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Neurogensis: Our brain can grow new cells!Once upon a time scientist thought that the brain couldn’t grow new neuron’s. ...
17/11/2025

Neurogensis: Our brain can grow new cells!

Once upon a time scientist thought that the brain couldn’t grow new neuron’s. That’s been disproved now. We can create new brain cells even as adults.

Here’s the big thing to keep in mind. The choices we make on a daily basic can switch neurogenesis on or off.

This is what slows or damages neurogenesis.
* Chronic stress & high cortisol
* Poor sleep / disrupted circadian rhythm
* Inflammation & processed foods
* High sugar + insulin resistance
* Smoking & excessive alcohol
* Sedentary lifestyle
* Environmental toxins & heavy metals

And this is what boosts it.
* Exercise (especially brisk walking, strength training, and high intensity intervals)
* Omega-3 DHA (brain’s structural fat)
* Polyphenols (blueberries, dark chocolate 70–85%, green tea)
* Curcumin & anti-inflammatory herbs
* Meditation & breathwork (lowers cortisol, improves neuroplasticity)
* Quality sleep (deep sleep clears toxins from the brain)
* Learning new skills (languages, instruments, puzzles)
* Sunlight / Vitamin D
* Healthy gut flora (gut–brain axis directly controls neurogenesis)

If you want to prevent cognitive decline or any neurodegenerative disease here’s how seeing someone like me can help:

We look at the drivers behind poor neurogenesis such as inflammation, stress hormones, gut health. Nutrient deficient, detox capacity, blood flow & microcirculation, sleep dysregulation, environment toxin exposure.

We target those causes with tailored nutrition, herbal medicine, mitochondrial support, stress/adrenal balancing, gut repair protocols, anti inflammatory strategies.

Even the BICOM bioresonance can help support the nervous system and brain regulation.

DNA nutrigenomics testing can help pinpoint variations in your genes that predispose you to the potential of dementia/alzheimers etc, allowing us to even better target nutritional and exercise protocols (Upregulate or down regulate those genes)

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE!Many people are prescribed blood pressure medication without ever being told why their pressure is h...
05/11/2025

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE!

Many people are prescribed blood pressure medication without ever being told why their pressure is high in the first place.

While medications can help manage the numbers it doesn’t always address the root causes.

Factors such as poor sleep, chronic stress, nutrient deficiencies, dehydration, or even liver and kidney load can all drive blood pressure up.

One of the most overlooked root causes of high blood pressure is insulin resistance…

When your cells stop responding properly to insulin your body compensates by producing more of it. High insulin over time doesn’t just affect blood sugar it drives the kidneys to hold on to more sodium and water. It also activates the stress (sympathetic) nervous system and reduces nitric oxide the key compound that helps your arteries relax.

Over time this combination tightens the blood vessels and raises blood pressure even in people who aren’t overweight or diabetic.
Some of the common sign of insulin resistance can be:

• Energy crashes after meals
• Cravings for sweets or carbs
• Easy weight gain around the waist
• Brain fog or poor concentration
• Skin tags or darkened skin around the neck or armpits
• High triglycerides and low HDL on blood tests
• Feeling sleepy after eating

Improving insulin sensitivity through balanced protein-rich meals, regular exercise, good sleep, and stress management can help lower both blood sugar and blood pressure naturally.

If this sounds familiar and you’d like support identifying your root causes or just guidance on how to bring your blood pressure back into balance naturally I can help.

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I’ve started introducing the BICOM auricular point program to help aid in weight loss but one thing that its really impo...
20/10/2025

I’ve started introducing the BICOM auricular point program to help aid in weight loss but one thing that its really important to understand is this is a supportive measure, it doesn’t melt the fat off for you, you still have to do some heavy lifting.

Here are some key points to clear up about weight loss especially in your 40’s and up.

Our hormones, thyroid, liver health and metabolism all shift as we age. Oestrogen drops, thyroid efficiency can slow, liver detoxification pathways can get congested and muscle mass declines if you’re not actively maintaining it.

These changes absolutely affect how your body handles food, fat storage and energy and that can make losing weight feel harder.

But the truth is calories in vs calories out still matter. Its just how your body processes those calories that changes.

Hormonal shift influence your appetite, where you store fat, your ability to build muscle and how efficiently your metabolism burns fuel.

