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23/07/2026

When it comes to self-sufficiency, I love home remedies and using what you have right in front of you. There’s an old saying in herbalism that the best medicine often lies within reach. The medicinal actives in this simple home remedy are garlic, onion and honey - raw ingredients we generally have on hand.

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a traditional remedy for colds and flu. When you crush it, you release allicin, a bioactive compound responsible for many of garlic’s medicinal properties. Once crushed, be sure to leave garlic for at least 10 minutes to allow this enzymatic reaction to occur. The antibacterial activity of garlic is approximately 10 times stronger against pathogenic bacteria than gut flora, meaning that it’s not harmful to your gut health.

Onions are naturally rich in quercetin, a flavonoid which demonstrates strong antiviral properties against upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in vitro, and antioxidant effects when consumed as a food. Regular consumption of flavonoids, such as quercetin, is associated with reduced incidence of URTIs, and may be an effective intervention to decrease their frequency and duration.

Antimicrobial powerhouse honey has been used to fight infections for centuries, and there is growing evidence for its traditional use. Its soothing properties mean it works wonders for sore throats, and is recommended in guidelines as an acute cough remedy in children over 1 year of age. NB. Avoid use of honey in infants under 12 months of age to avoid the risk of infant botulism.

🍯 Ingredients
½ garlic bulb
1 onion, diced (red or brown - flavonoid content is higher in red)
Raw honey (enough to cover ingredients, ~1 cup)
Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, elderberry, ginger)

🍯 Method
1. Separate and peel garlic cloves and smash using the flat edge of a knife. Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes to allow release of allicin compounds. Add to jar.
2. Dice onion and add to jar.
3. Prepare any additional fresh or dry herbs and add to jar.
4. Cover ingredients in honey. Let sit for approx. 1 week, shaking jar daily. Strain and enjoy as often as needed.

12/07/2026

Nettle (Urticaria doica/Urtica urens) 🍀 aka Nature’s multivitamin is one of my favourite tonic herbs for women.

Growing abundantly as a “weed”in backyards and nature strips, it thrives in fertile soil, usually rich in nitrogen. The magic of Nettle is that it extracts minerals from the soil and concentrates them in its leaves. Vitamins A, B2, C, E, K, as well as magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc - and perhaps most notably - high amounts of calcium & iron.

All these vitamins & minerals contribute to Nettle’s nutritive properties - replenishing our cells and restoring tired bodies after prolonged periods of stress, exhaustion & burnout.

Perfect for women to replenish the nutrient losses of pregnancy in the post-partum period, as this clever herb is also gentle & safe enough to use during breastfeeding, and supports breast milk production at the same time as replenishing key vitamins and minerals lost during lactation.

It’s also an essential way to rebuild the blood lost after monthly menstrual bleeds, and restore energy & nutrients to women who are anaemic due to heavy periods.

My favourite way to use Nettle is simply an infusion of fresh leaves in boiling water (use gloves when picking to avoid stings). Thank you Marianne from Marianne Roberts ☆ Naturopath for kindly sharing her Nettle harvest with me! This batch will be dried to keep me going over the coming months 🍀🙏🏽

As published in The Lancet last week, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has undergone an official name change to polyen...
20/05/2026

As published in The Lancet last week, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has undergone an official name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).

This landmark change represents a huge shift for patients being screened for the condition, for whom up to 70% receive a delayed diagnosis due to the absence of pathological ovarian cysts, which are not present in all cases.

Rather, this name change places the emphasis on the hormonal and metabolic profile associated with the condition, and goes some way to reducing some of the harm that comes from delayed diagnosis, inadequate care, and medical stigma.

The global consensus was reached via a structured, multistep process, which involved a huge number of government & professional bodies, as well as survey responses from up to 14,360 individuals with PCOS and multidisciplinary health experts from around the world.

Share this with someone you know who may be experiencing PMOS, and together let’s direct education & resources into better understanding this complex multi-system endocrine & metabolic condition 💪🏽🧡

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Let’s talk herbal allies. Each of these bottles contains potent whole plant medicine. That’s hundreds of different phyto...
23/04/2026

Let’s talk herbal allies. Each of these bottles contains potent whole plant medicine. That’s hundreds of different phytochemical constituents, working synergistically to bring about a change in the vitality and health of a whole person. Not just a single pharmacological agent, like a pill.

Each client of naturopathy is a candidate for a 1:1, individualised herbal formula that is tailored to their unique health journey & needs. That’s the beautiful thing about prescribing liquid herbs, as opposed to pre-made capsules.

You could be feeling stressed, tired but wired and unable to sleep, and experiencing irregular periods, and we could address all of these needs in a unique herbal formula.

If you’re curious to experience the power of herbal medicine for yourself, DM me to book an appointment. Limited appointments at a student rate remaining

If you’re experiencing periods that are heavy, painful, or just not “normal” for you, know that naturopathy has some eff...
20/02/2026

If you’re experiencing periods that are heavy, painful, or just not “normal” for you, know that naturopathy has some effective natural remedies for you 👇🏽

🌼 Reducing estrogen load

When our bodies make insufficient progesterone to oppose estrogen, we may end up with relative estrogen excess, which can exacerbate hormonal issues, including painful periods.

