Kiera Hinshaw Naturopath

Kiera Hinshaw Naturopath I help women just like you to find energy, reduce stress, and avoid burnout.

Histamine & Perimenopause Migraines If you’ve noticed your migraines are worse after a glass of red wine or a cheese pla...
09/11/2025

Histamine & Perimenopause Migraines

If you’ve noticed your migraines are worse after a glass of red wine or a cheese platter, you’re not imagining it.

Certain foods are naturally high in histamine, including red wine, aged cheese, fermented foods, avocado, bone broth, dark chocolate, and even leftovers. During perimenopause, when estrogen levels fluctuate, histamine can rise too, making you more sensitive to these foods than usual.

But there is some good news; this sensitivity is often temporary.
Once we address the underlying cause by supporting estrogen metabolism, calming inflammation, and improving gut health, most women can enjoy these foods again in moderation.

Short-term avoidance can help relieve symptoms, but long-term restriction isn’t the goal. The aim is to bring your body back into balance so you can enjoy a glass of wine or some tasty cheese again.

Get in touch if this resonates with you. I would love to support you on this journey,

Kiera

SAMe for Perimenopausal MigrainesIf your migraines have worsened during perimenopause, supporting your body’s detox path...
31/10/2025

SAMe for Perimenopausal Migraines

If your migraines have worsened during perimenopause, supporting your body’s detox pathways can make a big difference.

One of my favourite tools for this is SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) — a compound your body naturally makes to help metabolise histamine and detoxify excess estrogen.

When estrogen spikes or isn’t cleared efficiently, histamine often rises too, and that combination can trigger headaches, irritability, and disrupted sleep.

By helping your liver process both more effectively, SAMe supports smoother hormonal balance and reduces the intensity and frequency of these hormone-related migraines.

It’s a beautiful example of how addressing the root cause can bring real relief.

Got any questions? Drop them below in the comments 👇

Histamine & Perimenopause Migraines Did you know that histamine, the same compound involved in allergies, can also be a ...
29/10/2025

Histamine & Perimenopause Migraines

Did you know that histamine, the same compound involved in allergies, can also be a trigger for perimenopausal migraines?

As estrogen rises and falls during perimenopause, histamine levels can rise right alongside it. Both are closely linked in the body, so when estrogen spikes, histamine often does too, leading to symptoms like headaches, flushing, anxiety, and disrupted sleep.

This is why so many women notice migraines become worse or more frequent in their 40s — it’s not just hormones, it’s how those hormones interact with histamine and inflammation.

See the graph on the second slide to look at how estrogen spikes and dips during perimenopause. You can see that before this stage, it dips and rises in very even curves, but when you hit perimenopause it becomes erratic and unpredictable.

Understanding this and the connection between estrogen and histamine means we can support your body naturally to help stabilise both, easing headaches, calming inflammation, and improving overall hormone balance.

Please contact me today if you need support with this, you don't ever have to feel like you are doing it alone!

Perimenopause & Migraines If your migraines have become more frequent or intense lately, your hormones may be playing a ...
28/10/2025

Perimenopause & Migraines

If your migraines have become more frequent or intense lately, your hormones may be playing a bigger role than you think.

Around 60% of women with migraines have a hormonal connection, and symptoms often worsen around puberty and perimenopause.

In fact, there’s a 10–30% increase in both incidence and severity during the perimenopausal years.

As estrogen levels start to fluctuate, it can affect the way blood vessels dilate and influence brain chemistry — two key migraine triggers.

The good news? When we understand this hormonal link, we can support your body naturally through the transition, balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and helping to stabilise those fluctuations that trigger pain.

You don’t have to simply “push through” migraines. There are ways to find balance again.

DM me for more info!

Do you need a little help with your sleep? I have a beautiful sleep support mix that I compound in clinic, and it's avai...
18/10/2025

Do you need a little help with your sleep?

I have a beautiful sleep support mix that I compound in clinic, and it's available now for purchase!

It helps not only with falling asleep, but also staying asleep. Both equally important when sleep is an issue.

If this sounds like something you need, please send me a message directly to discuss further and get your hands on some.

Kiera

It's testimonial time again! 'Kiera is amazing! She got right down to the root cause of my issues. With the help of some...
18/10/2025

It's testimonial time again!

