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Little Alchemy

Locality: Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 478 039 118

Address: 4/770 Hampton Street 3186 Brighton, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 ALIGNMENTIm been thinking a lot about alignment lately and whether I am living in flow and alignment. If Im being honest, the answer would probably be not really. At times I feel like Im a river, trying to go off course, away from my true purpose and trying to fit into the life I think I should have. Every now and then I feel a tug, a yearning from my heart to dive deep, be brave and allow the river inside me to flow strong and true and in alignment. Im reconnecting in with my feminine spirit, learning to ebb and flow with my menstrual cycle, and lean in to listening to my heart. I can already feel the magic starting to reveal itself. Watch this space. Love Lou, the little alchemist

25.01.2022 SHINE BRIGHTWhat a crazy first half of the year it has been. So may people have experienced big challenges and also deep transformations (myself and my naturopathic clients included!). May we find brilliance and magic during the rest of 2020. Lots of love, the little alchemist

25.01.2022 SUNDAY MOOD There is a lot to feel grateful for today!

25.01.2022 MAKING MORE SPACE I recently made a pretty big change to my life. I decided it was time to go out on my own with my naturopathic business, rather than working in someone else’s clinic. It was a big change and one I didn’t take lightly. But when I looked at my life I was being stretched thin... my energy was going in so many different directions and I was stressed and depleted and tired. I play so many roles in my life - I’m a mother, wife, naturopath, business owner, marke...ting manager..... Every single month just before my period I was feeling this restlessness and I couldn’t quite work out why. But when I finally made just a little space to tune in, I knew what I needed to do. A few months ago, it was hard for me to think about the week ahead of me, and I could not see my future business mapped out at all. Since I made my decision, my life has expanded in amazing ways. I’ve also made a conscious effort to not just fill up my time and instead I’ve allowed a little space to remain (it’s still very very busy!)... and I’ve experienced a deep exhalation in my body and mind. I’m feeling a deep sense of healing for the first time in years and I can feel myself soften and relax. If you are feeling burnt out or exhausted, you might actually find that doing less, rather than doing more is what will get you feeling better. Now, I’m going to ask you, where can you make more space in your life to actually live? See more

25.01.2022 HOW TO GET IN FLOW When you are in flow, things happen easily and beautifully. You can lose track of time as you lean into your creativity. When it happens, it can feel like you are the conduit for the universe! It’s actually quite tricky to sometimes get into, and stay in your own flow. If you are someone who finds it hard to get in your own juicy feminine flow try these tips: get to know your menstrual cycle so you can synch your life around it (my E book launching end ...of October can help you with this! clear your workspace single task rather than multi task take regular time out to recharge - if you find yourself losing focus it’s probably time to give yourself a break put your phone away and log out of social media move your beautiful body - dance can be a great way to get into flow What else helps you? Let me know below See more

25.01.2022 THIS A little weekend motivation for you. Having your own business is a rollercoaster of emotions. Add in COVID and it’s been a pretty crazy year. If you are reading this and feeling burnt out and bewildered, don’t give up. Rest and regroup, yes but don’t press pause on your dreams - you are worth all the good things that are coming your way x

24.01.2022 HELLO Im Lou, the creator of Little Alchemy. Im a naturopath, a herbalist, a healer and Ive the creator of the Ritual Cacao range - a beautiful organic range of cacao blends enhanced with herbs and spices. Yes, they are as good as they sound!! I dont usually show my face on here... its usually cups of ritual cacao! But, I just wanted to say hi and see how you are all going in this new world. Im finding some changes truly transformative and magical and other parts overwhelming too! Im also busily working behind the scenes, packing your orders and working on some new exciting projects. Id love to know more about you! Say hi below if you are feeling brave x

