Darling Health

28/12/2025

Supplements and herbs can be incredibly supportive — but only when they’re the right ones, at the right dose, for you.
That’s why we always recommend reviewing your supplements regularly, retesting bloods, and reassessing what you’re taking as your body, health and life change.

26/12/2025

The in-between days.
Nothing urgent.
Nowhere to rush.

24/12/2025

22/12/2025

The best part of the holidays isn’t the gifts, it’s the little family rituals that make the season feel familiar.

The same seafood lunch (with a vegan side) you make each year. Watching Home Alone or the cousins running around while everyone tries to talk over each other.

Those tiny traditions are what make us feel grounded and connected.

19/12/2025

The week before Christmas can tip our nervous systems into overload quickly — social expectations, endless Sydney traffic, sensory overwhelm, late nights, alcohol and spending pressure.

Boundaries aren’t rigid rules; they’re ways of keeping your body in a zone where it can stay regulated, digest, sleep, and enjoy connection.

A few intentional edges around time, tech, food/drink, conversations and gifting are often enough to prevent a cortisol avalanche.

15/12/2025

Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and everyone affected by the Bondi tragedy. We’re holding the community close today and sending strength, compassion, and support to all who are grieving.

15/12/2025

Endometriosis is not “just a painful period.” It is a complex, chronic inflammatory condition that can affect nearly every aspect of a woman’s life — energy, digestion, mood, sleep, relationships, fertility and overall quality of life.

Last week, Amanda spoke at an event hosted by on Integrative Approaches to Supporting Endometriosis. If you or a loved one struggle with Endo, the link to a video of her presentation is below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bObUHfWqGfc

15/12/2025

How we manage stress today shapes how our brain ages tomorrow.

Healthy ageing isn’t about doing more — it’s about regulating cortisol, supporting the nervous system, and coming back into rhythm with our biology. Connection, daily movement, real food, intentional rest, and quality sleep all send the same message to the brain: you are safe.

When cortisol stays in balance, the brain can repair, adapt and thrive. These small, repeatable habits aren’t indulgences — they’re foundations for long-term brain, hormone and nervous system health.

Read the full Journal post by

darlinghealth.com.au/blogs/naturopathy/how-to-support-your-nervous-system-in-a-busy-world

13/12/2025

Looking for conscious gifts made by small Aussie businesses? We have so many incredible options, each selected by Amanda and the team. Pop into the clinic or peruse online, we’re certain you’ll find something for everyone.

10/12/2025

Try this recipe for healthier gingerbread cookies from Whole-food ingredients, classic holiday flavour. These gingerbread cookies use whole-wheat flour, molasses and coconut oil — a lighter, feel-good twist on the nostalgic favourite. https://cookieandkate.com/healthy-gingerbread-cookies/

08/12/2025

Ever feel wired, tired or “on” all the time — even when you’re doing all the “right” things?

What many of us miss: when your nervous system is stuck in “survival mode,” nothing else works well: sleep, hormones, digestion, even mood.

Healing doesn’t always mean big changes. Sometimes it’s the small ones: slow breaths, a hug, a predictable rhythm, a handful of nutrients.

Because when your nervous system feels safe — everything else begins to settle.

Read Amanda's full journal piece Nourishing the Nervous System: The Missing Piece in Modern Health https://darlinghealth.com.au/blogs/naturopathy/nourishing-the-nervous-system-the-missing-piece-in-modern-health