Holistic-Nature

06/03/2026

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧.
— 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝

This famous sentence summarizes one of the core ideas of naturopathy.

Two people can be exposed to the same virus, the same stress, or the same environmental conditions — yet react in completely different ways.

Why?

Because each person has a unique 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧.

In naturopathic thinking, the *terrain* represents the overall internal state of the body, influenced by many factors:

- Genetic predispositions
- Lifestyle habits
- Nutrition and digestive capacity
- Environmental exposures
- Stress and emotional balance
- Life stage and personal history

These elements shape how the body responds to challenges.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬:

• how quickly symptoms appear
• how intense they become
• whether they tend to become chronic

For this reason, naturopathy does not focus only on suppressing symptoms.

The goal is to 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧, strengthening the body's ability to regulate, adapt and maintain balance over time.

Health is not a single event.
It is a continuous process of *adaptation, balance and self-regulation*.

Here 👇 the full article in italian:

https://www.cure-naturali.it/articoli/terapie-naturali/naturopatia/il-concetto-di-terreno-nella-naturopatia.html

24/02/2026

23/02/2026

TODAY !😊

We’re excited to host the first of many wellness workshops at Beyond Health, created to support your health through education, connection, and holistic care.

Join our in-house naturopath Monica Izzo for an empowering session on immune health, where you’ll learn why boosting your immune system isn’t always the goal — and how regulation, balance, and support are what truly keep you well.

📍 Event Details

🗓 Date: 23rd February
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Holland & Barrett, Naxxar
🎟 Spaces: Limited to 10 people

Once all spots are filled, registrations will close — but more workshops are coming soon!

To book your spot click going on the event below or send us a DM.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1E81WRVDvk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

26/01/2026

Why holistic sciences focus on processes rather than immediate results

We live in an age of speed: 24-hour deliveries, instant answers, measurable outcomes. This mindset has also shaped the way we think about health. We want symptoms to disappear immediately, weight to drop quickly, energy to return within a week.
Holistic sciences invite us to slow down, to look beyond the symptom, and to understand that true healing is not an instant event, but a process that unfolds over time. It is not a pill that fixes everything, but a journey that transforms. And within this essential distinction lies the difference between merely suppressing a symptom and truly healing.
By Monica Izzo

Viviamo nell'epoca della velocità: consegne in 24 ore, risposte istantanee, risultati misurabili. Questa logica ha permeato anche il modo in cui pensiamo alla salute. Vogliamo che il sintomo sparisca subito, che il peso cali velocemente, che l'energia torni in una settimana. Ma le scienze olistiche...

18/01/2026

OMOCISTEINA ED ENDOMETRIOSI

Il legame tra omocisteina ed endometriosi è un campo di studio crescente che nel 2026 evidenzia importanti implicazioni sia per la gestione dei sintomi che per la fertilità.

1. Livelli elevati e infiammazione
Studi recenti indicano che le donne affette da endometriosi presentano spesso livelli di omocisteina nel sangue significativamente più alti (fino al 34% in più) rispetto a chi non ne soffre.
Poiché l'endometriosi è una malattia infiammatoria cronica, l'eccesso di omocisteina può alimentare lo stress ossidativo nei tessuti, peggiorando lo stato infiammatorio e il dolore pelvico.

2. Il ruolo della genetica (MTHFR)
Esiste una correlazione tra l'endometriosi e le mutazioni del gene MTHFR (come la variante C677T):
Queste mutazioni riducono la capacità dell'organismo di metabolizzare l'omocisteina e di utilizzare correttamente l'acido folico.
La prevalenza di alcune varianti genetiche MTHFR è risultata raddoppiata nelle pazienti con endometriosi rispetto alla popolazione generale.
Tali alterazioni possono influenzare la metilazione del DNA, contribuendo alla crescita del tessuto endometriale fuori dall'utero.

3. Impatto sulla fertilità
L'iperomocisteinemia è associata a una riduzione della qualità degli ovociti e della ricettività endometriale. Nelle pazienti con endometriosi e infertilità, il monitoraggio e la correzione dei livelli di omocisteina (spesso tramite l'integrazione di 5-metilfolato, la forma attiva dell'acido folico) hanno mostrato miglioramenti nei tassi di successo delle gravidanze.