24.01.2022 ARE YOU TOO CONNECTED? We all crave connection, we are social beings... but lately due to lockdowns and the whole pandemic situation, many of us are finding ourselves turning to social media platforms for our social fix. Unlike real physical social connection though, this new way of staying in touch with the outside world might not be very good for you. I watched the new movie, The Social Dilemma on Friday evening and wow did it open my eyes. After watching it, I deleted Face...book and Instagram and stayed off them all weekend. Now, that might not seem very revolutionary to many, but lately Ive absolutely been addicted to my phone. My daily screen time has been creeping up insidiously, Ive found it so hard to concentrate and I have been feeling a lot of anxiety. After these last two days of being unplugged, I feel like a grounded human again! Im happy to say I didnt miss social media and I noticed a few interesting things too: I had so much more time to do things this weekend! The days went slowly (in a good way) I felt more connected to myself and my family I felt less anxious Its really made think about how I use these social platforms for business and connection, and moving forward Im going to have way more boundaries in place. How do you feel about taking a full digital detox? The more resistance you feel, the more likely it is that you would benefit greatly from an unplug x See more

24.01.2022 MAGICAL SELF-CARE After a beautifully busy week (lots of clients, orders plus my beautiful herbal liquid dispensary arriving!!!), Im returning back to myself with some self-care rituals. Tonight, its a warm bath, some journaling and an early night. Wishing you all a gorgeous evening ahead x love the little alchemist, Lou

24.01.2022 THE SEASONS OF YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE Just like we have four seasons, we also have four phases of the menstrual cycle. We cycle through these phases on a monthly basis and its a constant opportunity to shed, create, bloom and turn onwards again. Im deep in creativity mode (thank you follicular phase!) and Im creating an E Book all about helping to empower you with knowledge about your menstrual cycle. Its seriously magical stuff and the more I understand, the more gratefu...l I am that I am a woman and get to experience it all! I never thought Id feel empowered by my menstrual cycle, but with knowledge really does come power. The power to choose the life you want. The power to tap into your divine feminine intuition and the opportunity to understand the subtle language of your amazing hormones. Ill be opening up presale soon and Im so excited - I cant wait to share it with you See more

23.01.2022 MY FAVE MANTRA RIGHT NOW Im surrendering to life more at the moment. Im embracing the ebb and flow of my life just like Im learning to tune into the ebb and flow of my menstrual cycle. Im treating myself with more kindness and softness too. And you know what? In doing this, Im working less for my life and letting life work more for me. Im slowly getting back on course, letting my energy flow in the direction it has always wanted to go. We are travelling in rocky seas at the moment and for many, life isnt going the way we planned. What is meant for you will find you. Its as frustrating and as beautiful as that. It might not happen in the time frame you want, but it will reach you! Trust the process. Lots of love, Lou - the little alchemist

22.01.2022 MANTRAS FOR SCORPIO SEASON Love this - I’m a Scorpio Hands up if you are too!!!

22.01.2022 NEW RECIPE - RESTORING COLLAGEN RITUAL CACAO Ive been adding therapeutic collagen to my daily ritual cacao lately and Im loving it! Click the link in my bio to find out why you might want to think about doing it too.

22.01.2022 SELF-ACCEPTANCE To love oneself is important. But to accept oneself as you are, in all your perfect imperfectness is another thing all together. Each and every one of us is a miracle, we really are! We are worthy of love from ourselves and others. We are not broken nor do we need fixing. When we practice self-acceptance we relax and soften into ourselves. This is when the real healing begins I think. Yes, herbs and nutrition and food can play an important role, but loving a...nd accepting ourselves goes a whole lot further. We spend so much of our lives thinking about the future, telling ourselves we will be happy when we have the perfect job, the perfect body and the perfect house. But those things don’t matter if we don’t accept ourselves as we are. When we allow self-acceptance to settle in deep, our hearts grow and bloom and we truly become ourselves again. It’s like a beautiful journey back to ourselves (a journey which I can be exhausting and frustrating and long but oh so worth it!) Now I want you to ask yourself, where can you practice more self- love and self-acceptance? Where can you be more gentle with yourself? Tag a friend who might need to hear this today. Lots of love, Lou the little alchemist See more

21.01.2022 MAKING SPACE The last five years I have been busy making babies and looking after them, whilst also working on growing my business. My life has been full every single moment of every single day and each night I would go to be exhausted but happy. Ive loved the busy-ness and the growth Ive experienced professionally and personally, but there has not been much space for anything else. After lots of soul and heart searching recently, Ive made some changes to my life to ma...ke a little more space to enjoy this life Ive been creating (more on that in another post)... my usual habit would be to start filling up that space with more things to do!!! This time Ive decided to take a breath, leave that space and allow myself room to move, expand and grow, and let my life expand and grow gently around me. Sometimes you have to make space to make space x lots of love, the little alchemist Lou See more

