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Thriving Health Naturopathy

Locality: Blackburn South, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 Im so stressed at work Work is crazy busy By the end of the day I am exhausted, drained and irritable, and it is affecting my relationships Sound familiar? ... You occupational wellness is both your personal fulfillment from your work, and the balance you achieve between work and your personal life. Im not just talking about paid work either stay at home parents of young kids and carers also (often desperately!) need to evaluate their occupational wellness. We are in the best place to make a positive contribution to our work and therefore our community when we are happy in our occupations. On the flip side, feeling unfulfilled, frustrated and drained by the main activity we do every day is a sure-fire way to negatively impact our self-esteem, and our desire to care for ourselves and others. For those in paid work, choose a career you love. I retrained as a naturopath part time over nine (yes, nine!) years, because the thought of spending the rest of my life in policy development was, um, not exciting. Yes, it was a l-o-n-g and hard process but SO worth it, for me and my family. Even if you cant re-train, can you follow your passion in another way? The internet makes formal and informal learning so accessible! For those in unpaid work, particularly if you live in your workplace, find balance so that you dont lose your identity amongst the nappies and dishes: clubs, social groups, formal learning and regular engagement in hobbies can all help to create that kind of balance, and need not be expensive or time consuming. Also, make sure your weekends are different to your weekdays this is the time to create the joy that carries you through the next week.

25.01.2022 I’m so stressed at work Work is crazy busy By the end of the day I am exhausted, drained and irritable, and it is affecting my relationships Sound familiar? ... You occupational wellness is both your personal fulfillment from your work, and the balance you achieve between work and your personal life. I’m not just talking about paid work either stay at home parents of young kids and carers also (often desperately!) need to evaluate their occupational wellness. We are in the best place to make a positive contribution to our work and therefore our community when we are happy in our occupations. On the flip side, feeling unfulfilled, frustrated and drained by the main activity we do every day is a sure-fire way to negatively impact our self-esteem, and our desire to care for ourselves and others. For those in paid work, choose a career you love. I retrained as a naturopath part time over nine (yes, nine!) years, because the thought of spending the rest of my life in policy development was, um, not exciting. Yes, it was a l-o-n-g and hard process but SO worth it, for me and my family. Even if you can’t re-train, can you follow your passion in another way? The internet makes formal and informal learning so accessible! For those in unpaid work, particularly if you live in your workplace, find balance so that you don’t lose your identity amongst the nappies and dishes: clubs, social groups, formal learning and regular engagement in hobbies can all help to create that kind of balance, and need not be expensive or time consuming. Also, make sure your weekends are different to your weekdays this is the time to create the joy that carries you through the next week.

25.01.2022 The three most common mistakes women make with their health, that keep them tired, stressed and stuck (and what to do!) #3: Not having a clear goal If you could have a date with your ideal self in five years time, what would you see? Someone who is calm and centred? Someone who is vibrantly healthy? Someone who is fit and strong and brimming with energy? ... It doesnt matter what your goal is, what matters is that you have a goal that is so real to you, you can almost touch it. Without a clear and meaningful goal, how will you know that your baby steps are in the right direction? #2: Not asking for help This is a big one for many women (including me, a martyr from way back). If your best friend came to you and asked for help, would you think to yourself that she is a failure, that she is imposing on you, or that she really should be able to handle it herself? Of course not! In fact, you may even admire their courage in asking for help. But unfortunately so many women dont show themselves that same kindness. In trying to do everything without help, you not only run the risk of exhausting yourself (and then not being able to do anything!), but you are also jeopardising your relationships with your nearest and dearest. Its hard to have a meaningful relationship with someone who doesnt appear to need anyone else, and meaningful relationships are critically important for our emotional well-being. #1: Not prioritising YOU I have said this a thousand times, to a thousand different women. It is not selfish to prioritise your health and well-being. In fact, it is quite the opposite think about what might happen at home or at work if you fall in a heap! The bottom line is this - your health and well-being directly impact on your ability to live your life: your career, your family, your relationships, your hobbies If you ever want to meet that glowing version of yourself, it is time to make a firm commitment to your health and well-being.