'Kiera is amazing! She got right down to the root cause of my issues.

With the help of some lifestyle changes, knowledge, understanding and supplements I am on my way to feeling the best I've ever felt.

Thank you Kiera, I highly recommend you to everyone - 10/10'

Thankyou to my clients for sending these through, I adore helping all of you and am so grateful for the privilege of this work!

Collagen Water — My Go-To Protein Boost!If you struggle to get enough protein in during the day, this is such an easy op...
15/10/2025

Collagen Water — My Go-To Protein Boost!

If you struggle to get enough protein in during the day, this is such an easy option.
Collagen water is light on the stomach, naturally flavoured, and a simple way to top up your protein without feeling heavy or full.

It tastes slightly sweet (kids love it!), supports muscle recovery, skin health, and energy, and is perfect for anyone who finds protein powders too thick, filling or hard on the stomach.

I often recommend it as a mid-morning or afternoon option, especially on busy days when proper meals can be tricky.

Ask me about Collagen water next time you're in the clinic! Or send me a DM if you'd like some more info,

Kiera

Have you ever wanted to grab a quick protein bar, only to realise how most of them are filled with rubbish? Yep, me too!...
10/10/2025

Have you ever wanted to grab a quick protein bar, only to realise how most of them are filled with rubbish? Yep, me too!

But not anymore!

Woolies now stock Chief Collagen protein bars, and they are the bomb!

Look at this ingredients list:

Nuts (peanuts and cashews), grass-fed bovine collagen peptides, tapioca starch, pure organic maple syrup, MCT powder (MCT from coconut, acacia fiber), camu camu powder, Himalayan salt, pure monk fruit powder.

No rubbish at all!

This is one protein bar I can stand behind for a quick high protein snack when you need it.

Thanks Woolies!

Saffron – my current favourite herb.This little herb has quickly become one of my most-used products in clinic — and for...
09/10/2025

Saffron – my current favourite herb.

This little herb has quickly become one of my most-used products in clinic — and for good reason.

I stock a few different saffron formulations, each designed a little differently, but all with one goal in mind: to bring calm and balance back to the nervous system.

I like to call it “stop yelling at the kids” tablet — because that’s honestly how it feels. Saffron helps to stabilise mood, ease irritability, and calm anxious feelings, whether you’re navigating postpartum changes, perimenopause, or supporting a child who needs a little emotional regulation.

What I love most is how quickly it works, most people notice a difference within just a few days.

And research has even shown saffron can outperform Ritalin in improving hyperactivity and impulsiveness, without the side effects.

It’s a beautiful example of nature working smarter, not harder.

Not all olive oils are created equal.Australian olive oil tends to have a higher antioxidant content compared to many im...
08/10/2025

Not all olive oils are created equal.

Australian olive oil tends to have a higher antioxidant content compared to many imported brands, thanks to shorter processing times and fresher harvests — meaning more of those powerful polyphenols that support heart health, reduce inflammation, and protect your cells.

And despite what you may have heard, olive oil is stable for cooking. Its rich antioxidant profile helps protect it from oxidation when heated, making it a fantastic choice for sautéing or roasting.

Always buy it in a dark glass bottle. Fluorescent light (like in supermarkets) can alter the structure of the fats and make the oil go rancid faster, reducing its health benefits.

So if you’re reaching for olive oil in the kitchen, make it Australian, fresh, and in a dark bottle — your heart, hormones, and taste buds will thank you!

Do you enjoy beef jerky and dried salami sticks? If so, today's this or that is for you! And, honestly, there is a very ...
03/10/2025

Do you enjoy beef jerky and dried salami sticks?

If so, today's this or that is for you!

And, honestly, there is a very clear winner, and that is KOOEE Beef Sticks. Have a look at the ingredients and you will see only food products.

In contrast, the Don Donskis are made from, well I'm not sure. Manufactured meat and skim milk powder.

So, choose your meat sticks wisely and your body will thank you for it!

Another delicious way that I add soy to our family meals is through Miso Mushrooms.This dish is simply mushrooms cooked ...
02/10/2025

Another delicious way that I add soy to our family meals is through Miso Mushrooms.

This dish is simply mushrooms cooked in butter. I then mix some miso paste with water and add it to the cooked mushies.

It is delicious!

Give it a go and let me know what you think!

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