21.01.2022 HELLO SEPTEMBER! Wow I can feel the spring and energy in the air! Can you? Wooo! I love this from @girlandhermoon who says September is bringing the message of movement and action. Its time to surrender to the divine

19.01.2022 SUNDAY MANTRAThere is a lot we might feel like we cant control right now, but there is still so much we can do! Showing kindness to others and ourselves and doing the best we can during these uncertain times will make a big difference. Wishing you all a beautiful week ahead. Lots of love from Lou, the little alchemist

19.01.2022 LESSONS FROM NATURE I usually find that on my early morning walks, many new ideas and types of inspiration flow into me. I find its almost like a moving meditation and something which has been so helpful to keep me grounded during this lockdown 4 in Melbourne. Today though, I just felt a little bit sad. Its been a tough year and most of the time I feel like Im coping really well - being mindful of the information I consume, how I nourish and move my body, taking my herbs... and supplements and taking part in activities to keep my vibration high. But today I felt a little flat and I was ok with that. I sat with that feeling and watched the wind blow thorough this tree (which was a bit mesmerising actually) and then I just started to feel a little better. I could smell the faintest fragrance of eucalyptus through my mask, I heard the birds singing around me, and like the wind moving through the trees, the sadness moved through me and went on its way. Ah nature has so much wisdom to share, if we just give it the opportunity to show us. Sending you lots of love, the little alchemist Lou x See more

19.01.2022 WHAT ARE WE STRIVING FOR? I left my little home bubble this morning to grab a coffee and felt like I was smacked right in the face with the reality of how much we compare ourselves to others. I couldn’t help noticing the girl with the super fit bod and great clothes....as we return to the new normal in Melbourne (thank goodness!), don’t forget the lessons we have learnt in lockdown - what is truly important to us... our health, contentment and our loved ones. Happy Sunday everyone x

18.01.2022 TIPS FOR WEARING MASKS Its only been a few days since its become mandatory to wear masks in Melbourne, and it all feels a little surreal. Here are a few naturopathic tips I have been sharing with clients: Choose organic cotton masks over disposable ones - better for the environment and better for you! The cotton ones are SO much easier to breathe through and are gentler on your skin too! Just remember to wash them very regularly in a natural chemical free laundry dete...rgent Try and get some fresh air daily (in your backyard or garden). Its important that we continue to interact with our natural environment when we can! Be mindful of how you breathe with your mask on. Aim for slow deep belly breathing. Wearing masks (especially the synthetic ones) can impact your breathing (causing more shallow breathing which can reduce oxygen levels and stimulate your sympathetic nervous system!) Keep smiling under that mask - it will make you feel better and others will still be able to see the happy twinkle in your eyes. Stay safe. Lots of love, Lou - the little alchemist x See more

18.01.2022 SLOW SATURDAYS ARE FOR CACAO With the rain pouring down in Melbourne, Im so grateful to have a nice warm and cosy home and a big cup of nourishing cacao to keep me company. It looks like @gratitudebutterfly has the right idea too - enjoying one of my Ritual cacao blends and a good book to pass the time. Days like these are so so perfect

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17.01.2022 SOMETIMES THE MOST PRODUCTIVE THING YOU CAN DO IS RESTSo many of us have forgotten the lost art of doing nothing. Its so easy to be distracted these days and much, much harder to find silence and a perfect pause in our busy lives. Our bodies and minds need it though, a nice big inhalation of rest as we fill ourselves up, rather than this constant exhalation of energy and productivity where we give more and more of ourselves. I must admit, I find it reallly hard to do nothing. As soon as I sit down I am reminded of the washing that needs to be done, the emails that need answering and the work that needs to be completed. Im getting better though, and in the moments of doing nothing, Im finding more connection to myself.....and thats something pretty special actually x

