Pure Joy Naturopathy

Pure Joy Naturopathy I help women in midlife ease menopause symptoms and reconnect with their sense of self.

As a naturopath and Ikigai Healing Guide, I blend natural medicine, Japanese wisdom, and gentle mind–body practices to support health, confidence, and renewal. I’m a trained Naturopath passionate about guiding women through life’s natural transitions—especially perimenopause and menopause. My approach blends naturopathy, Eastern medicine, NLP, Reiki, and mindfulness. Inspired by my Japanese roots

and the philosophy of Ikigai, I help individuals reconnect with meaningful moments that bring joy and purpose to life. I welcome anyone seeking to restore balance, ease stress, support digestion, and embrace natural healing.

Chronic under-eating in midlife, especially while exercising can impair bone health and muscle maintenance.Low energy av...
18/06/2026

Chronic under-eating in midlife, especially while exercising can impair bone health and muscle maintenance.

Low energy availability has been linked to compromised musculoskeletal integrity

Protein sleep and muscle health…

Midlife is not the time for aggressive restriction.

Protecting bone density requires:
• Adequate energy intake
• Sufficient protein
• Resistance loading
• Hormonal awareness

Strong bones are built from consistency, not depletion.





In my younger years, I believed purpose was something to pursue.Midlife has been teaching me that meaning often arrives ...
16/06/2026

In my younger years, I believed purpose was something to pursue.
Midlife has been teaching me that meaning often arrives through listening instead.

Perhaps Ikigai is not always something grand.
Perhaps it quietly lives in the ordinary moments that make us feel alive.









Healing does not always require force or fixing.Sometimes it begins with being seen and heard.Ikigai grows gently, throu...
14/06/2026

Healing does not always require force or fixing.
Sometimes it begins with being seen and heard.

Ikigai grows gently, through compassion and attention.

✨ What kind of support would feel kind to you right now?









Plant vs Animal Protein, What Matters in Menopause?”Research shows animal protein tends to stimulate muscle protein synt...
11/06/2026

Plant vs Animal Protein, What Matters in Menopause?”

Research shows animal protein tends to stimulate muscle protein synthesis more efficiently due to higher essential amino acid and leucine content

Protein sleep and muscle health…

That said, muscle growth can absolutely occur on plant-based diets — but it often requires:
• Higher total intake
• Complementary proteins
• More strategic planning

The goal isn’t dietary ideology.
The goal is sufficient essential amino acids to preserve muscle in midlife.







Lately, I’ve been reflecting deeply on menopause, midlife, and the quiet ways we begin changing from within.Sometimes li...
09/06/2026

Lately, I’ve been reflecting deeply on menopause, midlife, and the quiet ways we begin changing from within.

Sometimes life is not asking us to push harder.
Sometimes it is asking us to soften.

A new reflective essay on Ikigai and midlife is coming soon.









Many women think menopause starts when periods stop.But perimenopause can begin years earlier.Sometimes the first signs ...
07/06/2026

Many women think menopause starts when periods stop.

But perimenopause can begin years earlier.

Sometimes the first signs are:
*waking at 3am
*anxiety before periods
*heavier bleeding
*sore breasts
*migraines
*feeling emotionally overwhelmed

Your body is not betraying you.

It is transitioning.

And this transition deserves support, not dismissal.




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This Saturday, I'll be back at the Gordonvale Market 🌿After missing my last market due to family matters (our puppy Sach...
04/06/2026

This Saturday, I'll be back at the Gordonvale Market 🌿

After missing my last market due to family matters (our puppy Sachi wasn't well), I'm looking forward to returning this Saturday morning.

If you're local, come by for a chat, say hello, and explore some gentle wellness support for midlife and beyond.

I'll have information available about:
🌿 Mini Hormone Reset Consultations
🌿 Ikigai & Midlife Wellbeing
🌿 Natural approaches to stress, energy, digestion and menopause
🌿 Herbal products and wellness resources

Sometimes the market isn't about selling anything at all.

It's simply about connecting with community, sharing stories, and being present.

I would love to see you there.

📍 Gordonvale Market
🗓 Saturday 6 June
⏰ 7:00am – 12:00pm

Mayumi
Pure Joy Naturopathy

Deep sleep is when tissue repair, muscle protein synthesis, and bone remodeling are supported Protein sleep and muscle h...
04/06/2026

Deep sleep is when tissue repair, muscle protein synthesis, and bone remodeling are supported

Protein sleep and muscle health…

Chronic sleep disruption, common in perimenopause, has been shown to negatively impact markers of muscle and bone health.

Exercise and adequate protein may mitigate some of this, but sleep remains foundational.

If you’re training hard but sleeping poorly, you’re working against biology.

Recovery is not optional in midlife, it is structural support.










The body and our sense of meaning are deeply connected.Hormonal shifts often echo emotional and existential ones.When Ik...
31/05/2026

The body and our sense of meaning are deeply connected.
Hormonal shifts often echo emotional and existential ones.

When Ikigai feels distant, the body often speaks louder.

✨ What is your body asking for more of — or less of — these days?









Bone Health Is Not Just About CalciumBone is not static.It is constantly being broken down (osteoclast activity) and reb...
28/05/2026

Bone Health Is Not Just About Calcium

Bone is not static.

It is constantly being broken down (osteoclast activity) and rebuilt (osteoblast activity)

Protein sleep and muscle health…

After menopause, declining estrogen shifts this balance toward increased breakdown.

Yes, calcium and vitamin D matter.

But so do:
• Protein intake
• Mechanical loading (strength training)
• Adequate energy availability
• Sleep

Muscle and bone function as a unit.
When muscle declines, bone strength follows.

Midlife bone care is proactive, not reactive.





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