Solaris Wellness

25/11/2025

🌿WALKING IN NATURE for a mere 20 mins has been shown in studies to reduce the stress hormone cortisol.

🌿The BOX BREATHING technique involves slowly inhaling while slowly counting to four, holding the breath whilst counting to four, then slowly exhaling to the count of four. After counting to four, the process is repeated from the beginning. For optimal benefits, the cycle should be repeated three times.

🌿Coffee consumption elevates cortisol levels. Therefore, REDUCING CAFFEINE intake can have positive benefits on keeping cortisol in check.

🌿GUIDED MEDITATION is another evidence based technique that lowers the level of stress. There are many guided meditation tracks available on YouTube or on apps such as Insight Timer.

🌿YOGA calms the nervous system by focusing on muscle relaxation, mindfulness, controlled breathing, and progressive relaxation. This ancient technique has been shown to reduce cortisol in multiple high-quality studies.

06/11/2025

Super easy to prepare, this breakfast option is on regular rotation in our household.

RECIPE:

3 x eggs, 'tossed' around pan with olive oil

Layered on:
1 piece of wholegrain toast (can be gluten free)
1/2 avocado, sliced on top of toast
1/2 cup of mixed baby greens
1 Tbsp activated sunflower seeds

Season with salt and Celtic sea salt, if that's your thing 😉

A little bit of balsamic reduction, or sticky balsamic, would really top this dish off, drizzled over the top. I ran out 🤦‍♀️

02/11/2025

Flax is also known as linseed or Linum Usitatissimum (its botanical name). It is a flowering plant that produces a seed that is rich in nutrients such as soluble and insoluble fibre, omega 3 fatty acids, phenolic, and phytoestrogens
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I often recommend flaxseed meal as a dietary fibre supplement as I find it is quite well tolerated by most.
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Adding flaxseed meal to your diet can promote bowel regularity as well as reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.
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Other health benefits of regular flaxseed meal consumption include improved fasting blood sugar levels and reductions in inflammation.
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Linseeds/Flaxseed are commonly available in health food shops. If you have a coffee grinder, it's best to grind your own seeds and store them in an air-tight jar in the fridge. I like to grind a week's worth at a time.
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Anywhere from 1 to 2 tablespoons of linseed meal per day is a good amount for promoting bowel regularity.

01/11/2025

Today is my second day post-op for the repair of an umbilical hernia and two other abdominal hernias.

I had been living with my hernia friends since my daughter was born 8 years ago. I developed the hernias during pregnancy.

So anyway- here I am, recovering the best way I know how - with good nutrition, clever supplements, gentle movement, and rest.

And yes, I am absolutely following my surgeon's recommendations and taking my prescribed medications.

26/10/2025

The body relies on proper hydration for so many essential functions.
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Ideally, we should be aiming at 2.1L per day for women or 2.6L per day for men. Of course, if we are sweating through exposure to heat or exercise, we may need to increase how much liquid we are taking in.
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Ideally, we should be getting most of our hydration through filtered or spring water. Coffee and tea also count towards our quota, as does soup and broth.
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Sometimes, it can be hard to meet our hydration targets for the day if we are busy. Investing in a 1L water bottle and taking it with us when we leave the house can help here, making sure to refill it during the day.

24/10/2025

Fresh is always best, of course, but let's be real....processed foods are convenient and can often save us a lot of time in the kitchen- let's face it, who has time to make everything from scratch? Certainly not me....

So what should we be looking for when comparing different foods on supermarket shelves?

🍓As a general rule of thumb, the fewer ingredients, the better.

🥕Try to avoid foods with many ingredients with numbers next to them. Not all numbered ingredients are concerning, but if in doubt, just avoid.

🥦Ingredients at the very top of the ingredients list are in higher concentrations than those at the bottom. For example, foods with sugar or salt as the first ingredient may not be the healthiest choice.

So next time you are at the supermarket, spend some time getting to know your foods and familiarise yourself with the options available.

23/10/2025

22/10/2025

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21/10/2025

Mozzie season has well and truly started in South Australia. My daughter gets eaten alive and comes out in big welts. Even with a natural repellent, there is always a cheeky mozzie that takes a nibble. That's why I always have a pot of nettle cream on hand. It works as an anti-inflammatory and antihistamine to bring down the swelling and itch.
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20/10/2025

Just a little bit about me....
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I have been qualified as a Naturopth since 2012 and last year completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition).
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I thrive on helping others live happier, healthier lives and understand that everyone's needs are unique to them. Treatment is tailored entirely to the individual, with a kind and understanding approach.
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Curious whether nutrition and naturopathy are the right fit for you and your health goals? I am currently offering FREE 15-minute DISCOVERY CALLS- a no pressure space to ask questions and explore how this approach can support your wellness journey.
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