Nourisher Women's Health

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20/03/2023

When will the recommendations catch up with the research? Or are we just going to keep telling women there’s no other ‘treatments’.

The latest research is clear that hormonal contractions such as the pill are not effective solutions. A multifaceted, holistic approach is key to supporting those with endometriosis where we consider all aspects of their well-being and how it affects them individually.

Swipe for some real stories by New Zealand women. Sourced from PMID: 36118149

02/03/2023

March is endometriosis month where awareness is brought to this condition. Although with 1 in 9 women having endometriosis we think it should be talked about more.

Thankfully there is a lot more research being poured into the condition and so many tools we can utilise to minimise symptoms.

We are always here for you 💛

22/02/2023

We have some big big plans for 2023 and we are on the hunt for passionate women’s health experts to join our growing team in a brand new Women’s Health Hub in Auckland.

The hub will house and we are looking for passionate women’s personal trainers with additional training in pre & post natal exercise or interested in undergoing further training.

We also have a number or beautiful clinic rooms for Women’s Health Experts such as - A Naturopath, Nutritionist & Physio. We are open to other complimentary practitioners that have a passion for Women’s Health so please get in touch if you would be interested.

Please email Emily at hello@nourisher.co.nz to find out more & have a chat.

Can’t wait to hear from you!

31/01/2023

Māmās! 👩🤱🤰

Want to WIN an epic pregnancy & feeding pack?
nz and have put together some goodies to pamper a pregnant māmā and ensure she's all set for feeding.

What's up for grabs:

✨️ NOURISHER organic raspberry leaf tea (RRP $22)
✨️ Viva La Vula postpartum healing bath soak (RRP $24.95)
✨️ Viva La V***a belly mask (RRP $22.95)
✨️ Silverette XL nursing cups - an essential if you're planning on breastfeeding/pumping (RRP $95.90)

Total value $165.50

To enter all you have to do is:

🤍 Follow both NZ and

🤍 Tag a fellow pregnant/feeding māmā who you think would like to win. Each tag is a separate entry.

Open to NZ residents only. Giveaway not endorsed by Instagram. Closes 7pm Tuesday 7th Feb 2023.

Good luck beautiful māmās 🤞

31/10/2022

The foods a new mama eats in the postpartum period is one of the most important things to consider for not only her overall health but her healing process post giving birth.

Nutrient dense foods are absoulte key to provide energy (espically important for those long nights!), breastmilk production, healthy hormonal production and detoxification, post-birth healing, mental health, nutrients for the growing pepi as well as a whole list of other important factors.

If you know a new mama, think NOURISHMENT. In those early days, weeks and months one of the greatest gifts you can give a new mama is a nourishing meal to support all of these aspects mentioned above.

Here are a list of nutrient dense foods to incorporate into a meal or snacks:

- Nutritional yeast: Important for energy - can be aded to healthy lactation cookies or topped on salads
- Bone broth: Incredible for supporting tissue repair and healthy gut health
- Sardines: Rich in DHA, vitamin D and calcium
- Nut butters: Full of healthy fats for quick energy - can be added straight onto wholegrain toast or included in bliss balls
- Colourful root veggies: Full of essential nutrients that'll support mama's energy - can be made into veggie muffins, roasted veggie salads, added into traditional meals such as lasangas etc add a healthy fat such as tahini or avocado to support healthy blood sugar balance
- Chia seeds: Full of nutrients and fibre to support mamas bowels and energy levels - can be made into chia seed puddings for fast snacks for mama, top with nut butter and some fresh fruit
- Eggs: Packed with healthy fat and protein
- Warming herbs and spices: Ginger, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric
- Beans and grains such as oats, lentils, brown rice, quiona - all super nourishing

Warm, soft and easy to digest meals are optimal postbirth so think stews, broths, porriages, steamed veggie dishes, teas anything that is warming and comforting. Avoid cold foods and icey cold drinks, aim to keep the body warm to support healing.

20/06/2022

"Iron deficiency in pregnant women is something we commonly see in clinic and will often equate to low iron stores in their offspring. This is generally due to poor iron levels prior to conception, so is definitely something worth investigating beforehand.

Iron has a broad range of essential functions, including essential oxygen transport, immunity, energy production, synthesis of collagen and elastin, neurotransmitter production, production of DNA and RNA and many more!

