Naturopath Evangelia "Zoe" Matanis

20/08/2026

22/06/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn is ruled by the Metal element, which connects to the Lungs and Large Intestine. It’s a powerful season for reflection, strengthening immunity, and beautifully "letting go."

To prepare your body for the cooler months ahead, align your habits with the season:

• Warm It Up: Swap cold smoothies and raw salads for nourishing soups, bone broths, and slow-cooked stews.

• Eat White Foods: Pears, cauliflower, garlic, and almonds traditionally support the Lung system.

• Soothe & Spice: Combat autumn dryness with moistening foods like honey and sesame seeds. Add pungent flavours like ginger and cinnamon to help circulate your Qi!

Emotionally, autumn invites us to simplify. It is the perfect time to declutter your space, practice gentle breathing exercises like Tai Chi, and release old emotional burdens.

Embrace the slowdown and nourish your body from the inside out!

23/04/2026

Discover how to use Food as Medicine with the Five Element Diets by Zoe — a personalised approach to healing developed by Zoe Matanis of Professional Wellness Medicine. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this system connects your body, emotions, and nutrition.

Each element supports specific organs and responds to different foods. When balanced, you feel energised, calm, and resilient; when out of balance, symptoms arise as signals—not problems.

By eating in alignment with your unique element, you can support natural healing, restore balance, and feel like yourself again.

✨ Your body already knows what it needs—sometimes it just needs the right guidance to bring it back into harmony.

29/03/2026

Awareness

27/03/2026

Your water bottle could make you sick...Sanitation is the answer

27/03/2026

🌿 Your ‘Healthy’ Water Bottle Might Be Making You Sick
We carry our water bottles everywhere… but how often do we truly clean them?
Every sip transfers bacteria from your mouth into the bottle. In a warm, moist environment, these bacteria can grow quickly — and you may be re-exposing yourself daily.
This can contribute to:
• Sore throats
• Digestive imbalance
• Feeling “not quite right”
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✅ Keep It Simple
• Wash daily with hot soapy water
• Let it fully air dry
• Disinfect regularly (boiling water or vinegar)
• Clean lids, straws, and seals well
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🌼 Sometimes, small habits make the biggest difference to our health.
If you’re not feeling your best, it’s worth looking at the simple things you use every day.
🌻 Professional Wellness Medicine
Buderim & Windsor