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Gina Urlich

BHSc Nutritional Medicine
www.ginaurlich.co.nz Gina is a mother to two young children and has over 10 years experience in the health care industry.

Gina aspires to educate and help clients understand their health concerns & provides key steps to achieve exceptional health. Whilst Gina enjoys all aspects of nutritional medicine, she has a special interest in natural fertility, preconception care planning and hormone analysis. By addressing increasingly common hormone imbalances, stress, toxic overload and any specific nutrient deficiencies, th

is approach can overcome frustrating barriers to conception and the creation of healthy, happy babies. Gina also has a keen focus in treating a wide range of female health issues, including menopause, PMT, period pain, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, weight loss, acne and other skin issues. Gina’s care is holistic and comprehensive by nature and she feels very privileged to be able to share life’s journey with her patients and their families. Gina’s compassionate and gentle nature helps the client ease into the necessary lifestyle changes with support and encouragement, allowing for the best possible results. Consultations available at Kangaroo Point Nutritionists

11/05/2025

Last Mother’s Day I woke up in the suffocating quiet of the intensive care unit.
A nasogastric tube lodged in my throat, a central venous line protruding through my neck, cannulas lined both arms, drains snaked from my stomach, my body, a battlefield.
A 30cm scar now etched across my abdomen, the trace left behind by the removal of organs, the access point for hot chemotherapy that poured like molten fire through my insides, meant to scorch away the thing that tried to steal my life.

My mouth was bone-dry from 12 hours of incubation on an operating table.

I think to myself - I’m still here.

I couldn’t leave. Not now. Not yet. I would get back to them.

They told me: Only one in twenty survives this.
But even as my body lay broken, I told them: I will be the one. Watch me.

And I did.

This Mother’s Day, I wake not to machines, but to the soft glow of sunlight slipping through my window.
Not to the cold hum of survival, but to the sweet chaos of my children, the sound of life.
The tubes are gone.
The scar remains, but it is no longer a mark of suffering. It is my emblem, the symbol of a mother who fought with everything she had to return to them.
It speaks not of pain, but of the power that survives the darkest of storms.
Of survival. Of love.

It is my proof. My prayer. My promise.

Happy Mother’s Day.
May we hold this day close, as the miracle it is, a gift I didn’t just receive, but fought for.

03/05/2025

Thoughts lately…
Awe is not in the stars alone.
It lives here —
beneath bare feet on cool soil,
in the hush of rain sinking deep into earth.

It is the breath I forget to notice,
the pulse beneath my ribs, steady and ancient.
It is the seed breaking open underground,
trusting the dark before it reaches for light.

I searched for awe in distant places,
in answers, in certainty,
in the sharp corners of control.

But awe waits in the soft places —
the soft weight of my child’s hand in mine,
in the warmth of the sun on my skin,
in the quiet bend of a flower toward morning,

The way the earth keeps blooming,
even when no one is watching.

In the stillness that asks nothing from me
but to be here.

Even now, life is unfolding.
Even now, you belong to this earth.

So breathe.
Lay down the weight you carry.
Let your roots deepen.
Let your heart open.

And remember:
you are part of this great, breathing world.
And that — that is awe.

28/04/2025

MUMS DESERVE THE WORLD – SO WE’RE GIVING IT
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TO ENTER: Tag a Mum who deserves to be celebrated & follow the beautiful brands above.
Winner announced on Sunday 4th May 7pm

Every Mum deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and spoiled.

This one’s for the Mums who give everything, every day — we see you. We celebrate you.

27/04/2025

Here’s what it means to live fully — to be free, at peace, and the healthiest version of myself — here’s what I’ve learned ~ 🌙

24/04/2025

Golden, crunchy, and packed with goodness!
These healthy Anzac biscuits are our go-to for a nourishing treat that little hands (and big ones!) will love.

Made with wholesome healthy ingredients -
ANZAC cookies

Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup buckwheat flour
¾ cup almond meal
½ cup coconut sugar
¾ cup shredded coconut
½ cup cold pressed coconut oil liquified or butter
2 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon bicarb soda

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.
Add oats, buckwheat flour, almond meal, coconut sugar and shredded coconut to a medium sized bowl.
Pour coconut oil into a small saucepan on a medium heat.
Add the honey and stir to combine.
Mix together the bicarb soda and water.
Once the coconut oil mixture is completely melted and hot, pour in bicarb mixture and stir quickly to combine.
Once bubbles start to form turn the stove top off and pour coconut mixture into dry mix. Stir through until well combined.
Line two baking trays with baking paper and begin rolling mixture into balls. Place each ball on the tray and press down slightly. Do not place biscuits too close together as mixture will spread during baking.
Place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking tray before transferring to a cooling wrack.

30/03/2025

Who’s with me?
It’s pretty wild to see the alcohol industry slowly fade into the background, while this vibrant wave of healthy living, good energy, and positive choices takes the spotlight. People are shifting gears, embracing wellness, and I’m all for it!