17.01.2022 YOU ARE MAGIC You are magic just as you are, not as you want to be or think you should be. When I first started meditating I was motivated to do so, as I thought it would make me less anxious, less stressed and less me I guess. But what I’ve found meditation has done, is help me accept these parts of me that I thought needed fixing. Meditation and mindfulness is usually a messy practice for me. More monkey mind than monk, but the very act of showing for it often is the key. Practicing more loving kindness towards myself has allowed me to to soften back into myself and start healing. You truly can’t heal if you dislike yourself. I am not broken or someone to be fixed. I am magic, just the way I am and so are you x (you really are!) x

17.01.2022 Head over to Kula Yoga & Wellness for my Mat Chat all about making daily rituals part of your day!

17.01.2022 LISTEN TO YOUR HEART - IT KNOWS THE WAY We have all had our hearts broken in some way. Opening our heart after a traumatic experience, loss or heartbreak can feel very challenging for many people. Listening to what your heart has to say can be even harder. If you feel a little stuck, some heart opening yoga movements such as these from @wabisabimish are a gentle way to connect in with your beautiful heart. If you couple this with some heart opening cacao (such as my Balancing Ritual blend which is enhanced with rose, maca and vanilla), your experience will be even more lovely. Sending you all so much love today. Love the little alchemist, Lou x

16.01.2022 EXERCISE AND YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE Did you know that different types of exercise work best at different times of your cycle? When you tune into this it can make an incredible difference to how you respond to, experience and recovery from exercise. Im currently in my follicular phase and Im loving doing some mini HIIT workouts as Im feeling energised and motivated! Start of last week though? Well I was in my menstrual phase so Im was resting and taking it easy. When you begin to embrace flow in all areas of your life, incredible things start to happen. Can you feel it? I can. If you need assistance to become more aligned with your menstrual cycle (or want to come off the pill!) get in touch. Lets awaken that powerful goddess within you

16.01.2022 ARE YOU READY?

15.01.2022 MORNINGS ARE MADE FOR RITUAL CACAO Hands up who wants to snuggle up in bed with a big warming cacao this morning? Beautiful @reneejoywellness sure has the right idea - getting warm and cosy with one of my Balancing Cacao blends. Made with organic pink rose petals, Maca and vanilla, this blend is the best way to get in touch with your feminine goddess within. Shop this beauty via the link in my profile. Lots of love, Lou the little alchemist x

14.01.2022 THIS Do you feel aligned with whats meant for you? I think the best way to become aligned is to create space for your inner desires and purpose to make their voices heard. When was the last time you sat with yourself and allowed this to occur? Every second of every single day we are distracted, filling our lives with sounds, social media, podcasts, videos, tv and many other things which are crowding out our ability to connect with our true selves. Next time you go for a wa...lk, how about you just take yourself for company? I did that today, under an umbrella as the rain fell down. It was so nice and I felt really happy actually. It took a while for me to connect in with myself and leave all my worries and thoughts behind but I got there. Ive got so much to be grateful for and I finally feel like Im truly becoming aligned with whats meant for me. Very exciting times ahead. Try making space for yourself and watch the magic happen. Lots of love from Lou, the little alchemist See more

13.01.2022 SUNSHINE, WARM CACAO & A GOOD BOOK Is there anything better than curling up in a warm spot in the sun with a nourishing cacao and a book your cant put down? @gratitudebutterfly has the right idea here doesnt she? May your week ahead be full of warmth and joy x

13.01.2022 THE MAGIC OF CACAO RITUALS There is something truly magical about cacao. I created my Ritual Cacao blends to help bring the magic of cacao to your home. Purchase one of my Ritual Cacao blends in June and receive your very own cacao ritual card so you can create your own beautiful heart opening ritual at home! No code needed, your beautiful gift will be added to your order. Enjoy, Lou x

12.01.2022 TRUST There is a gentle shift in the world at the moment. Women are beginning to trust their bodies again. I get enquires weekly from women wanting to empower themselves, their bodies and minds by accessing the innate wisdom of their hormones and their monthly menstrual cycles. They are listening to the gentle whispers (or sometimes very loud voices!) from their bodies to lean in and trust themselves. This might look like clients wanting to come off the pill, or those reali...sing that they don’t have to suffer period pain every single month or those wanting to feel more energised. When we sit in nature and watch the natural world around us grow and flow, we realise that there is an innate knowledge in every single living plant and animal. You just have to lean in, listen, trust embrace the flow of your life. DM me if you want me to help you embrace yours. See more

