Mediatrix Women's Wellness | Alternative & holistic health service

Mediatrix Women's Wellness

Address: 2/136 Marrickville Rd 2043

Website: http://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au

Likes: 1008

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Businesses
• Medical and health
• Medical centre
• Alternative & holistic health service
• Womens health clinic

25.01.2022 Peony Rose (Paeonia lactiflora) is possibly the most beautiful herb in my dispensary (passionflower, black cohosh and a hawthorn tree in full bloom come pretty close!). And one of my 18 indispensable herbs - a.k.a would be lost without in my herbal practice. . We use the root in herbal medicine, which tastes bitter + sweet and has a cooling, nourishing and moistening effect on the body (I always find this really fascinating, as its flowers unfurl around the Summer Solstice... ). It has a restorative affinity for the female reproductive system, muscles, nervous system and blood. . So when we put that all together into context, us herbalists use Paeony to: . modulate estrogen cool inflammation relieve spasms cleanse the blood and, support both the womb and ovaries to function smoothly. . I prescribe it for folks who tend towards a hot and dry constitution who are experiencing menstrual cycle challenges. Especially if theres a pattern of high estrogen and low progesterone and/or high testosterone or prolactin. . This hormone profile can manifest as irregular cycles, heavy periods with clots, painful periods, fibroids, tender breasts before your period and PCOS. Ill always formulate it for perimenopausal folks who are experiencing any of these alongside hot flashes or night sweats. . I have also found it to be wonderful specific for hormonal acne on the chin that is deep and cystic. . While it can be safe in pregnancy I wouldnt advise it unless youre in the care of a trained herbalist. Sose is 20 drops of tincture in the morning and evening. . Have you used Peony before? How did you find it? by Annie Spratt

23.01.2022 I almost called off the planned launch for my new healing program, simply because the collective pain and grief has been immense during this catastrophic time in Australia. But Ive come to trust the timing of things, and know that this point in history is filled with great challenges and we need ways to strengthen ourselves in the face of them. In October I was given the very deep and urgent sense of bringing a new program that centres on finding peace in a chaotic, unpredic...table and stressful world. Ive been gathering the threads of all I have learned and seen in 12 years in natural medicine. The tapestry that has formed, I feel, will serve too many for me to get in the way of it coming into the world. So Im taking a deep breath and pushing on forward. Ill tell you more about it tomorrow, but in the meantime I am hosting a webinar this Friday that is going to explain more of the course and go into some rich teachings on: Healing burnout Using our beautiful herbs to soothe and fortify our nervous system Finding the root causes of fatigue We'll be gathering Friday, January 10th at 10 am AEDT (thats 7am-8am Perth, Thu, Jan 9 11pm-12pm London, Thu, Jan 9 Los Angeles 3-4pm, New York 6-8pm). Sign up to the special class here >>> https://www.crowdcast.io/e/five-gentle-strategies If you cant make the live, youll be sent a link to the replay Id love to see you there xx . . . #stress #stressrelief #stressfree #stressmanagement #stressrelease #recharge #replenish #mentalhealthawareness #mindfullness #awakening #fightorflight #hormonalhealth #greenwitch #plantmagic #folkherbalist #womenswellbeing #myquietbeauty #smallmomentsofcalm #awakethesoul #calmcollected

23.01.2022 Ive been blessed to learn from some extraordinary teachers in my journey to becoming a naturopath, herbalist & fertility awareness educator. I stand on the shoulders of giants who have expanded my mind, taught me what needs our attention in this lifetime, nurtured me and inspired the direction on my healing journey. One such teacher entered my life and I literally couldnt sleep for 3 days after. ... I was attending a monthly VicHerbs meeting (a gathering of local naturopaths and herbalists in Melbourne) and Dr Kerry Hampton was presenting her findings of her PhD, looking at womens level of fertility understanding in general practice and IVF clinics. These numbers were astounding (and sadly made complete sense). 2.1% of women trying to conceive for 6 months could accurately identify when she was fertile. In IVF clinics this number was 12.7%. Meaning, 87.3% of women were undergoing high-level intervention without having been educated on how to time intercourse with her fertile window (?!?). 94% wanted access to better education, but didnt know where to go. For birth control, fertility awareness, when taught by a trained professional is 99.4% effective. Yet how many women are given that choice when having that first delicate conversation about contraception as a teenager? These figures, at the time, ignited a combination of intense inspiration and fury at the healthcare system. I went on to train with Dr Hampton and am now a certified Natural Fertility Educator - and will teach any woman wholl listen to me how to chart her cycle I have so much respect for this teacher who has been advocating for fertility awareness as a Womens Right issue her whole career. And Im super excited to share with you what I have learnt from her (plus a whole lot more!). Registration for Moon School closes next Sunday, March 8th! Check out the link to learn more >> https://moonschoolcourse.com/moon-school-course

