Melissa Hohaia - Naturopath, Perth, WA Videos

You might have heard about ALL the benefits of intermittent fasting... BUT WAIT… We need to have a quick chat about some tweaks you should make as a woman so that your hormones and metabolic health are looked after along the way. 👍🏻The first one is…making sure you always have breakfast (ideally in the first 60 minutes after waking). This will play to your strengths and give your body a decent meal in the morning at a time when your body is the most sensitive to insulin (which is the hormone that tells sugar to get out of your blood stream and get tucked away in your fat stores for later). When you have more sensitivity to insulin it means that less insulin is needed to do the job – which will also mean that your body is more efficient at dealing with the ‘after effects’ of eating a meal and will see less reason to store glucose as fat. Hello, less fat storage! The other impact of eating breakfast is that your body will start the day with a signal of safety. It will receive the message that food is plentiful and it does not need to worry about holding onto extra padding or slowing down your metabolic rate to keep you alive in case of a famine (aka limited food). There is then no additional need for elevated cortisol to be released and your stress response can work on finding a more balanced rhythm for the day. This can also flow on to better energy levels and improved gut health. 🤘🏻The second one is…move your dinner time earlier. If you are aiming for a 14-16 hours fast (which I find is the sweet spot for women), then you will need to work back from when you will be eating breakfast and move dinner earlier to hit that fasting window. For example: If you are eating breakfast at 7am, then 14 hours before that is 5pm the day before. So, dinner will need to be done at 5pm. You naturally become more insulin resistant at night time, so eating earlier will avoid an over-the-top insulin surge that will leave you feeling heavy and sluggish. Ea

Are you feeling a little more anxious? Snappy? Irritable? Overwhelmed? Depressed? Unmotivated? Blah? Down in the dumps? Are you also between the age of 35 & 50? Did you ever wonder if perimenopause was the reason, you are feeling this way? Coz, it definitely could be. You see, the main shift that happens in your ‘transition to menopause’ (aka perimenopause) is that you become less consistent & efficient at ovulating each month. As your ovaries are shutting up shop, they will be less capable of popping out an egg & therefore producing progesterone month after month in optimal amounts – coz progesterone is only produced in high levels after you ovulate. Therefore, less ovulation = less progesterone. Now, #progesterone is your hormone-friend that keeps you chilled, centred, & grounded. She is your ‘stress buffering’ ally who can keep you as cool-as-a-cucumber. 🥒 High progesterone is nourishing and calming to your brain & nervous system. This is why a lot of women in their reproductive years will notice that after #ovulation they feel more rationale, happy, in control of their emotions, & will even experience a better quality of sleep. As your progesterone starts to lower during perimenopause, you can start to feel the impact of stress more intensively, and your risk of anxiety & depression increase. If this feels like you…then please know that you are NOT imagining it. You do not need to just put up with feeling this way, and your loved ones do not need to accept that this is the new you. Beyond seeking some personalised support from a qualified practitioner (like me 🙋🏻‍♀️), you can also start to look after these things (which can start to make a big difference): 😁Soothe your nervous system 🍷Reduce or quit alcohol 💪🏽Move your body regularly & focus on muscle building activity 💊Supplement with things like magnesium, taurine, B vitamins 😴Look after your sleep routine – bedtime before 10pm 🍭Balance your blo

There are lots of things that change during #perimenopause... but one of the biggest ones I see with my patients is the changing impact of certain food choices. We just can't eat the same foods in the same way when our hormones start changing - and that's not such a bad thing once you understand what you need to eat instead. See, in your 20s and 30s you can get away with a diet higher in carbohydrates and sugar - as your body is more efficient at using glucose (which comes primarily from carbohydrate food sources) for energy. As you edge through your 40s and 50s, your estrogen levels start to drop, and this triggers a decline in your body's ability to metabolise and utilise glucose. Instead, you adapt towards using ketone bodies for energy (which are created when you consume and metabolise fats). If ketone bodies are not available for your body to use (due to having a diet higher in sugars and carbohydrates), then your brain actually turns into a cannibal. Your brain cells will start 'eating' their own fatty coating (called myelin sheaths) to provide the ketone bodies they need. Other reasons that will reduce the availability of ketone bodies are insulin resistance and reduced metabolic flexibility - which are super common during perimenopause. In summary.. 🍪🍟🥞🍫🍭🍕🍦🧁🍰 = 🧠🤯😑 High blood glucose levels = less functional brain cells So, next time you are tempted to eat that cookie after dinner... Ask yourself if you are happy with your brain eating itself? If not, you might want to choose a better option. . . . If you are struggling to navigate the changes of perimenopause, then I can help you with that 🙋🏻‍♀️. I've helped 100s of women navigate the changes with confidence and feel so much better along the way. I'm only a DM away. . . . . #perimenopausehealth #perimenopauselikeaboss #perimenopauserelief #insulinresistance #menopause #health #wellness #hormonehealth #hormoneimbalance #brainhealth #sugaraddiction #onli