24.01.2022 Not one to normally be on-trend, Ive surprised even myself by noticing increasing numbers of savoury porridge recipes popping up. I am a big fan of the savoury breakfast eggs, left overs, soup, just whatever is in the fridge. But sometimes there are no leftovers, and I just cant eat another egg. Enter the savoury porridge. Nice and quick to make, but very satisfying and nourishing. My top three savoury porridges right now are:... 1.Mushroom, thyme and hazelnut porridge from Simplicious, by Sarah Wilson. Sorry, no link for this one, but it is essentially mushrooms and onions sauted with thyme, add your oats or porridge of choice and some stock, and stir until creamy and cooked. Crumble some fetta on top, and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts. Of course the real recipe has more flair, and its worth getting hold of the book because there are heaps great recipes. 2.Miso oat porridge from 101 Cookbooks. I substitute gluten free porridge for the oats (right now I have a blend of flax flakes, quinoa flakes and brown rice flakes). http://www.101cookbooks.com/a/miso-oat-porridge-recipe.html 3.My own invention: multicultural porridge just saute some onions and vegies (think mushroom, onion, kale, grated zucchini etc) with a spice blend, then add stock and your porridge grain, and cook. Garnish with chopped parsley and/or spinach leaves. Ive tried a few different spice blends: Indian-ish (garam masala) Mexican-ish (cumin, oregano, coriander, chilli), Italian-ish (Basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme) which is great with olives and capsicum and Greek-ish (Marjoram, thyme, lemon pepper) which is great with fetta and cherry tomatoes. Enjoy!

23.01.2022 Next on our "What is Wellness?" list is emotional wellness. This is not only your ability to meet the demands of daily life, but also how well you can bounce back from adversity. Emotional wellness can take a hit from things like stress, illness, bereavement and bullying, which explains why someone under stress might be less tolerant or understanding than perhaps we might expect. There is a great deal we can do to support our emotional wellness. For example: ... 1. Prioritise self-care. Work out what centres and energises you, whether it is journalling, creativity, meditation, social occasions, exercise...) and do it daily; 2. Manage your stress and seek help if you need it; 3. Practice gratitude and positivity daily; 4. Take care of your physical health - no-one feels emotionally great if they are sick or in pain; and 5. (this is my favourite) Volunteer - studies show that people who volunteer are happier, more connected, less stressed and more confident.

22.01.2022 I don’t often make public political statements, but this information needs to be widely shared so that everyone knows exactly what they are voting for when the Australian federal election is held on July 2. If elected, the Australian Labor Party have promised to scrap taxpayer-funded private health insurance rebates on natural therapies (including naturopathy, nutrition, massage and many more). The premise is that the money saved will be directed to the mainstream health sys...tem, in particular to reduce hospital wait list times. Unfortunately, this is at the reactive end of healthcare opening the doors wider for all the sick people. Natural therapists aim to work more at the proactive end of healthcare, in helping people to live healthier lives so that they might avoid or at least reduce their need for ongoing healthcare. Surely it should be a priority to ensure that people have access to both? See more

21.01.2022 Ten things to start doing TODAY to stave off those winter ills 1. Eat for good gut health. Around 70% of our immune cells are located in the gut, so a healthy gut goes a long way towards great immunity. Eat plenty of fresh seasonal vegetables, healthy fats, lean protein and cultured foods. If you think your diet might need tweaking, get some qualified advice. 2. Drink enough water and/or herbal tea throughout the day to keep your body properly hydrated. Two of your key immune... defence systems (lymphatics and mucous membranes) rely on hydration to function effectively. 3. Boost your antioxidant protection with green tea, brightly coloured fresh fruit, fresh herbs and garlic to protect your cells against damage from things like stress, pollution, poor diet and lack of sleep. 4. Get your heart rate up through movement every day, to keep your lymphatic system flowing, stress levels down, and support sleep. 5. De-stress daily, because stress dampens the immune system. You can meditate if thats your thing, but some people find social activities, exercise and even a good old laugh is more their style. 6. Sleep for a minimum of 7 hours per night. This is when the body regenerates and repairs, and when you short change yourself on sleep, you effectively start each day on the back foot not fully recovered or repaired from the day before. 7. Limit alcohol to 1-2 standard serves per night maximum, with two consecutive alcohol free nights per week. Heavy alcohol intake can dampen immune function for a full 24 hours. 8. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, to avoid passing viruses and bacteria from hand to mouth. 9. Make sure your vitamin D and iron levels are good. These two immune-supportive nutrients are low in so many people, and yet they can usually be very easily treated. 10. Be prepared! Speak to your naturopath about an emergency action plan to nip those winter ills in the bud, before they become fully fledged illnesses that leave you feeling sub-par for weeks.

