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 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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MTHFR & ADHD: A Simple Guide for Parents

MTHFR & ADHD: A Simple Guide for Parents

If your child has ADHD—or you’re exploring it—you may have heard about the MTHFR gene. It can sound complicated… but it doesn’t have to be. What Is the MTHFR Gene  The...
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Let’s Talk About What No One Talks About: Vaginal Health in Perimenopause & Menopause

Let’s Talk About What No One Talks About: Vaginal Health in Perimenopause & Menopause

There’s a quiet shift that happens during perimenopause and menopause that many women aren’t prepared for… and rarely feel comfortable talking about. Vaginal health. As estrogen levels decline, your body...
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Slow-Simmered Bone Broth for Gut Health & Immunity

Slow-Simmered Bone Broth for Gut Health & Immunity

Broth is enormously healing, filling, and nutritious. Enjoy it every day for breakfast or lunch if you wish! When it comes to your bones, grass-fed is more important than organic....
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Does age really affect egg quality?

Does age really determine your fertility? This article explores the difference between egg quantity and quality, and what naturopathy focuses on instead to support conception.

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Pregnant women, egg health, fertility health

How to improve egg quality naturally before IVF

How to support egg quality naturally in the lead-up to IVF by focusing on the key factors that may influence reproductive health during the critical three to four month window before ovulation.

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Gut Healing Creamy Custard Recipe

Gut Healing Creamy Custard Recipe

Who doesn’t like custard? What an easy way to do some much-needed landscaping inside our digestive garden. The thing about healing the gut is that it isn’t a one stop...
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