MK Natural Health

Surprise! It’s been a while ☺️ I caught up with gorgeous Jade today for a cuppa! Many of you have still chatted to her via emails, but we haven’t disappeared but rather have been busy in the background for a while! Jade, Alana, Ang & Bridget have been busy working via Telehealth, whilst I have been enjoying my postpartum time with my delicious 2nd baby girl, Halle 🩷. She’s 4 months old now, can you believe it!? But seriously look at that face 😍 She’s very different to my first feisty little Isla - much more relaxed & very smiley! I am enjoying having a little snugglepot again & some things are definitely easier second time around when you know what to expect (I feel like getting up 1-3 times a night is totally fine now 🫥 who am I!?) But there’s still days where I don’t think 3 of me could keep up with the jobs mummas have to do when splitting their time between babies, house, the cleaning (omg!!), partner, friends & work etc! Each day is a fun mixed bag 😆

I’ve definitely been quiet on socials (probably for a year now I reckon). To be honest with you, the joy of sharing things became a chore that you “need to do” to stay relevant & I started to loathe doing it. Our business has never come from advertising like that anyway, as word of mouth from our lovely clients has always been our priority. But as I’ve had some time away from it & the day to day running of a clinic & managing staff etc (10+ years of it!) I feel there is more space finally opening up in my mind and my life again. Look, let’s not get too excited, I’m not striving to be your next health influencer as I’m too private for that, but I am looking forward to being more connected again & showing more “behind the scenes” 👩🏻‍💻 In saying that, I am starting to open up some space for consults again in the coming months (more so after Easter). I’m looking forward to digging back in to some learning again too as I am trying to challenge my brain & shake off the dust 🧠 goodbye 4th Trimester

That’s it….just a lil update from me to say hi team & I’m still around (a little too round actually 😂)👋🏼 chat soon!

~ Monique

Good morning our amazing MKNH Family ⭐️

Shay here, the clinic assistant for MK 👋🏼

It’s our last week here in our Greenslopes home, which we are so sad to leave 🌸

We are still available in clinic as per normal operating hours for the remainder of this week 💗

Our last day for supplement pickups will be on Saturday 1st July from 8am - 12pm.

If you are running low on supplements that you would like to collect this week, please let me know ASAP so I can make sure I have everything you need 🛍

If you are unable to pick up your supplements by the end of the week, please let us know and we can arrange postage for you 💌

We appreciate all of your amazing support throughout this transition 🌈

If you have any further questions, please contact us 🥰

📢 Exciting News! 🌟Change is coming to our lovely little clinic from July!
After 12 beautiful years at our Greenslopes location, the MKNH clinic is making some changes to the way we do things! It is after much consideration and careful planning, we are transitioning to a fully online telehealth platform!

Life is changing & evolving for all of us and as we adapt, it has become clear that embracing technology is essential for providing the best possible care and convenience for all of you. By moving to online telehealth appointments, we are taking a huge leap in expanding accessibility and breaking down barriers that may have prevented some from seeking our services.

What does this mean for you? Well, now you'll be able to receive the same exceptional care and expertise from the comfort of your own home, office, or anywhere you may be! Many of you already conduct your appointments in your car between office and home, finding clever ways to put less on your to-do list! No more commuting, traffic, or waiting rooms. With just a few clicks, we can connect face-to-face and continue our journey toward health and wellness together.

Rest assured that this shift to telehealth will not compromise the quality of care you have come to expect from us. We have been doing this for years in fact, carefully streaming our process!

How you make appointments with us hasn't changed - you can still find times online or by contacting us all the usual ways! Our team is dedicated to making this transition as smooth as possible, so if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask. We are here to assist you every step of the way.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for your continued support and trust in us. Whilst I am sad to say goodbye to my accidently Lavender walls & oddly shaped rooms, I am so proud of how much growth those walls have seen. So much healing, pain, happiness, sadness, self improvement & self empowerment from everyone who graced this space. We're excited to embrace this new chapter and embark on a journey of wellness in the digital age (for now)!

