The Healthy Edge

The Healthy Edge Melissa Buchanan: Your Menopause Natural Health Expert Melissa, a highly skilled Naturopath, with 10 years of experience.

She prioritizes your individual health by using natural evidence-based medicines such as herbs, nutrition, supplements & lifestyle changes. Melissa has gained extensive experience in Naturopathy working locally in Melbourne and in Singapore. She takes great pride in turning menopausal professionals into healthy, vibrant and energetic women, as they journey through Perimenopause to Menopause and beyond. Melissa helps women change their lifestyle to ease the transition into menopause, allowing them to feel like themselves again. Her extensive experience in Natural Medicine allows her to understand her patients' needs and she is willing to listen, engage and guide them through the roller coaster ride of Menopause and any health-related issues they find they have.

19/01/2026

IF Menopause advice makes you feel like you need a whiteboard, a spreadsheet, and a nervous breakdown, listen up.

SO... apparently, in menopause you’re meant to:
💫fix your gut
⚖️balance your hormones
🍽Reduce carbs
🍖eat more protein
🏋🏼‍♀️lift weights
🚶‍♀️walk 10k steps
🧘🏼‍♀️meditate
✍️journal
✋️stop alcohol
💊take magnesium
💊take probiotics
💊take collagen
🌿take adaptogens
🤯track sleep
🤯🤯track cycles
and still be a functioning human😜

No wonder you’re exhausted.

Here’s the truth: you don’t need more things to do.
You need to start small and implement things slowly - to make it a new habit

Start here:

Protein at breakfast a must for blood sugar control

Start with this little habit, then try the other most important things..

What feels most overwhelming right now: food, sleep, weight, gut, or mood?

12/01/2026

Midlife is not where you need more discipline.
Midlife is where you need a different strategy.

Because after 40, your body gets less forgiving.

Not cruel. Not broken. Just honest.

😩You can’t out-cardio a stressed nervous system.

🎢You can’t out-supplement a blood sugar rollercoaster.

💤You can’t “try harder” your way out of poor sleep.

The fix is boring.
And it works.

Protein breakfast.
Stable meals.
Sleep quality.
Strength training.
Then targeted support.

If you feel like nothing works anymore, START here.

Save this for the days you’re tempted to blame yourself.

If you want help applying this to your symptoms and bloodwork, consult bookings are in my bio. 💫🤩

11/12/2025

Has this got you Sweating?
Never heard someone describe a hot flash like this, I mean I have heard it with my ears, but never seen it with my eyes....

25/11/2025

Stop blaming midlife weight gain on your metabolism.
YOUR real issue? Loss of muscle. Not age.

Muscle is the strongest predictor of healthy aging.... not weight, not BMI.

Dr. Giles Yeo, a leading geneticist, confirms what emerging science has shown: the more lean muscle mass you carry into your 50s and 60s, the better your glucose control, inflammation levels, energy metabolism, and even your longevity! F A C T

💡This is what you need to Understand
🧠 Your metabolism stays relatively stable until your 60s.
🧬 Skeletal muscle acts like a metabolic engine, regulating hormones, blood sugar, and inflammation.
⚖️ What we call "middle-age spread" is mostly from muscle loss, lower activity, and excess energy intake... MEANING EATING TOO MUCH ... not a failing metabolism.

👉 SO... IF YOU Want to change your healthspan?
Prioritise building and preserving muscle through strength training and enough daily protein (aim for 30g per meal).
Because it’s not just about living longer, it’s about living stronger.

10/11/2025

Ever feel like your hormones are gaslighting you? 🌀
One week you’re balanced, sleeping well, lifting weights like a goddess...
The next? You’re crying over avocado toast and threatening to burn your bra.

That, my friend, is perimenopause in all her chaotic glory.

The good news?
You're not losing your mind.... NO ... you're transitioning. And yes, there are ways to make this feel a whole lot smoother.

✨ I'm here for the women who want answers, solutions, and some much-needed sanity back.
💪 Nutrition. Herbs. Mindset. Muscle. You name it ....we tackle it.

