A Healing Intention by Arjuna

12/12/2025

02/12/2025

Roasted Pumpkin, Pomegranate & Feta Salad

Roasted pumpkin adds grounding sweetness, while pomegranate brings antioxidant and gut-loving power. Combined with feta and greens, this salad balances fibre, colour, and flavour, all essential for hormone and digestive health in perimenopause.

Why it’s supportive:
– Pumpkin’s beta-carotene and fibre aid liver detox and hormone balance
– Pomegranate’s polyphenols support gut flora and oestrogen metabolism
– Leafy greens boost magnesium for mood and nervous system support

Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic for extra heart-loving goodness. Simple, beautiful food that works with your body.

26/11/2025

The festive season is a time of connection, joy and sometimes, overindulgence.

If your digestion feels more sensitive during perimenopause, a few simple supports can make a big difference. Your gut thrives on rhythm, not restriction, so enjoy the season with balance and awareness.

24/11/2025

Stories from Clinic 🍃

Sharing (anonymously) a powerful story that reminds me why I love this work….empowering and educating people (in particularly womxn, whose pain has been normalised and suffering often misdiagnosed as depression) is soul work.

The fact this tired out Mumma thought she was living “healthily” breaks my heart!

If you are teetering the edge of burn out, exhausted more often than not and skip meals or eat skinny, please, please reach out. I’m here to support you with compassion and nature focussed medicine. 🌿

24/11/2025

Stories from Clinic 🌿

I thought I’d share (anonymously) a couple of moments from the week — the super cute and the wonderfully insightful. ✨

18/11/2025

Pomegranate is more than just a festive fruit, it’s a powerful ally for gut health and hormonal balance during perimenopause.

Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, pomegranate helps healthy gut microbiome, reduces inflammation, supports oestrogen metabolism and so much more.

Enjoy it fresh, in smoothies, sprinkled over salads, or as pomegranate molasses for a vibrant boost of colour, flavour, and nourishment. We also use it as a herbal tincture in Naturopathic medicine.

Pomegranate reminds us that food truly can be medicine, especially when we use it intentionally to support our changing bodies.

13/11/2025

During perimenopause, changes in hormones can alter stomach acid, bile flow, and gut motility, making digestion less efficient.
This can lead to new food sensitivities and reduced nutrient absorption, especially for iron, B12, and magnesium.

Rather than eliminating everything, focus on rebuilding:
• Support digestive enzymes with bitters or herbal tonics
• Eat slowly and chew well
• Reduce inflammatory triggers like alcohol and processed sugar
• Use warm, cooked meals to support absorption and ease

If you’ve been feeling more reactive lately, your hormones and gut may just need a little extra care and connection.

12/11/2025

✨What’s your hormonal heritage?✨

Knowing the stories of our bodies didn’t begin with us….

They’re woven through the women who came before — our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties.

Their cycles, their silence, their strength — all whispered through our cells. 💫

How did they move through change?
What wisdom did they hold, or hide?
What pain did they normalise… and what healing did they never get to find?

This is an invitation to listen.
To ask.
To remember.

When we bring voice to the matriarchal line, we bring light to patterns long held in the dark.

Understanding your hormonal heritage isn’t just science — it’s lineage work. 🌙

Let’s open that door together — with compassion, curiosity, and a return to balance, grounded by our roots.

As your hormonal story is ancestral. You carry your mother’s hormones, and her mother’s too. ♾️

🌿 Book a naturopathic consult and begin your journey to whole-body harmony — guided by both wisdom and evidence, intuition and care.

08/11/2025

Healing trauma is never linear — it’s a journey back to your most authentic self. 💫

Our emotional, spiritual, and physical health are deeply interconnected…

When we feel tension, anxiety, or fatigue, our body is whispering: “Where am I not being true to myself?”

However, healing looks different for everyone. It begins with gentle curiosity — asking:

✨ What am I avoiding?
✨ What truth am I withholding?
✨ What does my body need to feel safe again?

This is where authenticity meets healing — and where real transformation begins. 🌿

If you’re ready to explore this deeper connection within yourself, I’d love to support you.

💛 Book a 1:1 trauma-informed Naturopathy or Reiki session with me and begin your healing journey.

06/11/2025

Feeling more bloated, gassy, or constipated lately?

😣 It’s not just you — perimenopause can wreak havoc on your gut. Here’s why — and how naturopathic care can help you feel like yourself again! 🌿💫

Hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect your gut in surprising ways ~

🌸 Oestrogen

* Fluctuates wildly (not just declines) during perimenopause.

* Affects gut motility — low oestrogen can slow digestion → bloating, constipation.

* Supports the gut lining and microbiome diversity, so lower levels can lead to more inflammation or changes in gut bacteria.

* Influences bile acid production, impacting fat digestion and detoxification.

🌿 Progesterone

* Gradually declines earlier and faster than oestrogen.

* Normally has a calming, anti-inflammatory effect on the gut.

* When levels drop, it can increase gut sensitivity, cramps, and water retention.

* Low progesterone also means less smooth muscle relaxation → more constipation.

⚡ Cortisol (Stress Hormone)

* Often becomes dysregulated due to hormonal stress and sleep changes.

* Chronic high cortisol slows digestion, increases inflammation and increased intestinal permeability.

🍽️ Insulin

* As oestrogen drops, insulin sensitivity decreases, making blood sugar spikes more common.

* Fluctuating blood sugar affects gut bacteria and can trigger cravings, bloating, and fatigue.

During perimenopause, oestrogen and progesterone fluctuations disrupt gut rhythm, microbiome balance, and inflammation levels. Combined with stress hormone changes, this creates the “perfect storm” for gut symptoms — bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, and discomfort.

As a naturopath, I help women rebalance their hormones and restore gut health through personalised nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle strategies. 💚

🌿Start your health journey today and book your free Health Assessment 🌿 Because you deserve to feel comfortable, energised, and in control again.

06/11/2025

🌿 End of Year Consults / Book Yours Today!
As the year winds down, many women notice their bodies asking for extra support, especially during the perimenopausal years. Fatigue, sleep changes, mood shifts, or hormonal fluctuations can all feel a little louder when life gets busy.

If you’ve been meaning to check in, review your herbs or supplements, or get a clear plan in place before the festive season, now’s the perfect time.

End of year spaces are already filling up, and I’ll be taking a short break over the holidays, so this is your gentle reminder to prioritise your wellbeing before the year ends.

Let’s make sure you move into summer feeling balanced, supported, and in tune with your body.

📅 Book your session today to secure your spot before Christmas.