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Janelle, North Bridge (2026)

22/01/2026

Are you dealing with fatigue, bloating or brain fog?
These can be signs your lymph may be sluggish especially during endometriosis,perimenopause and menopause.

Your lymphatic system is the body’s waste-removal pathway, helping clear excess hormones, toxins and inflammation.
Unlike the heart, it has no pump it relies on movement, breathing, digestion and nervous system calm.

During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shifts and higher cortisol can slow lymph flow, leading to:
• bloating & fluid retention
• fatigue & puffiness.
• brain fog
• skin changes & acne.
• slower digestion & hormone clearance

Supporting lymph flow helps the body clear hormones more efficiently, reduce fluid retention and support energy and metabolism.

As a Naturopath & Lymphatic Therapist, I support women through this stage with lymphatic aromatherapy massage, gut and bile support, herbal medicine and personalised care.

Bookings via HealthMatters

21/01/2026

Bloating isn’t a willpower problem it’s a digestion, hormone and lymphatic issue.

When the gut, liver and lymphatic system need support, the belly can feel heavy, puffy or uncomfortable even when you’re eating well.

This Debloat Day Menu focuses on warm fluids, light meals, easy-to-digest foods and natural enzymes to help reduce bloating, fluid retention and digestive strain through the day.

As a Naturopath and Lymphatic Massage Therapist, I help uncover what’s really driving your bloating and create personalised nutrition, herbal and supplement support to suit your body.

If bloating keeps coming back, book a consultation and let’s support your gut properly.:

HormoneBalance

20/01/2026

Bloating isn’t always food.
It’s bile flow, liver function and lymph movement especially in perimenopause and menopause.

Hormonal shifts can slow digestion and lymphatic drainage, leading to belly bloating and fluid retention all over the body .

As a Naturopath, Herbalist and Lymphatic Massage Therapist, I support bloating from multiple angles not just diet.

Herbs such as gentian, globe artichoke and Livton help stimulate digestion, improve bile flow and support liver detoxification and hormone clearance. I tailor herbal support to suit your body’s individual detoxification pathways.

My Lymphatic aromatherapy massage supports fluid movement, reduces abdominal congestion and promotes relaxation to enhance detox pathways.

Many women notice reduced bloating and fluid retention within 24 hours, with continued improvement over time.

DM to book a massage at Healthmatters or your own personalised herbal .

HerbalMedicine

18/01/2026

Flat in the morning, bloated by afternoon? That’s not from overeating.

If your belly is flat in the morning and bloated by afternoon, its often a stress, hormonal or lymphatic/inflammatory issues.

So eating less often or fasting is rarely the answer. When you fast this raises cortisol, digestion slows and the body holds fluid especially through the abdomen.

My tips to help reduce bloating through the day:
• Eat regular meals every 3/4 hrs (avoid long gaps)
• Start meals with protein before salad/ carbs .
• Eat your largest meal earlier in the day and 3 hrs before bed.
• Slow down and belly breathe before eating
• Drink Bitter herbs before meals (dandelion, artichoke, gentian)
• Digestive enzymes with heavier meals.
If your belly is flat in the morning and bloated by afternoon,
eating less often is rarely the answer.

When fasting raises cortisol, digestion slows and the body holds fluid — especially through the abdomen.

What helps reduce bloating through the day:
• Eat regular meals (avoid long gaps)
• Start meals with protein
• Eat your largest meal earlier
• Slow down and breathe before eating

Support digestion & bile flow:
• Bitter herbs before meals (dandelion, artichoke
Bloating isn’t willpower.
It’s often from stress, gut bacteria,food intolerances, hormone and lymph balance — and it’s not from overeating.

•Book in a consultation to find out the root cause of your bloating .

17/01/2026

Leaky Gut: When Your Gut Affects Everything!
Leaky gut occurs when stress and inflammation weaken the gut lining, allowing toxins to leak into the bloodstream and trigger symptoms throughout the body.

Common signs include:
• Bloating, food reactions, constipation
• Fatigue, brain fog
• Skin flare-ups
• Hormonal or immune imbalance

Stress and high cortisol are key drivers of leaky gut.
When the body stays in fight-or-flight, digestion slows and healing stalls.

At HealthMatters, I identify the root cause using pathology testing and iridology, then support gut healing with lymphatic massage to lower cortisol, alongside targeted gut-repair supplements and herbs.

Healing the gut takes time often 3 months or more, but the results are lasting.

With the right support, your gut can repair, inflammation can settle and your whole body can function better. It’s worth the investment.

16/01/2026

Leaky gut isn’t just a digestive issue.
It creates constant inflammation and lymphatic overload — which is why bloating, gut pain , constipation and low energy can ok

When the gut lining becomes irritated and compromised, toxins leak into the lymphatic system. The immune system stays switched on, low energy , bloating and fluid is retained and detox pathways struggle to clear effectively.

What the body needs is to calm and repair the gut lining:
• Avoid ongoing irritation – alcohol, excess carbohydrates/sugars, food additives and trigger foods try digestive enzymes.
Take supplements to help like ;
• Glutamine – to support gut lining repair (only if tolerated)
• Zinc – to help strengthen and stabilise tight junctions
• Magnesium , breathe work + calming herbs – to relax the gut, improve motility and reduce stress-driven permeability

Gut repair isn’t about doing more.
It’s about removing irritation, improving digestion and calming the system so healing can occur.

