The Natural Health Circle

The Natural Health Circle Naturopathy is based on the recognition that the body possesses both a unique ability to resist disease and the inherent mechanisms to promote recovery.

The Science Behind Mouth Taping & the Parasympathetic ResponseDuring sleep, how you breathe matters just as much as how ...
07/11/2025

The Science Behind Mouth Taping & the Parasympathetic Response

During sleep, how you breathe matters just as much as how long you sleep.
When you breathe through your nose instead of your mouth, you activate the parasympathetic nervous system, your body’s “rest and digest” mode.

This system is responsible for restoring balance and recovery overnight.

Nasal breathing helps:
🫁 Stimulate the vagus nerve, promoting relaxation and lowering heart rate
💤 Enhance oxygen–carbon dioxide balance, supporting efficient cellular repair
💧 Prevent oral dryness and maintain a healthy oral microbiome
😴 Improve sleep architecture, leading to deeper, more restorative rest

By gently taping the mouth at night you encourage consistent nasal breathing, allowing your body to remain in a calm, restorative parasympathetic state rather than the stress-driven sympathetic mode often triggered by mouth breathing.

Kindness doesn’t erase the pain or conflict in the world, but it creates space for hope and connection. When everything ...
11/09/2025

Kindness doesn’t erase the pain or conflict in the world, but it creates space for hope and connection. When everything feels heavy, even the smallest gesture, a listening ear, a gentle word, a helping hand, can remind someone that they are not alone. Choosing kindness is how we begin to mend what feels broken. 💛

Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This stage of life can be one of empowerment and renewal - when you hav...
01/09/2025

Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This stage of life can be one of empowerment and renewal - when you have the right tools and support.
Join us for a 2-hour holistic workshop designed to help you understand the changes happening in your body and learn practical ways to manage them. Guided by health coach Ellie Johns and naturopath Henrietta Flanagan , you’ll gain clarity, strategies, and calm for this transition.
What you’ll experience:
Insights into the stages of perimenopause & common symptoms.
Nutrition and lifestyle practices to support your body.

Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2:00-4:15pm
Investment: $99
Members receive a 10% discount.
Limited spaces - book via webpage or the Mindbody app.

Meet Phenylethylamine (PEA) not just the ‘feel-good’ molecule, but also a natural helper for pain relief.📌 Research sugg...
29/08/2025

Meet Phenylethylamine (PEA) not just the ‘feel-good’ molecule, but also a natural helper for pain relief.

📌 Research suggests PEA may:
🛡️ Reduce chronic inflammation
⚡ Lower nerve-related pain (neuropathic pain)
😊 Support mood while managing discomfort

Because it works with your body’s own endocannabinoid and nervous systems, PEA is being studied as a safe, natural option for pain management.

🔖 Save this if you or someone you know deals with chronic

🔥Why I Love Infrared Saunas for Health & Healing 🔥Infrared sauna therapy is more than just a way to relax, it’s a gentle...
23/08/2025

🔥Why I Love Infrared Saunas for Health & Healing 🔥

Infrared sauna therapy is more than just a way to relax, it’s a gentle, powerful tool for whole body wellness.

Detoxification
Supports the body’s natural detox pathways by promoting deep sweating, helping clear toxins and heavy metals.

Improved Circulation
Gently raises core temperature, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues.

Stress Relief
Activates the parasympathetic nervous system, calming stress hormones and supporting deeper sleep.

Pain & Inflammation
Heat penetrates muscles and joints, easing stiffness, improving recovery, and reducing inflammation.

Skin Health
Boosts collagen production and circulation for clearer, more radiant skin.

Energy & Immunity
Stimulates mitochondria (your energy factories) and supports immune resilience.

Think of it as medicine through gentle heat and light, a time to recharge, restore, and reset.

Book your first or next infrared sauna session

✨ Inositol & Your Hormones ✨Ever heard of inositol?This gentle, vitamin-like nutrient is a quiet powerhouse for hormone ...
11/08/2025

✨ Inositol & Your Hormones ✨

Ever heard of inositol?
This gentle, vitamin-like nutrient is a quiet powerhouse for hormone balance — especially for women in their reproductive and perimenopausal years.

