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25.01.2022 Happy Lammas Everyone Today, the 2nd of February, in the Southern Hemisphere is the traditional Celtic time of Harvest - Lammas. An energetic earth shift from summer to autumn. It is a time to reflect on our growth, efforts, struggles and rewards and all we have manifested and achieved throughout the season of growth since our Imbolc on the 2nd of August. Take a couple of minutes today to think about what your harvest is and express gratitude for where you currently are ...in life. In the Northern Hemisphere today is Imbolc. Their shift from winter to spring. A time for them to plant symbolic or metaphoric seeds and to contemplate the things they want to attract into their lives until Lammas on the 2nd of August. We celebrate these days to bring us in line with the earth energy, it’s orbit and the seasons. By reflecting on energetic cycles in nature it helps us understand and connect with the cycles in our own lives so that we can move through this world with a deeper appreciation for ourselves, others and our extraordinary planet - Earth Today, 2nd of February, is also my Mum’s Birthday. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAMMAS & GROUNDHOG DAY MUM!!! You are my favourite person in the entire universe and I would never have been able to realise and live my passion for Naturopathy if it wasn’t for your continued love, support and guidance. I absolutely LOVE and adore you

25.01.2022 Shinrin-yoku or Forest Therapy Originating in Japan, Shinrin-yoku is a guided wellbeing experience that has been shown to reduce stress and lift mood and It is being held at our very own Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. I have sent some of my clients to Shinrin-yoku and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.... Sunday mornings 10am-12noon. $35 Follow the link below for further more information: https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/whats-on/forest-therapy/

24.01.2022 Thank you & Happy New Year I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of you who have supported my business and my naturopathic passions this year. I absolutely LOVE what I do and feel it an honour that you share your lives with me and entrust your health to me. It has been a year to remember and one I am so grateful to have experienced. I have grown and learnt so much from life's curveballs and all of my incredibly special clients I am so lucky and grateful to have.... I look forward to continuing our growth toward wellness together in the New Year. I will also be implementing a new online booking system to streamline the booking process and make it easier and more convenient to book and schedule your appointments, YAY!! Have a lovely New Year and 2021 and know that you all have a special place in my gratitude diary

20.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone In the spirit of Christmas, here is a beautiful song by my 13 year old niece and fairy god daughter Charlotte. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIwt3KAICO/?igshid=zi3ysspuhx3a

17.01.2022 Thistles This is a video I took on one of my recent herbal weed walks where I regularly forage for edible weeds and observe natures magic At this time of year there is an abundance of bright purple thistles growing along Darebin Creek, located just behind my clinic. The thistles in this video are either Silybum marianum (St. Mary's Thistle) or a close relative, most likely Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke Thistle). The correct identification of weeds is very important when... foraging. Silybum marianum has distinctive variegated leaves with white veins on them. Whereas, the leaves in this video are thinner and do not have white veins I use Silybum marianum regularly in my practice to protect and restore the liver. I use it to treat conditions such as fatty liver, constipation, bloating, gallbladder dysfunction, haemochromatosis and to reduce heavy metal burdens. And as with most herbs it is a strong antioxidant. In the near future I will be posting some 'Virtual Herbal / Edible Weed Walks' and ‘Mini Herbal Monographs’. So, keep a look out for those. For now enjoy the video and the two bees at the beginning who seem to be fighting over the one thistle head....so cute

16.01.2022 Social Media's Impact on Dopaminergic Pathways One thing that I see regularly in clinical practice is the inability or reluctance to self-regulate behaviour. Balance and moderation are key here. This concept sounds logical enough but the reality is that we need to employ constant vigilance and self-reflection to attain and then maintain balance and moderation in our daily lives. You don’t just wake up one day and have it all down pat. Like with all things of substance and ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 MINI MONGRAPH Dandelion - Taraxacum officinale Dandelion, such a pretty, familiar, yellow flower in abundance everywhere when we gaze down in the grass around us. She displays bright yellow flowers with prominent toothed shaped leaves and her magic parachuting seeds are thought to grant wishes but what do you really know about this plant and what it can really do for you? ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Vitamin D & Sun Exposure We are often told to get several minutes of sun exposure mid-morning or mid-afternoon most days. However, how do we know that we are actually making vitamin D? We need UVB rays to absorb vitamin D through the skin. This is only possible when the sun is at a certain angle in the sky. During winter and especially in the southern states of Australia the sun doesn’t get up high enough in the horizon for UVB light rays to enter the atmosphere and ...penetrate the skin. So, how do we know we are actually in a position to absorb vitamin D through the sun? Go outside on a sunny day and look at your shadow.... If your shadow is longer than your body you are NOT making vitamin D If your shadow is shorter than your body you ARE making vitamin D Vitamin D plays a key role in mood regulation, modulation of the immune system, bone remodelling as well as the differentiation, proliferation and growth of cells. Vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen in conditions such as alopecia, depression, anaemia, cardiovascular disease, small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO) and diabetes. A deficiency can increase the risk of viral and bacterial infections, autoimmune disease, muscle wasting (sarcopenia), osteopenia and osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency in Australia is extremely common. If you think that your vitamin D levels may be inadequate visit a naturopath, have your levels tested and if necessary, begin adequate supplementation to remedy the situation and improve your overall health and vitality while also reducing potential health risks. Remember, that Naturopaths are also Nutritionists and will ensure you are getting an appropriate therapeutic dose for you, in the correct form, that can actually correct the deficiency not just provide you with your daily requirements; as is commonly seen with over the counter supplementation. In the long run this will save you time and money while also getting you feeling great a lot quicker.

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