Pam Hird Naturopath in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Naturopath
Pam Hird Naturopath
Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Phone: +61 413 979 096
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25.01.2022 I was recently given this book by a beautiful friend. Normally I listen to audio books while I’m cleaning my house! But I forgot how good it was getting lost in a book.... One of the messages I love in this book is Accepting Imperfection What are you currently reading?
25.01.2022 #tip When it comes to changing diet or lifestyle habits you dont have to do this alone. You could enlist the help of a paid professional like myself, get family, friends or an online community to help support you. ... Whoever it is, you need to clearly tell them your goals so they can keep you accountable.
25.01.2022 This is a friendly reminder from your naturopath to schedule some time for you this week. The modern pace of life means people are effectively 24/7, not able to slow down, re-energise and recalibrate resulting in burn out that can wipe you out for months. Its up to YOU to make YOU a priority.... Take 5 mins now to stop scrolling and schedule some non-negotiable self-care time into your diary for the rest of the week.
24.01.2022 New Podcast Episode! Protein: What You Need To Know Protein is vital for human physiology because it supplies the body with Amino Acids. Having too much or too little can cause issues within the body. In this episode, I explain what protein is and why its important to protein combine if you are vegan or vegetarian. ... You dont want to miss: - Why protein is important - Sources of protein - What is a complete protein - How to protein combine - How to get more protein into your diet naturally PLUS What nutrients you need to get checked regularly if you are vegan or vegetarian. Listen here - https://www.pamhird.com//episode-22-protein-what-you-need-
24.01.2022 Did this photo make you yawn too?
23.01.2022 I think Ill be making these for dessert tonight. Whats cooking at your place? https://www.pamhird.com/blog-1/avocado-brownie-recipe
23.01.2022 New Podcast Episode! Stress that goes on for a long time is a triple whammy for weight. It increases our appetite, makes you hold onto fat and interferes with our willpower to implement a healthy lifestyle. In this episode I chat about how stress can make you gain weight. You don’t want to miss:... What happens in our bodies when we are stressed What stresses our body out Where we are most likely to store the fat The 2015 study which shows our bodies metabolic slower under stress PLUS, why getting enough sleep is important for our weight Listen to the episode here - https://www.pamhird.com//episode-30-how-stress-can-cause-w
22.01.2022 What do you do to unplug from the chaos and plug back into life?
21.01.2022 Here are 5 simple things we can do every day to help relieve stress. Prioritise Deep breathing can help to activate the relaxation response. It can be particularly helpful when you are trying to calm yourself down in a stressful situation. There are several types of deep breathing exercises, including diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing, and belly breathing.... Get a Hug A positive touch from hugging can help release oxytocin and reduce stress hormones, helping to relieve stress. Find a person and give them a hug! Breath Deeper Deep breathing can help to activate the relaxation response. It can be particularly helpful when you are trying to calm yourself down in a stressful situation. There are several types of deep breathing exercises, including diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing and belly breathing. Eat Well When we are stressed and overwhelmed we often forget to eat well and reach for the fatty, sugary snack for a quick pick me up. Try and avoid these types of foods even though they may make you feel good for a short period of time. Opt for a fresh whole food diet with plenty of colour. Listen To Music Taking a break to listen (dance or even sing!) to some music can help relieve stress. If listening to the ocean or sounds of nature isnt your thing, opt for some other type of music which helps calm you down as it has a positive effect on the brain and body.
21.01.2022 Looking for an easy lunch? You could try this Stuffed Avocado with Sumac-Spiced Black Beans
20.01.2022 How do I maintain healthy cortisol levels? Eat a fresh, whole food diet which includes plenty of fruit, veggies, good quality protein, and healthy fats Set boundaries in work, relationships, and family... Reduce stressors in the environment around me Get adequate sleep - go to bed before 10pm with no screen time Avoid caffeine, alcohol, sugar and known food allergens Eat small regular meals to help regulate blood sugar and avoid overeating Get outside in nature Enjoy regular exercise such as walking, swimming, weights, pilates, yoga. Practice meditation there are many apps available to help with guided meditation or youtube has many resources Listen to calming music Self-care - schedule time for yourself to switch off, relax and do something you really enjoy What's your favourite way to unwind? P.S. If you're having trouble with cortisol imbalance and would like more guidance and support to help you feel better, please contact me as I'd be happy to have a consultation with you.
