Leah Hardy Naturopath

03/11/2025

So many fussy eaters aren’t being “picky”, their gut’s just out of balance 🤪

Low zinc, gut dysbiosis, high yeast or histamine issues can change how food tastes and feels to kids and can even affect appetite.

Once their gut health improves, they start reaching for new foods naturally - no battles, no bribery 🤗

30/10/2025

Your gut does way more than just digest food! 🌿
Think of your gut as mission control for your mood, focus and immunity:
🧠 90% of your serotonin (your feel-good neurotransmitter) is made in the gut
⚡ Your gut also helps regulate dopamine, which influences motivation and concentration
🛡️ Around 80% of your immune system lives in your gut
So if your digestion’s off, don’t be surprised if your mood, energy or immunity start wobbling too.
When we restore gut balance — through whole foods, stress reduction, targeted nutrients, and microbiome support — you don’t just feel lighter in your belly, you feel better everywhere.
💚 A healthy gut = a happy brain + strong immunity!

28/10/2025

When this 12-year-old first came in, life felt like chaos, there were emotional outbursts, infections, sleep struggles, and endless screen battles. His family was exhausted and unsure where to start.

We began with gut testing and what we found changed everything.
His gut was driving inflammation in both his brain and body (hello, LPS endotoxin ).
By restoring balance, clearing pathogens, and supporting key nutrients, we started to see the lights turn back on-
emotionally, mentally, and physically.
12 months later... calmer moods, better sleep, no more staph flare-ups, improved focus, and even a better relationship with food and screens 🙌

➡️ It’s never “just the gut,” but it’s always part of the story.
Healing from the inside out is possible, especially for our kids as it can be much quicker.

Send me a DM if you would like to know more 💚

23/10/2025

29/09/2025

Test, don’t guess. 🧪✨

Why throw supplements (and your hard-earned cash) at symptoms when you don’t even know the root cause?
Functional testing takes the guesswork out of your health plan so we can see what’s really happening - hormones, nutrients, gut health, the whole picture.

When we have data, we can create a treatment plan that actually works…instead of chasing symptoms.

👉 If you’re tired of “try this, try that” with no real answers, it’s time to get clarity first and treat what’s truly going on.

22/09/2025

I’m excited to join three brilliant men for a Paperbark Wellness Project panel on what it really means to hit mid-life

We’ll dive into the stuff men rarely get asked about- hormones, mental health, stress, relationships and more. Because let’s be honest: men’s health is too often left in the shadows. Society loves a quick fix or a stereotype, but real mid-life health needs open, honest talk.

This night is about breaking that silence, swapping bandaid fixes for real strategies, and giving men (and the people who love them) the tools to thrive in the decades ahead.

👉 Details on the poster. Bring your questions. Bring a mate.

09/09/2025

Ever heard of SCFAs? (Short Chain Fatty Acids) they’re the tiny but mighty postbiotics your gut bugs make when you feed them fibre. Think of them as the fuel that keeps your gut lining strong, your immune system balanced, reduces inflammation and even helps to stabilise your mood.

💡 Spoiler: you can’t buy SCFAs in a capsule and call it a day, your gut has to make them! Which means how you eat directly shapes whether your body gets these powerful gut-healing compounds.
If you’ve been struggling with gut issues, inflammation, or even low mood/energy - SCFAs are something you’ll want to know about. 🫶

27/08/2025

👉 Ever noticed your anxiety gets worse when your iron is low?
Anxiety isn’t just in your head, it can also be in your minerals.

Research shows that low zinc, iron, and selenium can all contribute to anxious thoughts, fatigue, and low resilience. On the flip side, when copper climbs too high, it can overstimulate the brain and worsen anxiety.

This is why finding the right balance is so important. It’s not about loading up on random supplements, it’s about testing, targeting, and creating balance so your body and mind can feel calm again. ✨

25/08/2025

💊✨ Minerals aren’t magic pills - they need the right environment to be absorbed and actually used by your body.

From gut health and stomach acid, to nutrient interactions, diet, lifestyle and even the form of your supplement… there’s a lot more to the story than just “take more.”

That’s why a personalised, multi-faceted approach works best. When you fix the foundations, your minerals finally get a chance to do their job 💪🌿 And food will take over from supplements!!

Reach out if you have any questions or are concerned about your mineral status.

15/08/2025

Histamine reactions that seem to come out of nowhere?
It might not be what you think - it could be SIBO driving things.

When bacteria overgrow in the small intestine, they ferment your food, pump out gas, irritate the gut lining, and can both make histamine and slow your breakdown of it 🙃

Sick of living on a low histamine diet, (which is also negatively affecting your microbiome):
• Test for SIBO
• Clear the overgrowth - carefully with a professional.
• Heal the gut lining - and reduce inflammation.
• Support DAO + methylation- this allows histamine to be better managed in your body.
• Nourish the microbiome- rebuild with the right fibres & polyphenols.

There’s no one-size-fits-all protocol here. You are unique and so is your body!

If histamine has you on a rollercoaster, comment “SIBO” or message me for more information.