The Natural Health Circle

24/02/2026

✨ Fascia: The Body’s Living Web ✨

In naturopathic medicine, we don’t see the body as separate parts we see connection. And fascia is the perfect example of that interconnected design.

Fascia is the thin, intelligent web of connective tissue that wraps around every muscle, organ, nerve, and blood vessel in your body. It doesn’t just “hold things together” it communicates, adapts, and responds to stress, inflammation, hydration, and emotion.

When fascia is healthy:
🌿 Movement feels fluid
🌿 Circulation flows freely
🌿 Pain and tension are reduced
🌿 The nervous system feels supported

When fascia becomes restricted (through stress, injury, inflammation, dehydration, or trauma), the effects can show up far from the source as chronic pain, stiffness, headaches, pelvic issues, digestive concerns, or fatigue.

From a naturopathic lens, we support fascia by addressing root causes:
💧 Hydration & mineral balance
🥗 Anti-inflammatory nutrition
🌬 Nervous system regulation
🧘‍♀️ Mindful movement & stretching
🤲 Bodywork (myofascial release, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy)
🌞 Reducing toxic load

Your fascia listens to how you live.

Care for it gently. Move often. Breathe deeply. Nourish intentionally.

Your whole body is connected and healing happens in that connection. 🌿

24/01/2026

Your vagus nerve is the part of your nervous system that decides:
✨ “Am I safe?” or “Am I under threat?”

And here’s the thing…
You don’t calm it with logic.
You calm it with signals of safety.

Ways to tell your nervous system you’re safe:

🌬 Slow breathing (longer exhales)
🤲 Gentle touch (hand on chest or belly)
🎶 Humming or singing
🚶‍♀️ Slow, rhythmic movement
👀 Softening your gaze
☕ Warmth (tea, shower, sun)
❤️ Safe connection (people or pets)

Calm isn’t a mindset.
It’s a body state.

Teach your body safety and the mind will follow.

HealingYourNervousSystem MentalWellness SomaticHealing

22/01/2026

Postpartum is not a phase of weakness.
It is a phase of depletion.

From a clinical perspective, pregnancy and birth place significant demands on a woman’s physiology, nutrient reserves, hormonal systems, immune function, and the nervous system.

If recovery is inadequate, women may experience persistent fatigue, mood changes, brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruption, and reduced resilience months or even years later.

Postpartum care must focus on:
• Nutrient repletion
• Hormonal and adrenal support
• Nervous system regulation
• Adequate rest and recovery time

Supporting postpartum recovery is not optional, it is foundational to long-term health.

Inspired by the clinical framework

04/01/2026

New year, new start 🌿
This is your reminder that good health isn’t about perfection, it’s about small, consistent choices that support your body and mind.
Here’s to nourishing ourselves naturally and stepping into the year feeling stronger, calmer, and more aligned.

31/12/2025

28/11/2025

✨ Why Balancing Your Nervous System Matters During Perimenopause ✨

Perimenopause isn’t “just hormones.”
It’s a full-body transition and your nervous system is at the center of it all.

When estrogen naturally fluctuates, your body becomes more sensitive to stress. This can make your nervous system fire faster, leaving you feeling:

• Overwhelmed
• Wired but tired
• Anxious or emotionally reactive
• Sensitive to noise, crowds, or pressure
• More fatigued than usual

Balancing your nervous system can help you feel grounded again.
It supports steadier moods, better sleep, improved focus, and a calmer body, even while hormones shift.

Simple daily practices make a big difference:
• Slow, deep breathing
• Walking outdoors
• Strength training or gentle movement
• Mindfulness or meditation
• Prioritizing rest & true downtime
• Nourishing meals and steady blood sugar
• Boundaries & reducing overload

Perimenopause isn’t about “pushing through.”
It’s about supporting your body so you can move through this phase with strength, clarity, and calm. 💛

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.

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. 💛

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.

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

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

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.