Michelle Dam | Naturopath

Michelle Dam

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23.01.2022 One of my favourite songs has got to be Wrinkles by John Williamson. This is the refrain: And you ask is he happy... and you ask is he happy...? He's got wrinkles from smiling, he feels lucky and free And he knows what it means to live here in the sunshine... He's got wrinkles... I don’t mind my smile wrinkles. It’s testament to a life of blessings and being able to recognise and celebrate the good things. Happy New Year! May 2020 be full of smiles for you.

22.01.2022 It’s been a rather quiet year with all the time spent in lockdowns, but this is the result of what I’ve been growing. We welcomed Dorothy Matilda Dam on Monday afternoon and have been enjoying settling into life as a family of six.

20.01.2022 I have a pot of tea brewing for my little girl. Aside from walks, she’s not left our property in 6 weeks and she is tearful today. Who else can relate? I’ve put in passionflower and chamomile for her nervous system; nettle as a general tonic, and Licorice to support her adrenal glands and give a beautiful sweetness to it. ... She is also taking some Bach flower essences and will get extra cuddles today. Isolation is getting to a lot of us. It’s a dreary week (hailing here right now), and even the introverts amongst us are wishing for these restrictions to do their job so we can move about freely again. Go gently, put the kettle on, take some deep breaths and scroll through your photo roll to remember more carefree times. We are very blessed here, and I am so grateful, but it’s ok to get a bit down sometimes.

19.01.2022 Making some lemon bliss balls to have in the freezer as snacks once the new baby arrives. No refined sugar, good protein and healthy fats.

14.01.2022 Breathe in... and out.

13.01.2022 Gelatinous goodness! This is cold home made chicken soup, you can see how high in gelatin it is when it is cold and set like a jelly! Gelatin is amazing for a healthy gut. A healthy gut is essential for whole body health. Added into this soup is buckwheat, lentils and plenty of veggies. Yummy!

13.01.2022 It’s berry season here in Melbourne. Berries are a tasty, healthy, nutritious mouthful of a snack. Full of antioxidants, most kids and adults alike will happily devour them. It is, however, advisable to buy these little morsels as certified organic produce, or, grow your own as commercial berry crops are often heavily sprayed with chemicals. They are easy to grow, and you can’t get any fresher than picking the fruit and popping it straight in your mouth!

10.01.2022 Not the most flattering of photos maybe, but I’m super happy because I went outside into the sunshine, got my hands dirty, and cleared a patch of couch grass and clover so I can put my winter seeds in. My plan for the morning was to clean the inside of my house which has been rather neglected this week, but this was way better for my soul! Fresh air, sunshine, dirt under the fingernails, chooks, dog and delightful 2 year old for company (photo credit to him). What’s your plan for self-care today? What will you forfeit to do an extra little thing for your health and happiness?

09.01.2022 Heads up that I am going camping with my family from the end of next week until after Easter. I will be available for consults again from 20th April. If you are a current patient and require a consult before I leave, please call me as soon as possible as I have limited times available. In the meantime, stay healthy. Enjoy sunshine, fresh water and nutritious food. Rest, be kind, smile. Take vitamin C, and drink lemon balm tea (it’s antiviral and great for stress).

08.01.2022 I rescued some fruit from church yesterday that was destined for the compost bin. I pulled out the dehydrator, dried some mango and kiwi fruit and made some fruit leather out of the stone fruit. Absolutely delicious with no added sugar. If I’m feeling particularly generous, I might share some with the kids.

07.01.2022 I’ve learnt that now, when the seasons change, is the time of year that the sniffles and coughs appear, regardless of circulating pandemics. As my kids and I are all happy to take liquid herbs (still working on the husband’s compliance), I’ve made us up a tailored respiratory and immune supporting mix. It will boost our immune systems and help to fight off any bugs that infiltrate the first line of defence. **Note: My kids are still at the age where at least one will lick every surface in the public places we visit. This behaviour only escalates when I ask them, in panicked whispers, to stop. So I’m sure we’ll still catch most of what happens to go around, but hopefully it will be milder and shorter lived due to supportive therapies.

06.01.2022 My Echinacea plants have been flowering for a long time and bring me so much joy. I’m not sure on the species of these ones as I just bought them labelled as Cone flowers. So, I may not be using them medicinally, but they are still therapeutic in that I get to connect with nature when I go and stare at them and feel their spiky seeds. If I knew they were the medicinal species, I could use it to help ward off colds and help my immune system. In the background is yarrow... another herb used for colds, usually in tea form. I always find the change of season brings the sniffles to our household, so it’s good to have a few herbs and nutrients on hand to help us all navigate the worst of it.

06.01.2022 What a year it has been so far! This last week, as remote learning looms and the kids become more frustrated with the second lockdown, it has done my soul good to focus on the promises of renewal which are all around. My garden may be flowering a little early, but it’s nice to be reminded of new life, of the cycle continuing, despite the doom of the daily news and fear of an invisible enemy. ... The clear starry nights have reminded me that this is a tiny fraction of time in all of history and that I can not control what is happening but can try to control my response to it. So today I choose hope. I choose to smile. I choose to share happiness and love. May you feel peace today and take some joy from this glorious sunny winter day.

02.01.2022 I’ve reached 36 weeks pregnant! Lockdown has certainly changed this body of mine. If you are needing a consultation, please get in touch soon. I’m doing consults over the phone predominantly, with contactless pick up of herbs and supplements. Working from home means that I hopefully won’t be out of action for too long when this baby arrives, but please be aware that there will likely be a few weeks when I won’t take patients.

01.01.2022 Exercise doesn’t need to happen in a gym. Yesterday I took the kids for a bush walk around Doongalla Picnic Ground. We recharged in nature, worked up a bit of a sweat and breathed clean air while we admired the parrots, studied the fallen leaves, and commented on how fallen tree fern fronds look very similar to lyrebird tails. Exercise is important for maintaining healthy circulation and lymphatic flow, respiratory function, weight management, elimination of toxins (through sweat, breath and assisting healthy bowel function) and mental health.