The body will preferentially make cortisol over progesterone via our steroid hormone pathway, so super important to reduce stress & other toxins for healthy hormones!

🌼 Zinc

A 2024 systematic review by Hsu et al. concluded that zinc supplementation is an effective and well tolerated way to reduce period pain severity in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Doses as low as 7mg for 8 weeks demonstrated significant results!

🌼 Vitamin D

Anti-inflammatory effects reduce prostaglandin (PG) synthesis - which mediates pain & inflammation - thus reducing period pain severity. There are so many benefits to safe sun exposure!

🌼 Omega-3

Queen of anti-inflammatory molecules, omega-3, is stellar at reducing systemic inflammation via reduced PG synthesis. Some studies even suggest daily supplementation may be as effective as Ibuprofen for pain relief.

🌼 Herbal medicine

Ginger, curcumin, Wild Yam & Cramp Bark are just a few of the herbs in the naturopathic toolkit for managing painful periods.

Reach out or share if you or someone you know is experiencing painful periods - it doesn't have to be this way. There may be more at play, but utilising some of the therapeutic nutrients & herbs Naturopathy has to offer is a great start to helping your body heal naturally.

🌿 GIVEAWAY 🌿 hi friends! I’m giving away 2x vouchers for a FREE 90 minute Naturopathy appointment with me to celebrate b...
15/02/2026

🌿 GIVEAWAY 🌿 hi friends! I’m giving away 2x vouchers for a FREE 90 minute Naturopathy appointment with me to celebrate being back in student clinic for 2026.

Now’s your chance to get a head start on your health goals and experience the holistic benefits that naturopathy has to offer.

DM me to secure your booking. Hurry, can only go to 2 lucky winners, so first in, best dressed!

🌿 Giveaway: Naturopathy appointment (initial consultation, 90 minutes)

🌿 When: Tuesday 3 March 2026 - 1x morning appointment, 1x afternoon appointment available

🌿 Where: Endeavour Wellness Clinic, 88 Currie Street, Adelaide (online appointments also available)

🌿 Investment: FREE naturopathy appointment valued at $30 (N.B. does not cover the cost of any nutritional supplements or herbal prescriptions, which are optional and charged separately)

Best of luck! ☘️

This is what 32g fibre per day looks like 👉🏽~ Research shows daily fibre consumption in the range of 28-35g not only ben...
26/10/2025

This is what 32g fibre per day looks like 👉🏽

~ Research shows daily fibre consumption in the range of 28-35g not only benefits our gut health, but can help in the prevention of chronic disease.

~ Fibre is literally the fuel that feeds your gut bacteria. A consumption of a wide variety of different types of fibre promotes the growth of different species of bacteria, and their metabolites, such as butyrate.

Swipe left for some easy ways to incorporate more fibre into your daily diet 💪🏽🥦

~ Are you eating enough fibre? Research shows daily fibre consumption in the range of 28-35g not only benefits our gut h...
23/10/2025

~ Are you eating enough fibre? Research shows daily fibre consumption in the range of 28-35g not only benefits our gut health, but can help in the prevention of chronic disease. Swipe left for some easy ways to incorporate more fibre into your daily diet 👉🏽

Note: if any of these foods trigger reactions in your gut, such as bloating, cramping, or changes to your bowel habits, it could be worth discussing with a naturopath to assess for any potential food allergies, inflammation or gut dysbiosis. When our gut lining is in tact and we have the right balance of beneficial bacteria, our gut should be able to effortlessly digest fibre.

~ Is fibre the new protein?~ There’s growing evidence demonstrating the importance of fibre for optimal wellbeing that p...
19/10/2025

~ Is fibre the new protein?

~ There’s growing evidence demonstrating the importance of fibre for optimal wellbeing that places fibre at the centre of a balanced, wholefoods diet. But what does this mean if you’re opting to follow a ketogenic or carnivore diet long term?

~ Both the ketogenic and carnivore diets can be beneficial short term for an immediate reduction in symptoms of food intolerance which may be driving intestinal inflammation i.e. leaky gut, but long term the effects of low fibre diets on our gut microbiome may be detrimental.

~ A 2017 study by Desai et al. showed that in a diet deficient in dietary fibre, the gut microbiota resorted to consuming the mucus lining of the gut as a food source. This resulted in erosion of the gut barrier, which increases the likelihood of leaky gut and other chronic health conditions, as the mucus layer of the gut lining has been worn away, compromising gut integrity.

~ BUT the good news is, research shows that daily consumption of fibre in the range of 28-35g can help to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, which in turn produces short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate and acetate that strengthen our gut lining and reduce our overall chronic disease risk.

~ Stay tuned for more info on easy ways to meet your daily fibre targets 💪🏽 🥦

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