Autumn Falk Naturopath

27/01/2026

A simple breath for better health (backed by science)

Did you know that humming can measurably support your health?

A fascinating study from Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) found that humming dramatically increases nasal nitric oxide — up to 15-fold compared to normal breathing.

Why does that matter?

✨ Nitric oxide supports:
• healthy blood flow
• oxygen delivery to tissues
• sinus and airway health
• immune defence
• nervous system regulation

This is where the ancient yogic practice Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath) meets modern physiology.

How to practice (1–3 minutes):

Inhale gently through the nose

Exhale slowly while making a soft humming sound (like a bee)

Feel the vibration in your throat, face and head
(keep the mouth closed, image shows chanting monks)

Repeat 5–10 rounds

Many people notice a calmer mind
The sinuses receive more nitric oxide
The body shifts toward rest, repair and regulation

No supplements.
No equipment.
Just breath, vibration and presence.

Sometimes the most powerful health tools are already built into us.

26/01/2026

Prevention & Our Inner Knowing

Many of us know when something is off.
A subtle change in energy, digestion, sleep, mood, skin, or resilience.
That inner knowing is powerful — and listening to it is an act of self-care.

At the same time, self-diagnosis can be a double-edged sword.
It can be empowering… but it can also be misleading, overwhelming, or send us down the wrong track.

This is where working with a naturopath & herbalist can bring clarity.

Together we can:
• Make sense of your symptoms and how they connect
• Help you feel truly heard and understood
• Clarify what may be driving what you’re experiencing
• Discuss whether further blood tests or functional testing could be helpful
• Create realistic lifestyle and food changes that support your body
• Use herbs and nutrients to gently support organ function and healing

Naturopathy is about prevention, understanding, and guidance — not guessing.
It’s about supporting your body’s own intelligence rather than fighting symptoms in isolation.

In clinic: Kerikeri
Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Bookings: 027 293 1430

Website: autumn-falk-naturopath.co.nz

If something doesn’t feel quite right, trust that knowing — and let’s explore it together.

20/01/2026

🌿 Dear community, happy New Year 🌿
May 2026 bring peace to you and your loved ones.

During the holiday season, while showing visiting friends around the beautiful Kerikeri area, I came across a few herb-inspired treasures that I felt called to share with you:

✨ Flower seeds from New Zealand’s oldest European garden
📖 The Everyday Herbalist
🍎 An Astragalus & Apple Juice recipe
🌱 And a sign that made me smile: “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy plants.”

These little moments reminded me how deeply plants can support us — not just physically, but also emotionally and spiritually.

As we step into this new year, I’d love to ask:
How will you bring plants closer into your life in 2026?
Is it through gardening, herbal teas, remedies, food, time in nature, or something you already do instinctively?

🌿 Please share what is already a go-to for you — your favourite plant, herb, ritual, or practice. Let’s inspire each other and grow together.

Green blessings,
Autumn 🌱

28/12/2025

2025 has been a deeply transformational year.
From finding new land and travelling the length of Te Ika-a-Māui, to relocating mid-year to the winterless north and beginning life off-grid, this year has reshaped both my personal and professional path.

While continuing to support clients in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato during the transition, I’ve also been grateful to welcome new clients here in the Kerikeri area. The move has unfolded gently, with much support from my family, friends and the people I work with.

I want to honour and say goodbye to 15 years of community and client connections in the Bay of Plenty — thank you for being such an important part of my journey.

As our lives take root in the Bay of Islands, 2026 feels like a fresh beginning, aligned with the wider transitions our earth and humanity are moving through.

I remain committed to my life’s purpose:
• being in service to humankind
• promoting natural health options
• empowering people to take ownership of their health and lives

May inner peace guide us into a better world.
May authenticity deepen our connections.
May intentional living help us all flourish.

Thank you for walking alongside me. I look forward to continuing this journey together — and I’d love to hear what you’d like me to share more about here.

Wishing you health, wealth, and happiness,
Autumn

01/12/2025

Did you know that you can purchase gift cards through my website?

Autumn-falk-naturopath.co.nz/gift-cards/

Gift a loved one a Shiatsu treatment or help them towards any of my services.

Much appreciated,
Autumn

01/12/2025

What an interesting article....did you know that our menstrual blood could help us women to find out more about our hormonal health?

