Jessica Louise in South Windsor | Naturopath

Jessica Louise

Locality: South Windsor

Phone: +61 435 787 789

Address: 4/62 Argyle Street 2756 South Windsor, NSW, Australia

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

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22.01.2022 Not sure what naturopathy is or if it can help you? Schedule a free 15 minute phone call with me to learn more about naturopathy. Book online at www.jessicalouisenaturopath.com.au

20.01.2022 Happy Easter, hope you all have a wonderful and safe long weekend. The clinic is open for appointments on Saturday, with normal trading hours resuming Tuesday

16.01.2022 From the time you conceive to giving birth your baby goes through stages of rapid growth, in order to grow and develop we need certain nutrients and minerals for our cells to function properly. As adults we get this from our diet as a fetus our baby can only get nutrients from what the mother provides: therefore is it essential pregnant women eat a balanced and nutrient dense diet to supply nutrients for herself and her baby. Some nutrients required during pregnancy include ...zinc, essential fatty acids, iron, vitamin D, folic acid, iodine, chromium, B6, B12, choline and lutein. Always talk to your practitioner to determine the correct dosages of nutrients you need. As well as nutrition it is helpful for expecting mums to aim for good quality sleep each night, drink plenty of water during the day, regular relaxation practices, maintain fitness with gentle exercise, reduce stress as much as possible and limit toxin exposure. A naturopath can help guide you to ensure you and your baby are receiving all the required nutrients for a healthy baby and pregnancy. I can also help with any symptoms of nausea, reflux, fatigue, muscle cramps and constipation. To find out more about pregnancy care book an appointment and we can work together to support your needs through pregnancy

14.01.2022 What disrupts your sleep? Light and noise pollution: these can interfere with how your brain winds down and prepares for sleep. Noises that wake you at night result in less refreshing sleep quality. Even if you don’t wake your subconscious registers the sound and brings you into a lighter sleep, disrupting the time spent in deep sleep stage. Stress and anxiety: poor sleep quality and quantity is commonly a side effect of stress and anxiety as these emotions impact your ho...rmone balance needed for good sleep Hormone imbalances: hormones like cortisol, progesterone, oestrogen, and testosterone all impact sleep. The effects of these hormones is often why women experiencing menopause also have issues getting quality sleep Eating late at night: you should be finished eating at least 2 hours before bed to have good quality sleep. This is because all our digestion processes are still working when they should be resting, resulting in waking up unrefreshed.

12.01.2022 Preconception for women is a great benefit which can help improve egg quality, improve fertility, reduce the likelihood of complications during pregnancy and improve mum’s recovery time post birth. Preconception care incorporates diet and lifestyle adjustments to optimise your health and prepare your body for pregnancy. Ensuring stress management is in place is vital as stress impacts your physical and mental health. Reducing toxin exposure is important as these impact hormo...ne function and fertility. Also aiming for a healthy weight is important during the preconception stage as this helps in reducing complications during pregnancy. - Zinc: supports hormone production and involved in healthy egg development - Vitamin C: acting as an antioxidant vitamin C helps protects the development of the ovarian follicle - Selenium: provides protection for eggs by acting as an antioxidant - Essential fatty acids: supports egg membrane health and increases blood flow to the uterus to provide nourishment to the area - Coenzyme Q10: supports egg health and growth - Folic acid: supports healthy DNA synthesis involved in egg development and maturation If you would like to learn more, book online and we can work together to develop your preconception plan

10.01.2022 It takes a sperm and an egg to make a baby, therefore males are just as important in conceiving baby. Preconception care for dads to be involve making adjustments to their diet and lifestyle to optimise their heath and sperm quality. Stress management, healthy weight and limiting toxin exposure are essential in preconception and all aspects of health. There are also some nutrients that can be a great help to support men’s preconception care. ... - Zinc: supports sperm development and male hormone production - Vitamin C: supports sperm motility and numbers - Selenium: supports male hormones and sperm count, shape and motility - Essential fatty acids: helps support sperm membrane function to help with the sperm connecting with the egg - Coenzyme Q10: helps support energy production for sperm - Folic acid: for DNA synthesis to make healthy sperm If you would like to learn more, book online and we can work together to develop your preconception plan

08.01.2022 What does poor quality sleep impact? 1. Immune function: poor sleep increases your susceptibility to infections like colds and flus. It also increases the time taken for you to recover. 2. Stress and anxiety: Poor sleep impacts mood and emotional health and worsens these symptoms. Stress and anxiety can cause and worsen poor sleep and poor sleep can cause and worsen stress and anxiety, making this a bidirectional relationship. Stress regulation is impacted as poor sleep inf...luences stress hormones. 3. Memory: when you’re awake your brain learns memories/experiences then overnight as you sleep your brain makes the memory stable so you can recall these for future need. Therefore poor quality sleep means your brain isn’t absorbing and recalling information as best as it could 4. Decision making: poor sleep impacts your brain as much as being drunk does. Attention, concentration, reasoning and decision making are all impacted by poor sleep. 5. Appetite and weight: sleep is one factor that impacts your weight . When tired your brain looks for things to feel good = cravings for certain foods. Poor sleep also impacts leptin and ghrelin hormones causing increased hunger 6. Disease risk: long term poor sleep increases your risk of premature death. Making it a vital part of your health.

