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Rude Health

Holistic health support for complex health needs.

Naturopathy, nutrition and herbal medicine – based in Kyneton, Macedon Ranges, with in-clinic and online consultations available.

30/10/2026

A little bit of magic in a bottle ✨

A well-formulated herbal mix can do a lot of heavy lifting.

Support you through a seasonal sniffle, help clear the mental fog, give you a little extra support during stressful times, or settle a digestive system that’s having a moment.

The beauty of herbal medicine is that it can be formulated with a purpose, tailored to what your body needs and what’s going on in your life.

So many herbs, so many possibilities.

Just one small catch... it doesn’t always taste like magic 😬

27/10/2026

We can buy strawberries in winter, pumpkins in summer and just about anything we fancy, all year round.

But there’s something lovely about eating with the seasons. Not just because the produce is often fresher and more readily available, but because it encourages us to eat a wider variety of foods and pay a little more attention to what’s growing around us.

As we head into summer here in Victoria, I’m looking forward to juicy stone fruit, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs and simple meals built around what’s in season.

You don’t need to memorise a seasonal produce calendar or follow any hard and fast rules. Start by visiting your local farmers’ market, noticing what’s abundant at the greengrocer, and letting that inspire what you cook.

A small way to reconnect with our food, our local environment and the rhythm of the year.

11/09/2026

Seeing a naturopath isn’t always a one-and-done thing.

Sometimes it is. You come in with a specific issue, we work through it, and you’re good to go.

But often, it’s more of a relationship.

Your health changes. Life changes. What you need at 35 might be very different from what you need at 45, or 55.

Maybe your gut has settled but your hormones are changing.
Maybe you’ve had a baby, gone through a stressful few years, or your sleep has gone to s**t.
Maybe you’re feeling well and want to stay that way.
Or maybe something new has popped up that you want to understand rather than just put a bandaid over.

That’s where ongoing naturopathic care can be really valuable. Not because you need to be “on a protocol” forever. But because having someone who knows your history, understands the bigger picture and can help you work through the different pieces of your health over time can make a real difference.

And sometimes, you just need someone to help keep you accountable. To check in on the things you know you should be doing but haven’t quite managed to get around to.

Health isn’t static. So your approach to it doesn’t have to be either.

Sometimes you need a bit of support. Sometimes you need a deeper dive. And sometimes you just need a tune-up.

That’s the kind of relationship I aim to build with my patients.

14/08/2026

What are these weird symptoms appearing out of nowhere? New headaches, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, brain fog, flushing, itching, food sensitivities or suddenly feeling much more reactive.

One piece of the puzzle is the relationship between oestrogen, progesterone and histamine. As hormones become more erratic during perimenopause, changes in oestrogen and progesterone can influence mast cells and histamine activity. For some people, this may contribute to symptoms that feel completely new or unusually intense.

This can become particularly complicated for those already managing conditions such as POTS, hEDS or mast cell-related symptoms, where autonomic, connective tissue and immune symptoms can overlap with hormonal changes.

Perimenopause doesn’t necessarily cause these conditions, but hormonal fluctuations can sometimes throw a real spanner in the works, making existing symptoms flare more noticeably and become harder to manage.

Hormones, histamine, the nervous system, gut and immune system are all interconnected. Sometimes working holistically to make the system less reactive can be the best medicine.

29/07/2026

It’s been a long time coming, but naturopathy services are finally included again for private health insurance rebates 🥳

While the rollout will likely be gradual, some funds have already reinstated naturopathy rebates and are ready to go. Several of the larger health insurers are still finalising their processes and are expected to reintroduce cover in the coming months.

If you’re not sure whether you’re covered, give your health fund a quick call and ask whether naturopathy rebates are available under your policy, or when they are expected to return.

04/06/2026

Perimenopause often arrives at one of the busiest stages of life. Careers. Children. Relationships. Ageing parents. The mental load of keeping everything running.

At the same time, your body may be asking (screaming for?) for more support. More rest. More recovery. More nourishment. More boundaries.

While hormonal changes are a big part of the picture, perimenopause is also a turning point. A time to stop putting everyone else first and start valuing your own wellbeing more highly.

This is not selfish. It is necessary.

Many will spend a third or more of their lives beyond this transition. That is far too much life to settle for simply feeling okay.

Perimenopause is not just a hormonal transition, it is a reminder to start putting your health first.

22/05/2026

We live in a time where we have more health information than ever before. And honestly, some of it is great. The problem is that health information for the masses can never account for you.

Your genetics.
Your nervous system.
Your lifestyle.
Your stress load.
Your sensory capacity.
Your environment.
Your history.
Your actual real-life limitations.

There’s no nuance in a 30 second reel. You can listen to 100 different people tell you the “best” diet, supplement, morning routine, or workout… Or end up on a 15 supplement stack generated by ChatGPT and still feel completely overwhelmed trying to figure out what actually applies to your body.

That’s where seeing someone like me, a holistic practitioner, is different. You’re sitting down with someone who is invested in trying to understand the whole picture of you.

I spend a lot of time trying to distill the noise and understand what’s actually driving your health concerns. The goal is to find the thing that’s going to move the needle for you.

Because health is nuanced.
People are nuanced.
And healing usually requires more depth than the internet can give you.

Because the algorithm is not taking your mineral status, trauma history, sensory capacity, and perimenopause into account.

14/05/2026

Meet the human behind Rude Health.
I’m Amanda 👋

Weekday Amanda is in clinic. Friendly, fairly professional, and deeply invested in helping people understand what’s actually driving their health concerns.

Weekend Amanda is somewhere in the bush wearing questionable walking clothes and emotionally connecting with fungi.

Thanks to for helping me look somewhat professional 📷 🙏

24/04/2026

What does your poo have to do with your future health? Quite a lot, actually.

Your digestive system is your body’s largest organ of elimination, helping clear what the body no longer needs. When waste sits in the bowel too long, it can be reabsorbed through the intestinal lining, influencing hormones, cholesterol, and overall inflammatory load.

Slow transit time and constipation have been linked with metabolic, inflammatory, and neurological conditions, largely due to that increased toxin load and reduced elimination.

And here’s the surprising part — you can still have slow transit time even if you’re going every day. It’s not just how often you go, but how long it takes to move through, from start to finish.

If you’re unsure where you sit, start with the basics. Fibre is one of the most effective ways to support healthy bowel motility and regular clearance. And if you’re ready to get a clearer picture of your gut health, reach out to learn more.

16/04/2026

What if many of childhood gut, skin and immune issues start much earlier than we think?

I recently upskilled in the paediatric microbiome with the very clever Dr Brad Leech | Microbiome | Autoimmune. What it really highlighted is the gap in understanding when it comes to infant and child gut health. When it comes to the microbiome, children are not just little adults.

Their microbiome is constantly evolving, with distinct changes occurring as they grow. And that means treatment needs to reflect these nuances, not follow an adult model.

Early life plays a powerful role in shaping the gut and immune system. From birth and beyond, factors like feeding, environment, illness and medications all influence how the microbiome develops. These early patterns can have a lasting impact on immune resilience, skin health, and a child’s tendency towards things like allergies and eczema.

If you’re navigating gut, skin or immune concerns with your child, this is an area worth getting right early. Reach out or book a consultation to explore how we can support their health from the ground up.

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Kyneton, VIC
3444

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	12:30pm - 3pm
Friday	9:30am - 6pm

Website

http://www.rudehealth.com.au/

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