Preconception nutrition matters for fertility, egg and sperm quality. Laura explains what to eat before pregnancy and when to start preparing.
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When Sleep Stops Being Restorative: Night Waking, Wired Fatigue and Cortisol in Women
Exhausted by day but waking at 3am? Tracey explores night waking in women — how cortisol, blood sugar and hormones disrupt sleep, and how naturopathy helps.
The 3 Natural Curves of the Spine: Why They Matter for Movement, Strength and Function
A healthy spine isn’t straight. Discover why the three natural curves of your spine matter for movement, strength and balance – and what happens when they change.
The Metabolism Reset: What You Need to Know Before Trying Another Diet
Tried every diet you have heard or seen on the internet or social media (such as keto, low-carb, intermittent fasting, paleo, low calorie) only to...
The Surprising Pelvic Floor Mistake Fit Mums Make After Pregnancy
The Truth About Postpartum Pelvic Floor Exercises If you’ve had a baby, you’ve probably been told to “do your pelvic floor exercises.” Usually, that...
Post-Pill Acne: What’s Really Happening & How to Support Your Skin Naturally
Many people are told the pill is a “solution” for acne, only to find their breakouts return, often worse, once they stop taking it. If you have...
Why I’m not a fan of intermittent fasting (especially for stressed reproductive aged- women)
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most talked-about trends in health and weight loss. While some people swear by it, I want to share...
What I Do in the First 48 Hours After an Injury (Hint: It’s Not R.I.C.E.) as a doctor of Physiotherapy
As a Doctor of Physiotherapy, one of the first things I tell my patients about injury recovery is this: Forget R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression,...
Nutrition for Energy and Recovery: How to Eat and Move for Results
As both a clinical nutritionist and a Pilates instructor, one of the most common questions I’m asked is: ‘What should I eat for nutrition for energy...
Emotional Healing for Physical Health
When it comes to health, many people focus on nutrition, supplements, or exercise. While these are important, they often overlook one crucial...
Natural Stress Relief with EFT Tapping for Sleep, Hormones & Digestion
Most of us know that stress affects our mood, but what many people don’t realise is just how deeply it impacts our physical health too. Stress isn’t...
PCOS: The Challenges of Diagnosis and Understanding Different Types
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormone disorders affecting women, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Despite affecting...