💡 What it does:
• Improves insulin sensitivity — great for those with insulin resistance and blood sugar imbalances
• Supports healthy ovulation and menstrual cycles
• Can lower androgen levels, helping with skin health and hair growth
• Calms the nervous system, reducing anxious feelings and improving sleep

When it’s helpful:
• Irregular periods
• PCOS
• Insulin resistance
• Perimenopause blood sugar swings
• Mood changes linked to hormonal shifts

🌿 Many studies show myo-inositol can be a safe, natural way to support hormonal harmony, often alongside dietary and lifestyle changes.

🌿 NERVOUS SYSTEM & IMMUNE HEALTH 🌿Did you know your nervous system and immune system are in constant conversation?When y...
05/08/2025

🌿 NERVOUS SYSTEM & IMMUNE HEALTH 🌿
Did you know your nervous system and immune system are in constant conversation?

When you’re stressed or overwhelmed, your body goes into fight-or-flight mode and this can suppress immune function. Over time, chronic stress can leave us feeling run down, inflamed, and more susceptible to illness.

On the flip side, supporting your nervous system helps your immune system thrive.
✨ Think: grounding, breathwork, nourishing foods, gentle movement, connection, and rest.

One of my favourite ways to support this inner ecosystem especially during times of emotional and physical demand is with herbal liquid blends. These tailor-made formulas work deeply and efficiently, delivering therapeutic doses of calming and immune-supportive herbs right where your body needs them.

They’re often more effective than capsules or teas, because they’re rapidly absorbed and easily customised to suit your individual needs.

This is especially close to my heart right now as I support my beautiful daughter through Year 12, a time full of pressure, performance, and big feelings. I’m constantly reminded how important it is to care for our inner terrain.

Let’s not underestimate the power of calm. Your immune system is listening.

💚 What’s one thing you do to support your nervous system?

CHRONIC INFLAMMATION: THE SILENT FIRE BEHIND HORMONAL CHAOS.Inflammation isn’t always obvious. You don’t need to be red,...
28/07/2025

CHRONIC INFLAMMATION: THE SILENT FIRE BEHIND HORMONAL CHAOS.

Inflammation isn’t always obvious. You don’t need to be red, swollen or in pain to be inflamed.

Chronic inflammation is a low-grade, ongoing immune response that can quietly disrupt your body’s balance — especially your hormones.

You might feel it as:
• Exhaustion you can’t shake
• Brain fog
• Bloating or gut issues
• Painful or irregular periods
• Mood swings, anxiety or low mood
• Weight that won’t budge
• Skin flare-ups or breakouts

Over time, chronic inflammation can fuel hormonal conditions like:
🌀 PCOS
🌀 Endometriosis
🌀 Thyroid dysfunction (Hashimoto’s, low T3)
🌀 Perimenopause symptoms
🌀 PMS or PMDD

💥 What drives it?
• Blood sugar imbalances
• Poor sleep and high stress
• Processed food and alcohol
• Gut dysbiosis
• Toxin load
• Viral load or hidden infections (like EBV or post-viral fatigue)

🌿 Naturopathic care focuses on finding the root cause — not masking the symptoms.

By reducing inflammation, we often see:
✔ Clearer skin
✔ More stable energy and mood
✔ Easier periods
✔ Better sleep
✔ Weight and metabolism regulation
✔ A calmer nervous system

✨ Your body is always trying to heal. It just needs the right support.

🥦 Why Broccoli Supports Hormone HealthBroccoli isn’t just a green veggie — it’s a key player in hormone balance. Here’s ...
28/07/2025

🥦 Why Broccoli Supports Hormone Health

Broccoli isn’t just a green veggie — it’s a key player in hormone balance. Here’s how:

🔬 1. Estrogen Metabolism
Broccoli contains a natural compound called indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which the body converts to DIM (diindolylmethane). DIM helps the body process and clear excess estrogen, which can support symptoms like PMS, breast tenderness, heavy periods, and perimenopausal changes.

🧪 2. Liver Detox Support
Your liver plays a central role in hormone clearance. Broccoli is rich in glucosinolates and sulfur-containing compounds, which enhance liver enzyme activity and help detoxify hormones and environmental toxins.

