Dr Robyn Anderson - Homeopathic Practitioner

09/03/2026

Fibre isn’t just fibre.
There are actually different types, and they each play their own role in digestion, hormones, and metabolic health.

Here’s a quick guide to help you remember the difference 👇

Soluble fibre 🫘🍎
• What it does: Dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance in the gut.
• Why it matters: Helps stabilise blood sugar, support cholesterol balance, nourish beneficial gut bacteria, and maintain steady energy levels. ⚖️🦠⚡
• Where to find it: Oats, lentils, apples, citrus, avo, beans, and many legumes.

Insoluble fibre 🥦🌾
• What it does: Does not dissolve in water and adds bulk to stool.
• Why it matters: Supports regular bowel movements and helps the body efficiently move waste and excess hormones out through the digestive system. 🌿➡️
• Where to find it: Nuts, seeds, berries, green beans, cauliflower, leafy vegetables, and whole grains.

Most plant foods contain a mix of both, which is why eating a variety of whole foods naturally supports gut health.

If you're working on digestion, hormone balance, or metabolic health, fibre intake is often one of the simplest places to start.

💾 Save this post so you have a quick reference when planning meals.

This information is for education only and should not be taken as medical advice. It does not replace personalised care with a qualified healthcare professional.

03/03/2026

WHY is my hair falling out?! 😭

You know the moment…

You’re brushing your hair, glance down… and there’s a furry animal in your hairbrush.

Instant panic.
Am I stressed? Hormonal? Deficient? Balding?!

Before you panic - hair shedding is common in women. But it’s usually a sign your body is under some kind of pressure.

The most common drivers I see:
✨ Stress - big events or long-term low-grade overwhelm (shedding often shows up 2–3 months later)
✨ Low iron (more specifically, ferritin) - even “normal” ferritin can be too low for healthy hair growth
✨ Thyroid shifts - especially if you’re also feeling tired, cold or puffy
✨ Hormonal changes - postpartum, stopping the pill, perimenopause, PCOS-related androgen sensitivity
✨ Undereating or low protein intake - aggressive fasting, chronic dieting, skipping meals
✨ Gut inflammation or poor absorption - your follicles need nutrients delivered consistently
✨ Rapid weight loss or illness - even a bad flu can trigger shedding months later

Hair isn’t essential for survival. So when your body feels stressed, inflamed, undernourished or hormonally unsettled… it diverts resources elsewhere.

And here’s the key 👇
It’s always better to investigate WHY this is happening rather than jumping straight to a generic “hair & nail” supplement. Those might support growth - but they often miss the cause of the hair loss.

If your ponytail feels thinner or your part is widening, don’t just treat the hair. Look at the body.

Save this for later if you’ve had a hairbrush shock recently 💛

25/02/2026

“You are not inconsistent. You are cyclical” 🌿

Last night’s Understanding Your Cycle webinar was such a beautiful reminder of how powerful women become when they actually understand what’s happening in their bodies.
To every single woman who joined live - thank you 💚
Your questions, honesty and openness made it incredibly special.

We spoke about:
• The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle in simple, practical language
• Why your mood, energy and focus shift across the month
• What’s normal… and what’s not
• How to start noticing your own patterns

If you missed it, or you’d like to rewatch it, the full replay is now available on my YouTube channel (link in bio)

But here’s the real question…
Understanding your cycle is powerful.
Knowing what to do with that information? That’s where things change.

That’s why I created:
*✨Awareness to Action: Supporting Your Cycle in Real Life✨*
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning how to work with your body so you feel more steady, more capable, and more in control across the month.

Inside the programme you’ll get:
• The full 90-minute deep-dive training
• A 90-day implementation plan
• Monthly Q&A sessions over 3 months
• Practical tools to actually apply what you’ve learned

This is about moving from “I understand my cycle” to “I know how to support myself through it.”

Psst… we still have a few coupon codes left for early access 👀

If you’d like the details, comment ACTION below and I’ll send you the info.

And if this topic resonated with you, save this post or send it to a friend who needs it 💚

17/02/2026

Your hormones aren’t dramatic.
They’re seasonal. 🌿

If you’ve ever thought:

“Why do I feel like a different person every week?”
“Why is my motivation so inconsistent?”
“Why do I smash goals one week and randomly cry the next?”

You’re not unstable.
You’re cyclical.

Your body moves through four internal seasons every single month - winter, spring, summer and autumn. And each one shifts your energy, mood, clarity, confidence and tolerance levels.

When you understand this pattern:
• You stop fighting yourself
• You plan more realistically
• You work with your body instead of against it

And if your symptoms feel extreme?
That’s information. Not a personality flaw.

Next week I’m hosting a FREE webinar where we’ll chat about the phases of your cycle - so that you can finally understand what is happening month to month.

If this post resonated, you’ll love the webinar!