23.01.2022 Period pain is a typical example of a symptom thats been normalised...but its by no means normal! Rather its a sign asking us to pay closer attention to our bodies and habits. On the blog this week, I'm digging into the nitty gritty of period pain self care, we cover: - the two different types of period pain - how to tell if youre symptoms are better suited to heating or cooling strategies - the simplest and most effective food plan for preventing period pain - my to...p nutrients - faithful herbs for both preventing and relieving pain - and also a note to ask you to reflect on the deeper messages the pain may have for you. And this weeks download is a holistic self-care checklist which you can print off and use! So pop over to the link to get yours >>> https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/links/

22.01.2022 10 Things I Would Tell My 21-Year-Old Self This final week of the year is always a big one for me. I get Christmas, my birthday and New Years all rolled into one week. This year's changeover is particularly reflective for a lot of us with the new decade afoot. This morning I wrote a note to my 21 and 41-year-old self (a fav tradition). ... And I'd love to share some of what I'd share with younger self on what we'd learn this decade. 1. There are going to be many many endings, but just as many beginnings. Don't grieve for too long. 2. When it comes to love, you'll *know, really KNOW* when you know. But those other souls that you danced with in the meantime will teach you great secrets. 3. Work hard BUT! Not everything had to be earned by the sweat of your brow. Ease and simplicity are divine organising principles. 4. I know you're shy, but please allow yourself to be seen...it will get easier, trust me on that one. 5. Which reminds me, you can be so many things all at once. You can be strong and knowing, as well as vulnerable and shy. Both are true and real. 6. Don't worry, you're not crazy for speaking with plants. You'll soon find a community that does the same (and they also happen to like pot lucks, mountain adventures and general silliness....squeee, you're in for such a treat!). 7. When you finish your naturopathic training, go out there and just start practising. You'll never feel ready. The only way to learn your craft is practice. 8. When stressed or overwhelmed, get outside, drink motherwort tea and read desiderata daily. 9. Get good mentors, ask for help, investing in your education is always a good idea, and save 30% of everything you earn. 10. Get lots of sleep. You'll thank me. What would you tell your -10 years from now self? Let me know in the comments!! #inspiredbynature #innerwork #innerpeace #infp #holistichealth #gratitude #forgeyourownpath #crazyplantlady #whitestreak #redheads_of_insta See more

22.01.2022 Woman, with a candle lighted to help her keep faith with her own life a centered presence... spreading in concentric circles around her. - Judith Duerk by the beautiful @annaliesebakescreative in the smoky blue mountains

22.01.2022 UTIs are one of the most frequent infections in women, accounting for nearly 25% of all infections experienced - thats high! Its estimated that around 5060% of women will develop a UTI in their lifetimes. They occur more more often in women than in men, at a ratio of 8:1. While antibiotics are often effective at clearing an acute infection, they leave women more vulnerable to recurring infections. It is estimated in the literature that 80% of all UTIs are reinfections,... thus having a robust prevention strategy is key or breaking the cycle! Head over here to read or listen to this weeks blog and download your free protocol>> https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/links/

21.01.2022 I recently completed Julia Camerons The Artists Way and I seem to be successfully crow-barring it into most conversations I have (As in: me offering to download the audio version onto my father in laws phone at Sunday lunch) simply because its such a deeply valuable thing to do as a human to tend to our creative self! One of the exercises that Ive found most enjoyable is to list 5-10 unlived lives and infuse a little of that life into the present. Its been so v...ery enriching and has restructured my days in delightful ways. Some of mine: 1. A Novelist: Do NaNoWrimo this year (Yay, mission complete! See my highlights ) and write for 30 minutes everyday going forward. 2. A doctor: Read one new study every day and do the WebMD quizzes. 3. A clairvoyant: All decisions are to be approved by intuition - from my choice of breakfast to my choice in accountant. 4. A tea master: Use the nice tea pot daily. Light a candle. Say a prayer. Pour slowly. Drink slowly. 5. A midwife: Teach people how to understand their fertility and trust in their body. Be with womxn. 6. A queen: Lead from the heart. Be kind. Be clear. Have a vision. Above all else serve your people and protect the vulnerable. Rinse and repeat. 7. An ecologist: use only and advocate for sustainable, ethically produced herbal medicines. Spread the word. Ive come to understand that creativity isnt about paint brushes, poems or songs - its about accessing the other 90% of ourselves and remixing our reality with the riches that await us there. Id love to know, what are some of your unlived lives? AND what could you do today to bring that to life? #theartistsway #herbalist #holistic #holistichealth #mindbody #manifesting #soulwork #innerpeace #personaldevelopment #souljourney #innerwork #bethechange #gratitude #alignment #manifestation #awakening See more

