Nicole Tricarico Naturopath

02/11/2026

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Have a good week and enjoy a long weekend if you're lucky enough to be having one.

02/11/2026

**THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!** 🌿

When was the last time you did absolutely nothing?

Not scrolling your phone.
Not watching Netflix.
Not catching up on emails.
Not mentally running through your to-do list.

Just... nothing.

We live in a world where being busy is almost a badge of honour.

And even when we decide to look after ourselves, we often turn that into another task!

Exercise more. Meditate daily. Get your steps in. Meal prep. Improve your sleep. Work on your stress levels.

All worthwhile things, of course.

But sometimes, **one of the most beneficial things you can do for your wellbeing is simply STOP.**

🫖Sit outside with a cup of tea.

🪺Watch the birds.

🍃Lie on the grass and look at the clouds.

🪷Sit quietly without feeling the need to fill every moment.

Giving ourselves opportunities to slow down can help reduce feelings of stress, allow our minds to unwind and support a healthier balance between activity and rest.

And perhaps most importantly, it reminds us that we don't have to be productive every minute of the day.

**Rest doesn't always need a purpose.**

You don't need to earn it.

You don't need to justify it.

And you certainly don't need to turn it into another wellness challenge!

So here's a little invitation for this week...

Find 10 minutes to do absolutely nothing.

No phone. No agenda. No guilt.

Just a little space to simply BE.

🌿 **Sometimes doing less is exactly what we need more of.**

01/11/2026

We will be closed on Tuesday November 3rd for the Melbourne Cup day holiday. We'll be open on Wednesday 4th instead.

01/11/2026

**YOUR HORMONES DON'T WORK IN ISOLATION!** 🌿

When a woman starts experiencing fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, poor sleep, brain fog or irregular periods, it's easy to blame hormones.

And yes, hormonal changes can certainly contribute to all of these things.

But here's something I see regularly in practice...

There's often a lot more going on than just oestrogen and progesterone.

Our hormones are part of an incredibly complex network, and what happens in one area of the body can influence another.

For example:

🌿 **Thyroid function:** Even subtle changes in thyroid function can contribute to fatigue, menstrual changes, poor concentration and changes in metabolism.

🌿 **Iron and B12:** Low levels can contribute to exhaustion, brain fog and poor energy, sometimes making hormonal symptoms feel even worse.

🌿 **Blood sugar regulation:** Insulin resistance and metabolic changes can influence reproductive hormones, weight and energy levels.

🌿 **Stress and the nervous system:** Chronic stress can affect sleep, menstrual cycles and how we experience hormonal changes.

🌿 **Gut health:** Digestion, nutrient absorption and the gut microbiome can all play roles in hormonal and overall health.

This is particularly relevant during perimenopause, when it's tempting to attribute every new symptom to changing hormones.

**But just because you're in perimenopause doesn't mean everything you're experiencing is caused by perimenopause.**

I've reviewed blood tests for many women experiencing hormonal symptoms and uncovered other issues worth addressing alongside their hormonal changes.

Nutrient deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, metabolic imbalances and more.

Sometimes addressing these contributing factors can make a significant difference to how someone feels.

**The takeaway?**

Your hormones matter. Absolutely.

But so does the rest of you!

And that's why I believe in looking at the bigger picture rather than assuming every symptom is simply hormonal.

29/10/2026

**🌿 FOOD OF THE WEEK: ASPARAGUS!**

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh asparagus, and these little green spears have plenty more going for them than just tasting delicious!

Asparagus is packed with nutrients that support several important functions in the body.

💚 **Folate:** Important for healthy cell division, red blood cell production and particularly valuable during preconception and pregnancy.

💚 **Prebiotic fibre:** Contains inulin and other fibres that help nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support digestive health.

💚 **Vitamin K:** Important for normal blood clotting and maintaining healthy bones.

💚 **Antioxidants:** Provides compounds including flavonoids and vitamin C that help protect cells from oxidative stress.