4. Precauzioni con le terapie ormonali
Per chi soffre di endometriosi, è fondamentale monitorare l'omocisteina prima di assumere la pillola contraccettiva (spesso prescritta come terapia):
L'omocisteina alta è considerata una controindicazione relativa all'uso di estro-progestinici a causa dell'aumento del rischio trombotico.
In caso di valori elevati, il medico potrebbe suggerire alternative come il cerotto transdermico o una supplementazione specifica di vitamine B6, B12 e folati per normalizzare i valori prima di iniziare la terapia.

In sintesi, il controllo dell'omocisteina nel 2026 è considerato uno strumento utile per personalizzare il percorso di cura dell'endometriosi, riducendo i rischi vascolari e migliorando le possibilità di concepimento. Per una valutazione specifica, è consigliato consultare un centro specializzato in endometriosi o un ginecologo esperto in medicina riproduttiva.

18/01/2026

07/01/2026

📵✨ Digital Detox Day in Action! ✨📚

Today in class, we tried something different — a Digital Detox Day. Phones were placed aside, and our students focused fully on learning, thinking, and creating… without screens!

One of our teachers, Ms. Monica shared: “I am doing it, and they are proud of themselves. They realize they can work without it.” 💪👏

The result? Greater focus, meaningful engagement, and a sense of accomplishment our students can truly be proud of. Sometimes, disconnecting is the best way to reconnect — with learning, confidence, and ourselves.

🌱📖

06/01/2026

Endometriosis & IBS: looking beyond symptoms

For a long time, endometriosis and IBS have been treated as separate conditions.
One is considered “gynaecological”, the other “gastrointestinal”.

Yet, in clinical practice – and very often in women’s real experience – they coexist.
This is not a coincidence.

Endometriosis and IBS share key underlying mechanisms, such as chronic low-grade inflammation, visceral hypersensitivity, hormonal influence (especially oestrogen activity) and altered gut–brain communication.

When these mechanisms are not addressed, symptoms tend to persist, fluctuate or migrate from one system to another.

Where nutrition and naturopathy come in

From a naturopathic perspective, the goal is not to suppress symptoms, but to work on the terrain in which they develop.
Nutrition and lifestyle play a central role in this process.

A targeted nutritional approach can help modulate inflammation, support gut barrier function, influence oestrogen metabolism and reduce visceral reactivity and pain perception.

Naturopathy works by connecting systems rather than isolating organs.
Gut, hormones, nervous system and immune response are seen as parts of the same network.

This is particularly relevant when digestive symptoms worsen during the menstrual cycle, or when pelvic pain and bowel discomfort overlap.

A root-cause approach

Pain is not “just hormonal”.
Digestive symptoms are not “just IBS”.

Very often, they are expressions of the same underlying imbalance.

Working on diet quality, food tolerance, gut health, inflammatory load and nervous system regulation can make a meaningful difference in symptom intensity and quality of life.

Because when the terrain changes, symptoms can change too.

Monica Izzo · Naturopath

30/12/2025

Food doesn’t just fuel — it communicates.

Iridology helps us understand how everyday choices influence health patterns across the seasons.

30/12/2025

✨ **Pleasure at the table & digestive health: finding balance during the holidays** ✨

The holiday season is all about tradition, sharing and enjoying good food. Big lunches and festive dinners are part of our culture — but when rich meals follow one another with little pause, digestion can easily struggle.

Digestive discomfort such as bloating, heaviness, acidity or reflux is often linked not only to *what* we eat, but also *how* and *when* we eat. Eating slowly, chewing well, respecting digestion times and avoiding excess combinations of heavy foods in the same meal can make a real difference.

You don’t need to give up traditional dishes to protect digestive wellbeing. Smaller portions, lighter choices in the evening, good hydration, limiting alcohol and taking a gentle walk after meals all help the digestive system cope better — allowing you to enjoy food without discomfort.

Listening to the body is key: persistent symptoms are not “normal”, even during the holidays, and deserve attention.

If digestive issues tend to appear during festive periods, a more mindful and personalised approach to meals can help restore balance.
📩 Get in touch to explore simple, sustainable strategies that support digestion while respecting pleasure and tradition.