19.01.2022 A few quick questions for you on a Friday morning :) How well can you get through a day without feeling fatigued or physically stressed? Are you in pain? For parents, do you love and care for yourself the same way you do for your kids? Do you have self-destructive habits relating to your diet, exercise or lifestyle?... These questions relate to your state of physical wellness, which is one of the seven dimensions Im going to be covering. Here are five quick things you can do to improve your physical wellness today: 1. Drink enough water, spaced throughout the day. Aim for 33ml/kg of body weight, every day. Divide that by 6, and this will give you a rough idea of the size of glass you need to drink 6 times through the day to get enough water. For example, a 60kg person needs approximately 1980ml per day, which works out to be 6 x 330ml glasses of water. Measure this out approximately, and off you go. One glass on rising, one before work, one at morning tea, one at lunch, one at afternoon tea and one in the evening. Done. 2. Eat enough vegetables and dont leave it all until dinner time! One serving for breakfast (avocado, spinach, mushrooms...), two for lunch (lettuce, cucumber, sprouts, carrot and celery sticks...), and three for dinner (sweet potato, broccoli, zucchini...) Easy! 3. Move your body, frequently. It doesnt have to cost a cent, or take big chunks of time, but aim to move every day, and sweat three times per week. Make outdoor physical activity a priority. 4. Take personal responsibility for your physical health be educated and aware, use critical judgement when gathering information, and be proactive. 5. Use self-reflection to identify what is working for you and what isnt. Not exercising because you hate the gym? Try something new. Not drinking enough water because you dont like it? How about infused water or herbal teas? Not doing any of the above because you are overwhelmed/sick/tired/stressed? Pick something small and do it until it works. Need help? Call me :) #physicalwellness #DimensionsofWellness #HealthTips

19.01.2022 What is wellness? Is it not catching many colds? Is it being fit? It might surprise you to learn that its a whole lot more than that. There are seven dimensions of wellness, with each having a clear and important impact on our overall well-being. Over the next little while Im going to post about each of these dimensions, with some quick tips for you to improve your well-being. #HealthTips #DimensionsofWellness #wellness

14.01.2022 Its been a while, but I have a personal story about occupational wellness to share. In addition to private consulting, I also work in another (health-related) job. Unfortunately, the job I had was making me stressed and miserable, and this was showing up in other areas of my life, particularly impacting on my health and sleep. When I posted last month about occupational wellness, I really took stock of my own situation and made some changes. Within two weeks of my last post, I resigned from that job, found another one, and started it! Although all major change comes with a certain degree of risk, I can safely say that I am so glad to have taken the leap, and Im grateful that this new opportunity came up at just the perfect time.

13.01.2022 The time to repair the roof is while the sun is shining John F Kennedy Is the sun shining for you right now? Im not talking about the weather, because theres not a lot of that going on in Melbourne right now, but how about your health and wellbeing? Are you feeling good? Are you sleeping well? Are you moving your body regularly? Are you feeling connected? Are you managing your stress? If the sun is shining for you, thats great now is the PERFECT time to work on those... habits that will help to sustain you through bumpier times. Diet tweaks, stress management techniques, social engagement, creative expression whatever resonates with you. With a full and well-maintained toolkit on board, youve got ample resources to draw on when things go wrong. If things arent working so well for you right now, then maybe I can help you to get back on track? There are the times when we all need some extra support, and I would love to help the sun shine for you again. In the meantime, here is a fabulous check-list for when it seems that the sun will never re-appear. Happy Sunday! https://drive.google.com//0B6A2F5ky9SELU0Zfd05YMEpyN/view

12.01.2022 Warm fire + chicken bone broth = multi tasking ;-)

12.01.2022 It’s been a while, but I have a personal story about occupational wellness to share. In addition to private consulting, I also work in another (health-related) job. Unfortunately, the job I had was making me stressed and miserable, and this was showing up in other areas of my life, particularly impacting on my health and sleep. When I posted last month about occupational wellness, I really took stock of my own situation and made some changes. Within two weeks of my last post, I resigned from that job, found another one, and started it! Although all major change comes with a certain degree of risk, I can safely say that I am so glad to have taken the leap, and I’m grateful that this new opportunity came up at just the perfect time.

11.01.2022 Taking care of one of the seven dimensions of wellness with some giggles with the kids this morning. #HappyTuesday #NutritionHumor

11.01.2022 I'm super excited to announce that my Blackburn South clinic is now ready for business. Don't ask about the renovations though - just don't! I am available for consultations by appointment. Looking forward to many happy years of practice in a space where there is always plenty of tea, as well as a good work-life balance :)... Phone: 0404 133 321 Email: [email protected]

10.01.2022 Should you be concerned about your supplements? After the Four Corners report earlier this week, here are five key questions you should be asking yourself about any supplements you take: 1. Were you advised to take it by someone qualified to give that advice? ... 2. Was that advice given after a full discussion of your health concerns, including any other supplements or medications you are taking? 3. Is this supplement from a reputable company that your qualified practitioner recommended to you? 4. Do you know the exact dose you should be taking, and how long you should take it for? 5. Have you got a long-term strategy to address your health concerns that does not revolve around supplementation? (Or, are you taking it to avoid making diet or lifestyle changes which might be uncomfortable or challenging?) See more

