Diana Burgess Naturopath

14/09/2025

You are NOT a victim of your genetics. 🧬

When you make changes to your food, your sleep, your stress, your relationships, and even your phytochemical intake, you change your biology.

‘You have the power to change they way your genes express themselves’

Dr’s Jeff Bland states:
We’re living through a radical shift in medicine.
* Away from managing symptoms.
* Toward identifying the trajectory of disease, and reversing it.

This isn’t about waiting for a diagnosis.
It’s about changing your future.

And it doesn’t take decades.
Your gene expression can change in MONTHS.

That’s the power of food as medicine.
That’s the wisdom of nature, relearned.

Mother Nature is incredibly clever.. she puts the medicine inside our food. We need to listen to the wisdom of nature. Food and Lifestyle Matters!!

www.proactivehealth.co.nz

13/09/2025

I find this fascinating..

A year-long study of the Hadza Hunter-Gatherers in Tanzania showed that certain gut microbes disappear in one season, only to reappear in the next.

These seasonal rhythms are far less common in industrialized populations, where diets are more uniform, and most likely to be a lot more processed too.

What's the takeaway?
Nourish your gut-biome by staying as close to nature as possible, eating foods in season. Ideally organic or spray-free where possible.

~ image by Deanna Minnich

09/09/2025

Not-To-Do List 🌻

Today I will not race the clock,
nor measure my worth by how much I do.

I will not carry the weight
of other people’s “shoulds.”

I will not open the door
to comparison,
nor invite perfection in for tea.

I will not apologize
for breathing at a gentler pace.

I will not let noise
drown out the small voice
that whispers what truly matters.

Instead, I will leave space,
a clearing in the day,
where the unhurried,
the unplanned,
the essential
can find me.

~ 'Not-To-Do-List' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne
~ Art via Pinterest

05/09/2025

24/08/2025

Here's some more information on purple foods. This time, it's prunes AKA dried plums! Just 4–6 prunes a day (~50 g) were used in a year-long study that helped maintain bone strength in postmenopausal women.

But prunes aren’t just about bones. Here are some other nutritional tidbits to note:
- Fiber (~7 g per 100 g) → supports regularity
- Potassium & vit K → key for heart and bone health
- Polyphenols (chlorogenic acids) → natural plant compounds with antioxidant activity

FODMAP tip:
Prunes are naturally rich in sorbitol, a type of carbohydrate that can be a digestive trigger for some. Start small (2–3) and see how your body feels.

Nature certainly packs a lot into these little purple powerhouses!

Research courtesy of ~ Deanna Minich PhD

22/08/2025

Love this pic… This will be me tomorrow from 2pm at ‘Liddigton Gardens Weeding and Event Venue’ at the Foster Hope - High Tea Charity Event. I’m delighted and looking forward to being the guest speaker for such an amazing charity🌻🌻🌻

21/08/2025

Absolutely🙌 and eating well is about nourishing your mind, body and soul. Remember too that food is a plate full of ‘information.’

So what messages of important info are you looking to send to your genes and gut-biome today??

Messages of bliss, well-being, energy, nourishment, or ones of discomfort, pain, low mood, foggy thinking or inflammation!

How you feel all starts with what you choose to eat!! We ate what we eat. Food Matters!! Choose wisely!!

20/08/2025

According to a recent randomized crossover trial, daily consumption of 40 g of walnuts (about 7 whole walnuts or a small handful) for 8 weeks at dinner may help promote sleep quality in young adults, including improvements in sleep latency and overall sleep quality. However, more studies are needed to confirm these effects in broader populations.

“Personally, I try to get a mixture of nuts (and seeds) throughout the week on a daily basis.” Deanna Minich

09/08/2025

Metabolic Balance for Athletes 🏋️💪🤸‍♂️
Metabolic Balance isn’t just for hormonal balance and weight loss — it’s a powerful tool for athletes looking to optimise performance, recovery, and overall health.

Each plan is tailored to your unique blood markers and personal nutritional needs, helping you fuel your body more efficiently, stabilise energy, reduce inflammation, recover from injury and support lean muscle mass. Whether training for endurance, strength, or agility.

Together with your certified Metabolic Balance (Athlete) Coach, each Metabolic Balance program is adapted to your individual goals with precision nutrition designed for enhanced performance and long-term wellness.

To discover how you can perform at your optimal best book an initial metabolic consultation on my website: www.proactivehealth.co.nz

08/08/2025

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07/08/2025

Grief is not something that can be measured… 😔

Give yourself permission to grieve exactly as you need to, in your own time and in your own way.

Grief is not something that can be measured or compared, and there is no single path you must follow. Some days the weight may feel unbearable, while on others you may find a small moment of peace and both are part of the journey.

There may be times you want to talk, and times you need silence; times you seek comfort from others, and times you simply need to be alone. However it unfolds for you is valid, because there is no right or wrong way to grieve.

This is your process, and allowing yourself to feel what you feel, without judgment, is an act of courage and love.

~ 'Give Yourself Permission to Grieve Your Way' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne
~ Art Unknown via Pinterest