💚 **Potassium:** Helps support normal muscle and nerve function and healthy blood pressure regulation.

💚 **Fibre:** Supports bowel regularity and helps contribute to a healthy, varied diet.

**And one of the best things about asparagus? It's incredibly easy to prepare!**

🥗 Lightly steam and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.

🍳 Add to an omelette or scrambled eggs.

🥘 Roast with garlic, olive oil and a little parmesan.

🥑 Serve alongside poached eggs and avocado for a nourishing breakfast.

🥬 Toss through a spring salad with rocket, walnuts and feta.

**My tip:** Avoid overcooking asparagus. A few minutes is usually enough to keep it tender with a little crunch.

Eating seasonally is a wonderful way to introduce more variety into your diet, and asparagus is definitely worth adding to your spring menu!

🌿 **Sometimes supporting your health starts with something as simple as adding another vegetable to your plate.**

28/10/2026

**WHAT IF YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE ACTUALLY CONNECTED?** 🔎🌿

You have headaches, constipation, poor sleep, fatigue and perhaps some skin issues.

Five different symptoms.

You might see five different treatments recommended.

Something for the headaches. Something to get your bowels moving. Something to help you sleep. A cream for your skin. And another coffee to get you through the afternoon!

But what if some of these symptoms are connected?

**What if they're different clues pointing towards the same underlying problem?**

This is one of the things I love most about naturopathy.

Looking at the bigger picture.

For example, poor digestion and nutrient absorption might contribute to nutritional deficiencies. Chronic stress may affect sleep, digestion and headaches. Hormonal changes can influence everything from bowel habits to skin health.

Of course, not every symptom has the same cause. Sometimes there are several things going on at once.

But rather than automatically treating every symptom as a separate problem, I want to know:

🌿 When did these symptoms start?

🌿 What was happening in your life around that time?

🌿 Are there patterns or triggers?

🌿 What do your blood tests and health history reveal?

🌿 What might be contributing to several of these symptoms?

Sometimes the most important question isn't "How do we get rid of this symptom?

It's "Why is this happening in the first place?"

Because when we better understand what's contributing to your symptoms, we can make more informed decisions about how to support your health.

And that is where some of the most interesting detective work begins!

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27/10/2026

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27/10/2026

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27/10/2026

**ARE YOU NOURISHING YOUR BODY OR JUST FEEDING IT?** 🥑🥦

You can eat three meals a day, never feel particularly hungry, and still not be giving your body everything it needs.

Because there's a difference between being **well-fed and well-nourished.**

We tend to focus a lot on calories, carbohydrates, fats and protein. But what about the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients that keep our bodies functioning?

Your body needs nutrients to:

🌿 Produce energy and support metabolism

🌿 Make hormones and neurotransmitters

🌿 Maintain healthy bones, muscles and tissues

🌿 Support digestion and gut health

🌿 Repair cells and maintain a healthy immune system

And here's something worth considering...

**Even people who think they eat quite well can have nutritional gaps.**

Perhaps there's not enough variety. Maybe certain food groups are missing. Or perhaps digestion, absorption, medications or increased nutritional demands are affecting nutrient status.

So rather than simply asking, *"Am I eating too much?"* or *"Am I eating the wrong foods?"*

Try asking:

**"Am I giving my body enough of what it actually needs?"**

A good place to start?

🥚 Include quality protein with your meals.

🥬 Eat a wider variety of vegetables, especially different colours.

🐟 Include nutrient-rich foods such as fish, eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds.

🍓 Choose whole foods more often than highly processed alternatives.

🥗 Think about what you can ADD to your diet, not just what you should remove.

Good nutrition isn't about eating perfectly. It's about consistently giving your body the building blocks it needs to thrive.

And sometimes, a closer look at your nutritional status can reveal gaps you didn't even know were there.

**Feed your body. But more importantly, nourish it.** 🌿