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.

Endometriosis Isn’t Just a Hormone Problem (And Treating It Like One Is Why You’re Still Stuck)

Endometriosis Isn’t Just a Hormone Problem (And Treating It Like One Is Why You’re Still Stuck)

Endometriosis is often reduced to a hormone conversation. Lower oestrogen. Balance progesterone. Suppress the cycle. And while hormones absolutely play a role, this framework is far too narrow to explain what is actually...
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Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally: Simple Habits That Make a Difference and How to Be Prepared!

Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally: Simple Habits That Make a Difference and How to Be Prepared!

Your immune system works around the clock to protect your body from infections, viruses, and disease. While no single food or supplement can “boost” immunity overnight, daily habits can help...
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Creamy Healthy Avocado Ranch Dressing (Dairy-Free, Quick & Easy Salad Dressing)

Creamy Healthy Avocado Ranch Dressing (Dairy-Free, Quick & Easy Salad Dressing)

Will make any boring green salad into a superstar. INGREDIENTS • 1 avocado, mashed• 2 tablespoons oil• 2 tablespoons coconut cream • 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar• 1 tablespoons parsley•...
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Healthy Peanut Butter Cacao Cups (No-Bake, Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Treat)

Healthy Peanut Butter Cacao Cups (No-Bake, Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Treat)

These little guys are packed full of good fats. Macadamias in particular contain monounsaturated fats and omega, meaning they are high in antioxidants and help reduce the risk of heart...
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Medical Testing VS Functional Testing

Medical Testing VS Functional Testing

DO YOU FEEL not quite right but all your medical tests come back as “NORMAL”? Medical testing is an important assessment for general baseline checks and to identify any serious...
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How Light Exposure Can Affect Your Hormones… and Your Fertility

How Light Exposure Can Affect Your Hormones… and Your Fertility

As naturopaths, we are always trying to bring health back to its core components - your diet and your lifestyle. There is a lifestyle factor that I bring up in...
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Why Your Gut Health Matters More Than Ever in Perimenopause

Why Your Gut Health Matters More Than Ever in Perimenopause

Perimenopause can feel like a confusing and often frustrating time. One moment you feel like you have your health under control… and the next, you’re dealing with bloating, weight gain,...
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Easy Nourishing Buddha Bowl Recipe (Healthy, Customisable Lunch or Meal Prep Idea)

Easy Nourishing Buddha Bowl Recipe (Healthy, Customisable Lunch or Meal Prep Idea)

Buddha bowls are an easy and nourishing way to start your day or to prep as lunch. They are similar to traditional Chinese and Japanese dishes and the principles of...
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Naturopath-approved supplements for egg quality

Naturopath-approved supplements for egg quality

Not all fertility supplements are created equal. Our practitioners break down the key nutrients that consistently come up in the research around egg health, why the form of each supplement matters, and what to look for in a quality product before you buy.

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What is inflammation?

What is inflammation?

Inflammation comes up in almost every health conversation, but it's rarely explained well. Chronic low-grade inflammation - the kind that quietly sits in the background without obvious symptoms - can disrupt your hormones, compromise your gut health, and affect your reproductive system in ways that standard assessments often miss.

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Why “Doing Everything Right” Still Isn’t Working in Fertility

Why “Doing Everything Right” Still Isn’t Working in Fertility

There is a very specific kind of frustration I see in clinic, and it is often the hardest one to hold. It is not the patient who has no idea...
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Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken with Orange, Thyme & Figs (Juicy, Flavour-Packed One-Pot Recipe)

Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken with Orange, Thyme & Figs (Juicy, Flavour-Packed One-Pot Recipe)

INGREDIENTS • 1 whole chicken, rinsed with filtered water• 4 large cubes of salted butter• 5 sprigs of fresh thyme• ½ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped • 1 orange• 5...
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