Chantel Yates Naturopath & Herbalist

Chantel Yates Naturopath & Herbalist Naturopath. Educator. Microbiome specialist. I help you get to the root - supporting your gut, nervous system, and whole self with honest, evidence-based care.

No extremes. No fluff. Just real, lasting change. Explore more at chantelyates.com.au

You can’t out-supplement stress 😥⁠⁠If your nervous system is constantly in fight-or-flight, your body’s resources are fo...
10/12/2025

You can’t out-supplement stress 😥⁠
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If your nervous system is constantly in fight-or-flight, your body’s resources are focused on survival, not healing.⁠
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That means even the best diet, supplements, or protocols won’t work effectively until your body feels safe.⁠
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True healing starts with nervous system support, rest, boundaries, slowing down, breathing, nourishing foods, connection, and gentle movement. 💛⁠
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When your body feels supported, your energy, digestion, and hormones begin to follow.⁠
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Sending love, ⁠
Chantel x

These are some of the dishes I’ve been enjoying lately (and shared at my recent Gut Microbiome Retreat)... ⁠⁠Delicious, ...
08/12/2025

These are some of the dishes I’ve been enjoying lately (and shared at my recent Gut Microbiome Retreat)... ⁠
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Delicious, colourful, and packed with fibre to keep your gut thriving.⁠
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Fibre is one of the most underrated nutrients. ⁠
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It supports digestion, hormone balance, mood, and immune health by nourishing the beneficial bacteria that live in your gut.⁠
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Looking for a simple and easy way to increase your fibre? Aim to fill your plate with a variety of colourful plant foods each week. ⁠
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Ready to join the waitlist for my 2026 Gut Microbiome retreat? ⁠
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Comment RETREAT below and I'll send you the link for a truly restorative week. ⁠
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Chantel x

Once considered an “older person’s disease,” bowel cancer is now increasingly striking younger Australians, and experts ...
03/12/2025

Once considered an “older person’s disease,” bowel cancer is now increasingly striking younger Australians, and experts are sounding the alarm.⁠
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Research shows that compared to people born in the 1960s, those born in the early 2000s have a six-to-seven-fold higher risk of developing colorectal (bowel) cancer.⁠
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This makes it one of the deadliest cancers for Australians aged 25–49.⁠
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So what’s driving this surge?⁠
Emerging evidence points toward the gut microbiome...⁠
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Our diet, lifestyle, antibiotic use, and inflammation all shaping microbial changes that may trigger cancer-promoting pathways.⁠
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Key risk factors to pay attention to:⁠
〜 Low-fibre, high-processed diets⁠
〜 Sedentary lifestyles⁠
〜 Alcohol and smoking⁠
〜 Chronic gut inflammation⁠
〜 Dysbiosis and microbial imbalance⁠
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If you’re under 50, don’t ignore your symptoms.⁠
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Changes in bowel habits, unexplained fatigue, blood in stool, or persistent bloating should always be checked.⁠
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If you’re tired of being dismissed and want to get to the root cause of your gut symptoms, I’d love to help. ⁠
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Comment GUT below to learn more about how we can work together to restore your digestive health from the inside out.

Feed your gut microbiome this festive season with this vibrant Quinoa, Pomegranate & Walnut Salad .⁠⁠Packed with prebiot...
03/12/2025

Feed your gut microbiome this festive season with this vibrant Quinoa, Pomegranate & Walnut Salad .⁠
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Packed with prebiotic power:⁠
➕ Pomegranate is rich in gut-loving polyphenols⁠
➕ Walnuts offer prebiotic fibre and support microbial diversity⁠
➕ Quinoa brings resistant starch and fibre to feed your beneficial bacteria⁠
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It’s a simple, refreshing dish that doesn’t just taste good, your microbiome will love it too!⁠
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Save this one for your next gut-friendly meal prep or make it for Christmas day lunch 🎄

We hear so much about protein in the health and fitness industry. ⁠⁠High-protein breakfasts, snacks, and powders... ⁠⁠An...
01/12/2025

We hear so much about protein in the health and fitness industry. ⁠
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High-protein breakfasts, snacks, and powders... ⁠
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And yet, we hear almost nothing about fibre. ⁠
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Fibre is the quiet nutrient holding it all together. ⁠
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From your gut microbiome and hormones, to your mood and immune system, fibre needs to be a topic of conversation. ⁠
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How much fibre should you really be having? ⁠
🥝 at least 25g per day for women⁠
🥝 at least 38g per day for men⁠
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But the reality? Most people are getting barely half that amount.⁠
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So, if you’re focusing on hitting your protein goals, make sure you’re not forgetting fibre too. ⁠
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Comment FIBRE below to read my latest article 'Fibre: The Forgotten Nutrient That Changes Everything'

30/11/2025

I'm turning 50! I'm celebrating my 50th with a BIG birthday sale 🎉⁠
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Monday 1 December 2025 only:⁠
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✨ FLASH SALE - 50% OFF
9:00–9:50 am AEDT – code HAPPYBDAY50⁠
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✨ ALL DAY - 25% OFF⁠
9:50 am–5:00 pm AEDT – code HAPPYBDAY25⁠
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These sales are on all products and services site-wide! Even including consultations and mentoring. ⁠T&Cs apply.
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Now is your time to save on consultations, 2026 mentoring programs, the Microbiome Restoration Program for clients, and any ebooks on chantelyates.com.au 🔥
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Get your 2026 support locked in at birthday prices 🥳⁠
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Head to the website and use your code at checkout. ⁠
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Happy shopping. ⁠
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Chantel x

