Samantha Bolitho Naturopathy

Samantha Bolitho Naturopathy • Online consultations

• Naturopath

• Herbal, nutritional, lifestyle & diet advice

30/04/2026

Begin your home apothecary.

A thoughtful invitation into growing, tending, and working with your own herbal remedies - right from your garden.

I’ve created a small-batch Apothecary Garden Kit that brings together four traditional medicinal plants — chamomile, calendula, echinacea, and lemon balm — chosen for their long history of everyday herbal use to get you started. Paired with simple guidance to walk you from seed to cup.

More than a seed kit, it is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with the grounding rhythms of nature and using plant remedies in your home.

Inside your kit:
- 4 medicinal herbal seed packets
- illustrated growing + traditional use guidance
- hand-prepared wooden plant markers
- biodegradable growing tray
- dried herbal tea sample
- seasonal dried botanicals

Every box is assembled by hand in small batches, with natural materials and care in every detail.

A simple beginning - whether you’re new to herbs or returning to them.

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This is a limited first release.

Pre-orders now open | $49
Local delivery and postage available.

Order via link in bio 🌿

28/04/2026

There’s something special about growing your own herbs. It has become one of the most grounding parts of my week.

Chamomile, lemon balm, calendula, echinacea…�simple plants, but each with their own healing purpose.

I’ve been putting together something behind the scenes. A small, apothecary-style starter seed kit designed to help you grow and enjoy your own herbal medicine at home.

A simple, grounding ritual. Plant, tend, pick, and brew.

A limited release is coming soon.
I’ll share a little more over the coming days 🤍

01/04/2026

This is what autumn looks like in our family… being the daughter of an orchardist.

Baskets filled with fresh apples picked with my kids, carried home and turned into something warm in our little kitchen. Some for now and some tucked away for the cooler months to come. The kind of day where the whole kitchen smells like apples.

Gently stewed apples are something I come back to often, at home and in clinic- softened, easier on the gut, with their pectins released to gently nourish as a prebiotic. Soothing, non-abrasive, supportive of digestion… and one of my favourite parts- warming and energetically supportive to vitality.

This is the kind of nourishment I return to. Simple, seasonal, and deeply supportive.

21/03/2026

Calendula harvest 🌼🐝
Sun-soaked golden petals for teas, oil infusions, bath soaks & balms.
Working closely with the medicinal plants in my garden and creating seasonal remedies for my little family.

16/03/2026

Family favourites can be a great opportunity to add nutrient dense ingredients- and sausage rolls are a perfect example, with minimal resistance from the little people in your life who may or may not be having a fussy day… week… or year.

Ingredients:

7 sheets puff pastry (my favourite is Careme)
1kg lean grass-fed beef mince
3-4 cups vegetables, finely grated with excess juice squeezed out (carrot, zucchini, baby spinach)
2 eggs
2-4 tsp beef liver or spleen powder
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Italian herbs
Garlic and pepper, optional
A dash of milk, to glaze

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200•C. It’s important that the oven is nice and hot.
2. Defrost pastry and lay out 7 sheets.
3. Combine mince, veg, eggs, organ powder, tomato paste, herbs and seasoning in a bowl.
4. Mix well. I find this works best if using hands to combine.
5. Divide mixture into 7 log-shaped portions.
6. Lay portions along the edge of each pastry sheet and roll into a log.
7. Slice each log into 7-8 sausage rolls and place on a lined baking tray.
8. Brush with milk and bake for 20-30 mins, or until golden.

These freeze really well, which is why I love that this recipe makes roughly 50 sausage rolls! Some for now… and some for the freezer.

When it comes to improving iron levels, both the form of iron in supplements and how iron is eaten in food can make a bi...
12/03/2026

When it comes to improving iron levels, both the form of iron in supplements and how iron is eaten in food can make a big difference.

In practice, I often see women who have tried traditional iron supplements like iron sulphate, only to stop taking them because of side effects like nausea, constipation or stomach discomfort.

Some forms of iron are simply harder for the body to tolerate and absorb. Others, such as iron bisglycinate, are designed to be more bioavailable- meaning the body can absorb and utilise the iron more easily, and they tend to be much gentler on digestion.

Food sources matter too.

If you tend to struggle with iron levels, a few gentle strategies can help your body absorb more from what you eat:
• Include iron-rich foods regularly (red meat, liver, shellfish, legumes, leafy greens).
• Pair iron foods with vitamin C sources like citrus, berries, capsicum or tomatoes.
• Avoid tea, coffee or dairy with iron-rich meals, as they can reduce the absorption.

For many women and growing children, improving iron levels is not just about taking a supplement.

It’s often about understanding why your levels have crime low, finding the right combination of supportive foods, a well tolerated form of iron supplement if needed and learning to understand what your body may be asking for beneath the surface.

Iron in children can look different to adults, and subtle changes in energy, mood, appetite or growth can be clues. Feed...
05/03/2026

Iron in children can look different to adults, and subtle changes in energy, mood, appetite or growth can be clues.

