Sindy Hawthorne - Naturopathy, Nutrition & Herbal Medicine

20/03/2026

My head is spinning lately.

So so many children in the last 6 months, diagnosed with ADHD as young as 4 and immediately medicated. The diagnosis is often made in just 20 mins and a few questionnaires.

I'm not questioning if the child may have ADHD, they certainly might meet the criteria, but is it right to medicate without looking into:

Screen time
Sleep quality
Nutrition
Out door time
Mouth breathing
Mould
home environment
School environment

Shouldn't we just take a breath?

Bored children become dysregulated
High screen time children become dysregulated
Tired children become dysregulated
Children exposed to mould become dysregulated
Kids that aren't moving many km a day (yes a day!!) become dysregulated
Kids sitting or sleeping next to smart meters or anything emitting wifi MIGHT become dysregulated
Kids not breathing properly (eg through the nose) become dysregulated
Poorly nourished children become dysregulated -and I dont mean underfed, I mean children fed on food filled with pesticides, sugar, refined carbs, folic acid, seed oils - your typical kiwi diet.

Is this child dysregulated only at school?
Have the countries where they dont send their children to school until they are 7, are they correct?
Children need to play and move, to think.
They can not often do well just "sitting and listening"

Kids used to be able to play and roam all the time! They used to move around the class room more, classes werent as crowded, as noisy, there was no wifi in each room, no LED lights, no synthetic carpet.

Are we medicating the fish without cleaning up the rest of it?

15/03/2026

Late pregnancy nutrition can sometimes influence how labor begins and progresses. One study examining women in the final weeks before delivery looked at the effects of eating dates regularly during the last month of pregnancy.

Researchers found that women who ate about 6 dates per day during the final 4 weeks before their due date arrived at the hospital with greater cervical dilation compared to those who did not. The same group also experienced about a 77% shorter first stage of labor and showed a 42% lower rate of cesarean sections.

Scientists believe the natural compounds in dates may support uterine activity and cervical readiness during late pregnancy, although more research is still being explored.

26/12/2025

14/04/2025

A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet shows that a strict elimination diet can dramatically improve ADHD symptoms in young children. After reintroducing certain foods, 63% of children experienced behavioral relapses, highlighting the impact of non-allergic food sensitivities on cognitive function. This challenges traditional views on food allergies and ADHD.

17/02/2025

Great trick to keep up your sleeve

27/12/2024

28/10/2024

Did you know that thyroid health plays a crucial role in how you feel each day? From energy levels and metabolism to mood and weight, your thyroid gland influences so many aspects of your well-being. Many women struggle with thyroid imbalances without even realizing it! If you’re feeling unusually tired, struggling with weight, or noticing shifts in mood or focus, it could be your thyroid. Let’s work together to uncover the root cause and support your thyroid naturally through nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and targeted therapies to help you feel like yourself again.

09/10/2024

Understand the negatives that come with adding fluoride to water, with 69 reasons all backed by science, logic and facts.

19/09/2024

If you are looking for herbs or supplements to help reduce your cortisol levels, talk to me 😃

17/09/2024

If you are unsure of which magnesium supplement is right for you, I can help!

12/09/2024

Some good news - women need to do less exercise to change their baseline of aerobic and muscular strength.

Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.

04/09/2024

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