Words of Nourishment: to help you feel yourself again

Welcome to Words of Nourishment, where we share our insights on natural medicine, women’s health and daily rituals, all for your natural healing. While you’re here, find insights that help you live in balance, with thoughtful solutions for your body, mind, spirit and surroundings. From hormonal balance, fertility support and gut health to overall wellbeing, our journal is grounded in our practice’s ethos; we provide natural healing that restores your body’s balance. Stay in touch and we’ll share our latest journals straight to your inbox. We’ll help you feel your best, naturally.

Guys! Tired, flat and thicker around the middle? It might be your testosterone

Guys! Tired, flat and thicker around the middle? It might be your testosterone

You're not sick. Nothing's really wrong. But you're tired all the time, your motivation has quietly packed up and left, and your belly keeps growing even though you haven't changed...
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Easy Paleo Snack Mix

Easy Paleo Snack Mix

This will usually last about a week (depending on how much you eat.) INGREDIENTS • 1 cup organic raw almonds• 1 cup organic raw cashews• 1 cup organic raw walnuts•...
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What Nobody Explains About Pregnancy Loss

What Nobody Explains About Pregnancy Loss

Pregnancy loss changes people. Whether it happens at five weeks, ten weeks or later in pregnancy, the experience often leaves couples carrying grief that others cannot see. One of the...
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The Hidden Connection: How Gut Dysbiosis Keeps You Constipated

The Hidden Connection: How Gut Dysbiosis Keeps You Constipated

If you have ever spent an uncomfortable morning straining on the toilet or dealing with that heavy, uncomfortably full feeling in your abdomen, you are far from alone. Constipation is...
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Sun-Dried Tomato & Mint Hummus Recipe (Creamy Homemade Chickpea Dip)

Sun-Dried Tomato & Mint Hummus Recipe (Creamy Homemade Chickpea Dip)

INGREDIENTS • 1 can organic chickpeas, drained but save ¼ cup of liquid for later• 1-2 cloves garlic• 1 tablespoons tahini paste• 2 tablespoons fresh organic lemon juice • 2-4...
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A bowl of fresh spinach beside a green smoothie, sliced apple and lime

Magnesium glycinate vs citrate? The types of magnesium, explained simply

 Glycinate, citrate, oxide, malate, sprays: what the different types of magnesium actually are, and how to read the label so you know what you're buying.

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How to choose a fish oil supplement

How to choose a fish oil supplement

EPA, DHA, fish oil, cod liver oil, algae: what the terms on an omega-3 label mean, and how to compare products on what's actually inside.

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Healthy Smoothie Freezer Cubes (Easy Make-Ahead Smoothie Prep for Busy Mornings)

Healthy Smoothie Freezer Cubes (Easy Make-Ahead Smoothie Prep for Busy Mornings)

Making smoothie cubes on a Sunday will really set you up for a successful week of eating well. Often by the end of the week we are out of fresh...
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Why Weight Loss Gets Harder As Women Age

Why Weight Loss Gets Harder As Women Age

It's one of the most common frustrations we hear in clinic. "I'm doing everything I used to do, but nothing is working anymore." Women tell us they're eating well. They're...
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Healthy Frosty Fruit Ice Blocks Recipe (Gut-Friendly Gelatin Pops with Pineapple & Mango)

Healthy Frosty Fruit Ice Blocks Recipe (Gut-Friendly Gelatin Pops with Pineapple & Mango)

The gelatin in these ice blocks will assist in gut healing while the pineapple is full of bromelain which is an enzyme that assists with digestion. Perfect for summer and...
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Endometriosis: Why a Whole-Body Approach Changes Everything

Endometriosis: Why a Whole-Body Approach Changes Everything

She described it as “a heaviness… like everything is dragging down.” Her periods were painful, yes. But it wasn’t just that. There was fatigue that lingered.Bloating that didn’t quite make...
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Child resting their chin on one hand while doing homework in a notebook

Supporting your child’s focus and attention naturally

When your child is struggling with focus and attention, you might notice homework taking longer, difficulty settling at school or their concentration dropping as the day goes on. Sleep, food, movement, nutrient intake and the demands of the day can all be worth looking at, so this guide covers the everyday foundations parents can start with.

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