Natural Health Medicine

Natural Health Medicine Degree qualified Clinical Nutritionists & Naturopaths using lifestyle & functional medicine. Maria Harpas is the Nutritionist for Lovewell Earth

We use pathology testing and interpretation to prepare individualised programs & targeted treatments. We are a team of degree qualified Clinical Nutritionists and Naturopaths. Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine, Nutrition and Stress Management techniques are our major focus. Offering you individualised treatment programs, using pathology testing to scientifically assess your health. We accura

tely measure your progress, working in with GP's and other health care providers where needed. You will be supported in changing habits and behaviours that are effecting your health.

The solution to a damaged metabolism is not eating less. It's the opposite. 👇Low-calorie diets in midlife send hormones ...
16/06/2026

The solution to a damaged metabolism is not eating less. It's the opposite. 👇

Low-calorie diets in midlife send hormones into chaos — thyroid goes down, estrogen becomes erratic, progesterone drops, insulin resistance increases, hunger hormones dysregulate. When your hormones are out of balance, weight loss becomes difficult no matter how little you eat. 🌀

The goal is to teach your body it's safe again. That means gradually increasing calories back to a healthy baseline, prioritising protein, building muscle with strength training, improving sleep, and stabilising blood sugar. ⚖️

"I eat less than I did in my twenties and I'm heavier." It's not willpower. It's physiology. 👇After 40, we naturally los...
14/06/2026

"I eat less than I did in my twenties and I'm heavier." It's not willpower. It's physiology. 👇

After 40, we naturally lose muscle unless we actively work to keep it. Less muscle means a lower metabolic rate, increased insulin sensitivity, and easier fat gain. 💪

Pair that with undereating, and you're in a perfect storm. Chronic dieting doesn't just burn fat — it burns muscle too. And the less muscle you have, the fewer calories you burn at rest, which means you have to eat even less just to maintain your weight.

This is why crash dieting follows the same pattern every time: early loss, plateau, regain — and you end up with more fat and less muscle than when you started. Not your fault. Just how the body works. 🔄

12/06/2026

Rapid drops in blood glucose overnight can trigger a cortisol and adrenaline response.
This can show up as waking between 2–3am feeling alert or wired.
It’s not always just hormonal — blood sugar stability plays a role.

Eating 1,000 calories and still not losing weight? Your body isn't broken. It's protecting you. 👇Your metabolism isn't a...
09/06/2026

Eating 1,000 calories and still not losing weight? Your body isn't broken. It's protecting you. 👇

Your metabolism isn't a calculator — it's a survival system. When you eat too little for too long, your body downshifts to protect you. 🛡️

Resting metabolic rate drops. Thyroid output slows. You subconsciously move less. You feel cold, constipated, bloated. Cortisol rises — and high cortisol means more fat storage, especially around the belly, more cravings, worse sleep, and muscle breakdown.

This is called metabolic adaptation. It's not a flaw. It's your body doing exactly what it's designed to do. 🧠

08/06/2026

We’re hosting a retreat in the Adelaide Hills this October and we’d love you to be there 🌿

Four days to step away, slow down, and actually focus on yourself for a change 🍃✨

Details in bio or email [email protected], call reception 8332 2271 to book your spot :)

03/06/2026

Muscle acts as a key site for glucose disposal.
Building and maintaining muscle improves insulin sensitivity, reduces blood sugar spikes, and supports metabolic health long-term.

“Starting slow” is still progress 🤍It can look like:• adding protein to breakfast• walking daily• 1–2 strength sessions/...
02/06/2026

“Starting slow” is still progress 🤍

It can look like:
• adding protein to breakfast
• walking daily
• 1–2 strength sessions/week
• improving sleep

Simple, consistent habits matter most.

Hi Everyone, We will be closed this Saturday 6th and next Monday 8th :) Have a lovely long weekend 🧡
02/06/2026

Hi Everyone,
We will be closed this Saturday 6th and next Monday 8th :)

Have a lovely long weekend 🧡

Starting slow actually supports your body 🤍It helps:• stabilise blood sugar• regulate appetite• lower cortisol• improve ...
31/05/2026

Starting slow actually supports your body 🤍

It helps:
• stabilise blood sugar
• regulate appetite
• lower cortisol
• improve digestion

This is what creates sustainable results.

29/05/2026

Walking is great for general health, but it’s not enough to significantly improve insulin sensitivity in this phase.
Resistance training helps muscles absorb glucose more efficiently — even without weight loss.

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17 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood
Adelaide, SA
5063

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm

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+61883322271

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