Holistically Em Naturopathy

Holistically Em Naturopathy My goal is to help you move from surviving to truly thriving, using diet, lifestyle, herbal medicine, and personalised care to get you there.

15/06/2026

We’re often told that the delivery of the placenta is the “cure” for gestational diabetes. And while it’s true that your blood glucose levels will likely settle back down in the days following birth, GDM is far more than a temporary pregnancy complication.

❤️ It is a powerful, early indicator of your metabolic health. Your metabolic health is your body’s ability to efficiently process, store and use energy from your food. Which is reflected in your blood sugar levels, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight management. And gives us an insight into your risk of chronic disease in the future - type 2 diabetes, heart disease etc.

🤰 Women who have had gestational diabetes, are 7 to 10 time, more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes later in life. Sadly, this risk is highest in the first 5 years postpartum - which let’s be honest, are some of the hardest years. This risk remains elevated for decades.

This isn’t shared to cause anxiety or fear. It’s shared to empower you.

When we view GD through a preventive lens, it transforms from a stressful diagnosis into a valuable roadmap.

It means we have the opportunity to implement proactive strategies long before metabolic dysfunction becomes a permanent issue.

Postpartum metabolic care doesn’t end at your 6-week check-up.

Here is where we start shifting the narrative:
🥝 Start focusing now on blood sugar optimisation through diet and lifestyle to support your metabolic health
💤 Stress and sleep deprivation (which are entirely normal in motherhood!) spike cortisol, which directly alters insulin sensitivity. Nervous system support = metabolic support.
💉 Prioritise annual blood work (with the right markers) to keep track of your baseline metabolic health

If you’ve navigated a GD pregnancy and feel like you were left without a clear plan after your baby arrived, you aren’t alone. Let’s change that by working together now to optimise your health 💚

10/06/2026

If your current fibre supplement makes you feel like you swallowed a helium balloon, it’s time for an upgrade. 🎈❌

Meet PHGG (Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum), the completely tasteless, grit-free prebiotic fibre that dissolves invisibly into your morning coffee or water without causing the typical fibre freak-out in your gut. ☕✨

While it’s incredible for general gut maintenance, PHGG is a game-changer if you’re navigating specific health conditions.

🤰 Pregnancy
Pregnancy hormones can notoriously slow down digestion, leading to uncomfortable constipation. PHGG is a safe, incredibly gentle way to get things moving again without harsh laxatives or painful cramping.

🩸 Type 2 & Gestational Diabetes
PHGG slows down the absorption of carbohydrates in your digestive tract. Incorporating it regularly helps flatten post-meal blood sugar spikes and supports overall insulin sensitivity, making it a powerful tool for managing both Type 2 and gestational diabetes.

🌪️ Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Whether you deal with IBS-C (constipation) or IBS-D (diarrhoea), PHGG is a “dual-action” regulator. Because it’s Low-FODMAP certified, it won’t trigger the painful gas production that other fibres (like inulin or psyllium) can.

🦠 SIBO Recovery & Leaky Gut
PHGG is a slow-fermenting prebiotic, meaning it feeds your beneficial microbes (like Bifidobacteria) safely. As they digest it, they produce butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that acts like a healing balm for your gut lining, repairing the gut barrier and lowering inflammation.

The best part? You won’t even know it’s there. No clumping, no gelatinous texture, and zero taste.
💬 Have you tried PHGG yet, or are you still choking down gritty fibre powders? Let me know your favourite way to incorporate PHGG 👇

03/06/2026

Have you been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Not sure where to turn next? Our package for gestational diabetes will provide you with structured support to navigate your diagnosis and work on the factors that are within your control. Reach out if you’d like to know more, otherwise you can now book your initial appointment online x

16/05/2026

Although the placenta plays a big role in GD, diet and lifestyle have a big influence on your blood sugars as well. Early in pregnancy or whilst trying to conceive is the perfect window to do a diet and lifestyle audit and make some tweaks now so they remain a habit throughout your pregnancy and support your blood sugar readings.