07.01.2022 Herbal and nutritional support for sleep Californian poppy has been shown to support sleep patterns with sedative effects by stimulating binding of GABA sites (this is the calming relaxation hormone), without risk of addiction Ziziphus helps improve time falling asleep and reducing night time waking. ... Passionflower can help improve melatonin levels supporting sleep, reducing anxiety and nervousness Lavender helps GABA bind to receptors it has been shown to improve sleep quality and improve sleep onset Saffron improves sleep quality Ornithine helps regulate cortisol and improve sleep quality and sleep onset Magnesium helps reduce stress responses, supports the nervous system, helps restores balance to the circadian rhythm, improves sleep patterns and quality, can be useful if pain is hindering sleep These are only some of the many options to support your sleep, while determining the best treatment for you we will also be focusing on the cause of your poor sleep quality. To find out more contact me at www.jessicalouisenaturopath.com.au

06.01.2022 Probiotics have such a broad range of benefits all depending on what strain of bacteria is used. Some probiotics decrease inflammation, some boost the immune system, some reduce allergies and some directly impact our babies during pregnancy. Probiotics are beneficial throughout pregnancy and breast feeding as they impact the mothers gut microbiome which in turn influences the baby’s gut microbiome, digestive and immune function. Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains increase the ...anti inflammatory components within breast milk and reduce the likelihood of infants developing eczema and allergies when given to mothers during pregnancy and breast feeding. Bifidobacterium animalistic spp lactis strains help balance blood sugar levels for expecting mothers which may help reduce the risk of insulin resistance. Bifidobacterium breve and Bifidobacterium longum both support the development of your baby’s gut microbiome and improve their immune system responses. If you want to know more about probiotics during pregnancy contact me and we can work our what’s best for you and your baby

06.01.2022 Our bodies naturally detox all the time by processing environmental and dietary toxins into less harmful forms which are then passed out of the body. However sometimes our systems need a bit of support to function their best. Our detoxification programs focus on 4 key elements 1. Reducing the overall toxin load placed on your body by following a low toxin diet and reducing toxins within your environment 2. Providing support to your body’s detoxification pathways (the liver..., kidneys, and gastrointestinal system) 3. Protecting your cells against the harmful effects of toxins 4. Supporting the body’s ability to remove toxins from the body What does the detox support program involve? - An individually tailored program suitable to your needs - Gastrointestinal microbiome support - Herbal and nutritional supplementation to support detoxification pathways to enhance function - A low toxin diet with a selection of recipes to help you reduce dietary toxin loss - On going guided help to assist you and your body during the detox program Who can benefit from detox support: 1. Some cases which can indicate the need for detox support include feeling tired, having allergies, hormonal imbalances, difficulty losing weight, skin issues like adult acne and high environmental or dietary toxin exposure 2. Gut symptoms often linked to an imbalanced gut microbiome; bloating, reflux, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. 3. Professions like hair dressers, mechanics, working in nail salons, plastic or rubber manufacturers, mining, metal workers, construction workers, and working within the agricultural industry. 4. If you are thinking about getting pregnant, a detox during the preconception stage can be a great way to reduce toxins within your body before conceiving. Toxins can impact sperm and egg quality and development and affect your reproductive hormones. *detox programs are not suitable for those currently trying to conceive or are pregnant already If you would like to learn more and see if you could benefit from a practitioner guided detox program contact me anytime at [email protected]

05.01.2022 Don’t forget to schedule in your self care throughout the day. Nourish your body and take time to relax, a worn out stressed body will promote illness and inflammation

01.01.2022 Tips to help improve sleep 1. No screens before bed (phones, tv, laptops, computers, iPads, gaming consoles). The artificial light from these all disrupt your natural circadian rhythm (sleep/awake cycle). At minimum avoid these 1hr before bed 2. Establish a bedtime routine: this helps give your body cues that it’s time to get ready to sleep. Meditation, relaxing music, read a book (a real one not one on a phone/tablet), have a relaxing herbal tea, do some yoga, do your nightl...y skin care routine or take a bath are all examples of things you can incorporate into your bedtime routine. 3. Make your bedroom comfy, quiet and dark. 4. Use the sun to help balance your circadian rhythm. Roughly 30minutes outside in the morning and afternoon can help regulate sleep/awake hormones as these are reliant on light changes. 5. Avoid naps during the day if possible. If essential sleep for less than 1 hour and do not nap after 3pm 6. No stimulants in the afternoon and evening (coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, soft drink), these will all increase energy which will impact sleep quality 7. During the daytime cardio exercise that elevates your heart rate can help sleep quality and strength training can help sleep onset and reduce night time waking. Calming exercises like yoga and stretching in evenings can be a great way to relax and calm down, useful to improve sleep quality especially if stress is contributing to poor sleep 8. Your hormones and circadian rhythm tell you body when it’s time to be awake or asleep. Cortisol levels need to lower in the afternoon to allow melatonin to increase which tells your body it’s night time so sleep time. Things that disrupt this balance include stress, anxiety, excessive alcohol intake, eating late at night, shift work, noisy bedrooms and too much light in the bedroom 9. There are many herbal and nutritional supplements a naturopath can use to support sleep quality and quantity, and address the causes of poor sleep.