14/10/2025

A little update from me 💛🧡
I am now seeing clients from the beautiful Mindful Heart Spaces in Emerald! Its a calm, restorative space that's just perfect for the support it can give you on your health journey. From midlife to hormonal issues, to weight struggles and everything else in between.

If your body has been asking for some help, if you're sick of trying everything and nothing has worked, I am here to support YOU!

📍MINDFUL HEART SPACES, EMERALD
📆 Appointment only, every Wednesday

Yes I am also still in Yarra Glen too, Monday and Tuesday ☀️

Are you seeing more hair on your brush every day? You are not imagining it.In midlife, 3 things commonly drive shedding:...
09/09/2025

Are you seeing more hair on your brush every day? You are not imagining it.
In midlife, 3 things commonly drive shedding: shifting hormones, low nutrients, and stress/thyroid changes that push follicles into a “resting” phase AND then boom, shedding 2–3 months later.
What YOU NEED to do:
Check ferritin/iron, B12, zinc, thyroid (TSH, FT4/FT3) and make sure they are in the optimal range, not "just in range"! 🏆
Prioritise protein, strength training, and stress care.🏋🧘
Gentle scalp massage & avoid harsh, chemical-loaded ingredient products.
Comment below and tell me your experience, your story with hair loss, I would love to hear what has helped and what hasn't!!

Weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, irritability... is this your new normal?If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause...
02/07/2025

Weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, irritability... is this your new normal?

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and nothing seems to work anymore, I want you to know: you’re not going crazy. You’re not doing it wrong. And you don’t need to just “push through.”

I’m Melissa Buchanan, a Certified Naturopath, Nutritionist & Personal Trainer, and I help women 40+ finally get the real answers they’ve been missing.

If you feel like your body has turned against you, the belly fat, mood swings, sleep issues, and the mental load that no one else sees... it’s not your fault. Most women were never taught how to support their bodies through this transition.

🌿 My approach is gentle, grounded, and built specifically for this phase of life.
Whether you're on HRT or not, we focus on what actually helps:

✅ Herbal medicine & supplements that restore calm, energy, and hormonal balance
✅ Anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar friendly meals that don’t require perfection
✅ Realistic tools for lowering stress and lifting mental fog
✅ Sleep strategies, nervous system support, and basic self-care that truly matter

This is not about “fixing” yourself. It’s about finally understanding your body and learning how to support it with clarity and confidence.

💬 Ready to feel like yourself again without the guesswork?
Let’s chat. I offer a free 15-minute discovery call to see if we’re a good fit.
Send me a DM or head to the link in my bio to book your spot.

You don’t need another quick fix. You need a clear, caring plan built for you.



Weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, irritability... is this your new normal?If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause...
02/07/2025

Weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, irritability... is this your new normal?

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and nothing seems to work anymore, I want you to know: you’re not going crazy. You’re not doing it wrong. And you don’t need to just “push through.”

I’m Melissa Buchanan, a Certified Naturopath, Nutritionist & Personal Trainer, and I help women 40+ finally get the real answers they’ve been missing.

If you feel like your body has turned against you, the belly fat, mood swings, sleep issues, and the mental load that no one else sees... it’s not your fault. Most women were never taught how to support their bodies through this transition.

🌿 My approach is gentle, grounded, and built specifically for this phase of life.
Whether you're on HRT or not, we focus on what actually helps:

✅ Herbal medicine & supplements that restore calm, energy, and hormonal balance
✅ Anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar friendly meals that don’t require perfection
✅ Realistic tools for lowering stress and lifting mental fog
✅ Sleep strategies, nervous system support, and basic self-care that truly matter

This is not about “fixing” yourself. It’s about finally understanding your body and learning how to support it with clarity and confidence.

💬 Ready to feel like yourself again without the guesswork?
Let’s chat. I offer a free 15-minute discovery call to see if we’re a good fit.
Send me a DM or head to the link in my bio to book your spot.

You don’t need another quick fix. You need a clear, caring plan built for you.


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Yarra Glen, VIC
3775

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Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
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