20.01.2022 Saying No is all about creating personal boundaries that allow you to focus your time on what you want. It is a word that we sometimes use to infrequently. @thegoodquote.co
20.01.2022 Just me hanging out on zoom waiting for a client. I see people from all over Australia and Im grateful that technology allows me to do this
19.01.2022 New Podcast Episode! Zinc is a nutrient that plays many vital roles in your body. Unfortunately, 85% of Australian women and 50% of men are not getting enough zinc in their diet. In this episode, I discuss the reasons why we arent getting enough zinc, signs of deficiency and why we need to make sure we are getting enough for optimal health. You dont want to miss:... - Why the majority of us arent getting enough zinc - 9 signs of zinc deficiency - Why zinc is so important for our overall health - What foods are high in zinc PLUS, if you are considering taking a supplement, what dose and form you should consider. Listen to the episode here - https://www.pamhird.com//episode-25-9-signs-of-zinc-defici
19.01.2022 Wishing you a Christmas that is merry and bright!
19.01.2022 Going over a clients case this morning and thought I should give my plant some sun! Is anyone else really bad at keeping plants alive or is that just me!?!
18.01.2022 Sounds about right!
18.01.2022 If you are local, our clinic has a cafe at the front and the food is delicious! Yes I have tried everything on the menu
17.01.2022 This will be interesting!
17.01.2022 Whats the biggest thing you are struggling with right now when it comes to your health?
16.01.2022 The clinic is closed tomorrow for the Ekka public holiday
16.01.2022 Why dont eggs tell jokes? Theyd crack each other up! Happy Fathers Day!
16.01.2022 Still dont like playing in the rain after all these years but its good to be back!
16.01.2022 New Podcast Episode! Becoming a parent can be overwhelming! All the different stages and knowing roughly what should be happening when, epsecially when it comes to motor development. In this episode, I chat with Elizabeth Agrapidis who is a pediatric physical therapist helping new and expecting mums to find clarity and confidence with their babies motor development. You dont want to miss:... - How to use toys in their motor development - Why the play needs to be fun and happy - Why you need to be relaxed when you are playing with your baby - What play positions are good to help with their development - Why looking at their reactions is important PLUS, when you should consider seeking help. Listen to the episode here - https://www.pamhird.com//episode-23-playing-with-purpose-w
16.01.2022 #tip If you are unable to have any will power when it comes to certain foods, avoid buying them altogether. If someone else in your house is buying them ask them to hide them from you. Out of sight, out of mind.
14.01.2022 Is burn-out creeping up on you? Here's how to tell + what you can do about it https://www.pamhird.com/blog/10-signs-you-are-burning-out... #stresslesslivemore #stressfulday #stressrelieving #stresskills #stresstoy #stresseater #stressrelievers #stresstest #stresshealer #stressreducer #stressrelieve #stressballs #stressresilience #stresses #stressfreelifestyle #stressfulweek #stressedoutmumma #stressface #StressLessLife #stresslevel #stressreliver #stressbegone #stressbusters
14.01.2022 Getting 10 Hours Of Sleep And Still Feeling Tired?? Let's find out why! Join me for a free 3 day challenge to: Identify causes and reduce fatigue Explore your symptoms... Improve your mood And find your path to sleeping well and feeling well again. Sign up for the free challenge here bit.ly/pams3daychallenge
13.01.2022 This year has been a rollercoaster of a ride! @stacieswift
13.01.2022 Did you know that studies have suggested that 50% of people are getting less than the recommended dose of magnesium they need? It is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and is involved in more than 600 reactions. In this episode, I talk about why magnesium is so beneficial to your overall health. You don’t want to miss: Reasons why magnesium is so important to your overall health.... Risks of magnesium deficiency Can you take too much magnesium Foods high in magnesium How to tell what magnesium form is in your supplement How much magnesium you should take PLUS, the best type of magnesium to take if you are going to supplement. Listen here - https://www.pamhird.com//episode-34-what-you-need-to-know-
12.01.2022 Iron deficiency occurs when your body doesn’t have enough of the mineral iron. Up to 40% of females 12-50 years of age and 45% of infants 1-5 years old receive less than the recommended daily allowance. In this episode, I talk about 8 signs and symptoms of iron deficiency. You don’t want to miss: Common causes of iron deficiency... The 8 signs and symptoms What to do if you think you’re iron deficient What test to ask for Iron-rich foods PLUS, what foods you should avoid in large quantities. Listen here https://www.pamhird.com//episode-42-8-signs-and-symptoms-o
