Hawthorn Natural Health

07/05/2024

Love your gut and see the difference... Gut health is such a key contributor to overall health and it is an area I love working with. Poor gut health is often a key contributor in the variety of health concerns I see in clinic.

Get in touch if you want to work with me - wendy@hawthornhealth.co.nz, 0223508913, www.hawthornhealth.co.nz 🙂

28/03/2024

The hormonal shifts that occur as we enter our 40's take us through what is known as the perimenopausal phase and into menopause when our menstrual periods will come to an end. This transition through perimenopause to menopause can last on average around 7-10 years.

Symptoms can change along the way and every woman has their own unique experience of it. Some women go through it with minimal issues and others can experience years of challenging and sometimes uncomfortable symptoms such as heavy periods, mood changes, anxiety, sleep disturbances, headaches, allergic symptoms, skin concerns, hot flushes, night sweats, low libido and vaginal dryness.

Let me help you along the journey - using dietary changes, lifestyle advice, high quality supplements and herbal medicine.

Get in touch for more info - wendy@hawthornhealth.co.nz
0223508913

14/03/2024

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 🌸

Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that affects around 1 in 10 females. It can cause debilitating period pain, alongside many other symptoms including gut problems (bloating, constipation, diarrhoea), fatigue, and pain in other areas like the back or pelvic area.

It can often require the care of a doctor or gynaecologist, however a naturopath can work alongside these professionals to alleviate symptoms, provide supportive nutritional advice and help to reduce the inflammation contributing to endometriosis.

Get in touch if you need support:
wendy@hawthornhealth.co.nz
0223508913.

Find more info about endometriosis at Endometriosis New Zealand - nzendo.org.nz

07/03/2024

To celebrate International Women's Day tomorrow (8th March) I am doing a series of posts this month on the life cycle of female hormones. Starting at the beginning with Teen Hormone Challenges.

The average age for periods to start is around 13 years old but it can happen anywhere between 10-16 years. Those first few years of menstruation can be challenging for a teen but there is lots that can be done to support them and make that hormonal transition a bit easier. If you have a teen who needs support get in touch - wendy@hawthornhealth.co.nz

29/02/2024

Iridology is one of the tools I use in my naturopathic consultations. It can give an overview of the body systems that may need nurtured for a client and I use it to inform wellness recommendations.

I am always amazed by how well what I see in the iris correlates with the history a client gives. I've written an article on my journal about it so pop over to my website and have a look.

https://hawthornhealth.co.nz/2024/02/29/what-is-iridology/

Get in touch if you would like more information about the services I offer - 0223508913, wendy@hawthornhealth.co.nz

Warm regards, Wendy

29/11/2023

Turning that beautiful cabbage and kale from the garden into a slaw for dinner using our favourite Kale Slaw recipe with honey mustard miso dressing 😍

25/11/2023

Garden in full swing 😍Veggies picked for the week ahead!

15/10/2023

When you have too many eggs from your chickens and find a monster lettuce in the glasshouse….. Made a fave of ours - an Ottolenghi inspired curried egg and cauliflower salad served in lettuce cups.

Roasted cauliflower and onion in olive oil and curry powder, combined with chopped boiled egg and lightly dressed in a little mayo and natural yoghurt. Served in lettuce cups and topped with chopped celery and parsley. We had with leftover roast chicken from last night (but it’s enough on it’s own really!) Yum!

29/07/2023

I feel so lucky to be able to pick this beauty from our glasshouse today 😍 Used it to add flavour to my tomato & lentil soup for lunch (will post recipe later). Will add it finely chopped to a potato salad for a winter BBQ tonight and the rest will be used for lunchboxes and added to smoothies this week.

24/07/2023

Looking for another easy veggie side dish to add to dinner tonight? Shred half a red cabbage, sauté gently in olive oil for a few minutes, add 1-2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and cook for a further 5 mins until the vinegar has reduced and cabbage is just tender but still has crunch. Season to taste, sprinkle over sesame seeds and you are good to go!

24/07/2023

Are you struggling with pre-menstrual syndrome? Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) encompasses a wide range of symptoms including low mood, anxiety, cravings, fluid retention, tender breasts, period pain, poor sleep, headaches and acne or skin changes. Every woman is different and can experience their own unique set of symptoms, some of which can be severe enough to interfere with the ability to enjoy life to the full.

There are natural solutions that can help, and they can be tailored to your individual needs. Get in touch to book an appointment with Wendy at Hawthorn Natural Health, a qualified naturopath, nutritionist and medical herbalist who will take a holistic approach and provide individualised care to support you with PMS symptoms.

e - wendy@hawthornhealth.co.nz
t - 0223508913

14/06/2023

If you want to know more about how Hawthorn Natural Health could help with your health concerns we can arrange a FREE 10 minute discovery chat - message to book!

29/05/2023

Warming Pumpkin Soup - perfect for this cold rainy day, with lots of immune boosting nutrients. I've added the recipe to my journal, click on the link below to have a look. Enjoy!

The perfect soup for a cold rainy day! We let our pumpkin patch grow wild at the bottom of our garden every year, our bees love the pumpkin flowers! And in autumn we usually get a good harvest of p…

15/05/2023

🌸 SPECIAL OFFER 🌸 - if you book a consultation during May or Jun 2023 you will receive a free personalised flower essence.

A naturopath can work with many different health concerns - from digestive system issues, hormone imbalances and skin conditions to supporting your immune system in preparation for winter. If you want to know more about how we can help you, have a look at our website - www.hawthornhealth.co.nz

Or click below to send us a message for more information.

Warm regards

Wendy

11/05/2023

Welcome to the Hawthorn Natural Health page! I’m Wendy and I’m a naturopath, nutritionist and medical herbalist.

I’d love to support you with any health concerns you have and guide you on a journey to wellness, using nutrition and lifestyle advice, herbal medicine and complementary therapies.

Thanks to my talented and hardworking husband I have a warm and comfortable clinic space to welcome you to (pics below, still a few homely touches required!).

And thanks to my friend Hannah Phillips I have an awesome website to share - click on the link to have a look www.hawthornhealth.co.nz

I’d love if you could share this post and support my small business. I have a SPECIAL OFFER running - for any consultation booked in May or Jun 2023 you will receive a free personalised flower essence 😍🌸

If you want more info on how I can help you please get in touch - 0223508913 or wendy@hawthornhealth.co.nz

Warm regards
Wendy