"Menstrual blood—long dismissed as waste—is emerging as a powerful, untapped resource for diagnosing reproductive and gynaecological diseases, thanks to a new wave of femtech startups and research groups."

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ed4dKTxqu/

Now this is some inspiring stuff!

Menstrual blood—long dismissed as waste—is emerging as a powerful, untapped resource for diagnosing reproductive and gynaecological diseases, thanks to a new wave of femtech startups and research groups.

Companies like NextGen Jane and Qvin, along with academic teams such as the ROSE project, are developing non-invasive, at-home tests using used tampons or menstrual cups to detect conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, chronic inflammation, hormonal issues, and even cancers. Early research shows menstrual blood contains unique cells and molecular signals not found in standard blood draws, offering a promising alternative to invasive diagnostics such as laparoscopic surgery—the current requirement for confirming endometriosis.

Despite huge potential, progress is slowed by stigma, limited funding, and practical barriers in collection methods. Beyond diagnostics, menstrual blood may also hold value for stem-cell research and personalized treatment, though applications remain far from clinical use. Still, with multiple groups pursuing breakthroughs and growing institutional interest, menstrual blood testing represents a long-overlooked but rapidly evolving frontier in women’s health.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2025/oct/27/menstrual-period-blood-testing-womens-health

16/11/2025

Blessings to you all🙏✨️

May your journey through life be re-chalibrating and re-connecting with meaningful relationships to others and self, especially right now.

02/11/2025

While being down in Tauranga/ Katikati this week to re-connect with my clients I just picked up more of Julia's Edible Weeds books.

The timing couldn't be any better.
On Sat.8th November would have been Julia's birthday 😘🧡 we miss her very much.
It has been two years since her passing.

We'll offer her book for $35 if you pick it up.

Many thanks
Autumn

02/11/2025

Hello everyone,

I am back visiting the Bay of Plenty 🙋😃👋🧘‍♀️🌞

This coming Wednesday 5th November I am back in Katikati and can see two more clients for a Shiatsu Massage and/or naturopathic consultation.

Let me know if that sounds like you.

Thanks,
Autumn

Send a message to learn more

21/10/2025

Natural Pain Relief Spotlight:
PEA ( Palmitoylethanolamide )

PEA is a naturally occurring compound our body makes to calm inflammation and irritated nerves. It supports the endocannabinoid system, stabilises mast cells, and turns down microglial “pain alarms” in the nervous system.

It’s especially helpful for:
• Post-surgery pain
• Nerve-related pain or burning ( for e.g migraine and sciatica)
• Chronic pelvic / abdominal pain (for e.g endometriosis & IBD)
• Inflammation after tissue trauma
• Recovery from ongoing medical procedures

PEA is gentle, non-addictive and works alongside other treatments to support long-term healing — not just mask symptoms.

Safety & interactions
- Very low risk profile
- Can be combined with SSRIs, pregabalin, gabapentin, NSAIDs, or tricyclics
- No known liver burden
- Helpful adjunct when weaning off other pain meds

Onset of action: 2–6 weeks (not instant, but cumulative)

I’m using PEA currently for a client recovering from kidney stone procedures and multiple operations this year, to help calm persistent pain and inflammation while the body heals.

A beautiful example of nature supporting recovery from the inside out.

18/10/2025

Herbs and plants hold their power🌿🌺

Superguide to Adaptogens for Stress Management

14/10/2025

Make Your Dreams Happen – October Reflections

October feels like a powerful turning point — a birthday month, a time for gratitude, and a reminder that dreams don’t just appear overnight… they grow quietly, step by step, nourished by faith, patience, and community.

This month I’m reflecting on how far things have come — new job opportunities, loyal clients who’ve walked with me for years, curious new ones who are just beginning their journey, and those who need that little extra care right now. 💚

It’s a reminder that being in service — through healing, touch, herbs, and presence — is both a calling and a privilege. I’m learning that making dreams happen also means enjoying what we already have today.

I’m excited to offer the community some mini workshops soon — small circles for connection, learning, and sharing. It feels good to nurture relationships, to balance giving and receiving, to honour self-value and self-care alongside the work.

Financial stability, loving what I do, and feeling part of something bigger — these are all dreams that are slowly unfolding, and I’m so grateful for it all.

✨ What dreams are you growing this month? What small steps are helping you get closer to them?