Seal the gut barrier first — then energy, bowel function and inflammation can finally shift.

15/01/2026

Constipation isn’t always a fibre problem.Sometimes the gut needs healthy fats

Or better bile flow (with liver herbs), and less stress — not another scoop of fibre.

Healthy fats help lubricate the bowels and support digestion. Think extra-virgin olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds, fatty fish, and a little coconut oil.

My simple morning gut reset:
• 1 tspn or tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Fresh lemon juice to taste
Taken on an empty stomach (often followed by warm water), this can gently stimulate bile flow and help support regular bowel movements.

If constipation keeps coming back, it’s often a sign of a deeper gut imbalance. At the clinic, I offer gut microbiome testing and a full diet review to uncover the root cause and create a plan that works with your body.

LiverSupport

12/01/2026

Constipation isn’t always about not enough fibre.

In fact, for many people, adding more fibre can make symptoms worse if the gut is already sluggish, inflamed or under stress.

Constipation often reflects deeper imbalances such as:
• poor bile flow and fat digestion
• liver overload not enough good fats.
• microbial imbalance (bacteria or parasites)
• nervous system stress slowing gut motility

This is why a one-size-fits-all fibre approach rarely works.

Supporting constipation properly means looking at:
✔️ digestion and bile flow
✔️ gut microbes
✔️ stress and nervous system health
✔️ personalised nutrition and supplements

If constipation is ongoing, painful, or keeps returning, it’s your body asking for deeper support — not just more fibre.

If you need help getting to the root cause, I support clients with personalised gut care, functional testing and targeted protocols.

DM me or book via the link in bio

11/01/2026

Still bloated, tired or gaining weight even though you’re “doing all the right things”?

Your gut may be under strain from holidays or stress.

When gut health is off, it can show up as:
• digestive discomfort
• fatigue & brain fog
• skin issues
• hormone and weight changes

Small, targeted gut support can create powerful shifts over time

Probiotics (strain-specific matters)
• Bifidobacterium lactis & B. longum – support bloating, bowel regularity, mood and hormone clearance
• Lactobacillus rhamnosus & L. reuteri – support the gut–brain axis, inflammation and immune balance
• Saccharomyces boulardii – helpful for diarrhoea, dysbiosis and post-antibiotic gut support

Prebiotic fibre (feed your good bacteria)
• PHGG – gentle, well tolerated and excellent for bloating, constipation or diarrhoea
• Oats / beta-glucans – support gut bacteria, cholesterol and blood sugar balance
• Chia seeds (small amounts) – support bowel regularity

Start low, build slowly remember, more is not always better with fibre and probioics.

When the gut is supported properly, improvements are often seen in digestion, hormones, energy and weight regulation.

Janelle – Naturopath | HealthMatters

11/01/2026

Low GI Snacks for Gut Health

What you eat between meals directly influences gut function, blood sugar regulation and detox pathways.

Low GI, fibre-rich snacks help to:
• maintain stable blood glucose
• support beneficial gut bacteria
• reduce bloating and digestive load
• promote healthy elimination

When gut health is supported, the liver and lymphatic system can detoxify more efficiently, supporting hormone balance, energy levels and inflammation regulation.

As a Naturopath, Kinesiologist and Lymphatic Massage Therapist, I support clients with personalised nutrition, gut repair and lymphatic drainage to restore balance and optimise detoxification.

Book a consultation today to support gut health, hormones, energy and natural detox pathways.

08/01/2026

Movement isn’t just for muscles it feeds your gut.

Regular movement has been shown to increase gut microbiome diversity, improve digestion, support blood sugar balance and reduce stress hormones that disrupt gut health.

You don’t need intense workouts — consistent, moderate movement is what supports the gut–brain axis and hormone balance most effectively.

Aim for 30–45 minutes, 3–4 times per week of:
• Incline walking
• Weight training
• Pilates reformer
• Cycling

As a Naturopath, I specialise in supporting gut health, hormone balance and lymphatic function — helping women reduce bloating, inflammation, fluid retention, stubborn weight and fatigue by addressing the root cause.

Movement is powerful, but it works best when combined with personalised nutrition, gut-specific supplements, probiotics and lymphatic support.

If your gut or hormones feel out of balance, I can help.
📅 Book a consultation — link in bio

08/01/2026

Movement isn’t just for muscles it feeds your gut.

Regular movement has been shown to increase gut microbiome diversity, improve digestion, support blood sugar balance and reduce stress hormones that disrupt gut health.

You don’t need intense workouts — consistent, moderate movement is what supports the gut–brain axis and hormone balance most effectively.

Aim for 30–45 minutes, 3–4 times per week of:
• Incline walking
• Weight training
• Pilates reformer
• Cycling

As a Naturopath, I specialise in supporting gut health, hormone balance and lymphatic function — helping women reduce bloating, inflammation, fluid retention, stubborn weight and fatigue by addressing the root cause.

Movement is powerful, but it works best when combined with personalised nutrition, gut-specific supplements, probiotics and lymphatic support.

If your gut or hormones feel out of balance, I can help.

Janelle

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