April has been magic! This month, between clients and my vaginal health mentorship, I froze my butt off but filled my cup in New Zealand with the family. Nothing like a little kiwi food to nourish my soul 💖 . . . #selfcarethreads #april #filledmycup #metime #nourishedmysoul #familytime #picton #nz #lifelately #april #omakaaviationheritagecentre #omakaairshow

Just because it’s common, does not mean it is normal. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, let’s work together to have you feeling amazing. Periods don’t need to be painful. . . . . . #endometriosis #endowarrior #endo #endotips #endoeducation #endometriosisawareness #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endonaturopath #naturopath #endometriosissupport #endometriosisaustralia

Worldwide approximately 190 million women or those assigned female at birth have Endometriosis. ⁠ ⁠ Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the uterus lining, grows outside of the uterus. This can cause painful periods and poos, pelvic pain, fatigue, bloating and pain during or after sex. Plus many more symptoms. ⁠ ⁠ What would you like to know about Endometriosis? ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #endometriosisawarenessmonth #hormonehealth #endometriosis #endo #endoeducation #naturopath #goldcoastnaturopath #womenswellness #hormonebalance #endometriosisawareness #endowarrior #autoimmune #endosisters #invisibleillness #womenshealth

That's a bloody long time ⁠ ⁠ Tampons are a little quicker to degrade at around 6 months as they are mostly made from cotton. The plastic around them takes a lot longer though. ⁠ ⁠ Have you tried reusable period products like a cup or period underwear yet? ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #periods #menstrualcycle #menstruation #hormones #periodtalk #naturopath #periodpower #womenwellness #periodpositive #menstruationmatters #environmentallyconscious #ecofriendly #goldcoast #womenshealth #savetheplanet #reducewaste

11,000 sanitary products in just one person's lifetime. It is mindblowing to think about what is going into landfill every month! ⁠ ⁠ Unsure how reusable menstrual products would fit into your lifestyle? Try using period underwear to sleep in or on days you're at home to save money and reduce the environmental impact! ⁠ ⁠ @rudiebody and @tomorganic are organic cotton underwear too!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #periodtalk #menstruation #periodpower #sanitaryproducts #periodunderwear #environmentallyconscious #undies #naturopath #womenshealth #hormones #menstrualcycle #periods #periodpads #periodnaturopath #periodpanties

If you have not yet tried chamomile, reishi and honey tea, you're missing out! Calming and magical, perfect as part of your bedtime routine 😴⁠ ⁠ Brew 1 teaspoon of organic chamomile in hot water for 3-5 minutes. Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of reishi powder and honey to taste. Enjoy 🌻⁠ ⁠ #bedtimeroutine #calming #sleepytea #tealover #teatime #nourishingthenervoussystem #herbaltea #herbalmagic⁠ #metime #unwind #sleepwell #naturopath #nd #innercalm

The three rules to drinking coffee ☕️ 1. Coffee after food, always Coffee on an empty stomach impairs blood sugar control, which can lead to elevated blood glucose levels. This elevation causes inflammation and an increase in IGF-1 that causes excess sebum production. This can cause acne! 2. Enjoy your coffee between 9:30 and 11am Cortisol, the stress hormone also signals the body to be awake and functioning, peaks in the morning around 8:30am. Caffeine also increases cortisol, this means you aren’t getting the best benefit from your coffee but you might also impact your morning cortisol production and stress out your adrenal gland 3. No coffee at 4pm It takes approximately 3-5 hours for half of the caffeine to wear off in an adult. This is without food slowing it down too. The stimulating effects of a cup of coffee could be hitting you hours later as you’re getting ready for bed. In pregnancy the stimulating affects can extend up to 15 hours! Have you tried any of these rules before? . . . . . #coffee #coffeetime #coffeelover #naturopathtip #nutritiontip #coffeelove #coffeetips #pourover #holistichealth #energy #thewholesomestore #lawofattraction #betheenergy #naturalhealth #acne #acnetips #acnejourney #skinhealth #skintips #acneawareness #acnehelp #betheenergyyouwanttoattract #foodhacks