12.01.2022 New Podcast Episode! Kinesiology: Unlock Your Blocks with Ilana Kosakiewicz We use energy for everything we do in life and sometimes our energy gets blocked. In this episode, I am joined with Ilana Kosakiewicz who is a kinesiologist and energy coach. We discuss what kinesiology is and also how it can benefit us. Also, Ilana takes us through a quick exercise to help the energy flow through our body. ... You dont want to miss: - What is kinesiology - Why understanding energy is important - What muscle monitoring is - What kinesiology can help with - How to bring your energy back into equilibrium PLUS, Ilana takes me through a demonstration that you can use in everyday life to help with the energy flow through your body. Listen to the episode here - https://www.pamhird.com//episode-24-kinesiology-unlock-you
11.01.2022 Heads Up! Just letting you know I’m not available 24/7. If you send me an email, text message or phone me outside of my office hours, totally cool. ... However, please don’t expect a reply until I am in the clinic again. If you reach out while I’m in clinic and I don’t respond I’m with a client and will get back to you ASAP. Thank you for your understanding! Clinic Hours Monday - 9:15 am - 2:15 pm Tuesday - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday - closed Thursday - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday - 9:30 am - 1 pm
10.01.2022 I thought this would be a bit of fun seeing as so many people have had such a rollercoaster of a year. This year more than any we need this To be a little nicer To be a little more patient... To share the love Knowing that you are putting a smile on someone’s face SECRET SISTER is back! And it’s SO much fun! Starting early this year so it works even better. I am looking for some girlfriends who are interested in a christmas gift exchange. Doesn’t matter where you live in the world - you are welcome to join. All you have to do is buy ONE gift valued at at least $10 and send it to your secret sis (I will share with you who that is). Christmas is the busiest and most stressful time of year for a lot of us, so we could all use some happy mail The ladies loved sending a gift to a complete stranger knowing that she would have a bright spot in her day because of what was sent Let me know if you’re interested, and I will send you the mailing info of your secret sister. Who’s in with me? Just reply in the comments if you’re keen & I’ll send you a PM with your info ... ****please only respond if you're committed to sending ONLY ONE $10 gift otherwise some of our beautiful sisters miss out. YOU ONLY SEND A GIFT TO THE #1 PERSON:)
10.01.2022 R U OK? With everything going on in the world such an important time to be asking these questions.
09.01.2022 I do love a good smoothie. This is the @themerrymakersisters white chocolate smoothie and it is delicious. I did throw in some raspberries as they go perfect with white chocolate What is your favourite smoothie recipe?
09.01.2022 I'm running my 3 day challenge again in 2 weeks time It all happens online in my Facebook Group. If you would like to join in, get the details here: https://bit.ly/pams3daychallenge ... See you in there!
08.01.2022 This Friday the 4th of September the clinic will be closed This Friday the 4th of September the clinic will be closed
08.01.2022 Added sugars are sugars and syrups that are added to foods or beverages when they are processed or prepared. This does not include naturally occurring sugars such as those found in milk and fruits. Soft drinks, lollies, baked goods, tomato sauce, protein bars, and chocolate are some examples of the foods where added sugars can be found.
08.01.2022 New Podcast Episode! Everyones mental health will vary through life and some men are known for bottling things up! In Australia 1 in 5 men will experience anxiety at some stage of their life. Anxiety presents so differently for everyone and the symptoms arent always obvious. In this episode I chat with Bevan Warth about his experience with anxiety. Bevan has only fully understood how much anxiety has affected his life within the last couple of years. You dont want to miss...: - When Bev first realised he was suffering from anxiety - How anxiety presents for him - Different situations where anxiety has presented itself - What he does to manage it - Bev shares a story about his brother PLUS, why mental and general health should be a priority for males. Listen to the episode here - https://www.pamhird.com//episode-26-a-story-of-unrecognise
08.01.2022 How I feel right now
07.01.2022 Feeling like this?
07.01.2022 Anxiety presents in so many ways and its different for everyone
06.01.2022 Do you include sugary drinks in your diet?
06.01.2022 Cortisol imbalance in full flight looks like....
06.01.2022 When looking at a food label sugar can be hard to spot as there are over 60 different names for sugar! Some of these include fructose, high fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, honey, glucose, brown sugar, corn syrup, corn sweetener, dextrose, invert sugar, lactose, malt syrup, maltose, molasses, raw sugar, sucrose, syrup, barley malt, cane sugar, yellow sugar, agave nectar, rice syrup, cane juice, cane sugar and caster sugar. If sugar is listed in the first 3 ingredients, then the product is most likely high in sugar.
