Nourish - Lauren Stokes

Nourish - Lauren Stokes Naturopathy / Nutrition / Yoga / Massage. Optimum health through diet, movement, stress management.

I actually love public speaking, and teaching. Grateful to have been asked to join the panel at this event 🙂
19/08/2025

I actually love public speaking, and teaching. Grateful to have been asked to join the panel at this event 🙂

If our heart had problems we wouldn't just take it out. Or the stomach, or the lungs - we try to fix them. Unfortunately...
18/08/2025

If our heart had problems we wouldn't just take it out. Or the stomach, or the lungs - we try to fix them. Unfortunately some organs and glands are seen as quite disposable, and if they are struggling, they are readily removed.

The design of the human body is very specific - everything has an important function, weather western science has realised this or not.

The tonsils have the important job of catching bugs coming in via the mouth which is the most common route into the body, preventing infection travelling deeper. If they are getting infected often, they are struggling with their job - they need help.

Immune systems can be weak for a number of reasons including diet, stress, sleep, some medication.. a weakened immune system playing out as recurrent infection.

Recurrent infection (including in the tonsils) requires investigation into what is weighing the immune system down and correcting that - while boosting the immune system with food, nutrients and herbs. Then we can keep our tonsils, because they are then able to do their job without getting overwhelmed.

Of course people feel better after tonsils are removed, but that line of defence has been removed, allowing the rest of the immune system to deal with incoming bugs, something which, over time, can cause more significant illness.

Yoga Immersion Day Half Full -
18/08/2025

Yoga Immersion Day Half Full -

Discover some of the lesser known aspects of Yoga... Fun, interesting and packed full of goodness to incorporate into da...
18/08/2025

Discover some of the lesser known aspects of Yoga...

Fun, interesting and packed full of goodness to incorporate into daily life :-)

The medication debate with regards to ADHD is ongoing, but I believe natural options which have no side effects should b...
14/08/2025

The medication debate with regards to ADHD is ongoing, but I believe natural options which have no side effects should be tried first, before medication.

Interesting to know:
👉Iron deficiencies can cause irritability, fatigue, lack of concentration and mood swings
👉Zinc deficiencies literally prevent the brain from being able to focus 'no zinc no think!' (Geeky saying I know but it's true)
👉The brain needs Omega 3's - with supplemental dosages given to children showing huge improvements in ADHD symptoms
👉Magnesium has over 300 jobs in the body and brain, with deficiencies being among the most common worldwide - Mg deficiencies can affect mood, sleep, energy, brain function, ability to relax and focus.

Many kids in NZ are nutrient deficient, due to picky eating, and sometimes gut issues preventing nutrient absorption.

Some kids are not nutrient deplete and are just live wires - born to roam the forests of the world rather than sit still and listen.

Yes, sometimes medication may be necessary, but ideally first correcting nutrient deficiencies and adjusting their learning and environment as much as possible to embrace their individuality.

Join me Sunday October 19th to experience what Yoga classes don't have the time for...These practices are truly awsome, ...
14/08/2025

Join me Sunday October 19th to experience what Yoga classes don't have the time for...

These practices are truly awsome, not to be missed!

enquiries: lauren@nourishnaturalhealthcare.co.nz

Kids need a meal at lunchtime too rather than just snacks, an easy way to do this is leftovers on a thermos! Mince chow ...
10/08/2025

Kids need a meal at lunchtime too rather than just snacks, an easy way to do this is leftovers on a thermos! Mince chow mein is a good one 🙂

The traditional Yoga Practice has so much more than just movement...The Yogis have known for centuries that optimum heal...
10/08/2025

The traditional Yoga Practice has so much more than just movement...

The Yogis have known for centuries that optimum health and happiness is reliant on several things - with movement (asana) being just one of the 8 limbs of Yoga.

The other limbs of Yoga are enjoyable, interesting and very different to what you would experience in class - practices which have the potential to be truly life changing when adapted to daily life.

Join me to dive deep into the essence of Yoga! The day will include:

👉Yoga Asana (the postures you would usually see in classes), and the alignment

👉Pranayama: Traditional breathing practices. You may have done some of these for a short time, here we have more time to really feel the deeply relaxing effects of a variety of practices, and practice some more unusual ones!

👉Mantra: Sound (Ill explain more on the day)

👉Pratyahara: Withdrawal of the senses

👉The Yamas and Niyamas - this will involve an interactive discussion on the traditional Yogic philosophies on life

👉Dharana: Practices to induce concentration

👉Yoga Nidra: Guided by Sal - a long, deep meditation to leave you deeply relaxed and satisfied

Although we will be Yoga focused for a full day - it won't be intense movement all day - yes we will do some asana but we will also enjoy exploring the other limbs of Yoga.

No previous experience necessary, all practices able to be enjoyed by all levels including complete beginner.

I'm excited to share this stuff with you guys - an opportunity to experience aspects of Yoga that most people never have..

To book: lauren@nourishnaturalhealthcare.co.nz

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I began my journey into Natural Health in 2008 after a nasty bout of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I learnt of the effects of my years of a diet and lifestyle that were harming me. It was a long road during which I discovered how good it is possible to feel. My motivation stemmed from that feeling. During my travels in Latin America I was inspired by an amazing lady who lead me to my path of Yoga and Massage, and I immediately knew that it was right for me. I have always loved teaching, and after years of teaching snowboarding I was ready to take that passion into health. Learning more about physiology made me realize how much more there is to learn and I am now committed to my Advanced Diploma in Health Science to become a Naturopath. By the end of 2020 I will have hopefully gained the knowledge, experience and qualifications to be able to do what I dream of; to help people heal, mind, body and soul. Sounds cheesy but it truly comes from the heart.