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Clinical Naturopath | BHSc
Healing mind, body & skin from the inside out. Appointments available via website.

A holistic approach to health, focusing on supporting the body’s innate healing abilities through nutrition, herbs, nature, lifestyle & scientific research.

05/04/2022

SKIN FOODS 〰️

The skin is one of our largest organs that protects us from infections, regulates body temperature and helps us interact with our external environment through touch.

Our superficial skin cells undergo complete regeneration about every 28 days (constantly occurring). The most beneficial way to support this process is to provide our body with a wholefood diet & filtered water.

Here are some specific foods rich in essential nutrients (zinc, essential fatty acids, vitamin A & C) that promote healthy, glowing skin:

🐠 Salmon
🫒 Olives
⚫️ Chia
🌰 Almonds
🥑 Avocado
🔶 Turmeric
🟤 Cinnamon
🦪 Oysters
🍵 Matcha/green tea
🫐 Berries (blackberries, blueberries, acai)
🔴 Kakadu plum

In combination, these nutrients aid in skin healing and repair, regulate sebum production, prevent pore blockage & scar tissue formation, are anti-inflammatory and important for collagen synthesis.

10/02/2022

DETOXIFICATION POST FESTIVE SEASON 〰️

For many of us, it’s that time of the year where health has taken a back seat and we have indulged in food and many drinks we normally enjoy once every so often. I’m a firm believer that life is all about balance and with the right tools we can get back on track and work towards our goals.

Here are some tips to help support your detoxification pathways post festive season:

🧊Hydration - it sounds simple, but 2-3L of filtered water is the best way to enhance the elimination of toxins

🌰 Fibre - increasing fibre intake helps to excrete toxins and regulate blood glucose. A variety of soluble and insoluble fibres are encouraged, including psyllium, oat bran, nuts, beans, lentils, whole grains (esp quinoa, barley), turnips, apples and green peas

🌈 Colourful Fruit & Veg - increasing these are independently associated with reducing certain oxidative stress biomarkers after 2 weeks. Aim for 8-12 serves a day. All colours of the rainbow.

🍅 Antioxidants - protect the liver from damage and reduce formation of free radicals. Green tea, Ginkgo biloba, turmeric (w black pepper) & cooked tomatoes are a great place to start

🌿 Liver herbs - teas & herbals that incorporate milk thistle, dandelion, globe artichoke, rosemary & turmeric (ask a naturopath for more info)

🍊 Increase nitric oxide (NO) - increases blood flow, oxygen and nutrients to tissues, nourishing the body. Vitamin C, E, exercise, celery, beetroot have shown to increase NO

🏃🏽‍♀️ Exercise - stimulates the lymphatic and circulatory systems and helps to remove stored toxins in body tissues

💤 Sleep - quality sleep for cellular regeneration and repair, 7-8 hours, with the final 1-2 hours of sleep being the most restorative

❌ Reduce intake of processed foods and refined sugar ✔️substitute for other snacks like fruit with nuts, dates with nut butter, 80% dark choc…

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25/01/2022

〰️ STRENGTHENING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

There is no better time to focus on strengthening your immune system and enhancing its resiliency. After all, it’s what will protect you from disease and fight off pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. You can give your immune system a healthy environment to flourish in by introducing these tips to your daily routine:

TIPS
🍊 Increase immune supporting vitamins C, D, A, zinc & NAC

🥦 Eat a diverse diet rich in wholefoods (lean protein, vegetables, fruits, nuts & seeds) & minimize processed or refined foods

🦠 Get your gut right. Over 70% of the immune system is housed in the gut, look after it with plenty of pre & probiotic foods (garlic, onion, asparagus, peas, chickpeas, stewed apples, kiwis)

🍄 Incorporate medicinal mushrooms into your diet. Add them to soups, broths or sauté them in stir-fry’s

🫖 Drink plenty of water & herbal teas (ginger, turmeric & green tea)

💦 Sweat regularly

💤 Take time to rest & repair, ensuring you get adequate sleep (8-9 hours each night)

🧘‍♂️ Engage in restorative practices such as yoga, breathwork, dancing or meditation

☀️ Spend time out in the sun each day, exposing your arms/legs/back for atleast 15 minutes

🍷 Limit your alcohol intake

31/12/2021

THANK YOU 〰️

Thank you for all of your support in 2021, especially my wonderful clients who have worked so hard to achieve their health goals.

Wishing you all good health, light & love in the new year.

💛 Tess

Ps. I will be responding to all new enquires in the new year 🙌🏼✨

09/11/2021

〰️ CONSTIPATION & KIWI FRUIT

Studies show that eating 2 green kiwi fruits a day with the skin on for 4 weeks increases stool frequency, colonic transit time and improves bowel habit satisfaction levels ✔️

Kiwi fruit are an effective, safe & inexpensive way to treat constipation (& not to mention they are a delicious addition to your diet!) 🥝

03/11/2021

〰️ PERIOD PAIN

Dysmenorrhea, also known as period pain, is often experienced on the first day of menstruation due to prostaglandin activity triggering uterine contractions and increasing sensitivity to pain. Period pain should be mild and can respond to simple treatments such as a dairy-free or anti-inflammatory diet, zinc, omega’s, turmeric or magnesium supplementation.

