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.

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Supporting your skin from within: Naturopathic approaches to summer skin concerns

Supporting your skin from within: Naturopathic approaches to summer skin concerns

Summer in Australia is glorious, but it can wreak havoc on your skin. Between the scorching heat, intense UV rays, humidity and salty ocean swims, your skin is working overtime...
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The vaginal microbiome: Why balance matters for more than just infections

The vaginal microbiome: Why balance matters for more than just infections

Summer in Australia brings beach days, outdoor adventures and plenty of time in the sun. It also brings something less welcome: a surge in vaginal infections. If you've noticed that...
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Your Skin Is Your Window to the World - And a Reflection of Your Inner Health

Your Skin Is Your Window to the World - And a Reflection of Your Inner Health

By Naturopath, Toni Baker   As we journey through perimenopause into menopause, our skin often becomes the first place we see the hormonal shifts happening beneath the surface. When estrogen and progesterone...
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How Digestion and Absorption Really Work: A Naturopath’s Guide to Better Gut Health

How Digestion and Absorption Really Work: A Naturopath’s Guide to Better Gut Health

By Naturopath, Jess Valencia   You are what you ABSORB!  ABSORPTION is the key to nourishing every single cell in the body! Digestion begins in the mouth and continues as...
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Your Liver’s Natural Detox Cycle: Gentle Support for Indulgent Times

Your Liver’s Natural Detox Cycle: Gentle Support for Indulgent Times

There’s a lot of noise around detoxing, particularly after periods of indulgence. You’ve probably seen the juice cleanses, restrictive protocols and products promising to “flush out toxins” in days. The...
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Herbal allies for the holiday season: your Naturopath's festive toolkit

Herbal allies for the holiday season: your Naturopath's festive toolkit

The festive season brings joy, connection and celebration, but it can also bring late nights, rich foods, busy schedules and a fair bit of stress. Your body works hard to...
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The Invisible Hormone Season No One Talks About:

The Invisible Hormone Season No One Talks About:

Age 35-40? Keep reading!   Written by Naturopath, Danielle Critchell     These days there is a pretty good conversation and understanding around perimenopause. Women know what to expect, when...
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Hormones and the summer social season

Your hormones are your body’s messengers, learn what they’re really trying to tell you, and how testing beyond standard blood work can uncover the root causes of fatigue, mood changes, and cycle imbalances.

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What your hormones are really telling you:

At Nourishing Apothecary, our qualified Naturopaths take a whole-body approach to hormonal health - combining functional testing with evidence-based natural medicine. We specialise in women’s health, fertility support, and hormone balance, using nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and therapeutic supplements to restore your body’s natural rhythm.

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Choline in Pregnancy: A Natural Key to Supporting Baby’s Brain and Reducing ADHD Risk

Choline in Pregnancy: A Natural Key to Supporting Baby’s Brain and Reducing ADHD Risk

By Naturopath, Homeopath and Bowen Therapist, Lainie McTackett When preparing for pregnancy—or nurturing life within you—nutrition is one of the most powerful ways to influence your baby’s lifelong health. Among...
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Your Guide to Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis

Your Guide to Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis

By Naturopath and Herbalist, Jess Valencia   SCRATCHY SKIN & ITCHES! Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis   What Is It? First let’s look at some of the terms used: ATOPIC Dermatitis:...
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Menopause: A Powerful New Beginning

Menopause: A Powerful New Beginning

By Naturopath, Toni Baker Reaching menopause — defined as 12 months without a period — can bring mixed emotions. While some celebrate the end of monthly cycles, others mourn the...
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