Clare Roden Naturopath

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Clare Roden Naturopath

I’m a qualified Naturopath, my aim is to achieve optimal health for my clients by providing realistic and achievable advice/solutions Have a great day, Clare x

My name is Clare and I'm a qualified Naturopath. My aim is to achieve optimal health for my you by providing realistic and achievable advice and solutions. I have a keen interest and success with treating a variety of health conditions including anxiety, women’s health and fatigue/ low energy. My initial consultation involves a comprehensive evaluation of your current symptoms and past health so I am able to provide the most effective treatment plan for you. I use herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, diet and lifestyle as the core of my treatment. I strive to give solutions that are achievable and sustainable. On this page I will be sharing seasonal tips, lifestyle advice and healthy recipes to inspire and embrace a healthier and happier you! To inquire about a consultation please contact me to discuss a suitable time. Also available for telehealth consultations.

03/02/2026

Hormones, gut and health are all connected.
Breakouts, bloating, fatigue, irregular cycles, stubborn weight...

Your gut is where hormones are processed, detoxified and recycled. If the gut is inflamed, sluggish or reactive, hormones don’t move the way they should through your body and that shows up in your cycle, your energy, your mood, your skin.
(That’s why topical skincare and random supplements alone don’t fix the root cause)

When you support:
🌿 the gut
🌿the liver
🌿the nervous system..hormones start to flow in rhythm again. Your digestion is activated. Less cortisol spikes promote real energy and a feeling of peace

Start with one gentle daily habit: include bitter herbs and bitter foods to support gut, liver, hormone flow — think dandelion tea, rocket (arugula), radicchio, or hot lemon water in the morning. Simple yet effective 🤎

Your body is always wanting to heal… sometimes it just needs some extra support.

29/01/2026

Back to school season brings a sense of routine for our kids but for many mums, it’s the moment their own health starts to wobble.

I see this every February in clinic.

Women come in saying: “I’m exhausted.” “I’m bloated all the time.” “I’m craving sugar at night.” “I feel anxious or flat.” “I’ve suddenly gained weight and nothing’s changed.”

And it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong.
It’s because back to school life puts your nervous system and hormones under pressure.
More rushing. More decision-making. More mental load. Less rest. More coffee. Skipped meals.
All of that drives up cortisol (your stress hormone), which then affects your blood sugar, digestion, progesterone and oestrogen balance. The result is exactly what so many mums feel right now: tired but wired, puffy, craving sugar, moody, and inflamed.
So what actually helps?
Here are the three foundations I focus on with women at this time of year:

Support your nervous system When stress stays high, your hormones can’t balance. Magnesium in the evening and gentle adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha, ginseng and rehmannia can help calm the stress response and restore energy without overstimulation.There are so many beautiful herbal tonic combinations to support your individual needs.

Support your liver and digestion. Stress slows digestion and causes hormones to recirculate instead of being cleared. Bitter herbs and dandelion root tea help improve bile flow, reduce bloating, and support the healthy clearance of excess oestrogen.

Stabilise blood sugar This is a big one! Skipping meals and running on coffee leads to afternoon crashes, anxiety and evening cravings. Protein at breakfast, a proper lunch, and a savoury snack mid-afternoon can make a dramatic difference to your energy, mood and weight.

If you’re a mum feeling flat, overwhelmed, bloated or not quite yourself right now, please know this: it’s not a personal failing it’s your body responding to sustained stress.

With the right support, things can feel easier, calmer and more balanced again.

You are always welcomed to have a discovery call with myself or if you are ready to go deeper, book in a consultation for a 2026 reboot 🤎

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas my friends and I can’t wait to see you in 2026. What a big year we have had,but I’m super excited about the next! A big thank-you to you all ❤️
(I’m back early in the New Year especially to give your livers some TLC over this festive season😂)

16/12/2025

Perimenopause isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing it differently!
Your body is changing, and what worked in your 20s or 30s might not now. These shifts are norma and totally manageable with the right approach.

Focus on nourishing your body, building strength, and supporting your hormones instead of fighting them.
Small, consistent habits now = Big energy and balance wins later 🙌🏻❤️

Perimenopause is a Shift, not a setback!

20/11/2025

✨ START NOW BEFORE THE NEW YEAR
Hormone Edition ✨

Your hormones aren’t waiting for January… and you don’t need to either.
Start now and enter 2026 feeling balanced, energised + in control.

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Why Start Now

🌿 More stable energy & mood
Avoid the afternoon crashes, irritability + hormone overwhelm (including stress hormones) that build up over months.

😴 Better sleep & less stress
Cortisol, melatonin and your stress hormones respond to small, consistent shifts not New Year’s resolutions.

⚖️ Gentle hormone resets
Blood sugar, thyroid, adrenal, stress hormones and reproductive hormones thrive with early, steady support.

✨ Confidence going into the new year
No more “I’ll fix it in January.” Feel grounded + in control now.

🌸 Habits built before the January rush
Small changes = sustainable hormone balance all year.

Don’t wait for January to feel better!
Start your hormone reset now with tailored naturopathic support.

18/11/2025

HIT SAVE!

Your bleed gives real-time clues about estrogen, progesterone and how smoothly your cycle is running.
Light pink, brown spotting, long cycles, pain or mood swings are all patterns, not problems and each points to a specific hormonal imbalance.
If your cycle is confusing or changing, I can help you decode it 🤎

03/11/2025

The Magic of Progesterone ✨

Progesterone is your calming, grounding hormone the one that helps you feel steady, supported, and like yourself again.