21.01.2022 Most peoples sexual education experience goes something like this: "As a woman, youll have a monthly bleed called a period. Youll need to use these types of hygiene products called pads and tampons. You can now get pregnant. Use condoms to avoid STIs. Use the pill to not get pregnantwith this, youll still have a monthly bleed which you can call a period. This is the responsible, mature thing to do." Were not taught that we can only get pregnant 20-25% of the ...time let alone how to identify when that is. Were not taught that within the menstrual cycle are different phases that each have unique gifts and signatures that when harnessed can leverage our creativity and productivity. Were also not taught that the pill shuts down all ovulation function nor that the bleeds are a medication withdrawal reactionnot a period. We can go through our entire lives never fully understanding what happens within our bodies every month. The beautiful thing is, its never too late to learn. I'm teaching a free class this week called 3 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Revolutionise Your Life. Youre going to learn why this knowledge is SO MUCH more than just having babies and how this self-knowledge can literally change your life. We'll be gathering for 3 session times from the 26-28th Feb, so pick a time that works best for you and come along! Sign up over here: https://moonschoolcourse.com/fam-webinars See more

21.01.2022 The Alchemy of Hitting Rock Bottom // Sometimes a shake-up now and again invigorates our bodies, minds and souls. When the suffering, pain or stress all become unbearable, you know that youre being invited to grow. To change. To be reconfigured in a way that will better serve the world. . Like everything in nature, we are deeply connected with everything around us. The bushfires that have been ravaging Australia have stirred pain in us all. They will only catalyse cha...nge if we accept. . Ive come to see plants as my greatest, wisest mentors. We can learn a great deal from them. They are masters of resilience and adaptation. Their lives are at the whims of where their seeds are scattered. If they burn, they find ways to come back anew. They produce a host of plant chemicals to protect them from predators, from frost, the sun and other plants. . They work in a time dimension altogether different from our own. Plants operate slowly across long timelines. Many plants thrive from stressors, shocks and volatility. They adapt strengthened and better suited to thrive in their changing environment. . We are the same. We dont just tolerate shocks; we need them to grow. . So Im taking my cue from the plants: surrender to the change, allow nature to strengthen me in the way it needs and for good measure send a prayer that I here and willing to be on the transition team to a kinder, more whole and peaceful world. . If you'd like to explore ways of finding your centre of calm in the eye of this storm, I'm teaching a masterclass in a couple of hours on just this. Link in Bio to Register (or to get the replay) . . . . #naturopathicmedicine #simplenaturefinds #calmcollected #ecotherapy #plantstagram #crazyplantlady #greenwitch #plantmagic #wildcrafting #herbalist #herbalism #herbalallies #folkmedicine #folkherbalism #folkherbalist #womenswellbeing

20.01.2022 Happy Monday! Just a reminder that today is the last day to get the Early Bird price for my upcoming Moon School online course - $354. Prices go up tomorrow to $399, however you will have access to a payment plan of x2 monthly instalments of $220 (Prices in USD) Link to learn more >> https://moonschoolcourse.com/moon-school-course

19.01.2022 Come along to this Livestream where Clara is going to teach: - The science of stress and how you have a lot more control than you think. - The most powerful part of your body and how you can use it to transform your perception of stress - A simple tool to help you get into your "flow zone" - Designing a nourishing 24-hour (including herbs and foods)... - Q&A at the end. Come bring your teacup, your journal and a pen along and join us. See more

19.01.2022 Just a reminder folk! This free Facebook Live class will be beginning in 1 hour - so if you'd like to get some simple stress management strategies, come join us!