In pregnancy there is an increased iron requirement to meet the growth demands of the growing baby and placenta, to accommodate fetal iron deposition in the third trimester, to support increased maternal production of red blood cells and to reduce the impact of blood loss during pregnancy and labour. The majority is required in the second and third trimesters for the increase in maternal red cell mass (by 20–30%) and the developing fetus and placenta

Your iron can be tested through a simple blood test. This can be done through your GP or privately though the clinic."

18/05/2022

Just over 12 weeks until I go on maternity leave! So wild - time is flying by!

My books are still open for new clients at this stage but soon I will be focusing on mainly seeing current clients for follow ups until I go on leave. I'm lucky enough to have admin support to continue supplying herbal and supplement prescriptions while I take leave.

I'll be sending an email shortly with all the details for current clients but please know you'll be supported and I won't be able to stay away for too long! I love my job & this clinic too much!

If you are signed up to email updates you'll also be the first to hear about my new 6 week course - Know Your Cycle, Balance Your Hormones. 1:1 Support and education for everything you need to understand your cycle and improve your hormone health.

Em x

27/07/2021

Knowing when you ovulate is a powerful tool whether or not your trying for a baby. Ovulation is the reason or what we call main “event” of the menstrual cycle & ovulation is what determines a healthy menstrual cycle.
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There are certain signs that can indicate ovulation and tracking your cycle through symptoms, mood changes, cervical mucus & basal body temperature is an easy & affordable way to track monthly ovulation.
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For anyone who is interested in learning how to track your cycle, whether it be to optimise pregnancy, prevent an unwanted pregnancy or simply learn how to understand your cycle better - I teach all of this in my online course - Know Your Cycle. We start next week so you still have plenty of time to join us - follow the link in bio to sign up 🤍

20/07/2021

Say hello to my new clinic space. I’ve loved hearing my clients say “what a beautiful & calm space”. Based in Parnell, you’ll find me at the beautiful .

12/07/2021

Know Your Cycle: 4- WEEK ONLINE COURSE
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She is finally here and boy am I excited to launch this course with you all.
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An essential, practical online course to develop a deeper understanding of your menstrual cycle, enhance your hormonal health and optimise your entire wellbeing.
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What’s included?
• FREE gift - 1 x pair of AWWA underwear! (RRP $39.00)
• 4 modules that unlock weekly
• Weekly training video
• Weekly workbook and downloads
• Access to private FB group
• Two live Q&A calls
• Downloadable resources
& more!
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If your wanting to know all there is about your menstrual cycle, hormones and ultimately learn how to optimise them to improve your entire wellbeing, then this was created for you!
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Hit the link below to secure your spot & access the early-bird discounted sign up 🖤

https://www.nourisher.co.nz/ebookscourses/know-your-cycle

09/07/2021

What are practitioner-grade supplements and why does your Naturopath or Clinical Nutritionist keep raving on about them? 😅
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Well, to put simply:
• Practitioner-grade supplements undergo rigorous testing and are regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) as medicines, (opposed to a food or dietary supplement like all retail-grade supplements)
• They are higher quality than retail-grade supplements
• They often contain higher nutrient dosages and are more concentrated
• They are based of clinical research and often the exact form of an ingredient and it’s dosage from the clinical studies
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There is a big, big difference of the quality of practitioner-grade supplements vs. retail. Anyone can make a retail supplement and claim its benefits but the nutrient levels are often too low to have a therapeutic effect. They’re often also packed full of pill coatings and fillers and are well overpriced for what they are.
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The reason practitioner-grade supplements can only be prescribed by a accredited health professional is due to the high quality of the ingredients and concentrated dosage.
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You may or may not be aware that each nutrient is available in many different forms with different properties and absorption rates. Meaning some have a high absorption rate and others have very low.
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For example the iron that is commonly prescribed and found in a lot of products (Ferrous Fumerate) you may know it as Ferro Tab is very poorly absorbed in the intestines, leading to consultation (which I’m sure many of you have experienced). This can be avoided by using other forms of iron such as Iron Bisglycinate which is a highly available organic form of iron that is well tolerated by the GUT. It’s also been shown in many studies to maintain ferritin (iron levels) for longer after supplementation compared to other forms of iron such as ferrous sulphate.
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If I haven’t lost you yet with all this scientific chat, I highly encourage you - if your looking for supplements to support pregnancy, specific symptoms or a diagnosed medical condition then please seek advice & nutrients from a specialised health professional.