Eating well does not need to be complicated 🍽️⁠ ⁠ Sunday morning breakfast before the farmer's markets is usually scrapping together what is still salvageable in the fridge. This morning I literally only had 4 spinach leaves still edible and a few slightly wrinkly cherry tomatoes to add to my eggs. The simplicity was delicious though. ⁠ ⁠ What's your favourite uncomplicated meal to cook? ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #goodmorning #weekendvibes #sundayfunday #delicious⁠ #healthyeating #fuelyourbody #nourishyourbody #nutrition #nutrionist #naturopath #healthyfoodshare #easybreakfast

Feeling lonely? Studies show loneliness can be just as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes daily. ⁠ ⁠ Loneliness is not about being alone, it is the perception of being alone or isolated, regardless of the amount of social contact a person has. This feeling is often amplified around celebration days like Valentine's day, Christmas and birthdays. Reach out to all your loved ones and spread a little joy and happiness 💕 ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #loneliness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #psychology⁠ #connection #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #selfcare #youarenotalone #overwhelmed #funfactfriday #spreadthelove⁠ #healthandwellness #naturopath #goldcoastnaturopath

Did you know that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide? It is estimated that 50% to 80% of sexually active females will be infected with HPV in their lifetime.⁠ ⁠ Risk factors for HPV include sexual activity, smoking and long-term use of the pill (oral contraception). Treatment depends on the type of HPV, there are over 180 subtypes and the manifestation of the infection. In most cases, the immune system eliminates the virus within 1-2 years after exposure and does not require treatment. The high-risk subtypes 16 and 18 create high-grade cellular change that can lead to cancer. Removal of the abnormal tissue via a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is the standard treatment. ⁠ ⁠ Although the prognosis after an HPV infection is generally good, recurrences are common. Don’t be complacent. Keep your cervical screenings up to date and if you’re diagnosed, book in for naturopathic support. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #hpvawareness #womenshealth #cervicalcancer #HPVawareness #HPV #cervicalcancerawareness #healthylifestyle #sexualhealth #womenswellness #hpveducation #STI #sexeducation #naturopath #goldcoastnaturopath

Overthinking about work and your giant to-do list and it's overwhelming you? Prioritise yourself and your mental health by creating a daily routine to switch your mind to 'you' time when you finish work. ⁠ ⁠ I shower, put my pyjamas on and then spend 10 minutes on a skin routine. For the last two months, I've been using the @iwi_eco facial cups and the calming art of cupping and its repetitive movement is working wonders on my nervous system... and my skin!! My laugh lines (my favourite kind of wrinkles!) are actually looking less prominent! ⁠ ⁠ The 10 minutes of removing my makeup, applying @biologiserum rosehip or blackseed oil (I alternate the products) and doing the cupping flow makes me breathe deeper, shift all the energy of the day and tell my brain that work time is officially over. ⁠ ⁠ Have you tried facial cupping yet?⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #selfcare #selflove #youtime #naturopath #goldcoastnaturopath #massagetherapy #cupping #naturalbotox #nasolabialfolds #womenswellness #facialcupping #naturalskincare #skinhealth #pns #naturalskinhealth #naturalfacelift #naturalendorphins #naturalmedicineclinic #naturalradiance #naturalrejuvenation #naturopathmedicine #naturaltreatments #nextlevelwellness #nightskincareroutine #nonsurgucalfacelift #worklife⁠ #healthyskin #skincare #glowingskin #skincareroutine

Selfcare isn’t just face masks and massages. It’s full body care. Care of your mental, physical and emotional health. What are you bringing into 2023 with your self care? . . . . #selfcare #2023 #selfcareroutine #selfcarefirst #lookingafterme #naturopathapproved #wholebodyhealth #hotelchadstone #goldcoast