19.01.2022 I'm a empath. In the sense that I just absorb...a lot. I know that I'm in very good company in this insta family with many of you being wired up the same. I also work in my naturopathic practice with many highly sensitive women. And throughout the years, I've worked out a couple of powerful tools that allows you to work WITH your sensitivity, rather than it being a thorn in your side. My intention for Moon School is to teach women how to read their own inner map through ...cycle awareness and how to gather their own medicine bag of herbs, flower essences and foods that become potent allies. It's about learning about how nature can support your inner workings. Connecting back in this way made me feel like I'm a boat with a rudder and can finally read the sea. I can lean into the currents instead of being caught up in them. I can look up to skies and see where I am and make sure that I'm headed in the right direction Link to learn more about how you can learn to do this too >> https://moonschoolcourse.com/moon-school-course

19.01.2022 Peace: a certain quality of inner tranquillity that does not depend upon the uncertainties of daily life for its existence. . You have a wellspring of peace within you. . No matter how stressed, anxious, fatigued or weary you feel, you can touch that place and rest.... . One of the greatest misconceptions is the belief that it takes years to find peace and calm. . It can be light-years or a second away. . The Peace Protocol is a brand new online program that helps you cultivate the still, deep and quiet part of you. . From herbal medicine and holistic nutrition to meditation and journaling. This course will gently guide you to nurture your body, quieten your mind and ease your rushed soul. . Though the peace protocol you: . Are better equipped body, mind and soul to work with stress. Have greater ease within your mind. Have a practice that allows you to turn to your heart and rest your spirit. Experience a deeper alignment with your life. . Come join us! . Learn more through the link in my profile . . . . #stress #stressrelief #stressfree #stressmanagement #stressrelease #recharge #replenish #mentalhealthawareness #mindfullness #awakening #fightorflight #calmcollected #plantstagram #herbalism. #folkmedicine #womenswellbeing @ Sydney, Australia

18.01.2022 Are you burning bright or burning out? In this noisy and busy world, it can seem nearly impossible to find the place within that is deep and quiet. Chronic stress is the most common root cause I see in my clients, and it can be a mighty stealthy one. My 2019 has taught me a huge amount about managing stress, faith and dancing with life. Like a frog in a pot that's slowly heating up - we can often miss the warning signs that we're stretching beyond our capacity because th...e stressors can accrue slowly - until we find ourselves in a heap. Because I don't want you in a heap (especially for the upcoming holidays), I've created this quiz to help you understand where on the stress spectrum you are. There are 4 types of stress adaptation and this simple 2-minute quiz will help you find out what type YOU currently are based on your energy, mood, stress triggers and sleep (+ Ill give you a simple-to-do action plan to get started feeling calm and energised!). Once you're done, come back and let us know which type you are! Take the quiz here: https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/burning-out-quiz/

17.01.2022 I’ve been blessed to learn from some extraordinary teachers in my journey to becoming a naturopath, herbalist & fertility awareness educator. I stand on the shoulders of giants who have expanded my mind, taught me what needs our attention in this lifetime, nurtured me and inspired the direction on my healing journey. One such teacher entered my life and I literally couldn’t sleep for 3 days after. ... I was attending a monthly VicHerbs meeting (a gathering of local naturopaths and herbalists in Melbourne) and Dr Kerry Hampton was presenting her findings of her PhD, looking at women’s level of fertility understanding in general practice and IVF clinics. These numbers were astounding (and sadly made complete sense). 2.1% of women trying to conceive for 6 months could accurately identify when she was fertile. In IVF clinics this number was 12.7%. Meaning, 87.3% of women were undergoing high-level intervention without having been educated on how to time intercourse with her fertile window (?!?). 94% wanted access to better education, but didn’t know where to go. For birth control, fertility awareness, when taught by a trained professional is 99.4% effective. Yet how many women are given that choice when having that first delicate conversation about contraception as a teenager? These figures, at the time, ignited a combination of intense inspiration and fury at the healthcare system. I went on to train with Dr Hampton and am now a certified Natural Fertility Educator - and will teach any woman who’ll listen to me how to chart her cycle I have so much respect for this teacher who has been advocating for fertility awareness as a Women’s Right issue her whole career. And I’m super excited to share with you what I have learnt from her (plus a whole lot more!). Registration for Moon School closes next Sunday, March 8th! Check out the link to learn more >> https://moonschoolcourse.com/moon-school-course