So when I talk about supporting weight loss

This means;
*supporting your liver so it can efficiently metabolise hormones
*Balancing thyroid
* Supporting hormones
*Maintaining muscle through protein and resistance training
* Managing sleep and stress so cortisol does’t keep you in fat storage mode

But managing your calories still matters!

A few helpful tips are:
* get to know what your daily calorie needs actually are
* Learn what calories are in your regular foods and drinks so you can make smart swaps without feeling deprived
* Adjust intake based on your active days. Eat more on days when you're more active and pull back when it's a slower day.

the key to this is smart choices so you don't feel deprived.

And of course we have helpful tools like the BICOM program
https://www.naturopathyinbalance.co.nz/post/bicom-for-weight-loss

and/or some supplements that can support liver health and glucose management.

All of these measures help in a successful plan to feeling great in our bodies.

If you’re curious here’s a few things that I do in regards to testing methods in BICOM sessions.EAP (Electroacupuncture ...
08/10/2025

If you’re curious here’s a few things that I do in regards to testing methods in BICOM sessions.

EAP (Electroacupuncture according to Voll)
I take simple skin-conductance readings at selected points that relate to classical acupuncture meridians. This helps me to see where stress or imbalance may be showing up .

Chinese Medicine lens:
The Five Elements ; We organise patterns over time using Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. It gives a plain language for tendencies like reactivity, digestion, recovery, fluid balance, and resilience. This guides which supportive frequency programs we run and what to focus on.

CTT Five-Element kit
I use reference ampoules within the BICOM system to explore which elements or related organ systems are under the most load. It does not diagnose. It helps set first steps, then track change from session to session.

Muscle testing (kinesiology-style checks)Gentle, non-force muscle checks can be used alongside instrument readings to help choose priorities and to determine disconnects. It is one more way to decide what to do first and what to leave for later.

Tensor (bio-tensor)A handheld resonance tool used as a resonate/disconnect compass while selecting programs or test samples. It is quick, it cross-checks other inputs, and it helps keep the session practical.

I’ve offered DNA testing for a while but lately I’ve had a renewed interest in learning more. It really is a fascinatin...
02/10/2025

I’ve offered DNA testing for a while but lately I’ve had a renewed interest in learning more. It really is a fascinating insight into your genes, not just for curiosity sake but for tailoring a unique plan that focuses on what suits your body best (exercise, foods, supplements etc.).

This test is especially good for predispositions in the family where you want to avoid a condition even when it seems your genes aren’t playing fair. Genes don’t necessarily predict your future, it’s the daily choices that decide which lights come on and which stay dim.

Some of the testing available:
DNA Diet: Weight-management genes that influence obesity risk, appetite, fat metabolism, and what strategies work best.

DNA GrowBaby: 27 genes shaping key pathways for maternal and foetal health to guide preconception and pregnancy care.

DNA Health: 36 genes across methylation, inflammation, oxidative stress, detox, lipid/cholesterol metabolism, bone health, insulin sensitivity, and food/nutrient responses.

DNA Histamine: HNMT and DAO enzyme genes to understand histamine breakdown and histamine-related symptoms.

DNA Hormones: 22 variants affecting sex-hormone metabolism and detoxification for cycle, peri/meno, and HRT decisions.

DNA Mind: 30 genes linked to mood, stress, cognition, and mental-health risk patterns.

DNA Pain: Genes across pain pathways to tailor diet, nutraceuticals, exercise, and lifestyle for chronic pain management.

DNA Resilience: Stress-adaptation genes to personalise nutrition, supplements, training, sleep, and lifestyle for thriving under pressure.

DNA Skin: 19 genes related to skin structure, repair, pigmentation, inflammation, and ageing.

DNA Sport: Performance genes covering injury susceptibility, recovery profile, and power vs endurance tendencies.

Don’t look at the testing as finding something wrong but rather look at it about matching daily habits to how your body likes to run. These changes are POWERFUL and keep the helpful switches on and the noisy ones quiet.

I have the best clients. I am very grateful for each and every one of you :)Look at what one of my clients brought me y...
29/09/2025

I have the best clients. I am very grateful for each and every one of you :)

Look at what one of my clients brought me yesterday, flowers and home made jam!

LOSE WEIGHT? - BUT NEED A PRACTICAL ALLY?BICOM Bioresonance can support appetite control, stress eating, and metabolic a...
21/09/2025

LOSE WEIGHT? - BUT NEED A PRACTICAL ALLY?

BICOM Bioresonance can support appetite control, stress eating, and metabolic and hormonal balance via precise ear points alongside real world nutrition and lifestyle.

