Christine-Jane Naturopath & Herbal Dispensary

24/03/2026

25/02/2026

What big changes did you make/are you making in your perimenopause journey?

A common theme we see in clinic (and personally and with friends!) is the need to SLOW down.
This stage in this era, is THE hardest time for women.
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It's 2022 and I am celebrating my 50th with friends but I have such a sense something is 'afoot'. Within just a few months of this I have left a 14 year long relationship & relocated to a new town where I know no one. Next up, I'm undertaking an 11 day solo hike across the island of Kythira in Greece and at its completion I call a meeting with my team back in Aus to say, 'It's a wrap. Group Mentoring - I'm out" With each and every seemingly sudden decision I made across this period, the spectrum of responses included surprise, disbelief and shock. And numerous times, I asked myself, 'Is this a breakthrough or a breakdown?'

I've never experienced vasomotor symptoms, even cycle changes of any great significance, nothing that might act as some kind of signpost. So like so many other women, I wasn't able to know it and name it, for the most part.

But this is perimenopause.

All I had was what I was experiencing: a dramatically reduced bandwidth. Not the classic irritable woman trope. Just that I couldn't do as much without some kind of inflated cost to myself which came in a variety of forms. And when I overrode 'new me capacity' with 'old me expectations', the wheels started to wobble, especially cognitively. Scary stuff, right? ...

Amongst the attendees at our event there were a few tears being shed, as several shared with me afterwards that literally it was our conversation, right here, right now, that had enabled them to see at last, their own perimenopausal picture.

Me too.

It wasn't until we were prepping for this perimenopause conversation that I literally learned my increased susceptibility to injury with exercise over the last year comes courtesy of the same bloody carnival-house-of-horrors-big-dipper mash-up! And what about my cognitive concerns and what, early on, seemed like a pathological drop off in drive?? I was lucky, without knowing what I was doing , all those big decisions I made from 50, turned out to be the right ones, in the sense that I deloaded. Which just happens to be my top rec for all women during perimenopause. Wherever and in whatever way they can - accept and better yet embrace the 'new you capacity'. Because once I did this my cognitive concerns etc disappeared and I realised there's nothing wrong with me just what I was asking of me... and what the world asks of women too by the way.

Anyway, I normally wouldn't have posted such a personal P.S but some of you shared so honestly with me, I felt anything else wouldn't be right. A big thank you to Give Back Health for such an innovative format than enabled something more valuable to be shared. Let's keep the conversation going.

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16/02/2026

Here you go! Something SO EASY to make. And we GRATE up excess (500-1kg) into bags for the freezer. That way I can make it throughout the year.

31/01/2026

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30/01/2026

Welcome to 2026!
If you have a couple minutes watch to see what I’m focusing on in clinic this year

What’s happening in clinic this year, where my focus is going. It’s all about supporting YOU! The individual, special, different, personalised YOU!!!

29/01/2026

Looking for something different to make for Dinner??

Try this one out!

20/01/2026

Ask me anything!!

Got any burning health questions on your mind?

Don't be shy – just ask! Whether you're curious about how to boost your energy, sort out your digestion, or anything in between, I'm happy to chat and share what I know.

Let's get the conversation going!

16/01/2026

We are coming into the season of excess of CORN 🌽🌽🌽🌽

So what can you make for dinner with it> Check out this recipe! Yumo!!!

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14/01/2026

Hair Testing Success Stories: Real People, Real Results

Want to hear something amazing? Hair intolerance testing has helped SO many people uncover hidden triggers and transform their health! Check out these incredible stories from my lovely clients:

✨ "After years of digestive issues, pain, and lack of energy, I was delighted to find Christine-Jane. The hair test uncovered a multitude of food intolerances. With a detox and her guidance, I am pain-free and have never felt better in my life!" - PT, Christchurch

✨ "I came to see Christine-Jane feeling stressed, overweight, and just not myself. After doing a hair intolerance test and detox program, I'm exercising again, lost those extra kilos, and feel really good!" - Chris, Tasman

✨ "I never thought the foods I was eating didn't agree with me! The hair test has made my digestion comfortable again." - Anonymous

✨ "After only a couple of weeks on the program suggested once results came back, I have lost 5kg and am feeling amazing! I now know what foods upset my body." 1 - BW, Blenheim

✨ "Last year I did a hair test and detox program with Christine-Jane to know what foods my body doesn't like, and it has changed everything for me." - Anonymous

These are just a few examples of the incredible transformations I've witnessed through hair intolerance testing. It's truly amazing to see how identifying and addressing hidden sensitivities can make such a profound difference in people's lives.
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12/01/2026

Did you know your hair holds clues to your health?

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Hair intolerance testing can identify sensitivities to hundreds of substances, including foods, environmental allergens, and chemicals.

You can find out more by contacting me or check out the website information, it has a lot more to read about!

11/01/2026

🌿HERBAL SPOTLIGHT🌿

A herb that I have only really started using more in my clinic recently, but I am LOVING the effects we get when we add this herb to a blend.

AGRIMONY (Agrimonia eupatoria) is basically a "reset button" for your digestion.

It acts as a natural toner that tightens and protects your gut lining—making it a gentle way to settle an upset stomach or firm up loose bowels.
At the same time, it gives your liver a friendly nudge to keep things moving and helps calm down inflammation throughout the body.
Whether you use it as a tincture for a sluggish stomach or on your skin to help minor scrapes heal, it’s a versatile, "all-in-one" herb for keeping your system balanced and comfortable.

Let me know if you want to try some! And support your GUT post holiday season!!

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10/01/2026

It’s that time of the year again!

Making things from the garden. It’s Pesto time!

I freeze and then snap off a bit as I need throughout the year.
What have you been growing/making??

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