16.01.2022 Love to start harnessing your hormones and making your cycle work for you? After 7 years practising as a naturopath, herbalist and natural fertility educator, Ive learned a thing or two about the extraordinary benefits of connecting more deeply with your cycle. So Im sharing my secrets on how you can understand your fertility and cycle in exquisite detail and how this will have a profound effect on your reproductive agency AND life in my upcoming FREE class.... (Spoiler alert: it doesnt involve apps, devices, test kits, expensive supplements it only requires your own knowledge of you ). Save your seat here: https://moonschoolcourse.com/fam-webinars See more

15.01.2022 Friends countdown in on! The Peace Protocol registration closes in just under a day and there are still some spots up for grabs. . This 21-day self-guided program is designed to help you shift from feeling exhausted and overwhelmed to finding your grounded centre, tending to your inner being and nourishing your nervous system. . IM GOING TO TEACH YOU:... A series of self-assessments to uncover your stress adaptation pattern, hidden strengths and stress triggers. A personalised plan for nourishing your nervous system with foods, nutrients and herbal medicines. Simple daily journaling practices. Identifying limiting beliefs that are holding you back and reframing them. Over three weeks, you'll develop a daily meditation practice, starting with 10 minutes and working up to 20 minutes. . THE COURSE INCLUDES: Meditations - with the option of no music or soothing ambient music composed by Tahlee Roullion of @sonesence_music . Video and audio lessons sent on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Journal exercises and prompts Meal plans, recipes and shopping lists Herbal preparation guidelines. Lifetime access to content. . Link in my profile will whisk you to the enrolments page @ Sydney, Australia See more

15.01.2022 I want to live in a world where healthcare nourishes wellness and treats root causes . It breaks my heart when I see women enduring health challenges because theyve been told nothing is wrong with you or taking a medication is all that can be done. . Fatigue and exhaustion are very real experiences that can be challenging to get a solid answer for from conventional healthcare. Too often they are ignored, dismissed or overlooked.... . When I ask my clients whats your doctors assessment its all too common to hear: . Nothing came up on the test. They said Im perfectly ok. . They just gave me a prescription for an antidepressant. . They just said its normal to feel tired when youre a mum. Its nothing out of the ordinary. . If youre feeling tired all the time, have no energy, are getting sick regularly and have been told by your doctor that theres nothing abnormal, this one is for you. . Link in Bio for the full Blog. . . . . #stress #stressrelief #stressfree #stressmanagement #stressrelease #recharge #replenish #mentalhealthawareness #mindfullness #awakening #fightorflight #hormonalhealth #plantmagic #folkherbalist #womenswellbeing #myquietbeauty #smallmomentsofcalm #awakethesoul #calmcollected #fatigue @ Australia See more

14.01.2022 The countdown in on! Moon School registration closes in just over 24 hours and theres still some spots up for grabs. IM GOING TO TEACH YOU: How to use the Fertility Awareness Method (symptothermal to be exact) for natural birth control or to conceive 12 plant allies + 6 flower essences to support your cycle physically, emotionally and spiritually ... five inner-maps to guide you through each phase of your menstrual cycle supportive foods for each phase of the cycle (+ omnivore, vegan and vegetarian nutrition tips) 6 essential nutrients for women's health how to align your life with your cycle How to optimise preconception care and natural conception Transitioning off hormonal birth control THE COURSE INCLUDES: beautifully designed workbooks each week video and audio lessons printable fertility & moon charts whole food recipes created to support your different menstrual phases medicine making guides meditations lifetime access to content. Link will whisk you to the enrolments page >> https://moonschoolcourse.com/moon-school-course

12.01.2022 Moon School G I V E A W A Y! In celebration of autumns arrival, I'm giving away three spots in my Moon School online course + period self-care & ritual pack (swipe for a peek)! I'm very excited to share these six weeks of cyclical awareness learning. With lessons in fertility charting, herbs and foods to support your cycle, medicine making and connecting deeply with your inner wisdomand a lot more. ... If youre ready to step into your flow and become sovereign over your reproductive health, come and throw your name into the hat to win a spot! To enter: 1. Tag two friends who may be interested in connecting deeper with their cycles in the comments below 2. Tell me what aspect of the course calls and inspires you most? The winner will be picked tomorrow evening (Thursday 5th March) at 8pm AEDT. Good Luck!! Find out more in the link >> https://moonschoolcourse.com/moon-school-course The pack contains - over $500 value: - A moonstone - Cycle charts printed on silk paper - A selection of favourite teas for menstruation - x2 handcrafted herbal formulas to support cycle health (by moi!) - x1 flower essence formula - Beeswax candle - Incense - Herbal bath salts + 1 ticket to Moon School 2020!

