous system from within

🌱 Naturopathic support adds:
✔️ Individualised care for your stress, hormones, and digestion
✔️ Herbs, minerals, and therapies that work with your body
✔️ A whole-body, root-cause approach, not just symptom chasing

Your skin, energy, mood, and metabolism all respond when you begin to gently remove the hidden stressors and give your body what it actually needs to repair.

It’s never too late to start ageing well, and it starts with awareness.

👇 Which one are you ready to shift first?
Save this post to come back to, your future self will thank you.

22/07/2025

Your gut is talking and it’s saying way more than “I’m bloated.”

What if your fatigue, skin issues, anxiety, or hormone imbalances weren’t random… but rooted in your gut?

The truth is, gut health isn’t just about digestion, it’s about:
🧠 Brain function
🩸 Hormone balance
😴 Energy + sleep
😌 Mood + nervous system regulation
💩 And yes — your p**p (because it matters)

The problem? Most doctors only look at gut health through the lens of reflux, IBS, or a quick probiotic recommendation.

But as a nutritionist and naturopath, I see what gets missed:
→ Gut lining damage
→ Stress + cortisol overload
→ Food sensitivities
→ Nutrient malabsorption
→ A nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight

Your body is asking for a different approach. One that’s holistic, root-cause-focused, and built around you.

👇 Tap the post to learn what your doctor never told you about gut health and how to start healing from the inside out.

19/07/2025

If you’re feeling anxious, overstimulated, or constantly in fight-or-flight mode, it’s time to look at what’s on your plate.

🍟 Processed foods can stress your system.
🥬 Whole foods can help regulate it.

What you eat influences your blood sugar, gut health, inflammation levels, and even the way your brain communicates with your body.

Choosing grounding, nourishing, whole foods can:
-Stabilise your energy
-Support emotional regulation
-Calm the stress response
-Help you feel safer in your body

You don’t need a perfect diet. You just need consistent, supportive choices. Start with one whole food swap a day and feel the shift.

👇 Save this post for when you need a food reset.

17/07/2025

Processed foods, especially ones high in sugar and refined carbs, cause your blood sugar to spike and then crash fast.

This sudden drop signals danger to your body, triggering the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline… even if you’re just sitting at your desk.

Over time? That rollercoaster can leave you feeling:
Anxious
Exhausted
Irritable
Disconnected from your body

But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Choosing whole, steady-energy foods can help calm your system, stabilise your mood, and bring your nervous system back into balance.

Food is information and your nervous system is listening.

12/07/2025

You don’t need a full day off to take care of yourself. You don’t need to book a retreat, clear your calendar, or wait until you’ve “earned” a break.

Sometimes, healing starts with just 15 minutes. To pause. To breathe. To come back to yourself.

This post is your reminder that you matter enough to take that time, even if it’s just a few quiet minutes between everything else.

Because when you give yourself even a little care consistently, it starts to add up. That’s how regulation builds. That’s how change begins.

👇 Tell me: what’s your 15-minute reset lately? I’d love to hear how you’re creating space for yourself.

10/07/2025

Healing doesn’t always look or feel like progress. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion. Like setting boundaries and then spiralling with guilt. Like getting triggered and thinking you’ve gone backwards.

But what if these moments are actually proof that your body is finally feeling safe enough to respond—rather than just survive?

Here’s the truth:
✨ Feeling more isn’t a setback, it’s a thawing nervous system.
✨ Needing rest isn’t laziness, it’s your body repairing.
✨ Getting triggered isn’t failure, it’s awareness rising.
✨ Feeling sensitive isn’t weakness, it’s regulation starting.

Real healing can be messy, emotional, and confusing, but that doesn’t mean it’s not working.

Save this for when healing feels like chaos

06/07/2025

Your gut doesn’t just digest food, it digests life.

When you're under stress, your body shifts into survival mode… and digestion takes a back seat. That’s why things like bloating, cramps, and unpredictable bathroom habits often show up during stressful times.

The gut-brain connection is real, and your body is always talking. The good news? Even small nervous system shifts, like deep breathing, slowing down meals, or moving gently, can help your gut feel a little safer.

Your gut deserves peace, too.

Save this post as a reminder

04/07/2025

Your nervous system doesn’t just respond to what happens around you — it responds to what you say within you.

That inner voice? It can either fuel your stress… or become your most powerful tool for calm.

When you talk to yourself with criticism or pressure, your brain perceives it as a threat.
But when you speak with compassion and curiosity, you create safety.
And safety is what your nervous system needs to regulate.
Want to feel more grounded, present, and resilient?
It starts with how you talk to you.

👉 Swipe through to learn how your inner voice shapes your state—and what to say instead.

02/07/2025

Your nervous system is quietly keeping score.

It remembers the 20 open tabs in your brain, the skipped meals, and the constant notifications.
The worst part?
You might not even realise these tiny habits are draining you.

Swipe through to spot the ones sneaking under your radar — and learn how to stop the slow burnout.

👇 Which one are you working on? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

01/07/2025

Ever been so overwhelmed that your mind just won’t shut off—no matter how hard you try?

When mental strategies like “just think positive” or “calm down” don’t work, your body might be the best way back to calm.

These 10 nervous system-regulating tools help you ground yourself physically—especially when your thoughts are loud, anxious, or racing.

You don’t have to feel calm to start calming down.

Swipe through. Save this for later. And share: What’s your go-to reset when your mind won’t quiet?

12/01/2025

🌱 Hi, I’m Lynda! 🌿

I'm a Registered Clinical Nutritionist, Naturopath, and Medical Herbalist with a passion for helping you thrive through nourishing plant based nutrition and herbal medicine. 🌸💚

With a holistic approach to health and wellness, I offer personalised guidance to nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you're looking to boost energy, improve your diet, manage a health concern, or simply feel your best, I’m here to support you every step of the way. ✨

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