🌿 3. Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant
Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation. Chronic inflammation can disrupt hormone balance, so calming it supports more stable hormonal function.

💩 4. Supports Gut & Estrogen Clearance
Broccoli is high in fiber, which helps promote regular bowel movements. This is important because the body removes used-up hormones through stool. If you’re constipated, hormones like estrogen can be reabsorbed.

🥗 How to get more broccoli in your diet?
• Lightly steamed to preserve nutrients
• Added to stir-fries, soups, or salads
• Blended into smoothies (yes, really!)

Regularly eating broccoli can support hormone metabolism, reduce excess estrogen, and promote clearer skin, steadier moods, and better energy.

NAC for Women’s Health: The Unsung Hero Supplement What is NAC?NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is a powerful antioxidant and prec...
15/06/2025

NAC for Women’s Health: The Unsung Hero Supplement

What is NAC?
NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is a powerful antioxidant and precursor to glutathione—your body’s master detoxifier. It supports detox, hormone balance, mental clarity, and more.

Why Women Love NAC:

1. Hormone Helper
✔ Helps break down excess oestrogen
✔ Supports healthy cycles & PMS relief
✔ May reduce symptoms of PCOS

2. Liver Support & Detox

NAC helps your liver process toxins—essential in today’s world of hormone disruptors and environmental chemicals.
3. Mood & Mental Health

NAC supports brain chemistry and may reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression & brain fog—especially around perimenopause.

4. Respiratory & Immune Health

Helps clear mucus, supports lung function & bolsters immunity—great for recurrent infections or post-viral fatigue.

Who Might Benefit?
• Women with PCOS
• Perimenopausal women
• Women on hormonal contraception
• Those with acne, sluggish detox, or mood imbalances

🩷 Your hormones deserve support. NAC might be the missing piece.

Therapeutic Benefits of Elderberry JuiceNature’s antiviral, antioxidant-rich tonic.Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has been ...
11/06/2025

Therapeutic Benefits of Elderberry Juice

Nature’s antiviral, antioxidant-rich tonic.

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has been used for centuries in herbal medicine — and for good reason. It’s a gentle yet powerful remedy that supports your body’s innate healing capacity. I use .wilderberries 🫐

Key Therapeutic Actions:

Antiviral – Elderberry helps block viruses from attaching to and entering our cells. Ideal at first signs of cold or flu.

Immune Modulating – Supports a balanced immune response, not just stimulation.

Antioxidant-Rich – Packed with anthocyanins, protecting cells from oxidative stress.

Anti-inflammatory – Helps reduce inflammation, especially in the sinuses and upper respiratory tract.

Respiratory Support – Eases symptoms like congestion, sore throat, and cough.

May reduce cold & flu duration – When taken early, studies show it may reduce illness length by 2–4 days.

🌿 Naturopath Tip:
For prevention: 1 tbsp daily
At first signs of illness: 1 tbsp every 3–4 hours (short term)

Food is medicine when used with wisdom

There’s so much content out there about perimenopause, menopause, and hormone therapy — and while it’s amazing that we’r...
05/06/2025

There’s so much content out there about perimenopause, menopause, and hormone therapy — and while it’s amazing that we’re finally talking about it, let’s not forget:

Not every woman needs or can take hormones.

This is a powerful rite of passage — not a problem to be “fixed.”
Menopause marks a time of deep transition, wisdom, and self-connection.

Yes, support matters. Yes, options matter.
But let’s also honour the women walking this path without HRT — with food, movement, rest, mindset, and community.

This isn’t the end. It’s a becoming. ✨

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Henrietta Flannagan is a Barossa based Naturopath with over 17 years’ experience. She practices a holistic based approach to mind, body and soul and believes there is no better place to stay connected and grounded than in the beautiful Barossa Valley. As a naturopath Henrietta specializes in reproductive health, especially endometriosis, adrenal and thyroid dysfunction, anxiety, gut health and sees many children and young adults.

A strong advocate of plant-based wholefoods, Henrietta believes that a healthy lifestyle is vital to everyone's success and happiness. As the pressures of today's society make it hard to achieve a natural balance, it becomes even more important to be aware of your body's needs. Her brand of naturopathy aims to enhance your understanding of your body, by providing you - and your family - with the tools to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.