12.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who took part of last week's mini-survey!! I'm so very grateful. It wasnt surprising just how pervasive stress, fatigue and anxiety featured throughout the answers. Its also what I see in my naturopathic practice and its something that I personally am always aware of. Stress is ubiquitous in our busy modern lives - especially if youre in the season of your life where youre managing the dance of work and family. There are so many factors that ca...n can spread us too thin. In this weeks blog, I wanted to take a dive into the science of stress: whats actually occuring in our bodies in both the short term and long term. And Im also going to open up on my thoughts and observations of how stress can be used as a spiritual invitation to transform aspects of our minds and hearts. Links are over here >> https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/links/

11.01.2022 Moon School G I V E A W A Y! In celebration of autumn’s arrival, I'm giving away three spots in my Moon School online course + period self-care & ritual pack (swipe for a peek)! I'm very excited to share these six weeks of cyclical awareness learning. With lessons in fertility charting, herbs and foods to support your cycle, medicine making and connecting deeply with your inner wisdomand a lot more. ... If you’re ready to step into your flow and become sovereign over your reproductive health, come and throw your name into the hat to win a spot! To enter: 1. Tag two friends who may be interested in connecting deeper with their cycles in the comments below 2. Tell me what aspect of the course calls and inspires you most? The winner will be picked tomorrow evening (Thursday 5th March) at 8pm AEDT. Good Luck!! Find out more in the link >> https://moonschoolcourse.com/moon-school-course The pack contains - over $500 value: - A moonstone - Cycle charts printed on silk paper - A selection of favourite teas for menstruation - x2 handcrafted herbal formulas to support cycle health (by moi!) - x1 flower essence formula - Beeswax candle - Incense - Herbal bath salts + 1 ticket to Moon School 2020!

11.01.2022 The palpable despair in my online, global and local community has felt immense. . Tears have been shed in my clinic room, by clients...with clients. . But Im reminded that outlook is everything. ... . The world only changes as we change. . We can choose to see the hope and the good work that can be done and we can devote our hearts and souls to growing and expanding in the ways our world is calling us to do. . If you're feeling the call to nourish your roots so that you have the energy to stretch out, to help mend the part of the world that is within your reach - start here. . I have a very special new program - The Peace Protocol - that will be your guide. Link in bio to learn more. . . . . #stress #stressrelief #stressfree #stressmanagement #stressrelease #recharge #replenish #mentalhealthawareness #mindfullness #awakening #fightorflight #australianbushfires #bethechange See more

07.01.2022 Another riverside chat for you! Join me on the log next to the stream and I'm going to delve in deeper on today's post on a holistic practitioners perspective on fatigue and helping you find answers if you're feeling tired all the time. . And if you know that you'd love to have your hand held through a process of rebuilding your inner reserves of energy and feeling at ease in your body, there's just 1 day left to come join the Peace Protocol. Pop over here to learn more >...> https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/peace-protocol/ . . . . #highlysensitiveperson #myeverydaymagic #simplethingsmadebeautiful #aquietmoment #astilllifestyle #aquietstyle #fosterthoughtfulness #smallmomentsofcalm #natureheals #gatherandcurate #seekthesimplicity #simplethings #thesmallthings #ofquietmoments #nestandflourish #thehappynow #calmversation #feelfreefeed #ofquietmoments #quietthechaos See more

07.01.2022 The digestive system is literally the hearth of our health. It not only is in charge of extracting and absorbing all our nutrition from our food, its also heavily involved in your immunity, mood and hormone balance. One of the key components of your digestion is the population of bugs you have a very intimate working relationship with, commonly known as the microbiome. The microbiome contains 10^14 living microorganisms (In other words, 100,000,000,000,000) from over... 1000 different species that collectively weigh between 1-2kg. This is x10 the number of cells in the human body. We're composed of 90% microbial cells only 10% human cells! The microbiome is responsible for so many processes essential for our health that many scientists consider it to be a vital human organ. In fact, it exceeds the liver in the number of metabolic processes it's apart of. So its very important that we take good care of them. And in this weeks blog and podcast I go into all the ways you can do just that with foods and herbs you can find in your own kitchen and garden. Listen in to the podcast version of this week's blog to dive in deeper over here >>> https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/links/