1. Diet 🥗 are you getting your key macronutrients and fibre? Protein and fibre (from complex carbs and fruit & veg) should be included with every meal and snack to support blood glucose levels. Healthy fats are also important to support your energy levels and nutrient absorption 🥩🥦🥝🥑
2. Sleep 💤 we always underestimate the effect that sleep has on our blood sugar regulation, as well as your hunger signals and sugar cravings later in the day. What steps do you need to take to improve your sleep?
3. Stress 🤯 the release of cortisol from stress => raises blood glucose levels. It also often then impacts our sleep, mood, food choices etc. some stress in our lives is unavoidable, finding some balance and release is so important 🧘‍♀️

You don’t need to make all of the changes at once, but make a list and work through the tweaks that are most important to you 💚

11/05/2026

Overwhelm is normal, but please don’t give up! As a Naturopath, I genuinely want to see you succeed and this often looks like diet and lifestyle changes as well as a supplement regime. This is your reminder to ask for help if you are feeling overwhelmed before you abandon your treatment plan 💚

05/05/2026

💤Sleep 💤 I cannot stress this enough, it is vital to your overall health. We can work on your diet, movement, gut health, etc and try lots of supplements, but if you are not getting enough sleep the other things will never reach their full potential.

Sleep is when our body completes a lot of its repair work l, so when we aren’t getting enough sleep our body can’t do its job properly. Stress, anxiety, medications, caffeine, circadian rhythm and more all affect your sleep. For many of us after dinner / bedtime routines for kids, is the time we get to ourselves and we should prioritise that - but with meaningful activities that refill our cup…. not doom scrolling and falling asleep in front of the tv.

If you know your sleep isn’t adequate take a moment to think about why and what you might be able to do tonight or tomorrow to work on improving it.

***Parents with young children - you are in a different phase of life and some broken sleep can’t be helped at the moment. Pleas be kind to yourself right now 💚

If you’re struggling to have more protein with breakfast or have breakfast before coffee, try these tips: ✨start small i...
04/05/2026

If you’re struggling to have more protein with breakfast or have breakfast before coffee, try these tips:
✨start small if you haven’t been having breakfast at all, think a piece of toast with avocado or nut butter
✨ Gradually increase your portion size as you get used to having bfast - add 1 egg (scrambled, boiled poached etc), then 2 eggs or some vegies
✨ Get organised - most of us don’t have time to prepare breakfast. Half an hour on the weekend to prep some bfast options can make your week much easier - egg muffins, chia puddings, overnight oats, protein pancakes
✨ If you really struggling with a lack of appetite in the morning, try 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice mixed with water 15-30mins before you eat
✨Progress over perfection. Not every day needs to be perfect, small changes over a longer period of time will stick better 💚

21/04/2026

The “Perfect” Meal and the Surprising Number... 🤯
Have you ever sat down to a perfectly balanced meal—protein, healthy fats, and fibre all accounted for, only to see a glucose reading that doesn’t quite make sense?

If you’re navigating Gestational Diabetes (GDM), it is so easy to feel like you’ve done something “wrong.” But there is a silent player in the room that doesn’t come from your plate: Stress 🤯

The Cortisol Connection
When we are stressed, rushed, or anxious, our body enters “fight or flight” mode. This triggers the release of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that tells your liver to dump stored glucose into your bloodstream for quick energy = blood glucose spike.

In the context of GDM, this means your numbers can spike even if your meal was spot on. It’s not a failure; it’s just your body doing its job in a high-pressure moment.

For most of us, stress is a regular part of our day, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for us. Take a moment to catalogue the ‘stressors’ in your life and see if you can address some of these. Sometimes, it’s as simple as looking at something differently, letting going of some perfectionist tendencies, asking (or accepting) help when it’s offered, or considering outsourcing some tasks.

When we can’t take the stressors away, just finding pockets (5mins) of calm in your day can really help the nervous system slow down and feel safe again.

Remember: You are doing a wonderful job. This journey is about progress and patterns, not perfection. 🤍

How do you find your “calm” during a busy day? Share your favourite tip below! 👇

15/04/2026

Everyone’s experience with gestational diabetes is different, and mine definitely shaped the way I approach metabolic health and education with my clients 💚

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