When progesterone is thriving, you may notice:
💗Better sleep
💗Less PMS + anxiety
💗More emotional resilience
💗A calmer nervous system
💗Easier fat loss around the belly
💗Healthy cycles + fertility
💗No spotting or old/dark blood before your bleed
💗Regular, predictable cycles
💗Feeling energised instead of stressed and exhausted

Progesterone is your body’s natural anti-stress, pro-calm hormone.
When it drops? Energy dips, stress rises, moods wobble, and cycles shift.

Your body isn’t broken — it’s communicating with you.

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How I support healthy progesterone naturally

As a naturopath, I help you:
✨ Balance blood sugar + fuel properly
✨ Support strong, healthy ovulation
✨ Build nourishing meals with protein, minerals + fibre
✨ Replenish key nutrients (B6, zinc, magnesium, omega-3s)
✨ Calm the nervous system + reduce stress load
✨ Strength train intelligently (not burn yourself out)
✨ Restore sleep + rest cycles

And herbal medicine works a treat here my blends are beautiful, thoughtfully crafted, and personalised just for you. 🌿
They help calm the nervous system, support ovulation, nourish hormones, and bring your body back to feeling human again

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If you’re spotting, your cycle feels irregular, you’re feeling stressed and exhausted, anxious, or just not like yourself… your hormones are whispering.

And with the right support, they can rebalance beautifully.

30/10/2025

The spring racing and festive season are here! 🌸

Great fun but they can also leave your body feeling a little depleted… maybe very. Here are my top tips to help you enjoy the good times and wake up feeling human the next day!
💧Hydrate (properly!): It’s not just about drinking water — it’s about absorbing it. Add a pinch of sea salt or a squeeze of lemon to each glass to support electrolyte balance and keep your energy steady through long days in the sun.
🍋Support your liver: Your liver works overtime processing alcohol and rich foods. Show it some love with dandelion, fresh lemon in warm water, and plenty of cruciferous veggies like broccoli, kale, and rocket. Milk thistle is another great herbal ally for gentle detox support.
⚖️Balance & recover: Before heading out, fuel your body with protein, good fats, and colourful veggies to keep blood sugar stable. After big days, prioritise rest, rehydration, and magnesium (from leafy greens or a supplement) to calm your nervous system and support recovery.
🍎Nurture your gut: Extra alcohol and indulgent foods can throw off your gut balance. Keep your microbiome happy with probiotic-rich foods like sauerkraut, kefir, or yoghurt, and plenty of fibre from seeds, oats, and veggies. A healthy gut supports your energy, immunity, and mood so you can keep glowing all season long!
✨ Enjoy the celebrations — your body will thank you later!

27/10/2025

Collagen is like your body’s natural glue, keeping everything smooth, strong, and glowing from the inside out.
It helps your skin stay bouncy, your hair shiny, and your joints happy as you move through life. Think of it as your daily dose of inside-out beauty support. It also gives your gut a little love by helping to strengthen the digestive lining, which means better nutrient absorption and fewer tummy troubles.
Sip it in your smoothie, stir it in your coffee (like I do), or sneak it into your favorite recipes and you’re fueling your body with the building blocks it needs to stay strong, radiant, and resilient — naturally.
Anytime is a great time to start 💃

Drop the word ‘collagen’ in the comments and I’ll send you my go-to brand 💕

23/10/2025

Tired… even after 8 hours of sleep? Plus heavy, draining periods? It’s not just stress, it could be adrenal fatigue and hormonal imbalance.
Your adrenal glands help you respond to stress by releasing cortisol. But when the stress is constant with busy schedules, emotional load, under-eating, late nights, and all the coffee just to keep going your adrenals can become depleted. And when that happens, your whole hormone system feels it.
Chronic stress lowers progesterone, which throws off your hormone balance and leads to estrogen dominance. That’s when the heavy, clotty periods show up. You might also notice breast tenderness, mood swings, PMS, low libido, and cycles that feel harder than they should.
And the fatigue? It’s the kind that sleep doesn’t fix. You wake up tired, crash in the afternoon, and feel wired at night. It’s frustrating but it’s also a message from your body that something’s out of alignment.
The good news is that healing is possible. With the right support targeting nervous system care and hormonal health your body can find balance again.
You don’t have to live in a cycle of exhaustion and heavy periods- this doesn’t have to be your normal🤎

21/10/2025

During an appointment, my client shared a moment that shifted her perspective. She had been chatting with a friend who described her period as a form of release. This was like a light bulb moment for her. Until then, my client, like many of her friend had only ever talked about her menstrual cycle as something to dread: physically draining, emotionally taxing, and, frankly, a chore and they all all felt the same way.
But this new point of view opened her mind.
What if menstruation could be seen as more than just physical discomfort? What if, instead, it was understood as the body’s way of shedding not only the uterine lining, but also stress, tension, and emotional weight?
Each cycle could mark not just the end of a phase, but the beginning of another—a kind of biological reset button, offering a chance for renewal and cleansing. A quiet, internal rhythm m.
There’s power in reframing. And sometimes, all it takes is a different conversation to begin seeing your body not as something to battle with—but as something working with you x

15/10/2025

🍋Weight loss & stress 🍋.

Ladies, if you’re working on weight loss, don’t overlook stress. When you’re constantly stressed, your body produces more cortisol, a hormone that not only raises blood sugar but can also make it harder to burn fat, especially around the belly. Over time, this can stall progress and affect your metabolism.

Managing stress isn’t just self-care it’s a key part of sustainable weight loss and hormone balance.

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