Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic

01/12/2025

🎄✨ Our Christmas Hours Are Here! ✨🎄

It’s beginning to look a lot like… reduced hours! 😄
While Santa is gearing up for his busiest night of the year, we’re easing very gently into the festive season with a slightly lighter workload (and possibly a few extra cups of tea).

📅 Our Christmas opening hours are all listed in the photo 👉
(Feel free to screenshot so you don’t accidentally rock up to a locked door!)

Whether you need supplements, support, or a quick question answered before the Christmas chaos hits — we’re here, just with a little less hustle and a little more holiday spirit. ❤️

Thank you for all your support this year. We hope your festive season is full of joy, rest, and maybe… just maybe… a moment to put your feet up.

See you soon! 🎁✨

29/11/2025

💆‍♀️ Feeling Tense? Here’s Why a Massage Might Be Exactly What You Need ✨

With the end-of-year busyness, long hours, and extra stress, many of us are carrying more tension than we realise. Massage isn’t just a luxury — it’s one of the most powerful ways to support your body, mind, and overall wellbeing.

Here are just a few benefits:

✨ Releases muscle tension & reduces pain
Massage improves circulation, lengthens tight muscles, and helps ease those stubborn aches from stress, sitting, or overdoing it.

✨ Calms the nervous system
It lowers cortisol (your stress hormone) and boosts feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine — perfect for when life feels overwhelming.

✨ Improves sleep quality
By relaxing both the body and the mind, massage can help you drift into deeper, more restorative sleep.

✨ Supports detoxification
Massage encourages lymphatic flow, helping your body clear waste products and reduce inflammation.

✨ Boosts mood and mental clarity
A relaxed body = a clearer, calmer brain. Many people walk out feeling lighter, brighter, and more balanced.

✨ Enhances overall wellbeing
Regular massage can support immunity, reduce anxiety, loosen stiff joints, and improve posture.

🌿 We’re excited to announce a new service at Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic…
Felicity is now offering massage!

She brings a warm, nurturing approach with a focus on relaxation, release, and restoring balance in the body.

If your body has been calling out for some TLC — this is your sign.

👉 Book your massage with Felicity today!
Your muscles (and your mind) will thank you. 💛

27/11/2025

🎄 Thinking of Gifting a Scented Candle or Perfume This Christmas? Read This First… 🎁

It’s that time of year when beautifully packaged candles, diffusers and perfumes seem like the perfect gift — but many people don’t realise what’s actually inside those fragrances.

Most scented products (unless they’re pure essential-oil based) can contain hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known endocrine disruptors that interfere with hormones, mood, sleep, metabolism and even cognitive function.

Before you wrap up anything fragranced for someone you love, it’s worth understanding how these chemicals affect the body — and why the fragrance industry remains largely unregulated.

I’ve written a new blog post that explains:
✨ What “fragrance” really means on a label
✨ How endocrine disruptors affect hormones
✨ Symptoms linked to synthetic fragrance exposure
✨ Safer, low-tox gift ideas for Christmas
✨ Why not everything on the shelves is safe

You can read the full post here 👇
🔗 https://bayshorenaturopathic.com.au/why-scented-gift…o-choose-instead/

Let’s give gifts that support health, not disrupt it. 💛

24/11/2025

🌱 Feeling the Silly Season Chaos? Grounding Might Be Exactly What You Need ✨

As the Christmas rush ramps up — with more events, shopping, noise and “to-dos” — our nervous systems can start feeling a bit frazzled. One simple, free practice that can make a big difference is grounding (earthing).

🌏 What Is Grounding?

It’s simply connecting your bare skin — usually your feet — directly with the Earth. Grass, sand, soil, stone… they all work.

💚 Benefits of Grounding

✨ Reduces stress and anxiety
✨ Improves sleep by regulating cortisol
✨ Helps reduce inflammation
✨ Boosts mood and mental clarity

🎄 Why It’s Perfect for the Silly Season

This time of year brings more rushing around, more stress, less rest. Grounding gives your brain and body a quick reset and helps you stay centred and calm.

🌿 Easy Ways to Ground

👉 Stand barefoot on the grass with your morning cuppa
👉 Walk along the beach
👉 Sit outside on the lawn
👉 Do a few stretches on the ground
👉 Place your hands on a tree or stone

A few minutes a day can do wonders. As life speeds up, grounding helps you slow down. 💛

23/11/2025

🦷 Dental Health: It’s Not Just About Your Teeth

We often think of dental care as something separate from the rest of our wellbeing…
But your mouth is deeply connected to your overall health — and keeping it healthy can have a ripple effect through your entire body.

