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Nurtured Vitality

Cathy Phillips - Clinical Naturopath BHSc
Women's Health Conditions & Hormones | Integrative Oncology | Lipoedema

13/06/2026

"What exactly do you do?"

It is one of the most common questions I get, and it deserves a real answer.

Let’s start with what I don't do:

I do not replace your oncologist.
I do not work separately from your medical team.
I am not against conventional treatment.
I do not make decisions for my patients.

Here is what I actually do:

I see the whole person, not just the diagnosis. I see you, someone with a family, responsibilities, hopes, and fears.

I work right alongside your oncologist and healthcare team to help you navigate the physical and emotional challenges that come with breast cancer. That means working to enhance your treatment outcomes, managing side effects like fatigue, nausea, and brain fog, and supporting your gut health and nutrition.

Integrative oncology means you don't have to choose between conventional medicine and supportive care. You get both.

If you or someone you love is navigating breast cancer and wants to know if naturopathic support is right for them, let's connect.

10/06/2026

Ever been told your blood work is "normal," but you still feel like complete garbage? You are not crazy, and you are definitely not alone.

In my clinic, I see this every single day. Women who are exhausted, bloated, anxious, dealing with painful periods, or just feeling completely "off," yet their lab sheets say everything is fine.

Here is the secret: there is a massive difference between a normal lab range and an optimal functional range. "Normal" just means you do not have a clinically diagnosable disease. It does not mean you are thriving.

Here are 3 numbers where the standard "normal" range is failing you:

1. Ferritin (Stored Iron)
Standard Normal: Can go as low as 12.

The Reality: Most women do not actually feel well or energized until it is closer to 70 or 80.

2. TSH (Thyroid Marker)
Standard Normal: Most labs will not flag anything under 4.0.

The Reality: A lot of women start feeling sluggish and symptomatic once it creeps above 2.0. Plus, if your doctor only checked TSH and skipped T3 and T4, you are only seeing half the picture.

3. Vitamin D
Standard Normal: "Sufficient" is often marked at 50.

The Reality: For optimal immunity, mood, and true vitality, you want that number closer to 100 or 150.

My job is not just to see if your results fit inside a standard box. It is to figure out if your numbers are right for you.

05/06/2026

If you’ve been treating your joint pain, brain fog, mood dips, and broken sleep as four separate problems, you’re constantly playing catch-up.

You’ve probably googled them all individually. Maybe you were told the joint pain is just standard inflammation, the brain fog is stress, the mood dips are anxiety, and the sleep issues are just a passing phase.

But when these specific four symptoms show up at the exact same time, it’s not a coincidence. It’s a pattern.

In perimenopause and menopause, Oestrogen isn't just a reproductive hormone. It directly impacts your joints, your neurotransmitters, your cortisol levels, and your sleep architecture. When Oestrogen drops, it triggers all of these systems simultaneously.

Your body isn't telling you four different things. It’s telling you one thing.

Stop trying to fix the pieces individually. When we map out the whole picture together in a consult, we target the root driver so you can finally get ahead of how you feel.

If this sounds exactly like what you’re going through right now, head to the link in my bio to see how we can work together.

03/06/2026

Creatine isn’t just for 25-year-old gym bros trying to bulk up.

Despite what your TikTok feed might tell you, this is actually one of the most thoroughly researched supplements in existence. But because the mainstream conversation focuses almost entirely on young men, women in midlife are missing out on the parts that matter most to them.

During perimenopause and menopause, changing hormone levels put women at a much higher risk for accelerated muscle loss. Creatine directly helps protect that lean muscle mass, which in turn supports your bone density, metabolic health, and insulin sensitivity.

But the benefits go beyond the physical. Emerging research shows that creatine plays a significant role in brain energy metabolism. It is currently being studied for its ability to support cognitive function, memory processing speed, and mental fatigue during hormonal transitions.

The catch? Supplements don’t work in a vacuum. Taking creatine without adequate protein intake, resistance training, and addressing the root drivers of your fatigue is just an expensive habit. Context changes everything.

Because your body chemistry is entirely unique, general advice only goes so far. If you want to figure out whether creatine actually makes sense for your specific goals and lifestyle, let’s look at your unique picture together.

Click the link in my bio to book a consultation.

01/06/2026

If you’ve been dismissed by conventional medicine or turned off by the toxic positivity of mainstream wellness culture, it makes complete sense that you’ve been hesitant about naturopathy.

Real naturopathy isn't about trendy juice cleanses or unbacked promises. It is a systematic, evidence-based approach to your health. We look at the data, the pathology, and how your hormones, sleep, and gut interact to find the actual root cause of your symptoms.

Your body isn't failing you, and your symptoms aren't just in your head. Let's have a proper conversation about your health. Book a free discovery call through the link in my bio to see if we are a good fit.

06/04/2026

What is one of the biggest threats to your health?

Sugar in all its forms can negatively impact your health. It places stress on the body and is linked to a range of chronic conditions, including weight gain, high blood pressure, heart disease, cognitive decline, fatty liver, and increased cancer risk.

It can also lower immune resilience for several hours after consumption, leaving you more vulnerable to illness.

Sugar shows up in many forms, from obvious sources like sweets and soft drinks, to refined grains, flours, juices, syrups, dried fruits and processed foods. It can be highly addictive and difficult to moderate, which is why it is so easy to over consume.

One of the most powerful things you can do for your health is to significantly reduce or remove sugar intake and support stable blood sugar levels.

27/03/2026

A quiet reminder popped up today….and maybe you need it too.
Your heath matters and it is ok to put yourself first.
I’m here to support you if and when you need.
Book your complimentary discovery call at www.nurturedvitality.com.au.

28/10/2025

Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to spend the day with at as part of my Intensive Practitioner Training and PROSPER Cancer Support for Practitioners program.
I left feeling deeply inspired to support the wellbeing of women, men, and families impacted by cancer, helping ease side effects and enhancing quality of life with compassion and evidence-based care.
I’m so grateful to be learning in this space with Carla and for her generosity, kindness, and the open-hearted way she shares her knowledge.

03/06/2025

Echinacea is one of the most well-known and much-loved herbal medicines at Nurtured Vitality and Harmonised Health. We often use it in the clinic to gently support the immune system during acute issues like coughs and colds. It aids the body in clearing toxins and can also be applied topically to promote wound healing. If you’ve tried echinacea in a herbal tonic, you might recall that distinctive tingling sensation it leaves in the mouth—a unique sign of its active, healing properties.

18/05/2025

✨ Gentle reminder, lovely ladies…
You are not alone in this transition. Your body is wise. Your journey is valid. And you are more powerful than you realise.

These daily affirmations are created to support your emotional well-being through perimenopause and menopause, helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and in tune with your body’s natural rhythm.

💬 Choose one each morning.
💗 Whisper it to yourself with kindness.
🧘‍♀️ Let it hold you through the day.

Because healing isn’t just about what we do, it’s also about how we speak to ourselves.

Which affirmation speaks to your heart today?
👇 Share it in the comments or save this post for when you need a little boost.

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Thursday	2pm - 8pm
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