Jan Illingworth Naturopath

Jan Illingworth Naturopath Jan Illingworth Naturopath. Practitioner in Herbal Medicines, Iridology, Flower Essences, Mineral Therapy, Nutrition, Supplements, Diet & Lifestyle Counselling.

In todays Age, there is a large number of middle aged men who are accidentally overdosing on drugs. There is a correlat...
16/06/2026

In todays Age, there is a large number of middle aged men who are accidentally overdosing on drugs. There is a correlation between life changes, loneliness, poor diet, lack of support and knowledge of both prescribed and illicit drugs taken to relieve these difficulties. It is researched that opioids and benzodiazipiens are reactive together as well as many pyschiatric drugs do not mix with some other prescribed drugs, some mushrooms, herbs and even foods. If falling into these dark holes, before one gets to rock bottom, it has been shown that councelling and other support can have way better long term effects than going straight on to antidepressants. There is also many herbs and nutrients that could be helpful in preventing getting to that deep, dark, suicidal depression such as passionflower, lime blossom, lemon balm, californian poppy, St John's wort, ginseng and more. Nutrients like magnesium & vitamin B's along with a natural food diet to include amino acids and other nutrients are beneficial. Good advice is to see a naturopath, nutrionist, councillor or even get down to the Men's Shed as they have lots of lived advice as well as every man is happier in a shed.

This wonderous book by Prof Liam Engel on 42 plants that expand the mind contains all about the plant, how to collect an...
02/06/2026

This wonderous book by Prof Liam Engel on 42 plants that expand the mind contains all about the plant, how to collect and process it and the dosing. Liam is having a talk on this book with a copy at the Preston Town Hall from 12.30 14th June. Highly informative but unfortunately, I already have got this hot off the press book. I would recommend anyone interested in botanicals to go along. It is $60, which is what one pays for it in a book shop, but there is also a talk, Q&A and a signature.

Burnley Horticulture College is having an open day this Sunday 24th from 10.30am until 2pm. The Friends of Burnley Gard...
21/05/2026

Burnley Horticulture College is having an open day this Sunday 24th from 10.30am until 2pm. The Friends of Burnley Gardens will be having their famous plant sale, the CWA will be serving tea/coffee and scones, tours of the gardens and many stalls selling all things herbie with lots of information. Park on the Boulavard and wander up the paths.

The Herb Society of Victoria speaker for 4th June from 7pm @ Burnley Horticuture Society is Elizabeth d'Avigdor, a natur...
21/05/2026

The Herb Society of Victoria speaker for 4th June from 7pm @ Burnley Horticuture Society is Elizabeth d'Avigdor, a naturopath and director of Botanical Ethiopia; A Living Pharmacy, who will be talking on Ethiopian herbs and spices. First timers free with supper, cuppa, raffle, plants and herbie chats.

Being proactive in ones health, can not only avoid time and money going to a doctor, but could prevent the medical probl...
25/04/2026

Being proactive in ones health, can not only avoid time and money going to a doctor, but could prevent the medical problem from becoming a protracted issue or worse, a more serious chronic, life threatening situation. One should be informed and should not need to have a medical degree to be able to look after oneself. There are many books available that give such information, but this one I found the other day (thanks to friends for the gift voucher) has loads of preventative plant medicine recipes from easily available herbs and ingredients (written by an Australian), that can be made up in the home kitchen. Always, at the first sign of a change or illness, get on to it, as it is true that prevention is better than cure!

10/04/2026

⛲️ Chamomile – known for its calming properties, helping to reduce anxiety and promote restful sleep.
⛲️ Bacopa monnieri – may enhance memory, cognitive function, and reduce stress by supporting brain health.
⛲️ Lavender – is widely used to ease anxiety, improve mood, and foster relaxation.
⛲️ Passion flower – can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and support better sleep quality.
⛲️ Ginkgo biloba – may improve focus, mental clarity, and cognitive performance.
⛲️ Ashwagandha – acts as an adaptogen, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and support emotional balance.
⛲️ Holy basil – helps manage stress and may improve mood by balancing stress hormones.
⛲️ St. John’s Wort – often used to support mood and alleviate mild to moderate depressive symptoms.
⛲️ L-theanine – promotes relaxation without drowsiness and may enhance focus and reduce anxiety.

I have an extra copy of the fabulous herb book by Isabell Shipard on the imperical, growing, culinary and medicinal uses...
09/04/2026

I have an extra copy of the fabulous herb book by Isabell Shipard on the imperical, growing, culinary and medicinal uses of over 500 herbs from an Australian perspective. This is a go to reference for any practitioner or anybody. Selling for $10. Northcote

It was reported that the TGA confiscated a shipment of supplements as it did not have the amount stated or even any mela...
16/03/2026

It was reported that the TGA confiscated a shipment of supplements as it did not have the amount stated or even any melatonin in the product. Ironically, many experts claim that melatonin is just placebo, despite some prescriptions given to children and the elderly with dementia who do not comprehend placebo. Melatonin is a hormone produced at days end with reduced light to relax the body for sleep, which is why it was initially given to shift workers whose secadian rhythms were disrupted. Melatonin, like many other medications for insomnia should not be taken long term or reguarly. Strategies to reduce anxiety or stress like councilling, mindfullness, yoga, baths with essential oil or whatever can help. To get a good nights sleep, start winding down 2 hours before bedtime. At this time have a cup of chamomile, hops, lemon balm, lime blossom, passionflower and/or valerian. There will be nights when your mind is too frenetic to sleep, but usually the next night or two, you will catch up. Relax

In Victoria the Govt is considering allowing pharmacists to prescribe the contraceptive pills. Doctors are responding b...
06/03/2026

In Victoria the Govt is considering allowing pharmacists to prescribe the contraceptive pills. Doctors are responding by saying that this is the Drs job and not pharmacists. It actually is the pharmicists job to know about drugs as to what they treat, dosage, administration and the side effects. Infact, you can rely on the pharmacist to know more about drugs than a doctor. Pharmacists often tell patients about the side effects, how to take it and general health advice as the Dr does not generally have time for. And beside, it takes many days to get into a Dr and they are expensive, whereas pharmacists are more accessible, free and know alot more about drugs than anybody else.

Noting the "4 Corners" programme ABC, 23rd February on unecessary surgery, I would like to add as a theatre nurse for so...
24/02/2026

Noting the "4 Corners" programme ABC, 23rd February on unecessary surgery, I would like to add as a theatre nurse for some years that one should do a lot of research before going under the knife. Not talking critical or emergency surgery, but what they call elective where the medical problem has an impact on everyday living. Be sure that there is not excercise, weight loss, dietary improvements, nutrients and others auxillary treatment that could at least improve the condition which could remove the need for surgery. Also, get all the results back (don't they love sending bits off to the lab), the information on the particular surgery and if the outcomes would be an improvement to what is there at present. I have seen patients that have gained even more medical issues after the surgery. Also consider the aneasthetic given, and the follow up care and length of rehabilitation because if you do not have access to physios, wound care nurses or go home alone, you may well have worse outcomes. Sure, surgery can solve many medical problems to make ones quality of life way better, just do the research before taking that as the first option.

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