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.

Why Your Blood Tests Can Be "Normal" When You Feel Anything But

Why Your Blood Tests Can Be "Normal" When You Feel Anything But

Every week in clinic, we meet people who arrive carrying a folder full of blood test results. Almost every one of them has heard the same sentence. "Everything looks normal."...
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Healthy Green Omelette Recipe with Spinach, Apple & Avocado (High-Protein Breakfast)

Healthy Green Omelette Recipe with Spinach, Apple & Avocado (High-Protein Breakfast)

INGREDIENTS • 4 eggs• ¼ cup almond milk• A knob of butter• Handful of spinach, chopped roughly • ½ apple, sliced thinly• Salt and pepper• Parsley to garnish METHOD Crack...
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How to Improve Egg Quality Naturally: A More Thoughtful Approach to Fertility

How to Improve Egg Quality Naturally: A More Thoughtful Approach to Fertility

She sat across from me and said, “All my tests are normal… but it’s just not happening.” It’s something we hear often. On paper, everything can look fine. Cycles are...
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Could Irlen Syndrome Be Affecting Your Child's Learning?

Could Irlen Syndrome Be Affecting Your Child's Learning?

Does your child avoid reading? Do they dislike reading or any schoolwork for that matter? Perhaps they've been told they have ADHD, dyslexia, or anxiety, yet something still doesn't quite...
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Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe (Creamy Lemon & Tahini Chickpea Dip)

Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe (Creamy Lemon & Tahini Chickpea Dip)

Plain old hummus is such an easy delicious snack for adults and kids alike. It is high in protein, good fat, fibre, iron and calcium. You can stick to the...
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How to support your child's immune system naturally

How to support your child's immune system naturally

Frequent colds are a normal part of childhood. Here are practical, everyday ways to support your child's immune system through sleep, food and gut health, plus when to check in with a naturopath or GP.

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Iron deficiency in women: symptoms, causes and natural solutions

Iron deficiency in women: symptoms, causes and natural solutions

Low iron is one of the most common reasons women feel wiped out, and it's easy to miss. Here are the signs, the causes, the foods that help and why testing comes before supplementing.

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Creamy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

Creamy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

Enjoy on its own, use in the bottom of a brekkie bowl with toppers like bacon & green veggies, or as an alternative to rice, pasta, or normal mash with...
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Roasted Capsicum Salad with Fresh Herbs & Lemon

Roasted Capsicum Salad with Fresh Herbs & Lemon

INGREDIENTS • 5 red or yellow capsicums• 1 bunch of fresh mint• ½ bunch fresh parsley• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar• 2 tablespoons olive oil• ½ teaspoons of salt• Fresh...
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Retained Primitive Reflexes: Could They Be Affecting Your Child's Development?

Retained Primitive Reflexes: Could They Be Affecting Your Child's Development?

As a naturopath, I often work with children who struggle with attention, anxiety, emotional regulation, sensory sensitivities, poor coordination, learning difficulties, or sleep disturbances. While nutrition, gut health and nervous...
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Baby Eczema: A Gentle Guide for Parents

Baby Eczema: A Gentle Guide for Parents

There's nothing more distressing than seeing your baby's delicate skin become dry, red, itchy, and inflamed. Baby eczema is one of the most common skin conditions in infancy, affecting up...
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Creamy Turmeric Latte Recipe (Golden Milk for Digestion, Inflammation & Immune Support)

Creamy Turmeric Latte Recipe (Golden Milk for Digestion, Inflammation & Immune Support)

Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, stimulates digestion and the liver, and has been used for centuries for health benefits. It is thought to be the ‘gold’ that was laid at Baby Jesus’...
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