Embody Health NZ - Nutritional Therapy

24/05/2025

97% of western countries have rejected having fluoride in the water supply. This article attached is an important read, especially if you have or suspect thyroid disease including Hashimotos.

Could fluoride be affecting your thyroid? Studies show Americans are exposed to high levels of fluoride - learn how to protect your thyroid health!

06/01/2025

🤣🤣🤣 January Giggles!

06/01/2025

Great post on the benefits of cold water therapy!

https://www.penguinplungerecovery.com/s/stories/benefits-of-cold-plunges?

19/12/2024

This isn’t just an isolated success story—it’s proof of the incredible power of food to shape our minds, behaviors, and futures.

Ultra-processed foods disrupt the microbiome, trigger chronic inflammation, and impair brain function—leading to mood disorders, impulsivity, and even aggressive behavior.

By replacing these foods with nutrient-dense, whole ingredients, we can support the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are critical for emotional regulation and mental health.

Imagine the ripple effect if we prioritized real food:
✔️ Schools serving meals that fuel learning and mental health.
✔️ Prisons reducing violence and improving rehabilitation.
✔️ Hospitals using food as medicine to reverse chronic disease.

If healthy meals can transform behavior in a detention center, imagine what they could do in your home, your community, and our society.

15/12/2024

Interesting research if you’re struggling with sleep. 🛌😴💤

Sleep is one of the most important health levers and sleep problems, including waking between 2-4am with what I call 'whizzy brain', are in the top 10 symptoms for women in peri-menopause.

Talk to me for an bio-individual solution to your sleep challenges.

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28/10/2024

17/07/2024

Balancing our Nervous System …

By creating a healthy and nurturing environment for our nervous system, we empower our body to thrive.
Our nervous system is a magnificent web of neurons and cells, guiding our every thought, movement, and sensation. Yet, in our fast-paced world, the stress of daily life can overwhelm this vital system, leading to fatigue, anxiety, and a host of other health issues. Caring for our nervous system offers deep healing benefits and contributes to a more balanced and fulfilling life. By giving it the attention it deserves, we can enhance our physical health, emotional wellness, and overall harmony.

Physically, a well-nurtured nervous system boosts our body’s resilience. When we engage in practices such as mindfulness, yoga, or even spending time in nature, we reduce stress and inflammation, allowing our body to heal and function optimally. These practices can result in lower blood pressure, improved digestion, and a stronger immune system. By creating a calm and supported environment for our nervous system, we empower our body to thrive.

Emotionally and mentally, tending to our nervous system restores balance and clarity. Chronic stress can overload our nerves, causing anxiety, depression, and burnout. Incorporating regular self-care routines, deep breathing exercises, and adequate rest can transform our mental landscape and foster a sense of peace and stability. As we prioritize the health of our nervous system, we cultivate inner tranquility and fortitude that allows us to navigate life’s challenges with grace and strength.
Words by Daily Om.

What one thing might you include today to help balance your nervous system?
Meditation 🙏🏻
Yoga 🧘
Time in Nature 🌿
Time with Pets 🐾
Float tanks 🙌
Relaxation massage 💆
Breathing exercises 😮‍💨

06/06/2024

I’ve share this recipe a few times (using olive oil, but I don’t have such fantastic video skills as these guys, so sharing again for inspiration!

🥚 1 egg
🥄 1 tsp mustard (optional)
🍏 1 TBS apple cider vinegar
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🫒 250ml Olive oil

Blend until glossy. Stores in fridge for 7-10 days.

24/05/2024

Your MICROBIOME 🦠 has a bidirectional relationship with your brain 🧠 .

What happens in one affects the other!

An unhealthy diet can throw your microbiome off balance & drag down your mental health. Just as anxiety & depression can also cause disruption to your microbiome. 🔄

In a healthy gut and brain, a properly balanced microbiome leads to good mental health & good mental health leads to a healthy microbiome.

Do you need support for anxiety, depression, low mood, stress especially relating to perimenopause or menopause? I offer health coaching & clinical testing to balance your Microbiome which will provide significant support for your mental health.

Give me a call or send a message. I’m here to help. I specialise in Nutrition for Peri & Menopause, Mental Health & Wellbeing.

As a Nutritionist & Health Coach with a background in Mental Health Nursing & various counselling modalities I combine a unique skill-set to help people who are seeking to holistically address their wellbeing needs.

You can reach me on +64 (0)27 5344287, WhatsApp app, or through Embody Health website/IG/FB.

20/05/2024

“Piglet?” said Pooh.

“Yes Pooh?” said Piglet.

“Do you ever have days when everything feels... Not Very Okay At All? And sometimes you don’t even know why you feel Not Very Okay At All, you just know that you do.”

Piglet nodded his head sagely. “Oh yes,” said Piglet. “I definitely have those days.”

“Really?” said Pooh in surprise. “I would never have thought that. You always seem so happy and like you have got everything in life all sorted out.”

“Ah,” said Piglet. “Well here’s the thing. There are two things that you need to know, Pooh. The first thing is that even those pigs, and bears, and people, who seem to have got everything in life all sorted out... they probably haven’t. Actually, everyone has days when they feel Not Very Okay At All. Some people are just better at hiding it than others.

“And the second thing you need to know... is that it’s okay to feel Not Very Okay At All. It can be quite normal, in fact. And all you need to do, on those days when you feel Not Very Okay At All, is come and find me, and tell me. Don’t ever feel like you have to hide the fact you’re feeling Not Very Okay At All. Always come and tell me. Because I will always be there.”

24/04/2024

An insightful 10min listen. Not the sort of chemistry we want to be creating our human cells from, especially our BRAIN 🧠!!



! https://fb.watch/rF7TcpJPZA/?mibextid=3mVcO6

05/04/2024

Ooo, who doesn’t love pizza & a glass of red on a Friday night, especially as it gets cooler!
This is a ‘protein rich keto’ pizza & my red wine is a French one because they’re mostly sulphite free.

Recipe:
Quality grass fed beef or wild venison mince (500g-ish)
3 Free Range organic eggs (whisked)
A few handfuls of pork crackle crumbled
Mixed Herbs
Mix above ingredients together, line a pizza dish or whatever tray you have with parchment paper, press the ‘meat/egg mix’ into the base, bake at 180 degrees C for 25-30mins. (My over is fan forced so for me 25 min was enough).
Remove from oven & spread with tomato paste (if preferred), salami, prosciutto, ham, tomato, spinach, pine nuts etc, whatever your favourite toppings are, along with some quality mozzarella. Then pop under the grill for 10mins until browned on top. ENJOY! 🤤