Balanced Life Nutrition

22/12/2025

🎄Thank you to all my wonderful clients and supporters.

I hope you have a restful few days with a swim in the ocean, a hike in the bush or a game of back yard cricket.

I'll be back in the clinic on 5 January with lots planned for 2026.

Merry Christmas
Sonia ❤️

21/12/2025

🎄 Thank You & Merry Christmas

To all my wonderful Clients and Subscribers I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for trusting me with your health. This year I've had the absolute honour of helping healthy babies to be born, supporting my ladies through the joys of perimenopause and menopause, assisting my male clients preven...

15/12/2025

Quality sleep is imperative - without it, mood & cognition doesn't stand a chance!

A FEW TIPS:
⭐️ Create a consistent sleep routine — go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.
⭐️ Limit screens and bright light at night — reduce blue light exposure 1–2 hours before bed.
⭐️ Choose a sleep-supportive evening meal — include protein, fibre and calming nutrients (like magnesium-rich leafy greens) and avoid heavy, high-sugar or very late meals to support stable blood sugar and better sleep quality.
⭐️ Support relaxation — deep breathing, stretching, Sleepy time herbal tea, or a warm Epsom salt bath.
⭐️ Magnesium Glycinate can be helpful to calm the nervous system.

AND I know there will be people that do all of that and still can't sleep. Come and see me so we can dig a bit deeper.

12/12/2025

🍏A few small health hacks can add up to big health results!

11/12/2025

Your diet has a huge impact on your mood.😎

FEEL GOOD FOOD:
• 70% + Dark chocolate –boosts feel-good serotonin and endorphins, helps lift your mood while delivering antioxidant goodness. 🍫
• Fatty fish – rich in omega-3s that support brain health and help balance mood-boosting neurotransmitters. 🧠🐟
• Berries – packed with antioxidants that combat stress and inflammation. 🍓💫
• Seeds & nuts – full of magnesium and healthy fats that promote calm, steady energy and emotional balance. 🌰✨
• Bananas – a natural source of vitamin B6 and slow-release carbs that support serotonin production and help a stable mood. 🍌😊

10/12/2025

Does your child struggle to concentrate?

There are some basic nutrients that can have a HUGE impact on cognition, energy & mood. Iron is at the top my list.

🥩 WHAT DOES IRON DO?
• Supports brain development – iron helps build the pathways needed for learning and memory
• Boosts concentration – adequate iron improves focus and attention
• Helps carry oxygen to the brain – more oxygen means better energy and mental clarity
• Reduces fatigue – prevents tiredness that can make it harder for Children to think and stay engaged

NOTE: PLEASE don't run out and start supplementing your child with iron (apart from food sources) unsupervised. Iron overload can also cause issues. Send me a DM or give me a call. There is so much we can do. 😊

08/12/2025

⭐️ Don't forget to put your health & wellbeing at the top of your Santa wish list!

I have a few Follow-up Appointments and 2 New Client Appointments available before the clinic closes on 19 Dec. Jump online to book or get in touch for more information. Sonia 😊

05/12/2025

🥑 How do your nutrient levels look?

• B vitamins: boost energy, focus and stress resilience
• Vitamin D: supports mood regulation and overall brain health
• Zinc: supports neurotransmitter function and cognitive performance
• Iron: essential for concentration and reducing fatigue
• Magnesium: helps calm the nervous system and supports mental clarity
• Omega-3s (EPA/DHA): support brain function and emotional balance• Iron: essential for concentration and reducing fatigue
• Protein (amino acids): building blocks for mood-regulating hormones and neurotransmitters

03/12/2025

🧪 As a Functional Nutritionist I often use advanced testing to identify hidden imbalances that may be impacting mood, hormones, fertility, energy & behaviour (particularly in children).

🧰 Some of my go-to tools include:

1.DUTCH Test (saliva test) → provides a detailed look at hormone production, cortisol, and adrenal health.
2. GI Map (stool test) → reveals gut health, infections, microbiome balance & inflammation
markers.
3. Organic Acids Test (OAT) (urine test) → checks nutrient status, mitochondrial function, and detox
pathways.

🧐 Curious if these tests could help you or your family? Book a consult via the link in my
bio and let’s talk about the right approach for you.

02/12/2025

🍋The festive season is upon us. To ensure you are feeling relaxed & healthy to enjoy this wonderful time of the year: hydrate (add some lemon to support your liver), eat nourishing meals, move your body & prioritise sleep.

01/12/2025

'ALL DISEASE BEGINS IN THE GUT'. Attributed to Hippocrates.

The good news - there is so much we can do. 🙌

26/11/2025

🫐 Health & Wellbeing should always be at the top of our to do list. There is simply nothing as important for ourselves & our loved ones.

Are you ready to set yourself some health goals for 2026? These may be:
🌿 Reduce inflammation & pain
🌿 Improve sleep & energy
🌿 Help balance hormones
🌿 Pre conception planning and fertility optimisation
🌿 Gut health & mental health
🌿 Optimise nutrition
🌿 Improve concentration - at all ages, especially children
🌿 Longevity and healthy ageing.

Send me a DM, give me a call or BOOK via the link in my Bio.
🌏 Online consults worldwide.