Warm regards,
Monique & then team - Shay, Jade, Alana, Angela and Bridget.

PS - if you got this far well done! I should also tell people that I am delighted to be pregnant again - it's not just bloating haha

Happy Easter MK Fam!

Just jumping on to let everyone know that tomorrow is our last day in clinic before the Easter break, which we will be here from 12pm - 6pm 🐣

The clinic will be closed from Friday 7th April until Tuesday 11th April 🐰

CLINIC HOURS FOR NEXT WEEK:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8am - 2pm
Wednesday: 11am - 2pm
Thursday: 10am - 2pm
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 8am - 12pm
Sunday: CLOSED

We hope everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend!

The MKNH Team 💗⭐️

Now less than 2 weeks until Christmas! 🎄🎄

The clinic will be taking a short break over the Christmas/New Year period, from the 23rd December and returning on the 4th January! ⭐️

We will be open for limited hours over the next week and the first week back in clinic, so please check out our trading hours before you pay us a visit 😊

If you’re running low on your supplements and would like to place an order to receive before we close for the year, please call the clinic on 0731616579 or email admin at [email protected] by COB tomorrow and Shay can arrange those for you 🎁

The MKNH team would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the year and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🥳

The MKNH Team 💗

Looking for a gut-loving healthy snack? These little chickpea snacks are super tasty and ready to eat. Made with olive oil and simple ingredients it’s a quick option to include a little more plant based foods into your diet.
🫘 Each tin packs a punch with 5g of protein, fibre and a lovely 15g of slow release carbohydrates.
🫘 Chickpeas are a high source of a prebiotic called Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) which are undigested & move into the large intestine to feed your bacteria!
🫘 studies have shown GOS to be amazing for reducing anxiety and depression, gut inflammation & allergies.

These tins a great way to introduce legumes into your diet too as it’s small enough to not cause major gut irritation (especially if you are re-introducing FODMAP foods back in)!
NEW TO CHICKPEAS? Try them a few times a week on their own or in a salad and see how your tummy handles them!
💨 if you get a lot of gas or pain from eating beans and legumes, then a chat to one of our practitioners is a good idea to help you make a plan to optimise your gut function!

EKKA show day! 🎡 If you’re going and you bring home more than a show bag {perhaps some kind of spicy bug or Influenza A} give us a buzz to see if we can assist you in getting back on your feet quicker! 😷🤧 Have a great day off everyone!

Snapping broccoli stems to save money - a sign of the times! But did you know you can eat the whole thing?! It’s not just all about the green florets - the stems have a lot of flavour, texture and fibre too! It also has a similar amount of Vit C, folate & potassium as the flower head!

HOW TO USE THE STALKS:
🥦 Grate them raw into salads
🥦 dice and cook them the same with the rest of the broccoli
🥦 cut into thin sticks and sauté in a stir fry (cook until you can pierce the stem easily with a knife)

My favourite is to cook it all together and eat as a side with salt and chilli olive oil 👌🏼

Shoppers resort to desperate supermarket measure to save money

Hi everyone - Monique here! I know I’m late to the Mother Day Instagram parade but in true Mum-form, I spent my first Mothers Day enjoying my littlest love {and wiping a coupla Butts 🍑 let’s be honest 😆} so I have only now sat down to put on my other “work” hat.
I hope all the mums out there were spoilt in whatever way they desired - some alone time, a massage, a coffee, some homemade pasta jewellery or maybe just a cuddle. And a shout out to those who maybe no longer have their Mummas around 🫶🏻
I wrote out all the entries (over 50 of them!) from our amazing Mothers Day Giveaway with the gorgeous Brandi from and Alana from and drawn them out of hat old-school style!
….AND THE WINNER IS…..
🙊
🎉 🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks to everyone who entered, please feel free to congratulate Kristy - we hope you enjoy your prize!