Poor oral health, especially gum inflammation, has been linked to:

✔ Heart disease
✔ Stroke
✔ Diabetes
✔ Lung conditions
✔ Digestive issues
✔ Chronic inflammation
✔ Low immunity

That’s because harmful oral bacteria and inflammation don’t stay in the mouth.
They can enter the bloodstream, trigger immune responses, and contribute to chronic disease.

✨ Simple Ways to Support Better Oral Health

🪥 Brush twice daily with a gentle, non-toxic toothpaste
Avoid ingredients that disrupt your oral microbiome.

🧵 Floss daily
Small habit, huge impact.

🥕 Nourish your mouth with nutrient-rich foods
Crunchy vegetables, leafy greens, healthy fats, and foods rich in calcium, vitamin D, and antioxidants.

🚫 Limit sugar and refined carbohydrates
They feed the bacteria that cause decay and gum issues.

💧 Stay hydrated
Saliva protects your teeth and keeps harmful bacteria under control.

🦠 Support your oral microbiome
Xylitol gum and oral probiotics can help balance bacteria naturally.

🦷 Keep up with dental check-ups
Early detection prevents bigger problems later.

💡 The Bottom Line

Your dental health is a window into your overall health.
By taking care of your mouth, you’re also supporting your heart, immune system, metabolic health, and long-term wellbeing.

Small daily habits—big lifelong benefits.

20/11/2025

🔥 Inflammaging: The Silent Driver of “Getting Older Faster”

Did you know that many common “ageing symptoms” aren’t actually ageing at all?
They’re caused by inflammaging—a slow, ongoing, invisible form of inflammation that increases as we get older.

✔ Aches and pains
✔ Brain fog
✔ Low energy
✔ Digestive issues
✔ Weight gain
✔ Skin changes
✔ Poor sleep
✔ Recurrent infections

These are all early signs that your body is dealing with more inflammation than it can handle.

The GOOD NEWS?
Inflammaging is not inevitable—and you can significantly slow it down.

💚 What Helps Reduce Inflammaging

🌿 Anti-inflammatory foods
Extra virgin olive oil, leafy greens, berries, turmeric, fatty fish, nuts, seeds, fermented foods.

🚶‍♀️ Daily movement
Even a 20-minute walk reduces inflammatory markers.

😴 Proper sleep
Poor sleep increases inflammation within just one day.

🧘 Stress reduction
Meditation, breathwork, time in nature, mindfulness.

🦠 Heal your gut
Most inflammation starts in the gut—support with fibre, fermented foods, and reducing processed foods.

💊 Targeted supplements
Omega-3s, curcumin, magnesium, vitamin D, probiotics and polyphenols all have strong research behind them.

✨ The Takeaway

Inflammaging speeds up ageing—inside and out.
But with the right diet, lifestyle habits, and targeted support, you can dramatically reduce it and feel years younger.

If you’d like personalised guidance, we’re here to help at Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic.
☎️ 08 9592 7360

17/11/2025

🧠✨ Extra Virgin Olive Oil: One of the BEST Foods for Your Brain

Did you know that extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the most researched foods for supporting cognitive health?

Here’s why it’s so powerful👇

✔ Reduces inflammation in the brain — thanks to oleocanthal, a natural compound with effects similar to ibuprofen.
✔ Helps clear amyloid-beta, the protein associated with Alzheimer’s (yes, really!).
✔ Improves memory and learning — clinical studies show high-polyphenol EVOO can boost cognition.
✔ Supports heart health, which directly supports brain health.

🫒 How to Choose a Quality EVOO

Look for:
✅ “Extra Virgin” (not light or refined)
✅ Cold-pressed
✅ Dark glass bottles
✅ A harvest date
✅ Australian oils — fresher & more strictly regulated

Great Aussie options: Cobram Estate, Red Island.

🫒 How to Use EVOO

Use it generously on salads, veggies, fish, eggs, dips, soups — even for light cooking.
✨ Just avoid high-temperature deep frying.

🥗 Try This Brain-Friendly Dressing

Mix:
• ¼ cup EVOO
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar
• 1 small minced garlic clove
• ½ tsp Dijon
• Salt & pepper

Shake well. Drizzle over everything!

Small daily habits like this add up — and EVOO is one of the simplest, tastiest ways to support long-term brain health.

15/11/2025

🌿💧 Nature really is the best medicine…

Did you know that spending time in green space (like parks, forests, and gardens) or blue space (like the ocean, rivers, or lakes) can actually change your brain?

Research shows that time in nature lowers stress hormones, boosts mood, improves focus, and even helps protect against cognitive decline.

🌿 Green space helps calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and support immune health.
💧 Blue space—just being near water—can soothe the mind, improve sleep, and promote mindfulness.