You don’t need to jump from 10 to 75 grams of fibre a day overnight...⁠⁠I can almost guarantee this will lead to a lot o...
27/11/2025

You don’t need to jump from 10 to 75 grams of fibre a day overnight...⁠
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I can almost guarantee this will lead to a lot of bloating for you.⁠
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Your gut microbes need time to adjust. ⁠
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My top tip in clinical practice: start slow, sip plenty of water, and let your microbiome adapt.⁠
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Here’s how to boost your intake gently 👇⁠
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〜Start your morning with overnight oats, chia pudding, or porridge enriched with ground flaxseeds.⁠
〜 Slowly build up to one cup of legumes most days — firm tofu and red lentils are usually easiest to start with..⁠
〜 Snack on fruit and nuts instead of processed bars.⁠
〜 Fill half your plate with colourful vegetables.⁠
〜 Aim for 40 different plant foods each week.⁠
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What's your favourite way to increase your fibre intake throughout the day? Let me know in the comments below.

The holidays can be full of joy, and also overstimulation, late nights, and endless to-do lists.⁠⁠Your nervous system th...
26/11/2025

The holidays can be full of joy, and also overstimulation, late nights, and endless to-do lists.⁠
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Your nervous system thrives on rhythm and rest. ⁠
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Small rituals can help your nervous system feel at ease during this period. ⁠
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A slow breakfast, deep breathing, or stepping outside for sunshine help shift your body out of stress mode and back into balance.⁠
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This season, give your nervous system what it’s really asking for: calm, connection, and care. ⁠
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When life gets busy, self-care often slips off the table 😥⁠⁠The walks, the movement, the stillness... all the things tha...
24/11/2025

When life gets busy, self-care often slips off the table 😥⁠
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The walks, the movement, the stillness... all the things that help you feel grounded, take a back seat to the “to-do” list.⁠
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It’s normal, especially around Christmas. But this is also when your body needs the most care. ⁠
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Your digestion, nervous system, and hormones are working harder than ever.⁠
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So take a breath. Do one small thing that fills your cup today ☀️⁠
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And if you’re craving a full-body reset next year…⁠
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Join the waitlist for my October 2026 Gut Microbiome Retreat, a restorative, nourishing week to help you reconnect with your body and microbiome ☀️⁠
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Book early to give yourself the space to rest, reset, and truly restore. 💛⁠
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I'd love to support you through this period next year. ⁠
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Chantel x

21/11/2025

I'll be honest, it was a bit of a rough week this week.

As my yoga teacher would say, "an opportunity"!
So often, when life gets real or intense, it is an opportunity bring forward our nervous system regulating practices, gentle self-care and self compassion.

I so often turn to herbs for support during challenging times. This week, i picked myself a bunch of roses for myself. Pulled out my calendula and rose heart oil to gently massage into my heart area. Even had a rose petal bath. Yep, I do LOVE rose. Especially for emotional distress, heartache, and grief.

I also took myself in a date to the Botanical Gardens today which is always a delight. Afterwards it was such a lovely balm to get together with fellow herb lovers to make some medicine and share stories and dreams ✨️ ❤️ 😊

What's your go to when you need extra support and care? Do you have any nourishing, soothing practices that always help?

The beauty of nourishing your gut is that it doesn’t just change digestion, it can shift your whole state of being.⁠⁠You...
20/11/2025

The beauty of nourishing your gut is that it doesn’t just change digestion, it can shift your whole state of being.⁠
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Your gut microbes ferment fibre to produce compounds that influence neurotransmitters like butyrate, serotonin and GABA, which play a major role in regulating stress, sleep, and mood.⁠
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It’s why so many people notice they feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded when they start increasing their fibre intake, it’s not just their digestion improving, it’s their whole system coming back into balance. ⁠
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For those with IBS, histamine intolerance, or a compromised gut barrier, a little extra support can make a big difference.⁠
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✨ Nutrients like L-glutamine, zinc carnosine, and curcumin (from turmeric) help strengthen the gut lining and reduce inflammation.⁠
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🌼 Herbal allies such as chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, and rose soothe both the gut and nervous system, and for those with histamine issues, nettle can be particularly helpful.⁠
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Want to learn more? Comment FIBRE below to receive access to my latest article 'Fibre: The Forgotten Nutrient That Changes Everything'.

Did you know pomegranates don’t just taste amazing, they feed your gut microbiome too? 👏🏼⁠⁠They help:⁠1️⃣ Encourage the ...
19/11/2025

Did you know pomegranates don’t just taste amazing, they feed your gut microbiome too? 👏🏼⁠
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They help:⁠
1️⃣ Encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia and Bifidobacterium, which support gut barrier integrity and immune balance.⁠
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2️⃣Support SCFA (short-chain fatty acid) production by providing prebiotic fibres that fuel healthy microbes, keeping your gut lining strong and inflammation in check.⁠
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3️⃣Maintain a balanced gut pH and microbial diversity, helping to crowd out pathogens and create a more resilient gut ecosystem.⁠
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4️⃣Deliver antioxidant polyphenols that protect cells from oxidative stress and benefit the gut–brain axis.⁠
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Plus, they’re easy to add to your diet 👇⁠
🥗 Sprinkle the seeds on salads or yogurt⁠
🥤 Blend them into smoothies⁠
🍯 Use the juice or molasses in dressings and marinades⁠
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Stay tuned for a later post where I'll share one of my favourite pomegranate salad recipes (the perfect Summer and holiday season salad that's good for your gut microbiome as well)

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