APRIL SPECIAL - 20% OFF ALL APPOINTMENTS WITH BRIDGET ON WEDNESDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL (ONLINE APPOINTMENTS ONLY).
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School Holidays are here and Naturopath Bridget knows only too well how fun the juggle of work and kids can be! So to help out some of our parents she is offering 20% off ALL appointments for the month of April when you book with her on Wednesdays! These appointments are for Telehealth only (over the phone or via our web link) which means you might be able to squeeze in some time for yourself (in between keeping the kids occupied).
You don't have to be a parent to book either - she is happy to extend the offer to anyone who wishes to book online for Wednesdays - so if you have been putting off getting some help now is the time to book in and save some $!

✨Winter Immunity Support - for adults & kids
✨Post-Viral Fatigue Support
✨Daycare & School Immunity Support
✨Mood Concerns - anxiety, stress or depression
✨Thyroid Support
✨Low Energy or Poor Sleep
✨Hormonal Support
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Instagram vs Reality 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼

Our meetings contain a little more drool than before (guess who got their first tooth! 👶🏼) but we love catching up and talking over problems, cases, research, new protocols, recipes - you name it! Ang and I are coming out of the baby bubble (Isla is now 5 months old!) We are both excited to be around our gorgeous team again & to think about something else other than nap times for a little while . Alana & Bridget have been really smashing some client goals in the areas of gut problems, period issues, acne and immunity support (so much immunity support! 🦠) Shay has been busy studying her degree, running the clinic & living her best life, whilst Jade has finished building and moved into her dream home (pictured here!) & we like to go there to drool over how gorgeous it is! (Ok so it’s not just the babies then) 🤤.

The combined hours of university study, research, years of clinical & personal experience on this stairwell means we can expand our knowledge further by sharing our ways of achieving results. The amount of love and empathy for our clients on this stairwell is huge!! I know I have the right team when I hear how they talk about their client who is pregnant, the client who finally moved her bowels normally, the client who said he had the best sleep in forever. These girls genuinely CARE and feel so invested in you. They hold space for you & think about you long after you have left - I guarantee it. I’m loving Mat Leave atm with my little squishy but I’m looking forward to getting back into clinic to work with these beauties later this year. Thank you team - you are all so magic ✨

The debate of what style of eating is best for the planet has been around for a long time. Some state Vegan, Pescatarian….Fruitarian 😵‍💫 turns out the best way to feed 10 billion people healthily and without destroying ecosystems further, is to be Flexitarian! That’s a cutsie name given to those who eat plants on most days and occasionally a small amount of meat or fish. However, the researchers emphasise that it is important to individualise and tailor the diet to the local circumstances in each country. 👆🏼Important when you consider some countries don’t have access to the same amount of certain food groups others do. But in a country like Australia, where we have access to almost everything in abundance, it helps to show that we still aren’t getting enough plant foods in.
🥦🍉Vegetables & Fruits are such high quality here in Aus and are also the cheapest way to fill your trolley. It doesn’t have to be organic to be healthy - buy within your budget and remember that most of your diet can be purchased by doing a lap around the outer isles of the major supermarkets (with a quick stop at the grains/legumes section).

👉🏼 article located here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03565-5

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Happy New Year! 2022 here we come! 🎇
2021 was a rough year for so many but we are so grateful for the challenges, the changes and the new chapters that started! 2022 has a different feel to it already and I can’t wait to join my awesome team back in clinic later this year to do what I love! I didn’t quite see midnight this year {baby Isla prefers a 3am party} but wishing you all a peaceful and relaxing start to the new year!
Love the MKNH Team (Jade, Shaylee, Angela, Bridget, Alana) and Monique x

