The Natural Health Clinic:Charmaine Carter

The Natural Health Clinic:Charmaine Carter Charmaine Carter. Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist. Contact details
Charmaine Carter
M: 022 187 3459
E: naturopath.cc@xtra.co.nz

Charmaine Carter BHSc (comp med)
Dip Nat
Dip Herb Med
Clinical Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Nutritionist. The Natural Health Clinic aims to provide safe and effective natural healthcare solutions for all your health and wellbeing conditions. At the clinic I use an evidence based approach alongside proven traditional medicines and methods to provide individual treatment options for each cli

ent. Treatment plans focus on identifying the cause of illness and provide each client with the support and information to help take control of their health. Disclaimer:
Information provided on this site is not intended to treat or diagnose individual conditions, nor is it intended to replace personalised advice from a healthcare professional. Clinic Hours
The Natural Health Clinic is currently open flexible hours,
contact me at any time to arrange an appointment or for any enquiries.

If I had a dollar for every iron panel test result that I saw each month, that was within an optimal range, I would lite...
28/07/2025

If I had a dollar for every iron panel test result that I saw each month, that was within an optimal range, I would literally have one dollar.

Consistently, for the last 15 years of clients.
It is abnormal for me to look over iron results that are at optimal.

Now, if I had a dollar for every iron panel test result that I saw each month that falls within the lab reference range, that is a different story.
I would have many, many dollars.

Having your tests interpreted at a functional/optimal range or within a lab's reference range is quite different.

If you've had your iron tested and are told that your levels are normal or fine or within range, it almost always pays to have those levels looked at by someone reading them through the lens of optimal.

Normal, fine and within range levels will, more often than not, not have you feeling or functioning your best.

Walking thingsFeaturing the very bad but very pretty Prunus campanulata (Taiwan Cherry).
28/07/2025

Walking things

Featuring the very bad but very pretty Prunus campanulata (Taiwan Cherry).

Rainy weekend scamper along the creek of my childhood.
17/07/2025

Rainy weekend scamper along the creek of my childhood.




I see a lot of 45+ year old females in clinic, and a lot of those clients are using an oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and...
09/07/2025

I see a lot of 45+ year old females in clinic, and a lot of those clients are using an oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and have done for years.
While using an OCP they take the sugar pills monthly, which causes a monthly bleed.

It is always important to remember that this monthly bleed is in response to taking the sugar pills and the hormone level changes caused by this.
It is a OCP drug withdrawal bleed.

It is not a menstrual period.

This can then make some of these clients feel like they must not be perimenopausal yet because their 'periods' haven't changed.
So naturally, they don't automatically link other changes or symptoms to the perimenopausal transition.

Important notes

If you are 45+ and using an OCP but decide to stop using it, you can still become pregnant during perimenopause.

If you are 45+ and using an OCP but decide to stop using it, you may want to seek advice on hormonal support while you discover what your intrinsic hormone levels are up to after OCP cessation.

Jumping into no measured daily dose of OCP hormones and the probability of fluctuating perimenopausal levels or low post menopausal levels is definitely not advised.

26 June 2025First hike since I wrecked my knee after Easter weekend.Nice and flat to test things out.💚
08/07/2025

26 June 2025

First hike since I wrecked my knee after Easter weekend.
Nice and flat to test things out.
💚


Why would you see a Naturopath as a healthcare provider during your perimenopause, menopause and post menopausal years?B...
08/07/2025

Why would you see a Naturopath as a healthcare provider during your perimenopause, menopause and post menopausal years?

Because we are the OG functional healthcare providers.

We have studied a minimum of 3 years to obtain health science degrees.
Which gives us the foundations needed to understand not just symptom relief but also a solid understanding of the body's biochemistry, physiology and pathophysiology and the ability to apply and individualise that knowledge for each client.

We are constantly upskilling our knowledge bases.

Our goal and focus is always working together with our clients to achieve the best results for you, the client.

For some, that may mean a main focus on diet and lifestyle.

For some, it may mean supplement reviews and recommendations.

For some experiencing hormonal changes it may mean discussing HRT and what that looks like for them, guiding them in the right direction and providing information so that they can ask the questions that will give them the best outcome.

Some clients are all of the above.

There is no one size fits all, but a Naturopath is trained, qualified and experienced to be able to support you in finding the best fit for you.

More of the good golden light from last week🚲
29/05/2025

More of the good golden light from last week
🚲




Trifolium pratenseRed cloverOften included in supplements and products used for hormonal and/or skin conditions. Compoun...
29/05/2025

Trifolium pratense
Red clover

Often included in supplements and products used for hormonal and/or skin conditions.

Compounds in red clover have mild oestrogenic effects that help modulate oestrogen levels by binding to oestrogen alpha and beta receptors throughout the body.

Such a lovely day yesterday, wandering around in the sunshine for my Mum's Birthday. x 🎂
21/05/2025

Such a lovely day yesterday, wandering around in the sunshine for my Mum's Birthday.

x

🎂

Dietary proteinWe need to consume enough protein so we can maintain, repair and replenish our bodies. Dietary protein is...
21/05/2025

Dietary protein

We need to consume enough protein so we can maintain, repair and replenish our bodies.
Dietary protein is broken down into amino acids, which are not only the building blocks for our body but the building blocks for our hormones, neurotransmitters, and for energy production.

So how much is enough?
As a general guide, 20-30g of protein per meal, 10g per snack.

More for certain situations*
Less for certain situations*

* for specifics for you, you will need to seek out individual advice.

For many that I see through clinic, they are not getting anywhere close to that amount daily.

Remember, that 100g weight of a protein source does not equal 100g of utilisable protein.

For example, 100g of chicken does not provide 100g protein.

Here are some approximate values.
Keep in mind that different cuts/types will vary in the amounts of utilisable protein.

100g of the following provides these approximate amounts of protein

Beef 25-30g
Chicken 30g
Salmon 20g
Tuna 25g
Prawns 15g
Eggs 12g
Blackbeans 9g
Chickpeas 7g
Soy beans 13g
Oats 11g
Tofu 8g
Pumpkin seeds 18g
Sunflower seeds 20g
Almonds 20g
Flaxseeds 18g
Buckwheat 13g

If you struggle to reach daily levels of protein or it's all a bit confusing, get in touch with someone with some nutritional training.





Golden hour
21/05/2025

Golden hour



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Charmaine Carter BHSc (comp med) Dip Nat Dip Herb Med MNZSN Qualified and Registered Clinical Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Nutritionist. The Natural Health Clinic aims to provide safe and effective natural healthcare solutions for all your health and wellbeing conditions. At the clinic I use an evidence based approach alongside proven traditional medicines and methods to provide individual treatment options for each client. Treatment plans focus on identifying the cause of illness and provide each client with the support and information to help take control of their health. Disclaimer: Information provided on this site is not intended to treat or diagnose individual conditions, nor is it intended to replace personalised advice from a healthcare professional. Clinic Hours The Natural Health Clinic is currently open flexible hours, contact me at any time to arrange an appointment or for any enquiries. Contact details Charmaine Carter M: 022 187 3459 E: naturopath.cc@xtra.co.nz