If you experience pain that can be debilitating or feels like throbbing, cramping, stabbing and burning, this is not normal. In these cases, I suggest seeing a gynecologist and naturopath to identify, treat & manage any underlying condition that could be contributing to your pain and inflammation.

Causes of period pain include:
➰ Hormonal imbalances
➰ Nutritional deficiencies
➰ Endometriosis & adenomyosis
➰ Fibroids
➰ Pelvic inflammatory disease

26/10/2021

〰️ INDIVIDUALISED CREAMS
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A soothing, anti-inflammatory, reparative cream made in clinic for minor wounds and abrasions.

Other selected ingredients can be blended for eczema, dermatitis, varicose veins & scarring.
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21/10/2021

〰️ CIRCADIAN RHYTHM & SLEEP

Circadian rhythms refer to our internal clocks that function on a 24-hour cycle and are in every cell of our body. These rhythms carry out essential functions, such as regulating our metabolism, immune system and sleep-wake cycle.

The sleep-wake cycle is mainly influenced by the information we receive through our eyes, known as light. Light exposure keeps us awake and alert during the day, and the dark initiates the production of melatonin throughout the night. The use of artificial light at night-time (blue light in particular) has a negative effect on sleep, inhibiting melatonin production and causing circadian rhythm disruptions.

Other external cues that influence our circadian rhythm are called ‘zeitgebers’. Zeitgebers help to consolidate sleep and train our biological clock. These include our meal schedule, exercise schedule, temperature, social interactions, and hormones.

Here are some tips to optimise sleep & reset your circadian rhythm:
☀️ Expose your retina to sunlight upon waking every day
💤 Stick to similar bed & wake times
🍴 Eat at consistent times during the day (3 hours before sleep)
🏃‍♀️ Exercise & stimulate yourself with social interactions at the same times each day
💡 Use dim lights at night time & avoid screens for atleast an hour before bed

20/10/2021

MAGNESIUM⁣ 〰️
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The angelic mineral that plays a role in sleep, energy, hormonal and blood sugar balance.⁣
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Magnesium is a cofactor involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions and plays a key role in regulating the body’s stress-response. One way it does this is by increasing GABA, a neurotransmitter that moves the brain into a lower gear, shifting our body into a relaxed, restorative and balanced state.⁣
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Unfortunately, many of us are depleted in magnesium stores for a number of reasons. From not eating enough magnesium rich foods to living stressful lifestyles, depleted soil and other factors such as excessive alcohol consumption inhibiting nutrient absorption.⁣
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A good way to increase your stores and reach your daily dose is by eating foods rich in magnesium. Swipe across for a range.⁣
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If you are supplementing with magnesium make sure you are taking a good absorbable form such as a glycinate. Consult your health practitioner for dosing and potential laxative side effects.

13/10/2021

Seasonal, organic, local produce delivered weekly 🥕🍓💯

There are so many ways to support local farmers and businesses near you. Whether that’s shopping at your closest farmers market or purchasing vegetable/fruit boxes from companies like 🛒 these options are often more cost effective, as opposed to commercial grocery stores.

On top of nourishing your body with food free of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, you will be supporting practices that enhance soil quality, reduce pollution and promote sustainability 🌱

01/10/2021

〰️ NOURISHING CARROT BROTH

Carrots are a beautiful root vegetable rich in fibre, vitamin A, C, K and antioxidants. A nourishing way to incorporate some of its nutrients into your diet is to make a gut healing broth, perfect for those colder mornings as winter approaches.

Vegetable broths are so easy to make (you can literally use kitchen scraps that you collect during the week), taste delicious & are a great base for soups & sauces. Here is a simple recipe:

3 carrots
4 celery stalks
2 onions
4 stalks parsley/thyme
6 shiitake mushrooms (fresh or dried)
5 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons wakame
3-4L filtered water
Salt & peppercorns

Directions: slice vegetables, place in a large pot and simmer on a low heat for 2-3 hours. Let it cool before straining and store in the fridge or freezer. If you are using bones, simmer at least for 8 hours, adding the vegetables in towards the end.

24/09/2021

〰️ HERBS

One of my favourite ways to treat a variety of ailments is with the use of herbs. Plants have unique properties that exert beneficial effects and can aid in mood, digestive discomfort, inflammation, insomnia, hormones, immune function... the list goes on.

I use herbs with my clients in the form of liquid extracts (tinctures/tonics), supplements, in creams or as a tea preparation.

Not going to lie, herbal tonics don’t taste the best, but doses are small and it’s over in a second! Herbs are so powerful and can produce incredible results (definitely outweighing the taste 👅) 🌿

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