Bump Update! Still pregnant guys 😆 currently 40+5 but feeling good, strong & mentally ready (not completely over it yet haha). Definitely down to the last bits of clothing that fit me now but I have enjoyed being off the clock mentally to just prepare myself and the house for the impending arrival. Not sure what we are having (100% chance it’s a baby) but I’ll be sure to update once we get to meet our little babe. I have been in pre-labour for most of this week and nobody warned me how much the waiting game plays with your mind 😵‍💫 I’ve been bouncing, curb walking, rolling, stretching, you name it haha. But in the end I’m trusting my body to do its thing when it’s ready ❤️ Have Acupuncture booked again tomorrow (yep she works Sundays!) with the wonderful .acupuncture of .aus at the clinic. is due anyway now too & I know has been busy nesting and resting too so stay tuned

🧡🌈 sending love, light & strength to those who have experienced such tragedy in their lives. So devastating for the families & often dealt with behind closed doors.

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Nearly 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss. Stillbirths affect 6 Australian families every day and 1 in 5 confirmed pregnancies will end in miscarriage before 20 weeks. These are not only statistics, but people.

Chances are, not only do you know one person who has suffered a pregnancy loss, but you probably know multiple people. Stillbirths and miscarriages are incredibly traumatic and devastating experiences, so if you know someone who has experienced loss, let them know that you care ♥️

Support can also be found by visiting 👉 https://www.sands.org.au/queensland

Happy {not sure that’s the right word to use} World Mental Health Day everyone. The international day for global mental health education & advocacy against social stigma. The stigma is still such an issue because we all tend to prefer to suffer behind closed doors & not talk about our own journeys with it. We feel silly for just being human. Maybe because we feel it makes us look weak or you don’t like the attention….Either way, it really pays to open up to people {a stranger or a friend} because one thing I have learnt over the years is that sharing your own battles with it really helps others know they aren’t alone. Even if they don’t say anything back, just knowing it helps to play out in the back of your mind. Plus it’s WAY more common than you think. I suffered from Generalised Anxiety & Depression years ago & it just felt like it took away all my energy, my spark & my ability to see ahead. It’s really hard to get up each day and try to feel “normal” when you feel like your body is not your own. Bloody scary & exhausting. And if that’s you reading this right now, we see you & feel you. You are not alone. So many of us have felt or currently feel just like you do right now.
But it doesn’t have to always be this way. You can recover and heal with the right support team - & it definitely takes a team effort. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. In fact - you kinda aren’t meant to!
It’s tricky to heal your own body & mind in the state that you are probably in. It’s too overwhelming & you need people with clear minds to help you sort the mess. I highly suggest looking into investing into a team to help you!
🗣Talk to your Dr - Medicare can provide subsidised appointments to go and chat to a Psychologist. Learn some new coping tools and strategies.
👩🏽‍💻See a Naturopath {bit biased here haha} but honestly having a full functional check over to identify if it’s being made worse by deficiencies, hormone imbalances or gut issues can be a game changer!
🏃🏻‍♂️Seek out a PT, fitness club or a friend to commit to some exercise.
🌞Force yourself to have some outdoor time in the sunshine even when you don’t wanna {proven to improve mood}
🥘Make sure you are eating often enough & well enough. Doesn’t have to perfect meals but if the Uber Eats driver knows you by name maybe it’s time to visit the fruit & veg isle 😆
Who else wants to share what they find works for them? ❤️

HAIR LOSS
It can be really traumatic to see handfuls or clumps of hair coming out in the shower or every time you brush it. But how much is too much? "Normal" is considered to be anywhere from 50 up to 150 strands per day (which sounds like a LOT) but it is a normal part of your hair cycle to shed and fall out. And remember if you have long hair it can visually look like a lot more as the strands are longer.
At any time, about 80-90% of your hair is in it's "growing phase" (otherwise called the Anagen Phase) and up to 15% is in a "resting phase" (called Telogen Phase). Telogen is where your hair doesn't grow or fall out but then after about 3 months, the resting hairs move to Exogen and shed, allowing new hairs to regrow in their place (back to Anagen Phase again!) True Hair loss is a concern when the re-growth phase of your hair is stunted or not happening at all. This is where you can notice hair thinning, a skinnier ponytail or even bald patches on your head.