10.01.2022 If you absolutely HAVE to be out of bed at 4:20am and its cold and dark, AND its nearly Easter, well then why not have a hot chocolate? Just sharing my new love - a gorgeous blend of cocoa, carob, maca, cinnamon and vanilla. Sugar free, warming and rich Naked Chocolat Dark available at https://secure.thehealthychef.com//pro/naked-chocolat-dark #hotchocolate #healthy #warmup #treatyoself #nom

09.01.2022 Im super excited to announce that my Blackburn South clinic is now ready for business. Dont ask about the renovations though - just dont! I am available for consultations by appointment. Looking forward to many happy years of practice in a space where there is always plenty of tea, as well as a good work-life balance :)... Phone: 0404 133 321 Email: [email protected]

06.01.2022 Not one to normally be on-trend, I’ve surprised even myself by noticing increasing numbers of savoury porridge recipes popping up. I am a big fan of the savoury breakfast eggs, left overs, soup, just whatever is in the fridge. But sometimes there are no leftovers, and I just can’t eat another egg. Enter the savoury porridge. Nice and quick to make, but very satisfying and nourishing. My top three savoury porridges right now are:... 1.Mushroom, thyme and hazelnut porridge from Simplicious, by Sarah Wilson. Sorry, no link for this one, but it is essentially mushrooms and onions sautéed with thyme, add your oats or porridge of choice and some stock, and stir until creamy and cooked. Crumble some fetta on top, and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts. Of course the real recipe has more flair, and it’s worth getting hold of the book because there are heaps great recipes. 2.Miso oat porridge from 101 Cookbooks. I substitute gluten free porridge for the oats (right now I have a blend of flax flakes, quinoa flakes and brown rice flakes). http://www.101cookbooks.com/a/miso-oat-porridge-recipe.html 3.My own invention: multicultural porridge just sautée some onions and vegies (think mushroom, onion, kale, grated zucchini etc) with a spice blend, then add stock and your porridge grain, and cook. Garnish with chopped parsley and/or spinach leaves. I’ve tried a few different spice blends: Indian-ish (garam masala) Mexican-ish (cumin, oregano, coriander, chilli), Italian-ish (Basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme) which is great with olives and capsicum and Greek-ish (Marjoram, thyme, lemon pepper) which is great with fetta and cherry tomatoes. Enjoy!

04.01.2022 Just a quick little "what's for dinner" post - I made these burgers the other night, and they were a hit with everyone in my house. I made a few changes: * I doubled the recipe for my hungry family of five (and scored some left overs for lunch!) * I used almond meal in place of the oats to make them gluten free - they probably needed a bit of something more absorbant, like maybe gluten free breadcrumbs * I added the optional feta (yum!)... * I baked them in the oven instead of frying - about 30 minutes. They are pretty fragile, so be careful turning them. Happy cooking! http://citnutritionally.com/greek-bean-burgers/

03.01.2022 I dont often make public political statements, but this information needs to be widely shared so that everyone knows exactly what they are voting for when the Australian federal election is held on July 2. If elected, the Australian Labor Party have promised to scrap taxpayer-funded private health insurance rebates on natural therapies (including naturopathy, nutrition, massage and many more). The premise is that the money saved will be directed to the mainstream health sys...tem, in particular to reduce hospital wait list times. Unfortunately, this is at the reactive end of healthcare opening the doors wider for all the sick people. Natural therapists aim to work more at the proactive end of healthcare, in helping people to live healthier lives so that they might avoid or at least reduce their need for ongoing healthcare. Surely it should be a priority to ensure that people have access to both? See more

02.01.2022 If you absolutely HAVE to be out of bed at 4:20am and it's cold and dark, AND it's nearly Easter, well then why not have a hot chocolate? Just sharing my new love - a gorgeous blend of cocoa, carob, maca, cinnamon and vanilla. Sugar free, warming and rich Naked Chocolat Dark available at https://secure.thehealthychef.com//pro/naked-chocolat-dark #hotchocolate #healthy #warmup #treatyoself #nom

01.01.2022 Wondering whats for dinner on a dreary Melbourne night? This gorgeous creation will warm you up from the inside out. Highly recommended! http://naturallyella.com/red-lentils-and-spinach-in-masala/ #healthy #eatclean

01.01.2022 Just a quick little "whats for dinner" post - I made these burgers the other night, and they were a hit with everyone in my house. I made a few changes: * I doubled the recipe for my hungry family of five (and scored some left overs for lunch!) * I used almond meal in place of the oats to make them gluten free - they probably needed a bit of something more absorbant, like maybe gluten free breadcrumbs * I added the optional feta (yum!)... * I baked them in the oven instead of frying - about 30 minutes. They are pretty fragile, so be careful turning them. Happy cooking! http://citnutritionally.com/greek-bean-burgers/