12.01.2022 NEW MOON RITUALS From ancient times, some cultures have referred to women having their menstrual periods as being on their moon. When women live together in natural settings, their ovulations tend to occur at the time of the full moon, with menses and self-reflection at the dark of the moon or new moon. Rituals are so incredibly important during this time where your intuition is strongest and your sense of connection to yourself can be deepened. A digital detox is recommended and I love these ideas from @lovebyluna too. Do you have any rituals you like to do around this time of month?

11.01.2022 JUST LISTEN Ive been doing a lot of listening lately and less doing. Ive been waking and listening to the birds celebrate the morning rather than reaching for my phone. Im been listening to the wind in the trees on my lunch break instead of eating at my desk whilst looking at my computer.... Ive been placing my hand on my heart and tuning into myself before bed, instead of getting lost in another Netflix show. I have been listening and Im starting to hear the little whispers that have waited a lifetime to be heard... and Im on my way, I have feel myself aligning and its magic

11.01.2022 KEEPING WARM THIS WINTER Far out, its so cold in the mornings lately!! I love Autumn (especially the beautiful blue skies we have been enjoying) but the cold mornings take a little getting used to! This time of year, its so important to adapt your diet to help support you through the cooler months. For me, that looks like lots of stews, soups, broths, cooked breakfasts and roasted foods + warm water, nourishing cacao (that flask Im holding is filled with warm Grounding ...Ritual Cacao) and lots of herbal tea. I also like to make the most of all the warming spices too - I add cinnamon, turmeric and ginger to my smoothies and meals. All these recommendations help to warm and nourish you, support healthy circulation and digestion and make this cold weather more bearable! What changes do you make to your diet during the winter months? Tell me below! See more

11.01.2022 LOCKDOWN MUSINGS As I go deeper down the lockdown rabbit hole, the deeper I am connecting to myself. This has been both beautiful and challenging at times! Beautiful, because Im becoming more aware of how my menstrual cycle impacts how I am feeling and challenging for these very same reasons. How I am feeling internally, deeply affects how I experience the world and it also impacts the energy of my business! Im slowly learning to embrace the ebb and flow of my cycle and Im... starting to use this to my advantage. This might look like focusing on creative tasks when Im in my follicular phase or taking the foot off the accelerator when Im in my menstrual phase. There are so many ways you can embrace your menstrual phase in an advantageous way, rather than disconnecting yourself from this most magical part of bring a woman! I cant wait to share more with you soon. Lots of love, Lou the little alchemist xx See more

09.01.2022 WHAT ARE YOUR REALLY CRAVING? Hands up if this pandemic and lockdown have brought out some some big cravings for you? I absolutely have been craving more stimulants like caffeine, carbs and chocolate and many of my clients have too! In many cases if we look deep down, we realise that these cravings are hiding what we really might be desiring: Connection Physical contact Time with loved ones... Freedom A sense of control Spontaneity Certainty about the future Fun Some tips you might want to try to manage your cravings include making sure you are well hydrated and having adequate protein in your diet throughout the day. If this does not help, there are some pretty amazing herbs to support you including Gymnema and Nigella. They are incredible herbs! Get in touch if you want a bespoke herbal formula made just for you to get those cravings under control. Lots of love from Lou, the little alchemist

09.01.2022 MAKE SPACE TO HEAL My daily mantra at the moment - whilst healing from adrenal fatigue and finally letting my mind and body recover after having my two babes x

09.01.2022 LISTENING TO YOUR BODY Your body truly is remarkable! If you really think about the many amazing processes it performs on a daily basis, every single one of us is a miracle! Your body is always talking to you too - in the way it makes you feel sensations, pain, anxiety and even intuition. The thing is, we have lost touch with how to connect with and listen to these whispers, and so these whispers are turning into louder voices - chronic pain, menstrual problems, anxiety and depression, inflammation and so much more. Tune in, make space, listen softly and you might be amazed at the messages you hear. It’s up to you whether you decide to work with your body or against it. Happy Saturday lovelies!

