Phillip Chua - Naturopath & Herbalist

Phillip Chua - Naturopath & Herbalist Special interest in Digestive, Cardiovascular and Men's health.

GAPS practitioner
Phillip has a strong focus on educating each client on how food and daily habits are affecting their overall health. Phillip has a strong focus on educating each client on how food and daily habits are affecting their overall health.

Holiday food is meant to be enjoyed—but your body still craves nutrients, not just sugar.Try this simple mindset shift: ...
03/12/2025

Holiday food is meant to be enjoyed—but your body still craves nutrients, not just sugar.

Try this simple mindset shift: nourish before you indulge.

Start the day with protein and healthy fats so your blood sugar stays stable, your mood stays balanced and cravings don’t take over.
Think: eggs cooked in butter, nourishing stocks made with meaty bones or a smoothie with collagen and berries.

With a nourished foundation, you’ll enjoy festive treats mindfully—without the crash.

As we move into the busiest time of year, it’s easy to lose sight of the basics. I call them the four pillars of health:...
01/12/2025

As we move into the busiest time of year, it’s easy to lose sight of the basics. I call them the four pillars of health: nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, replenishing movement and social connection. When even one pillar becomes shaky, your whole structure feels unsteady.

This December, choose one pillar to strengthen. Maybe it’s adding one nutrient-dense meal each day, choosing an earlier bedtime twice a week, pausing for a 3-minute breathing practice or scheduling actual connection—not just rushing from event to event.

Small actions matter. You don’t need a full overhaul in December; you just need consistency.

Next month we will look at the four pillars for a December reset - bringing some extra health and wellness to the busies...
30/11/2025

Next month we will look at the four pillars for a December reset - bringing some extra health and wellness to the busiest time of year.

If you are the type of person that takes photos of your food, drop a pic of your most recent food snap! ...
29/11/2025

If you are the type of person that takes photos of your food, drop a pic of your most recent food snap!

The most inspiring truth? The gut barrier can fully regenerate. With nourishment, rest, and the right support, even long...
28/11/2025

The most inspiring truth? The gut barrier can fully regenerate.
With nourishment, rest, and the right support, even long-standing issues can improve dramatically.

Your gut lining renews itself every few days — it just needs the right environment to do so.

Every choice — a nutrient-dense meal, a deep breath, a walk outdoors — is a message of repair to your body.

Your gut’s future is un-bowel-ievable!

Healing starts with one step. If you’re ready to feel balanced and energised again, book your gut health session today. https://www.phillipchua.com/book-online-1

Highly processed foods — packed with additives, seed oils, and refined sugars, carbohydrates that have a shelf life of f...
27/11/2025

Highly processed foods — packed with additives, seed oils, and refined sugars, carbohydrates that have a shelf life of forever— disrupt the microbiome and increase intestinal permeability.

They fuel inflammation, reduce microbial diversity, and weaken the mucus layer protecting your intestinal wall - none of these are good for us!

Returning to whole, traditional foods helps restore balance and protect the barrier naturally. Think stocks, fermented veggies, animal fats and seasonal produce.

Ready to swap convenience for true nourishment? Let’s rebuild your gut with real food that loves you back. https://www.phillipchua.com/book-online-1

Did you know your gut health affects your mental clarity, energy and immunity?Our 10-day Gut Restoration Program gives y...
26/11/2025

Did you know your gut health affects your mental clarity, energy and immunity?

Our 10-day Gut Restoration Program gives your body the tools it needs to heal—think nourishing foods, clear guidance and continuous support. It’s time to take back control of your health.

https://www.phillipchua.com/10daygutrestoration

Processed food and my gut broke up...It just wasn’t a 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 relationship.
24/11/2025

Processed food and my gut broke up...
It just wasn’t a 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 relationship.

The foods that we are most attached to are often the ones that hurt us the most. Gluten, which is present in grains and ...
23/11/2025

The foods that we are most attached to are often the ones that hurt us the most.

Gluten, which is present in grains and casein that is in dairy products, may not properly digest in those with impaired gut function.

When improper digestion of these proteins occurs, the structure is very similar to the chemical structure of opiates. These structures are then called gluteomorphins and casomorphins, and are detectable within the urine of patients.

These proteins are thought to be able to pass through the blood brain barrier and then interact with the brain which can worsen symptom pictures.

Children’s guts are still developing — and things like C-sections, antibiotics and poor diet can affect microbial divers...
21/11/2025

Children’s guts are still developing — and things like C-sections, antibiotics and poor diet can affect microbial diversity early on.

A healthy microbiome supports learning, immunity, and emotional regulation. Building resilience starts with nutrient-dense foods, meat stock, fermented veggies, and outdoor play.

Many parents underestimate the importance a STRONG nutritional foundation plays especially through growth spurts and hormonal surges.

If your child struggles with eczema, tummy pain or food reactions — we can gently rebuild their gut health naturally. https://www.phillipchua.com/book-online-1

20/11/2025

We all want our kids to be strong, to thrive and to be able to be more robust to deal with life’s challenges. Get in touch when you are ready to help your kids feel better. https://www.phillipchua.com/

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙂𝘼𝙋𝙎 (𝙂𝙪𝙩 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙚)?Over the years that I have been in practice, it has been a constant refinement of...
19/11/2025

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙂𝘼𝙋𝙎 (𝙂𝙪𝙩 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙚)?
Over the years that I have been in practice, it has been a constant refinement of working out what works. In a world where we are weighed down with information overload, finding practical, implementable solutions for my clients is what I have looked for in food therapy.

In many ways, the GAPS diet is about returning to the way our ancestors prepared and consumed foods, and that traditional use is really powerful. Focusing on nutrient density and supporting gut function is the foundation that allows the rest of our health to flow.

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Shepparton, VIC
3630

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Tuesday 2pm - 5pm
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Friday 9am - 5pm
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