There are many reasons you may be suffering from excess hair loss but they should never be ignored as they can highlight signs that you may have issues with:

🔸Thyroid Dysfunction or Disease
🔸Autoimmune Disorders
🔸Stress
🔸Nutrient Deficiencies (often a simple cause that hair can't regrow)
🔸Hormone imbalances or changes
🔸Inflammation
🔸Weight Changes

Have a chat to one of our experienced Naturopaths to explore what might be happening for you! Face to Face and Telehealth appointments available. Book Online now!

One of many team meetings with the awesome Naturopathic Crew of MKNH! 🌿 when you become a client, you become a client of all of ours! We care so deeply about your health concerns & you better believe we discuss how we can do things better, new research, styles of treating certain conditions & ways we can improve your health outcomes!
Yesterday’s meeting was no different - we discussed:
💡Thyroid Autoimmunity (Bridget is a guru)
💡How much we all love Haloumi
💡Gut health (Alana and I discussing some of my clients that will be seeing her next)
💡Amenorrhea (missing periods)
💡Iron (especially in pregnancy 🩸)
💡Alana’s love of Dogs & how her partners dog now “belongs” to her 😆
💡Angs list of questions for her OB
💡My complete inexperience as a first time mumma to be 🤣

…so we fit a lot in! And nobody drew a breath haha. How did I get so lucky to find such an amazing group of funny, intelligent, interesting & passionate naturopaths!?
…also could my guts get any closer to you Alana!?!? 🤣🤣🤣



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Brissy & our fellow LGAs - we are here for you 🤗
With most of us in Lockdown until Sunday (we hope!) many people have extra time on their hands whilst they work from home or pretend to home-school the kids (ie - we are picturing something like Lord of the Flies? Are we close?😅)
It can be a scary, anxious & lonely time for some and we want you to know we are here for you if you need us! We want to offer a Special Deal for 20% off any new clients wishing to use this time productively and get a jump on their health concerns. This appointment can be used for anyone doing it tough for any reason. You could even purchase this as a gift for a loved one who needs some TLC:

- Hormone Imbalances
- Menopause
- Fertility (Lockdown baby anyone?)
- Anxiety or Depression
- Fatigue
- Sleep issues
- Skin concerns
- Kids Health
- Immunity
- Gut Health
- Weight Loss
- a "spring clean" out
- diet advice
- You name it. We will help.
We have opened up more times available than usual - this week & next especially. Make an booking online - link in bio. Use the code LOCKDOWN20 in the notes section when booking (link below)

https://mknaturalhealth.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=94219&appointment_type_id=144025

🦠CLINIC COVID UPDATES FOR THIS WEEK:

👩‍⚕️NATUROPATH CLINIC: Due to lockdown and the ongoing updates, the MKNH clinic will be closed to pick-ups and has moved all appointments to TELEHEALTH. This may be reverted back to in-clinic appointments from Wednesday, however we will update this once we know more about the lockdown. If you have an appointment this week, we will be in touch regarding these changes. We still have appointments available online if you would like to book in, please use link in bio & choose Telehealth. All treatment plans can be couriered to your home or work for $5.
👩‍⚕️ACUPUCNTURE CLINIC: Although Acupuncture is considered an essential service, the girls have decided to re-open once lockdown is lifted on Tuesday to keep the community safe. They will update their plan once we know more. If you have an appointment with them this week, they will be in contact with you. .aus
This can be a really stressful time for everyone (particularly those in small business) so please look after yourself, your family, your friends & try to support local where you can 💗

Monday Morning Motivation to help keep your week in check! ☑️ Thinking of our friends down south in Lock Down 💛

How gorgeous is the new Logo for the Acupuncture team! You can now follow along with their shenanigans at their new space .aus.
They don’t only assist with Fertility, Hormones & Pregnancy (you can see them for a whole range of issues such as stress, immunity, allergies, headaches, energy etc too!)
We would love for you guys to celebrate the new re-branding with us! Get $10 off when booking an initial or follow-up consultation from now until the end of July!