06.01.2022 Free mini-course Cycle Alchemyis back! Loves, I have gifts for you! Ive created a six-part video course to introduce to you the five physical, mental, emotional & spiritual dimensions of the menstrual cycle. Learn how to begin harnessing the different gifts and working with the challenges of each phase of your cycle.... Ill be offering practical tips, tricks and exercises as well as simple herbal medicines you can easily use to smoothly navigate your cycle. When you sign up youll immediately receive the first lesson and then for 5 days after youll receive a love note from me with your 10-15 minute instalments. Weeee! Link in bio to sign up #periodpositive #wombwisdom #wombwellness #moontime #hormonalhealth #timeofthemonth #menstruation #divinefeminine #moonmagic #loveyourcycle #fixyourperiod #healthyhormones #normalizeperiods #empoweredperiod #undothetaboo #cyclesyncing #womenshormones #periodrevolution #womenswellbeing #ovulationmatters #fertilityawareness #fertilityawarenessmethod #takingchargeofyourfertility #symptothermalmethod #naturalcontraception #naturalbirthcontrol #healthyperiod #bodyliteracy #periodrevolution See more

04.01.2022 Four years ago I experienced a series of kidney infections and I learned some powerful lessons in managing them and getting out of the vicious infection loop (spoiler alert: a dynamic combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine). In this weeks blog and podcast episode, Im going to be sharing the wisdom Ive learned in addressing UTIs and sharing three natural medicine protocols. Links are over here >> ... https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/links/ See more

04.01.2022 Knowledge of how to use herbal medicines, like knowledge of your fertility and menstrual cycle, is a tool of empowerment. Being able to make potent medicines in your kitchen touches on both science and magic. Plants are our ancestors and teachers. We have evolved from them over millions of years of evolution. And then as a species, we have been able to survive and thrive from our co-evolutionary relationship with the plant world. This is old, ancient knowledge. A biza...rre experience I've had time and time again is working with herbs feels like remembering not learning. Once you learn how to see, observe and understand one plant, that gives you a key that can open many other doors of plant knowledge. Once you have a framework of how to understand them, the plants then become like paints on an artist's palette. You can apply, merge and experiment with a beautiful combination of knowledge, science, intuition and creativity. Along with a deep dive into cycle and fertility mapping in Moon School, I'm going to be sharing 12 of my most dear herbs that are faithful restorers of feminine balance. They'll come to feel like friends and I'll be guiding you on how to make them into your own medicine. Find out more in the link >> https://moonschoolcourse.com/moon-school-course

04.01.2022 Morning gut healing smoothie This smoothie recipe is truly food as medicine! If you are serious about healing your digestive system, making this smoothie your beginning to the day is putting your best foot forward. The smoothie is a complete package of probiotics, prebiotics, anti-inflammatory compounds and gastrointestinal repair nutrients. I've prescribed this smoothie many a time, and find my patients love not only the effects but also the taste. It is inspired by Dr Jas...on Hawrelak's original recipe (Jason is a naturopath in Hobart, guru on all things bowels and bacteria and is a really wonderful human to boot). Therapeutic Gut Healing Smoothie 1 cup milk: preferably soy, rice, almond or oat or apple juice 1/2 cup vaalia yoghurt or activia yoghurts (no added sugar variety) or probiotic supplement 1 tablespoon flax seed or hemp oil 1 tablespoon of oat-bran (or 2 teaspoons of flax or chia seeds) 1 teaspoon slippery elm powder 2 teaspoons glutamine powder 1-2 teaspoons lactulose (an excellent prebiotic and can be purchased at your local pharmacy) 1/2 cup berries - strawberry, raspberry, blueberry (frozen ones are fine) 1 unripe banana a little honey and cinnamon to taste extra water to achieve desired consistency Blend and drink up! [Strategy #7 in this weeks blog post: Eight Strategies for Microbiome Restoration] Full blog over here>> https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/microbiome-restoration/