Unfortunately there are no shortcuts. But the BICOM program works with you and simulates evidence informed auricular points (e.G Shen Men, Hunger, cravings, Endocrine, etc.) to help calm cravings, steady habits and support hormones while your food, sleep and movement do the rest.

Recommended 10 weekly sessions.

More info here ⬇️

What are the CTT kits and Homeopathic Vials In BICOM testing & Therapy?Each vial contains a highly diluted energetic imp...
09/09/2025

What are the CTT kits and Homeopathic Vials In BICOM testing & Therapy?

Each vial contains a highly diluted energetic imprint of a substance, say an allergen, toxin, organ frequency of even a homeopathic remedy. They are like reference signals or information codes.

We don’t test at the first few appointments because we need to balance the body’s energy, clear blockages (interference) and stabilise the system. We also focus on supporting elimination organs so your body can process what comes up. This ensures your test results and clearer and more accurate and it also make any therapy the follows more effective.

When we use them for testing we use the vials in the BICOM to see you how system responds. Stressor vials can highlight food sensitivies, environmental loads, microbial imbalances, toxins and much more. The supportive vials can show what strengthens your body and help restore balance.

When we use them for therapy (after testing) the stressor vials are often inverted which means their disruptive frequency is neutralised. The supportive vials are run directly to strengthen your system and reinforce balance.

But in short the vials aren’t just for testing they’re also part of therapy.

Why You Can’t Measure Holistic Therapies with the Same Tools as Conventional MedicineEvery now and then when I talk abou...
08/09/2025

Why You Can’t Measure Holistic Therapies with the Same Tools as Conventional Medicine

Every now and then when I talk about BICOM, natural therapies or even live and dry blood I get comments like; where’s the science to prove this? Or this is rubbish, or a scam!

Quite frankly I get a little frustrated having to defend myself. I’ve studied for years in naturopathy, herbal medicine, equine herbal medicine and more! I’ve put in the same long hours, study and dedication as anyone in a conventional field. The difference is simply that I choose to work in a system that looks at health differently. Natural health focus on balance, regulation and prevention.

This framework isn’t the same as allopathic medicine and you can’t test or ‘prove’ it in the same way. Science is amazing at testing drugs for single symptoms but holistic care works on the whole body and on subtle energetic levels that current research tools aren’t yet able to measure.

This approach won’t be for everyone. If it doesn’t make sense to you no problem, just keep moving. It’s here for the people who do find value in it.

If you want to learn more about the differences link is in the comments.

INTRODUCTORY INITIAL BICOM BIORESONANCE CONSULTATION. FOR PEOPLE OR ANIMALS – $120 (1.5 hrs)(Normally $240 – limited pl...
21/08/2025

INTRODUCTORY INITIAL BICOM BIORESONANCE CONSULTATION. FOR PEOPLE OR ANIMALS – $120 (1.5 hrs)(Normally $240 – limited places available)

Are you curious about BICOM Bioresonance and how it can support your health? This introductory consultation + assessment + therapy session is designed to give you a first experience of this advanced German technology.

What is BICOM Bioresonance?
BICOM is a German-developed, CE-certified Class IIa medical device in the EU, where it is used in integrative clinics and veterinary practices in Europe and Worldwide. In New Zealand, it is offered as a complementary therapy.

The system works by detecting and harmonising subtle disturbances in the body’s natural information and communication systems. Healthy cells and tissues rely on clear communication to function well, but stressors such as toxins, diet, environment, or emotional load can disrupt these signals.

BICOM is designed to help restore coherence, supporting the body’s natural self-regulation and resilience.

WHAT IT IS NOT
BICOM is not an “electrodermal testing” (EDT) device or hobby-level gadget. Many devices marketed as ‘bioresonance’ provide assessment only. BICOM is different, it is an internationally recognised system designed to both assess and deliver therapy in real time.

