Christine Pope Naturopath and Nutritionist

09/11/2025

This really doesn’t hold any surprises for women dealing with chronic pain. Noted more research on women’s health needed! Yes that’s not at all surprising!

How about setting up chronic pain team in connection with specialist clinics?

A Victorian inquiry has found a dismissive and disrespectful healthcare system centred around men is contributing to poorer outcomes for women and girls.

05/11/2025

It’s amazing what you can see about medicinal treatment when you are travelling. The first picture is from the pharmacy in the Burke museum in Beechworth, the second is from Beechworth honey and the third  clearly reflects the healing properties of cacao!

26/10/2025

Building on the advice in my previous blog on dealing with cancer related fatigue here is an earlier article I wrote for Australian Traditional Medicine Society on the three types of movement you need to support your health.

Want to stay strong, steady, and energized as you age? Discover the 3 most effective types of exercise for healthy aging—plus essential protein tips for muscle support

25/10/2025

A week on Lord Howe Island was a great way to recharge the batteries. If you are ready to optimise your health and start enjoying more holidays then have a look at my signature program, Ageing Outrageously for the best evidence based information to improve your health and wellbeing.

Ageing Outrageously Nutrition Course for over 50s

23/10/2025

A bit incommunicado this week. Busy feeding and eating fish!

12/10/2025

Discover how to reduce cancer fatigue with balanced nutrition, gentle movement, targeted supplements and restorative rest for long-term recovery....

Discover how to reduce cancer fatigue with balanced nutrition, gentle movement, targeted supplements and restorative rest for long-term recovery.

10/10/2025

Today on a mentoring call with Cobiome I learnt about the use of Konjac noodles in supporting beneficial gut bacteria. These noodles are from a root vegetable and are a good source of glucomanan. Just make sure you follow traditional ways of eating with a lot of broth or other fluid - these noodles absorb a lot of water and so are not really a good replacement for pasta in a dish.

Shirataki noodles have no calories, yet are very filling and full of healthy fiber. This is a detailed article about shirataki noodles and how to use them.

07/10/2025

Join us on Thursday morning to meet up with small businesses and share stories of inspiration and perspiration!!

06/10/2025

The evidence continues to mount. Two hours of structured exercise a week provided significant benefit to those with joint pain. What do you find makes a difference to you? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/05/two-hours-exercise-week-reduces-joint-pain-gp-nhs?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social_img&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaANRE-BleHRuA2FlbQExAAEeMbpBZP9qBeIx7niprkNYPF2VRehvfNJsuzg2V5usimBNBytcNOenxWJMGi8_aem_L_DsOKGsPX4cPEmnSpbtJg =1759735160

Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bn

30/09/2025

What are the best options you can make in terms of reducing your recurrence risk after cancer treatment ? Is there a role for red meat, chicken or should you just be looking at plant based proteins?

Protein is an essential nutrient and is found in a range of options, legumes, nuts and meat. What options help you in managing cancer risks.