Use code: wombtoworld10 to recieve $10 off your next treatment. Book online (link in bio) or phone 07 3161 6579 💗 💆🏼‍♀️ 💆🏻

We are super excited to announce the addition of not ONE but TWO amazing new Naturopaths to our MKNH team! For most of 2021 we have been on the search for the right Praccies who not only experts in their fields, but also have the right personalities to get the job done! We could not be more proud to announce that Naturopath Alana and Naturopath Bridget are joining Mon, Ang, Jade, Shaylee & our Acupuncture team (.aus) to help even more patients than ever before!
All of the MKNH Practitioners are considered "all area" Naturopaths but they each have their own special areas of interests:

🩺Naturopath Alana is a powerhouse in all areas of gut health, skin, mood disorders and fatigue
🩺Naturopath Bridget has extensive experience in Thyroid Function, Weight Management, Autoimmune disease and Hormonal Health
🩺Naturopath Angela has amazing experience in all gut health, hormones, immunity and is a SIBO extraordinaire
🩺Naturopath Monique has particular interest in all areas of Hormones, Pregnancy & Fertility Health, Fatigue, Mood & Gut health.
Now available in online bookings. Join us in welcoming the girls & stay tuned to find out more about them soon!

🎇 Why do I feel so exhausted all the time?
🎇 Why don’t I ever feel refreshed in the morning?
🎇 Why do I crash out after lunch?
🎇 Why can’t I stick to my goals like I used to?
The way we see it – Energy is basically our Currency for Health. Without it, we feel depleted, broken down, unable to do what we want in life or stick to our goals. The more we have, the more we can “do” and fit in, and the better our lives are generally!
The problem is, that most people know they are “tired” or suffer from “fatigue”, but most do not know what they are supposed to feel like if their energy was at 90% or more! It is very common to see clients who have never really felt much energy for years on end – and they consider this now to be apart of their “normal”. If you haven’t really ever had excellent energy to compare to, then how would you really know any different!?
So what could be going wrong?...
Check out our article: https://mknaturalhealth.com.au/so-tired-all-the-time/

Why am I so Tired all the time? Why do I feel so exhausted all the time? Why don't I ever feel refreshed in the morning? Why do I crash out after lunch? Why can't I stick to my goals like I used to? All these questions are super common in our clinic. In fact - it is because of these particular issues that we are seeing

'Tiz the sniffly, sneezy season! Did you know that Acupuncture can be a great help to many who suffer from seasonal airborne allergies? Not to mention chronic Sinusitis {and the terrible headaches that follow along} can be eased after a few sessions of Japanese style Acupuncture!
In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), allergies are a sign from your body that one or more organs are imbalanced or have an 'energy deficiency'. Someone with organs that function together well and have a healthy amount of 'energy' will not react to pollens or other airborne pollutants in the same way!
Often the 'energy deficiency' can be related to organs such as the Kidney, Liver, Lung or Stomach. When the allergy is predominantly due to one organ, you'll show more symptoms related to a specific organ. Issues with sneezing and coughing? TCM relates this to the Lung; so your allergy is rooted in the poor Lung function. Issues with itchiness and redness in the eyes? Your allergies are rooted in poor or deficient Liver function as the Liver governs the eyes. It's easy to decode the root cause once you look at things the way TCM has for thousands of years.
The season in which your allergies act up also offers clues to which organ is the culprit. Mostly in the Autumn , like right now? These allergies are related to the Lung and Large Intestine, the organ that "rules" during this season.
Want to know more? Ask your acupuncturist or book a consult now! Call Jade and Shaylee {she is also taking Model enquiries now 😆} on (07) 3161 6579 or follow the link in bio to book.


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