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Darling Street Health is an integrated health centre offering a thorough and professional approach to your health and wellbeing.

Stopping a GLP-1 without a plan is where most people lose their progress.The medication regulates appetite, stabilises b...
20/03/2026

Stopping a GLP-1 without a plan is where most people lose their progress.
The medication regulates appetite, stabilises blood sugar and helps with satiety signaling. When it stops, your body needs to take over those jobs. Whether that happens smoothly depends largely on what support you have in place during the transition. We work with GLP-1 patients to build that foundation before, during, and after weaning, so the handover is gradual, supported, and sticks.

Acupuncture isn't just for when something's wrong. It's one of the best tools we have for staying attuned to a body that...
18/03/2026

Acupuncture isn't just for when something's wrong. It's one of the best tools we have for staying attuned to a body that's constantly shifting, hormonally, seasonally and energetically.

Come with a focus or come for a check-in. Either way, you'll leave knowing more about what your body actually needs right now.

GLP-1 medications can cause muscle loss alongside fat. And when you stop, most people regain fat — not muscle. Which mea...
16/03/2026

GLP-1 medications can cause muscle loss alongside fat. And when you stop, most people regain fat — not muscle. Which means your metabolism is in a worse position than when you started.

The people who transition off successfully protect their muscle the whole way through. That means the right protein targets, the right training, and a plan built around your body.

14/03/2026

Amanda is looking forward to Scout Chats on Thursday 19th March from 7pm at in Stanmore.

Join Amanda for a 2 hour workshop focusing on diet, lifestyle and nutritional interventions to optimise hormonal health and fertility for men and women.

Limited tickets available through the link in our bio 🎟️

Your gut bacteria are making a compound right now that affects your weight, your cravings, and your insulin sensitivity....
13/03/2026

Your gut bacteria are making a compound right now that affects your weight, your cravings, and your insulin sensitivity.

Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced when beneficial gut bacteria ferment fibre. When levels are healthy, it:

→ Keeps your gut lining strong and sealed
→ Improves insulin sensitivity
→ Activates fat-burning pathways
→ Triggers your gut's own natural GLP-1 production

But when gut imbalances like dysbiosis, low fibre intake, or antibiotic damage are present — butyrate drops. And with it, your metabolism takes a hit.

This is why gut health isn't just about bloating or digestion. It goes so much deeper.

We’ve absolutely loved having Phoebe back in clinic these past few weeks. It’s been so nice seeing familiar faces and we...
11/03/2026

We’ve absolutely loved having Phoebe back in clinic these past few weeks.

It’s been so nice seeing familiar faces and welcoming new patients into her consult room again.

If you’ve been meaning to book in with her, now’s the perfect time.

If the weight isn't moving, your gut might be why. Most people think insulin resistance is just about sugar and carbs. B...
10/03/2026

If the weight isn't moving, your gut might be why.

Most people think insulin resistance is just about sugar and carbs. But your gut microbiome plays a huge role in how well your cells respond to insulin, and when there's imbalance (dysbiosis, inflammation, low bacterial diversity), weight loss resistance is often the result.

Here's what that can look like:
→ Stubborn belly fat despite eating well
→ Cravings that feel impossible to manage
→ Fatigue after meals
→ A plateau that won't budge

Before jumping onto a GLP-1 medication, understanding your gut health gives you the foundation to respond better, feel better, and get results that actually last.

Today is International Women's Day. And this year's themes are: rights, justice, action and Give To Gain feel especially...
08/03/2026

Today is International Women's Day. And this year's themes are: rights, justice, action and Give To Gain feel especially close to our hearts.

At Darling Health, we are surrounded by women every single day who are doing the quiet, courageous work of showing up for themselves and their families. Women navigating their health in the middle of everything else life is asking of them.

To our patients, thank you for trusting us with your health. Your courage to prioritise yourself, even when the world makes that hard, inspires us deeply.

To our clinicians and staff, the women who pour their knowledge, their care and their compassion into this work every single day, we see you and we are so grateful for you.

And today, we are also holding space for the women who don't get to think about their health. The women keeping their children safe in the middle of conflict, surviving poverty, trauma and war through no fault of their own. Women for whom access to basic healthcare, safety or justice is still something they have to fight for.

Because women's health is never just about what happens inside a clinic. It is about whether a woman is safe. Whether she has enough to eat. Whether someone is listening.

Rights, justice & action for all women and girls, everywhere. Happy International Women's Day from all of us.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can be genuinely life-changing tools. But here's what most people aren't told ...
06/03/2026

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can be genuinely life-changing tools. But here's what most people aren't told when they walk out of the doctor's office with a prescription:

They need a second layer of support.

The last thing you want is to do something deeply meaningful for your health and wind up with severe nutrient deficiencies or significant muscle loss along the way. Both of these are real, well-documented risks when appetite is dramatically reduced without proper guidance.

A naturopath works alongside your prescribing physician to make sure:

✦ Your nutrient levels are monitored and supported (B12, zinc, magnesium and more)
✦ Your gut health isn't silently suffering
✦ You're hitting protein targets even when you're not hungry
✦ Your meal timing is working with the medication, not against it
✦ Your gallbladder is protected as weight comes off

This isn't about questioning your doctor. It's about filling the gap that many prescribing physicians don't have time to cover thoroughly.

You're investing in your health. Make sure the full investment is protected.

03/03/2026

Thinking about a GLP-1? First, let’s look at how we can enhance your natural GLP-1 response through gut health, nutrition and metabolic support. Make an appointment or book in a discovery call to chat about your options before going on a GLP-1.

GLP-1s are everywhere right now and the science behind them is fascinating. But here's what most people aren't talking a...
02/03/2026

GLP-1s are everywhere right now and the science behind them is fascinating.

But here's what most people aren't talking about: Whether you're ON a GLP-1 or trying to lose weight without one, what you do alongside it makes all the difference.

At Darling Health we can't prescribe a GLP-1 but we can help you:

→ Protect your muscle mass while losing fat
→ Address nutrient deficiencies that GLP-1s can accelerate
→ Support your liver, gut, and hormones through the process
→ Make sustainable diet and lifestyle changes if you're not on medication

Weight loss isn't just about eating less. It's about your body having what it needs to thrive through the process.

Please get in touch to talk about how to make your journey safer and more effective.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 Australian women, yet diagnosis still takes years.I...
01/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 Australian women, yet diagnosis still takes years.

If you suspect you may have endometriosis, or you’ve already been diagnosed, we can assist with investigation and provide support to help manage symptoms through a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach.

If you’re experiencing debilitating pain around your period, don’t ignore it.
Significant pain is not something you should have to “push through.” Book a consultation and let’s investigate what’s driving your symptoms.

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133 Catherine Street
Leichhardt, NSW
2040

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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