Feeding children can be challenging- compliance with meat or supplements isn’t always easy, and many different mineral imbalances aren’t obvious early on.

It’s also important to remember that too much iron isn’t harmless either. There are conditions like haemochromatosis that can show similar symptoms, so it’s always best to check before supplementing.

But kids are resilient, and with awareness and small changes, things can often start to shift in the right direction quite quickly.

After last weeks poll revealed that 70% of you are running low on energy, I wanted to share what low iron can feel like ...
02/03/2026

After last weeks poll revealed that 70% of you are running low on energy, I wanted to share what low iron can feel like for many women. Some of the symptoms may surprise you.

One way to check iron is through ferritin levels. While ferritin doesn’t tell the whole story, for today’s post I’m focusing on it to help you notice the subtle signs of suboptimal or early low iron.

If you are able to take just a few moments each day to notice subtle shifts in your body, you may find that your energy, mood and appearance can reveal more than test results alone.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing practical tips, food ideas and gentle ways to support your iron so that you can feel your best 🤍

Have you ever gone to the doctor because something just doesn’t feel right- low energy, more anxious than usual, snappin...
20/02/2026

Have you ever gone to the doctor because something just doesn’t feel right- low energy, more anxious than usual, snapping at the kids, struggling to get through the workday- and been told your blood tests are “normal”?

That can feel confusing and honestly, a little deflating when you just want answers and direction.

Here’s a little context.

When blood tests are interpreted by a doctor, they’re usually compared to reference ranges, which are based on averages from the general population.

That population includes people with underlying imbalances, deficiencies and chronic conditions, which makes the reference range wider than what’s ideal.

So “normal” often just means common.

Here’s the difference:
• Reference range = statistical average
• Optimal range = where we often see people feeling energised, resilient and really well.

As a naturopath, I consider both. But I pay close attention to optimal ranges, especially in certain cases when someone isn’t feeling like themselves or they have specific health intentions and dreams, such as planning for a family in the near future.

Take iron for example.

You might be told your levels are “normal”… yet still feel tired, flat, anxious, foggy or notice hair loss.

That’s because you may not meet the criteria for a clinical deficiency, but you’re not necessarily thriving either.

Both approaches absolutely have their place.
But there’s a difference between avoiding disease and feeling your best.

A warm hello- I’m Sammy 🌿I’m a naturopath, mum of two, and lover of herbal tea, growing food, and slow, seasonal living....
09/02/2026

A warm hello- I’m Sammy 🌿

I’m a naturopath, mum of two, and lover of herbal tea, growing food, and slow, seasonal living.

You’ll often find me with a cup of tea in hand, tending my veggie garden, keeping up with my busy little humans, or supporting women, children and families on their journey back to feeling more like their thriving, healthy selves.

After stepping away from practice to grow my family, I’ve recently returned- bringing my experience into a slower, more intentional season of work.

I now offer online naturopathic consultations, available 2 days per week.
Drawing on a decade of clinical experience, my approach is centred on simple herbal support, clinical nutrition and food as everyday medicine. Focusing on changes that feel realistic and sustainable for you and your family’s life.

If you’re curious about working together:
• Book an online consult via the link in my bio
• Or send me a DM if you’re unsure whether it’s the right fit

It’s lovely to have you here 🤍

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Between keeping my online practice humming along, kinder drops-offs and two busy little snack seekers, gut health has to...
02/02/2026

Between keeping my online practice humming along, kinder drops-offs and two busy little snack seekers, gut health has to be simple in my house.

One of my go-to mum meals lately: A quick veggie garden bowl 🌱

Veg + herbs from the garden (whatever’s growing), lentils, a spoon of saurkraut, fetta (because I love it), olive oil, lemon + garlic. Often paired with fish.

Why I love this for gut health:
✅ Fibre to feed good gut bacteria (aiming for 30+ plants per week).
✅ Fermented foods for enzymes and gentle microbial support.
✅ Healthy fats and protein to balance inflammation and sustain energy.
✅ Ready in under 15 minutes (because that's real life).

No perfection. Just simple (often messy), grounding and doable on a busy mum day.
Nourishing your guy while you nourish everyone else 🤍

Women’s digestion is deeply influenced by the nervous system. For many women, stress and busy or demanding periods of li...
22/01/2026

Women’s digestion is deeply influenced by the nervous system.

For many women, stress and busy or demanding periods of life don’t just affect mood, they can also show up in the gut. Shifting between nervous system states is normal but ongoing stress can keep digestion switched “off”. This sensitivity reflects how closely the digestive system is listening to the nervous system and shouldn’t be mistaken for weakness.

In these moments, digestion often needs nurturing rather than stimulating. Shifting the focus to nervous system support rather than working solely on digestion can be just as important. Through small moments of quiet calm, safety and supportive herbs, digestion can often begin to feel much happier.

Small, achievable practices such as warm herbal teas, gentle digestive supports and the calming habits I shared in last weeks post can help to shift the body into “rest & digest”. Supporting digestion by first supporting the nervous system.

Small, consistent practices matter more than doing things perfectly 🌿

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