03.01.2022 Not all stress is bad! In fact, when youre in environments that are challenging, but we have the skills and reserves to respond to the challenge, you can feel focused, motivated and experience a healthy tension. This is referred to as being in the flow or you zone or peak performance. If there was nothing to challenge you, you would likely feel bored and stagnant. Stress can catalyse significant transformations in your creativity, your ability to think of different sol...utions, positive psychological re-building and healing. The key is balancing periods of being entirely switched on and engaged with rest so that youre body, nervous and hormonal systems have the chance to switch gears into replenishing mode. If youre able to flow between the two modes, youre in a state of healthy equilibrium. Issues arise when youre unable to balance the two modes. For more thoughts on peace, spirit and stress - read this weeks blog "The Science & Spirituality of Stress". Head over here to read or listen to this weeks blog >>> https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/links/

03.01.2022 Moon School has been open for enrolment for just under a week and it's incredibly exciting to see such an amazing group of women gathering. Theres just a few more hours left to enrol with the Early Bird tuition price. If youre ready to: Create your own home holistic medicine chest filled with herbs and flower essences Dive deeper into your own cycle awareness ... Chart your fertility to either avoid or achieve pregnancy Learn how to work with your cycle, not against it come join us! Link to learn more >> https://moonschoolcourse.com/moon-school-course

03.01.2022 My husband affectionately calls me "la sensitiva. . Sensitivity is something I speak about it a lot in my practiceas I seem to attract other fellow sensitives. If youre hanging around these parts, perhaps youre sensitive too? . It isnt a clinical diagnosis or disorder, rather a recognition that a subset of the population (15-20% of animals and humans) have inherited qualities that mean they receive and process stimulation in a different way.... . Its a way of being in the world. . Our nervous systems are more porous than others, and if not given enough time to process, integrate and reflect, things begin to get overwhelming and tiring. . I used to think that it was a thorn in my side for a long time (I shared some of my story on this earlier in the week), sometimes preferring to stay at home with my novels and watercolours rather than go to a party, but when I left school to study naturopathy, I began to see it as an asset...being able to pick up on the music between the words, see the details that unlock a new meaning and being able to relate and empathise. . It's a constant dance, and there are some days I so dearly wished I was an extrovert with thick skin and inexhaustible energy. . But over the years I've learned to foster a gentle pride in being so sensitive and have learned to work with it rather than against it. . Here's a video for you chatting ALL about it. . And if youre feeling overwhelmed by the world, my new program The Peace Protocol has been developed with highly sensitive people and empaths in mind. . Link to learn more >> https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/peace-protocol/ . . . . #highlysensitiveperson #myeverydaymagic #simplethingsmadebeautiful #aquietmoment #astilllifestyle #aquietstyle #fosterthoughtfulness #smallmomentsofcalm #natureheals #gatherandcurate #seekthesimplicity #simplethings #thesmallthings #ofquietmoments #nestandflourish #thehappynow #calmversation #feelfreefeed #ofquietmoments #quietthechaos See more

02.01.2022 Prevention of UTIs. 1. Follow all the diet and lifestyle tips from this blog post. 2. Cranberry and D-mannose. Cranberry extract is easily found in health food stores and pharmacies. D-mannose is still not that well known yet in Australia. D-mannose is a naturally occurring compound that is very active at preventing the bacteria adhering to the bladder wall. I have found the combination to be superior to cranberry alone. Take (dosage) once daily and an additional dose aft...er intimacy (Howell, 2007.; Kranjec et al., 2014). 3. Probiotic -if you have had a recent round of antibiotics or suffer from other digestive issues such as bloating, diarrhea or constipation, taking a specific probiotic is very helpful. I recommend formulas that contain strains of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and L. reuteri RC-14, as these are the strains that clinical studies have been performed on (Falagas et al., 2006). If youre a fermenting keen bean, empty a couple of these probiotic capsules of these into your next batch of yogurt culture and you'll be creating a UTI specific yogurt for yourself. Two such probiotics are Jarrow's FemDophilus or Blackmore's Women's Flora Balance. Take 1 capsule daily. Listen in to the podcast version of this week's blog to dive in deeper over here >>>https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/links/

01.01.2022 There is a place within you that is still and quiet: your wellspring of inner peace. No matter how stressed, anxious, fatigued and weary you feel, you can touch this place of rest. When we learn to detach from our busy minds and tune into our hearts, we can change the stress response in a great way. For more thoughts on peace, spirit and stress - read this weeks blog "The Science & Spirituality of Stress". Read it over here >> https://www.mediatrixwellness.com.au/links/... #stress #stressrelief #stressfree #stressmanagement #stressrelease #recharge #replenish #mentalhealthawareness #mindfullness #awakening #fightorflight #holidaystress