✨ Click here to register: subscribepage.io/dRqkLQ
✨ Save this so you can come back to it

And send it to a friend who needs to hear this 💛

11/02/2026

10/02/2026

You know what’s wild? I spent years thinking if I just ate clean enough and worked out consistently enough, I’d finally feel amazing.

But the pressure to be perfect became another source of stress. The guilt when I missed a workout or ate something “off plan” was exhausting. I was doing all the “right” things while my nervous system was screaming for help.

Here’s the truth: when you’re constantly overwhelmed or running on fumes, your body is flooded with stress hormones. Your digestion suffers. Sleep gets worse. Your immune system takes a hit. No amount of green smoothies or workout routines can override a nervous system that’s been in overdrive for too long.

Life gets real. Work stress, family pressure, financial worries - sometimes just keeping it all together is enough. And in those seasons, the most healthy thing might be choosing rest over a workout. Ordering takeaways to have the night off. Letting go of the rigid routine.

Your body needs safety more than it needs perfection.
So if you’re in a season where just getting through the day feels like an achievement? You’re not failing. You’re surviving. And sometimes that’s exactly what your nervous system needs 💚

05/02/2026

Okay, I gave in and hopped on the trend 😅

This feels like an accurate (and weirdly realistic) snapshot of what I do every day - helping women make sense of their hormones, cycles, and health in a way that feels empowering through the use of holistic medicine 🌿

If you could describe your dreams and passions in one picture, what would it include?

29/01/2026

Ever feel like you’re a different person depending on the week of your cycle?

One week you’re energised, focused and on top of things…
the next you’re tired, emotional, foggy or just off - and you’re left wondering whether this is normal or something you should be worried about.

You’re not imagining it - and you’re not alone.

In this free 30-minute mini webinar, I’ll walk you through the four phases of the menstrual cycle and explain what’s happening hormonally throughout the month, so those shifts in mood, energy and motivation start to make sense.

🎤A bit about your host: I’m Dr Robyn Anderson, a homeopathic doctor based in Cape Town with a long-standing interest in women’s health, hormones, fertility and the mind-body connection. Through both my clinical work and my own experience navigating hormonal challenges, I’ve seen how many women feel confused or in the dark about their cycles - and how empowering it can be when things are finally explained clearly.

This session is gentle, practical and designed to help you feel more informed, and less overwhelmed.

🗓 Tuesday, 24 February 2026
⏰ 7pm (SAST)
📍 Online
💚 Free of charge

If you’ve ever thought “why do I feel so different every week?”, this is a really good place to start.

👉 Register here: subscribepage.io/dRqkLQ

20/01/2026

We’re often told fertility support has to be perfect to “work”.
Perfect diet. Perfect supplements. Perfect routine.
And honestly? That just adds more pressure to an already emotional journey.

Fertility isn’t built in extremes.
It’s built in small, consistent choices, repeated over time.

Some days you’ll eat well, sleep well, move gently, feel calm.
Other days you’ll skip breakfast, sleep badly, feel stressed, and do your best just to get through the day.
Both are part of being human.

What matters most is not doing everything right - it’s reducing the things that quietly strain your hormones, and gently supporting your body more often than not.

This fertility to-do list isn’t a rulebook.
It’s a reminder of what helps, and what doesn’t need to be perfect to still make a difference 🤍

✨ Send this to someone who you think would benefit
💬 Comment if you’d like the male fertility to-do list next

This post is for education only and not a diagnosis or personalised medical advice. Everyone’s body and fertility journey is different - please seek individual guidance for your specific needs.

15/01/2026

We don’t damage our hormones on purpose.
Most of the time, we’re just trying to cope.

Skipping meals because we’re busy.
Training harder because we’re frustrated with our bodies.
Relying on coffee because rest feels impossible.
Pushing through stress because “this is just life now”.

None of these make you weak or irresponsible.
They make you human - living in a demanding world.

The problem is that hormones don’t respond to intentions. They respond to patterns, stress, and safety.

✨ Your body isn’t failing you.
✨ It’s communicating.

Which one surprised you most? Or which one made you feel a little TOO seen?
Let me know in the comments 💬

This post is for education only and is not medical advice. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace personalised care with a qualified healthcare professional. Everyone is different - please seek individual guidance for your specific needs.

07/01/2026

This year, I’m leaning into the things that make me feel most like myself.

Time in nature. Movement that feels nourishing (yoga, long stretches, dancing, deep breaths). Unrushed moments with the people I love. Space to slow down and just be.

One of the biggest lessons last year taught me is that doing things faster doesn’t mean doing them better. Sometimes it just means doing them more exhausted.

So my intention for the year ahead is to let my health come first - not in a perfectionist way, but in a softer, more sustainable one. More fun. More joy. Less pushing through.

I’m reminding myself that wellbeing isn’t something we achieve - it’s something we practise, gently, day by day.

I’d love to hear from you 🤍
What are you hoping to create or protect for yourself this year? ✨🌿