26/03/2025

I sit quietly in the hyperbaric chamber, breathing in oxygen under pressure, with the hope that it will help push back any lingering tumor cells in my body.
The news from my recent PET scan should bring me relief—there is no evidence of disease, and I am, for now, still here & heaven forbid healthy!
I should feel a sense of triumph, grateful for life when the odds were once so bleak.
But facing the reality of my mortality, especially at the age of forty with four young children, is a raw and heavy experience.
It forces me to confront the fleeting nature of life, a truth we often overlook in the rush of daily existence. In these moments, I’m confronted with the undeniable truth that life is finite.
It’s the one thing we know for certain.
It’s a truth that most of us push aside in our daily lives, rarely giving it more than a passing thought.

Yet, when we are forced to face it head-on, it has a profound effect on our sense of self and our understanding of what truly matters.

11/02/2025

What’s the deal with Low FODMAP? + a day on my plate

Let’s break it down. Low FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols (yep, it’s a mouthful). These are short-chain carbs that don’t get fully absorbed in the gut—leading to bloating, discomfort, and other un-fun things for those with sensitive tummies.

💡 The benefits of going low FODMAP:

Reduces bloating and gas
Eases IBS symptoms and digestive discomfort
Supports gut health for those with scar tissue adhesions—which can help reduce the risk of bowel obstructions.
Helps you identify personal food triggers.

A Low FODMAP diet doesn’t mean boring or restrictive. It’s about eating foods that make you feel amazing—without the guesswork.

Your gut will thank you. Trust me.
Pop any questions in the comments xx

04/02/2025

Healthy Birthday Cake with fresh cream & strawbs

1 and 1/2 cups almond meal
pinch of salt
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut sugar

The filling
2 cups thick natural yoghurt or coconut yoghurt or whipped cream
2 cups berries

Preheat your oven to 175°C or 350°F
Grease and line two 20cm cake tins.
Break the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle over the sugar and beat at high speed for 5 – 6 minutes.
Add the salt to the almond meal.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the almond meal evenly over the egg mixture and gently combine, do not over mix.
Repeat until you have no almond meal left.

Pour the mixture evenly into your prepared tins.

Bake for 25 minutes or until nicely golden.
Remove from the oven.
Run a knife slowly and careful around the edge of each cake.
Gently flip the cakes onto cooling racks and remove the baking paper.
Allow the cakes to cool completely.

Cover what is now the top of one cake with the thick yoghurt or cream and evenly distribute the berries.
Place the remaining cake on top and repeat.

Cut. Eat. Enjoy.
🍓🍓🍓

22/01/2025

THE MOTHER LOAD
I am watching first hand as women fall—hormonally, nutritionally, and emotionally—to get back on their feet after having a baby & I don’t mean the first few weeks after giving birth I’m talking years after the fact.
Nine months of being in the limelight, then suddenly the mother disappears into the shadows of her new role.

Finally, recognised in the medical field as ‘Postnatal Depletion’ by
In this day & age many mothers-to-be are already depleted before conception and throughout pregnancy. Mother nature puts the developing baby first; a baby growing in utero will take what it needs from Mum.

Hence why so many mothers become low in iron, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B9, iodine, and selenium.
They also have much lower reserves in essential omega-3 fats like DHA and specific amino acids from proteins.

We live in a society of continual ongoing stress and we literally don’t know how to relax or switch off. This has profound effects on mental health, hormones, immune function, brain structure, and gut health.

For some women postnatal depression occurs at the severe end of the spectrum of postnatal depletion.

During the third trimester, the fetal brain is undergoing the most significant stage of development. Approximately 7 grams of fat pass from mother to baby each day! This high transfer of DHA fatty acid is essential for the baby but can leave the mother depleted. This is why I have my clients on practitioner grade DHA.

The great news is we can prevent postnatal depletion, 3 months of preconception care planning is optimal, better still start investing in your health today.
A pregnancy care plan pays off in the long run, prioritise your self care and ensure your nutrient reserves are not being compromised to support your growing baby.
Then once baby arrives, honour the physical work your body has provided to grow a baby.
Wether your thinking of starting a family one day, currently pregnant or reading this nodding at the realisation that your are postnatally depleted, you’re among the majority & we can help you.

Consultations please click the link in my bio.
🤍 .urlich

25/12/2024

Christmas 2024 ✨ what a magical day
Beautiful people, nourishing food, smiles & laughter.
So much abundance & love ✨

21/12/2024

After the hardest year of my life, today feels like a turning point. The longest day of the year reminds me that even after the darkest times, the light returns.

This solstice, I’m choosing to release the weight of the past and step into a season of healing, growth, and hope. It’s not easy, but little by little, I’m finding my way back to myself.

If you’ve been navigating your own challenges, know this: the light is always there, waiting for you to see it again. 💛

What’s one thing you’re ready to let go of or embrace?

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