06.01.2022 I hope you’re having a better Monday than this!
05.01.2022 Did you know that each year around 1.5 million Australians talk to their GP about fatigue? Thats around 6% of the total population. Fatigue is defined as feeling constantly tired and/or weak, either physically or mentally. When you feel tired, you might go to bed early however if you suffering from fatigue, it's persistent tiredness that can't be solved by going to bed slightly earlier. ... If you had to rate your fatigue from 1-5, (1 being amazing and 5 being I'm tired all the time) what would it be?
04.01.2022 Happy Holidays!
04.01.2022 #tip Why is it you want to change your eating habits? Do you want to lose weight?... Do you need to change your habits for health reasons? Get really clear on what you want and why you want it. Try to think who else besides yourself would benefit from the changes. Having this in mind during the tough times makes it easier to stick to the plan.
04.01.2022 New Podcast Episode! Learning The Art Of Saying No! Saying no can be really difficult and it takes practice to feel comfortable to it without the guilt! In this episode, I chat with Rachelle Glendon about her three-step process to saying no and why its important to understand your priorities.... You dont want to miss: - The 3 step process to saying no - Why we shouldnt feel guilty for saying no - Why its important to understand your priorities - Why you need to ask your future self questions Plus Rachelles bonus tip Listen to the episode here - https://www.pamhird.com//episode-21-learning-the-art-of-sa
03.01.2022 A gentle reminder that is ok
03.01.2022 Fatigue should NOT be your normal If tired, sluggish and deflated is your everyday vibe, let's have a chat --> bit.ly/pamhirddiscoverycall 1:1 phone/online consults are available if you'd like my help getting some energy back in your day.
02.01.2022 Are you waking up tired even after you've had 8-10 hours of sleep? I've got the solution --> My 3 Day Challenge to get to the bottom of your Fatigue and inject some energy back in your day. The next live challenge starts Wed February 17th. ... Sign up to join me for free now --> http://bit.ly/pams3daychallenge This is the last time I will be running this challenge, I have something new and exciting coming
02.01.2022 My 3 Day '10 Hours a Night Sleep and Still Tired?' Challenge Starts Tomorrow! Are you in? Join for Free here bit.ly/3daysleepchallenge ... #sotired #sleep #sleepy #sleeping #sleepyhead #sleeptime #sleepaid#sleepwell #sleepless #SleeplessNights #Sleepdeprived #insomnia #insomniac #insomniasucks #InsomniaRelief #insomniaproblems #nosleep #sleepchallenge #sleepchallenges
01.01.2022 Stress has become an unavoidable part of life, but that doesnt mean you should ignore it. Too much-untreated stress can potentially cause some serious physical and mental health problems. Relieving stress can be easier said than done sometimes. However there are some simple things we can do everyday to help. Here are 5 ways to help relieve stress. Exercise When it comes to exercise, its not all about weight management or increasing your fitness. Exercise can relieve stres...s as it releases endorphins which can improve your mood. It also can improve sleep quality and boost confidence. Yoga is a particularly good type of exercise to help relieve stress. Journalling Writing things down can be a way to handle stress. You could write down whats stressing you out or focus on what you are grateful for. Practising gratitude can help to relieve stress as you are focusing your thoughts on whats positive in your life. Spend Time With Family And Friends Family and friendship networks can help support you through the stressful times and give you a sense of belonging and self-worth. Men and women both benefit from friendships. Studies have found that spending time with friends helps with the stress response. Have A Good Laugh Have you seen those laughing groups in the park? Do you find the laughing infectious and you start to smile? Laughing can help with relieving tension by relaxing your muscles. It also releases endorphins and lowers levels of stress hormones. Try and find the humour in everyday life and dont sweat the small stuff to help relieve stress. Say No More Often I get sometimes things happen that you have no control over, however, you do have control over some stressors in your life. Take control, say no more often and only take on what you can handle to help relieve stress.
