Hummingbird Naturopath

18/04/2026

These days you have to be careful which chocolate you buy.

Cacao butter has rocketed in price and most chocolate brands have replaced it with cheap seed oils. Let's be honest, your health is not their priority, profits are.

There is no reason why you can't or shouldn't include good quality dark chocolate in your diet.

A 50-gram bar of 70%–85% dark chocolate is a good source of magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese.

Dark chocolate is a nutrient-dense food rich in antioxidants (flavonoids and polyphenols), minerals, and fiber, which, when consumed in moderation, offers significant health benefits, particularly for the heart and brain. Contains fibre and prebiotics to nourish the gut.

Chocolate is surprisingly easy to make at home.

100g Cacao butter
60g Maple syrup or honey
40g Cacao powder
1tsp Vanilla bean paste
Pinch of good salt
** Whatever add ons you like!

* Line a suitable tray with baking parchment. Mine was approximately 6"x 9" or 15cm x 23cm., but use what you have.

* melt the Cacao butter in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water until melted

* Add all the other ingredients (not the add ons) and give it a good whisk until everything is combined.

* Pour the chocolate into the tray and make sure it is even.

* Leave to set as it is or add whatever you like sprinkled on top. I used walnuts, almonds, dried cherries and pumpkin seeds.

* Place in the fridge to set.

* cut into bars with a sharp heated knife (dip it in hot water to heat up and wipe dry) or break into shards.

* Store in a cool place or in the fridge

It won't last long enough to worry about going off!

** Send me your chocolate pics if you have a go, I would love to see them 😊

30/03/2026

Cleavers, sticky w***y, whatever you happen to call it.

Collect from the wild (not near roads), rinse, steep in filtered water, and leave in the sun or on a windowsill to infuse.

Fabulous for supporting the lymphatic system and encouraging flow.

I look forward to this gift every year

29/03/2026

Lemon Cleanse

Take every morning on an empty stomach for 2 weeks and see how you feel

1/2 fresh lemon, unwaxed and washed
Thumb sized piece of fresh ginger
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Few slices of fresh garlic
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Grind of black pepper
1 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
Mug of filtered water 1/2 boiled 1/2 cold

Whizz everything up in a blender until smooth

Strain through a fine sieve into a glass and consume straight away

** Option to add a pinch of cayenne pepper

18/03/2026

Your soul chose expansion, growth, learning 🧡

18/03/2026

Real food, still processed, but in a good way

Made the bread
Made the butter
Roasted the chicken
Made the mayo
Made the beetroot ketchup
Didnt grow the leaves lol

Knowing the difference between processed and ultra processed is important

If you are confused, need some guidance, book in for a chat

I offer a free 20 min chat to see what you want to work on and whether i can help so there is no obligation.

01/02/2026

19/11/2025

As the colder months roll in, our bodies often require deeper care and understanding. Next week, Emmie at Hummingbird Naturopath is back for a naturopathic look at how acute symptoms can actually signal the body’s wisdom at work - and discover simple ways to support yourself with natural practices, nourishing foods and conscious immune care. 🍂🌿

📅 Thursday 27th November 2025 | 1030am-12:30pm
📍 Together Against Cancer, Humberstone Lane LE4 9HA

Find out how to book: https://fb.me/e/1PJzAaZ8qt

If you’re ready to feel more confident navigating winter wellness, this session will leave you feeling empowered!

24/09/2025

Emmie Crompton

Emmie Crompton, known as Hummingbird Naturopath, sits down with Valerie Viot, Centre Manager at Together Against Cancer for an inspiring and honest discussio...

08/09/2025

Love the grey. Embrace it!

01/09/2025

All you ladies out there, eat your carrot salad.

Why?

The carrot binds to oestrogen and stops it recycling through your liver-gut pathway and allows it to be excreted preventing oestrogen dominance.

20/08/2025

When it comes to managing weight (especially after a cancer diagnosis) the conventional advice of “eat less, move more” often falls short. The human body is much more complex… and real, lasting wellness goes far deeper than counting calories.

Our guest expert Emmie at Hummingbird Naturopath says, “Weight loss isn’t rocket science, it's more complicated than that…” 🚀🤪

Which is why we’re delighted to welcome her to TAC on Thursday 28th August for a deeper exploration into the topic!

She will cover:
🌿 Traditional calorie-deficit diets & how they’re not the whole story
🌿 You are what you absorb
🌿 Weight management in relation to insulin resistance, hormones, thyroid, gut biome, arthritis & ageing
🌿 Emotional connection to food
🌿 Supportive supplements
🌿 Everyday recipes for weight management

Whether you’re navigating a cancer journey, or simply trying to feel better in your body, this approach honours the science and the soul of healing - as well as the complexity of your journey. It's about restoring energy, balance and trust in your body again. ⚖️✨💜

🔗 Register your space at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1427438148929

Workshop open to all. Visit us in person or tune in online.