What BICOM may support
* Supporting the body’s natural elimination and regulation processes
* Reducing energetic blockages that may be linked with reduced energy, sleep, or resilience
* Sensitivities related to environment, diet, or stress load
* Promoting balance and resilience across key body systems
* Supporting overall wellbeing in both humans and animals

What to expect
* 1.5 hour session: Case discussion, BICOM energetic assessment, and your first therapy session.
* A gentle, non-invasive therapy suitable for all ages

Introductory pricing to allow you to explore the benefits. Follow-up sessions recommended. 1 hour sessions thereafter. (Pricing available on the website)

Afterpay and Visa available
Animal sessions also offered (horses & dogs)

Not sure how it may help you? Message me to find out more.
For more information www.naturopathyinbalance.co.nz

Emotional Trauma & Stress Support with BICOMWhen the body goes through trauma whether physical, emotional, or environmen...
18/08/2025

Emotional Trauma & Stress Support with BICOM

When the body goes through trauma whether physical, emotional, or environmental it leaves more than just a memory. Research shows that trauma can change neural pathways, increase autonomic nervous system (hyperarousal) and disrupt cellular communication signals (the way cells and organs “talk” to each other to coordinate healing).

Over time these unresolved “stress imprints” can keep the nervous system stuck in fight or flight mode, alter hormone and immune regulation, impair sleep, digestion, and energy and maintain chronic pain and inflammation long after the original event.

This is what’s known as an energetic or regulatory blockage in European integrative medicine. Essentially, the body’s internal control systems get “jammed,” and natural recovery processes slow down or stop.

The BICOM device uses biophysical signal processing to detect stress related disturbances in the body’s communication systems.

By modulating these signals the therapy aims to reduce the disruptive patterns and restore more normal regulation. In other words it helps the nervous system reset so the body can re-engage with its own healing pathways.

So for people living with trauma, exhaustion, or chronic stress this shows as a calmer nervous system, improved resilience and a better capacity to heal rather than staying stuck in cycles of stress and fatigue.

It’s important to know the difference! Bioresonance or Electrodermal Testing?So many people tell me “I’ve already done b...
18/08/2025

It’s important to know the difference!
Bioresonance or Electrodermal Testing?

So many people tell me “I’ve already done bioresonance” but often they’re talking about something completely different: an Electrodermal Testing (EDT) device. It’s really important to clarify the difference because true bioresonance therapy and EDT are not the same thing.

What is an EDT device?
These are the machines where you hold two brass cylinders or electrodes while the device measures skin resistance (galvanic response). The computer then generates a printout or readout of “imbalances.” Often the practitioner will also provide drops or water that have had “frequencies imprinted” into them, similar to homeopathy.

While these devices can provide some basic screening information they are not therapeutic bioresonance systems.They don’t detect or directly treat the body’s electromagnetic signals.

So What makes BICOM different?
BICOM (and its German counterpart MORA) are the only true bioresonance therapy devices worldwide. Instead of simply measuring skin resistance the BICOM uses advanced biophysical signal processing to:

* Detect and modulate pathological frequency patterns in real time
* Differentiate between healthy and disturbed oscillations within the body
* Feed back harmonised signals to support healing and restore balance

Its just not “testing” it is a therapeutic intervention that can clear blockages, improve regulation, and support the body in resolving issues at a deep level and this is why BICOM is used extensively in integrative medical clinics across Europe, by doctors, naturopaths, and vets because it’s not simply guessing or printing lists, it’s an active therapy.

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I provide naturopathic health solutions and wellness coaching for individuals and families. I am evidence based in my approach and continue to evolve with the latest research. I focus on prevention, and where illness is already present I implement a unique treatment plan taking many factors into consideration to treat you as a whole and not just by the condition. Because of this multifactoral holistic approach wellness coaching is important to support you through the changes that are required to achieve optimal wellness. Once you have these tools you are in ultimate control of your health. Therefore it is important that you think of this as a life plan, and not a quick intervention. I offer a comprehensive full health check before commencing on a course of action. I guarantee: •Personalised manageable programmes. •NO unrealistic changes. •Small steps for results. •Private and confidential management of your case. •Qualified care by registered naturopath and medical herbalist.

*2018 update. I am currently between premises so I am not taking face to face clients, but please feel free to contact me for free advice and/or recommendations for another practitioner*

I also aim to provide affordable supplementation and offer a preferred client program that enables you to take advantage of 10-20% discounts off normal RRP. For naturopathic clients that means you can take advantage of better priced practitioner only products and for non naturopathic clients you can still join and take advantage of a great range of retail supplements offered at less than RRP.

Also available through me ‘as an Arbonne independent consultant’ you can purchase natural botanical, cruelty free skin care, hair care, make up and nutrition at great prices with generous discounts when you join as a preferred client. Or take advantage of the opportunity to be sponsored by me and start your own business as an Arbonne independent consultant. This is a great complimentary addition to my business in focusing on naturopathic principles encompassing health on the outside as well as the inside.