09.01.2022 A quick impromptu Facebook Live where I share with you, some inspiring learnings from client insights this week. Chatting about gut health and microbiome mapping.

08.01.2022 TUESDAY MUSINGS Distraction allows us to avoid what’s really going on deep down.... and our modern life is usually filled with so many distractions! Social media, tv, gaming, alcohol and drugs, socialising .... SO many things to keep us distracted. COVID took away many of these distractions (although things like online shopping and social media use has boomed - imagine if we had been locked down during a time with no internet !) and left more space and quiet for us to conn...ect back in. For many, that means feelings of anxiety and depression have come rolling back to the forefront. But are these new feelings or ones we have buried so deep down that we don’t recognise them as our own anymore? Right now, we have an opportunity to reconnect with our true selves and listen and learn. I am a naturally anxious person and I’ve be learning to sit with my emotions lately without judgment and control. It’s been a challenging journey back to myself but an important one. I’ve been leaning on my herbal and nutritional remedies, spending less time on social media and exercising mindfully out of love for myself rather than punishment. It’s been a wild and beautiful ride as I get to know myself again. If you want to know more about how we can work together to support your own mental health, book a free discovery call with me via the link in my profile. See more

07.01.2022 TUNING INTO THE DIVINE FEMININE WITHIN YOU Awakening this aspect within yourself can have a truly profound impact on your life. It is known by many names including shakti, yin, and lunar energy, and is often connected symbolically with the moon, Gaia (Mother Earth), and water. The divine feminine represents the connection to that aspect of you that is creative, nurturing, intuitive and sensual. I have felt most connected to the divine feminine, throughout both my pregnancies and births (which were both empowering and transformative experiences). For women with menstrual or hormones problems, connecting with this energy can be very healing. Tapping into this divine vibration is one of the most transformative and empowering practices you can do, especially in a world with so much fear and stress at the moment

06.01.2022 NEW BLOG: RITUAL HEALING - THE MAGIC OF YOUR DAILY PRACTICES Now more than ever, committing to daily rituals can have a tremendously positive impact on your health and wellbeing. Find out why I think everyone would benefit from enjoying rituals every single day in my new blog. Find the blog here: https://littlealchemy.com.au//ritual-healing-the-magic-of-

05.01.2022 SOME LESSONS FROM 2020

05.01.2022 DO YOU FEEL SAFE? Wherever we go at the moment, we are reminded that the world we live in is not safe. Masks, sanitisers, distancing, its a constant reminder! All these messages put our sympathetic nervous system into overdrive!!!! This branch of the autonomic nervous system is all about fight of flight, it raises our cortisol, shunts blood away from our digestive system and stops us from healing. We need to be overcompensating right now with lots of rituals to help us feel ...safe: herbal adaptagens and nervines to nourish and calm our frazzled nervous systems belly breathing (add a drop or two of frankincense to your hands, rub them together and inhale deeply as you breathe) grounding practices calming exercise - yin, walking and yoga nourishing foods rich in magnesium such as cacao, nuts and seeds and organic leafy greens. Lots of love, Lou - the little Alchemist x See more

05.01.2022 PRACTICING SELF- KINDNESSBeing more kind to ourselves is an ultimate act of self-care. With kindness comes gentleness and softness towards ourselves and I think that’s so important right now. Where can you lean in and show more kindness to yourself? Can you make more space for personal growth, avoid being busy just for the sake of it, be mindful of thought patterns or exercise out of care for yourself rather than punishment for something you are? Our bodies and minds respond to the world in so many beautiful and dynamic ways. Our bodies respond to kindness by making space (almost like a little exhalation of relief that you are finally showing it the love and gentleness it deserves) and allows true healing to occur. So settle into the sweet body of yours and show it some kindness x