Even small things count:
✨ A walk in the park
✨ Sitting under a tree
✨ Listening to ocean sounds
✨ Tending to your garden

Your brain thrives when you reconnect with nature — it’s one of the simplest (and most beautiful) ways to support long-term cognitive health.

💚 Take a moment today to get outside, breathe deeply, and let nature do its magic.

13/11/2025

🧠✨ Brain-Boosting Green Smoothie Recipe

Looking for a delicious way to nourish your brain and body?
This Green Brain Smoothie is packed with nutrients that support memory, focus, and long-term cognitive health — all while tasting amazing!

🧩 Every ingredient plays a role:
🥬 Spinach or kale – rich in folate and antioxidants that protect brain cells.
🥑 Avocado – full of healthy monounsaturated fats that support blood flow to the brain.
🍌 Banana – provides potassium for nerve function and a creamy texture.
🫐 Blueberries – bursting with anthocyanins to combat oxidative stress and inflammation.
🥥 Coconut water or almond milk – for hydration and electrolytes.
💚 Chia or flax seeds – provide omega-3 fats for healthy cell membranes.
🌿 Mint or parsley (optional) – supports digestion and adds a refreshing twist.
💊 Optional boost: Add a scoop of plant-based protein powder or a spoonful of MCT oil for extra brain fuel.

To make:

Add all ingredients to a blender:

1 cup spinach or kale
½ avocado
1 banana
½ cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon chia or flax seeds
1 cup coconut water or almond milk
A few mint leaves (optional)

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour into your favourite glass, sip slowly, and enjoy!

✨ This smoothie isn’t just a snack — it’s a simple way to fuel your brain with the nutrients it needs for energy, clarity, and focus.

If you’re working on improving memory or supporting cognitive health, every small step counts — and this is a delicious one to start with!

10/11/2025

💧 Let’s Talk About Colonic Irrigation – What It Is and Why So Many People Feel Amazing Afterwards! 💧

Your gut is the foundation of your overall health — and sometimes it needs a little extra help to clear out what’s slowing it down. That’s where colonic irrigation (also called colon hydrotherapy) can make a real difference. 🌿

Here are some of the benefits people commonly experience:

✅ Improved digestion – helps relieve bloating, gas, and sluggish bowels
✅ Enhanced detoxification – supports your liver and lymphatic system by flushing out waste and toxins
✅ More energy and mental clarity – when your gut is lighter, so are you!
✅ Clearer skin – your skin often mirrors your gut health
✅ Better nutrient absorption – a clean, healthy colon helps you get more out of the foods you eat
✅ A fresh start for your gut – great support before beginning a detox or gut healing program

Colonic irrigation is a gentle and professional therapy that supports your body’s natural cleansing process. Many clients describe feeling lighter, clearer, and more energised afterwards.

💚 Felicity Ohana, our experienced Naturopath and Colonic Hydrotherapist, is now taking bookings at Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic.

📞 Call the clinic today on 08 9592 7360 to find out more or to book your session — your gut will thank you!

07/11/2025

🌿 Exciting news at Bayshore! 🌿

We’re delighted to welcome Felicity Ohana to our team — an experienced Naturopath and Colonic Hydrotherapist with over 20 years in natural health.

Felicity brings a calm, caring approach and a special focus on gut health, detoxification, and the gut-brain connection. One of the key services she offers is Colonic Hydrotherapy — a gentle, effective way to:
💧 Support detoxification
💧 Relieve bloating and sluggish digestion
💧 Improve nutrient absorption
💧 Boost energy and overall wellbeing

✨ Felicity is now taking bookings!
To learn more about colonic hydrotherapy or to book your first session, call the clinic today — we’d love to help you get started.

📞 Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic – Caring for your health, naturally.

31/10/2025

🌿 Are you truly healthy — or just not sick? 🌿

So many people think that being healthy simply means not having a disease.
But real health is so much more than that — it’s about waking up with energy, focus, and joy.

True wellness starts with the basics done well:
🥦 Eating real, unprocessed foods that fuel your body and mind
😴 Getting deep, restorative sleep
🧘‍♀️ Managing (or reframing!) stress so it doesn’t control your health
💫 Living with purpose and meaning every day
💊 And choosing the right supplements for your individual needs — high-quality ones that actually make a difference

At Bayshore, we help you move from “not sick” to truly well — with a personalised plan designed just for you.

💚 Book a Naturopathic appointment today and let’s get you on the path to vibrant, lasting health.

📞 Call us on 08 95927360 or visit our website to book your appointment.

Owner and founder of Bayshore Naturopathic Clinic, Ellen is a degree-qualified Naturopath and a Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Ellen has a special interest in cognitive health.