Posts by Hayley
Fertility Health Is Not Just Women’s Business
Fertility health is a shared journey—and there’s so much men can do to play an active, empowered role. While the focus often lands on women’s health, the truth is that a man’s health contributes to 50% of the equation. More specifically, supporting sperm health isn’t just possible—it can make a profound difference in conception outcomes.…
Read MoreA Guide to Supporting your Nervous System: Get more out of life
Meetings, deadlines, overflowing inbox, phone notifications, pick-ups/drop offs, work commitments, social commitments, house chores… oh, have I had any water today? If your nervous system is feeling taxed, you are not alone. Let this be your sign to take a deep belly breath in through your nose and let it all out. The impact of…
Read MoreStart Your Low-Tox Movement Without the Overwhelm
It’s no secret that our health is strongly influenced by our environment. While we can’t completely avoid toxins, our bodies are incredibly wise and have remarkable detoxification abilities (thank you, liver!). By easing the burden on our systems and proactively embracing a low-tox lifestyle, we can genuinely enhance our overall health and vitality. If you’ve…
Read MoreYour Best Night Yet: Optimising Sleep Health
Tossing and turning, watching the clock, mind racing—frustration mounting. Many of us have experienced nights like this. You may have done everything right: no caffeine past midday, minimal alcohol, all light sources eliminated from your bedroom, and a consistent sleep/wake routine. So, what’s the deal? The key to setting yourself up for a good night’s…
Read MoreFor the Skin You’re In: Holistic Eczema Care
Conventional treatments, such as topical steroids and antibiotics, are often used to temporarily “put out the fire.” However, due to the chronic nature of eczema, many people seek longer-term relief for themselves or their loved ones.
From a naturopathic perspective, we look beyond the surface to address the root causes. Here are some key considerations..
Read MoreFeeling Fertile? The Story Your Body Tells
Tuning into your menstrual cycle offers valuable insights into your body’s unique communication methods. Whether you’re planning for conception, exploring natural contraception, or simply curious about your health, understanding these signs can enhance your body literacy.
Read MoreAutism (ASD): A Holistic View
As a species, we are neurodiverse, meaning multiple neurocognitive styles are represented. There is a wide range of ways that people perceive, interact, and respond to the world, and there is no ‘correct’ or ‘incorrect’ way to do so.
ASD is a wide spectrum, multifactorial by nature, and when it comes to a wellness plan, there is no one-size-fits-all.
And it is in these exact scenarios that natural medicine has much to offer – holistic, integrative and client-centred.
Read MoreLymphatic Love
Ways to care for your lymphatic system include; staying hydrated with clean filtered water, moving your body with exercise you enjoy, taking up a breath-work practise, ditching restrictive clothing and underwear (goodbye underwire bra!) and learning a lymphatic brush or massage sequence (this practice generally takes 2-5 mins daily and can be hugely impactful!).
Read MoreOsteoporosis: For the Love of Bones
Taking a naturopathic approach to osteoporosis involves understanding the interconnectedness of factors affecting bone health. Reflecting of some of the above-mentioned considerations, when we improve the nutrient density of diet, correct nutritional deficiencies, identify and remove toxicities, get outside in the sunlight, move the body intentionally and then provide individualised recommendations as required we can start to create an environment that is supportive of not only the bones, but entire body and overall quality of life.
Read MoreEarthing For Health
“Research on biological grounding is now suggesting that this very same electric charge on the planet’s surface plays a governing and nurturing role for both the animal and plant kingdoms—a form of electric nutrition, so to speak. It appears to have the potential to restore, normalize, and stabilize the internal environment of the human body’s countless bioelectrical systems that govern the functions of organs, tissues, cells, and biological rhythms.” (Sinatra et al 2018)
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