05.01.2022 TIME TO GO INWARDS Every month, menstruating women have an opportunity to turn inwards, listen to their intuition and reflect on the month that has been. Around menstruation, hormone levels are at their lowest and listening to your intuition or gut instinct becomes easier. Its a beautiful opportunity really, if you are open to it and make space for it to happen. When women tune into their cycles, and embrace the ebb and flow of their hormones they are living in alignment wit...h themselves and with Mother Nature. Some tips for getting the most out of this time of the month: disconnect from social media rest and avoid strenuous exercise reflect on the month that has been and reset for the next one be gentle with yourself enjoy warm and well cooked foods and drinks like nourishing cacao (I love the Ritual Cacao blend). Id love to know, do you live in alignment with your cycle? Love Lou, the little alchemist x See more

05.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS I am so happy to announce that I am now offering a unique bespoke liquid herbal service at Little Alchemy for my clients. Liquid herbal dispensing allows me to formulate an individual herbal prescription just for you and your health and wellness goals! Plus liquid herbs are: fast acting potent healers one of the most effective ways to extract the active constituents of plant medicine begin working the moment you ingest them are a perfect example of alch...emy - transforming natural plants into the most beautifully medicine I've written a little blog about the benefits of this amazing modality. Click the link in my bio to find out more. PLUS I am also offering a special for new clients - a short consultation and a liquid herbal prescription for $99 (Usually $160!). Have questions or would like me to formulate a herbal prescription just for you? Get in touch with me - Lou, the little alchemist See more

04.01.2022 NEW BLOG - HOW TO WORK WELL FROM HOME The Chief Health Officer's formal direction on Friday, was that we continue to work from home where possible. It's likely that these measures will be in place for a while, so we must find a way to adjust in a way that prioritises our mental and physical wellbeing. Working from home definitely has it's advantages, but we must be mindful of keeping ourselves healthy whilst doing it. Find my blog here all about working well from home: https://littlealchemy.com.au//n/how-to-work-well-from-home

04.01.2022 HAPPINESS HACK Many of us in Melbourne need to find ways to boost our happiness chemicals right now! I love that we can still do a lot of these, even in stage four lockdown. When I was studying my psychology degree, I was so inspired by what these little substances can do for our brain function and feelings of contentment and happiness. Sending so much love to everyone right now. I hope you find some ways to boost yours today. Hugs from Lou, the little alchemist x

02.01.2022 CLEARING ENERGY If you are a sensitive person, its likely you pick up on the energy around you. Everything in the natural world is made of energy and had its own unique vibration, including you. I clear the energy after each and every Naturopathic session I have with a client, and it makes a big difference to how I am able to show up and tune into every person and also impacts how I feel after a full day of seeing clients! My absolute favourite way to cleanse is with palo ...santo - a deeply sacred and spiritual tree which has the ability to cleanse energy. Its heady scent is unmistakable and only adds to the whole clearing ritual. I also use it in my daily cacao rituals and Ive found I have needed to use it more often lately. Im sure it has something to do with the low vibing energy in much of Melbourne at the moment. Id love to know your favourite way to clear spaces. Let me know below. Love Lou, the Little Alchemist See more

01.01.2022 CACAO IS MAGIC Im impressed almost daily with new research and findings into how beneficial cacao can be! Its a beautiful example of functional food as medicine. And when you enhance it with organic herbs and spices? Well the result is magic I hope you like the little Infographic I created. Lots of love to you on this Sunday afternoon x

01.01.2022 EMBRACING THE SEASONS This lockdown in Melbourne has been hard and long and relentless. But I’d be lying if I said there were not parts of it that I have enjoyed to. With not many outward journeys going on, I’ve been taking lots of internal personal ones through meditation, journaling and just getting back in touch with myself. I actually like my own company, love going to bed early and enjoy getting creative. I also love people and I enjoy being a Naturopath, but as a highl...y sensitive and intuitive person (which comes in handy when I am working with my clients!) I need lots of time to recharge too. This time has given me the opportunity to really tune into the ebbs and flows that occur throughout my monthly cycle and I’m being gentler and more kind with myself because of it. It’s one thing to know yourself, but something even lovelier to accept and embrace yourself too. We have all the seasons inside us, sometimes it rains and sometimes it’s sunny... and there is a purpose for each and every one of them x See more