Did you actually know this?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Did you also know that 70% of people on thyroid medication still complain about thyroid symptoms? Are you a statistic? 🤔 Have you been prescribed thyroxine and thought that was it? It's okay if you have. You are definitely not silly for thinking this. You see, the standard medical approach to hypothyroidism is with medication - specifically thyroxine (T4). When thyroxine is prescribed by a doctor for an under-active thyroid, there is the unspoken assumption that your thyroid issues are due to a "T4 (Thyroixine) deficiency". The theory is that replacing the T4 will eradicate your symptoms as the body is given what it needs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The reality is that it just doesn't play out like that, though. T4 (thyroxine) is the INACTIVE thyroid hormone 🐌 - it has no benefit to your metabolic function. It actually needs to be converted to its ACTIVE T3 form, and your cells have to listen to it to have any metabolic boosting effect 🚀 So, simply supplementing with T4 will do nadda for your body unless you can convert it over to T3 efficiently and your cells are receptive to its presence. You won't be able to get the full benefit from your thyroxine medication if you are still stressed out, inflammed, have gut issues, own a poorly responsive immune system, are toxic or are lacking really important nutrients (like selenium, tyrosine, iodine, and zinc).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ You gotta look after the original problem before things are going to get better! Medication just won't work. Otherwise...it's not gonna make it all go away, unfortunately. 🧚‍♀️🪄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But that's where functional medicine practitioners like myself work our magic - we can be a game changer on your thyroid case! Hit me up if you are ready to feel better. . . . #thyroidhealing #hashimotosdisease #hashiwarrior #hashimotosthyroiditis #thyroidhealth #t

You're never going to succeed if you keep up this mindset. It will continue to sabotage you. It will hold you back from long term success. I've already had a couple of desperate messages from some of my new LOSE-IT FASTER members this week...admitting that they have messed up. It makes me sad to see them beating themselves up and feeling like they are failing - but I've seen this over and over in my years of supporting women. I know that will be able to work through and overcome this. Because... You should never feel guilty for a choice that provided you what you needed (in whatever form that takes). Being aware of your choices and why you are making them is a wonderful learning opportunity. You can identify patterns and then bring in the specific support you need to open up the option to choose differently in the future and create a different story. Please understand that every time you chose to eat something you are choosing to either fuel your health or fuel disease...choosing to either fuel your emotions or fuel your physical being...choosing either fuel an instant gratification or fuel a longer term goal. There is no right or wrong choice. It just simply is a CHOICE - one that you get to make for you. Often you might choose something that you feel bad or guilty for...but your awareness around why you chose it and what you could have done differently to make a different choice will be the most valuable tool moving forward. Stop expecting perfection...there is no lessons to be learnt there. Instead, welcome the f**k-ups with open arms and use them as learning opportunities to understand your health and body better. It is my role to support my patients through this process, so that they gather a greater understanding of themselves and can achieve a permanent shift that allows for long term maintainable changes to their health. Let me know if you've been able to change your approach to food choices 👇🏻 What has worked for you? . . . #foodaddiction #foo

How much protein should you be eating? The answer may surprise you...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😳⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I talk to my patients about protein and ALL it's amazing health benefits I tend to work on the following equation as a bare minimum for protein intake...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ BODY WEIGTH(in kg) x 1.2 = PROTEIN needed (in grams)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, for example...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you weigh 70kg then...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 70 x 1.2 = 84 grams of protein per day⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you weigh 90 kg then...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 90 x 1.2 = 108 grams of protein per day⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you then divide this over three meals...it works out to 28 grams of protein per meal for the 70kg lady.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What you need to keep in mind is that 28 grams of protein DOES NOT come from 28 grams of meat or eggs. You need to be mindful of the protein content of various foods and work on boosting your plate with the foods that will give you enough of this valuable macro. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Most women I meet are not managing to get in enough protein over the day - they are often ensuring that their loved ones meals are nutritiously balanced, but they struggle to prioritise their needs. Eating on the run, skipping meals, failing to food prep, and relying on 'whatever you can grab quickly' is going to mean that your protein intake will suffer.⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Any questions ladies? 👇🏻 . . . #protein #eatwell #eatforthebodyyouwant #eathealthy #eatforhealth #loveoffood #proteinfood #macronutrients #knowyourmacros #gymjunkie #healthyweight #proteinfood #wellness #detox #energy #fatigue #fatloss

Listen up closely...It is NOT normal to be... 🥱 TIRED day in day out... 😫 experiencing PERIODS that put a halt to your plans or have you reaching for pain killers... 🤫 suffering with BLOATING on the regular. So many women I talk to seem to think it just comes with the territory and have even been told by other professionals that it is completely normal. So they push on, suffering in silence and just accepting the struggle. Can we take a moment to recognise that just because it is 'common' does not mean it is 'normal'. The symptoms you are experiencing are REAL They are the result of your body trying to give you the heads up that it needs some TLC in a specific area. It is my job, as your 'health detective' and 'dedicated problem solver', to decipher what that area is and then go about empowering you with the tools and techniques you can use to correctly support your body to eradicate these symptoms. It's not always a quick fix (it commonly can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months)...but it is most definitely a positive transformation. One I get so much joy from. . . ❤️ I love helping the women I work with, go from dreading their periods to their period being completely symptom free. ❤️ I love helping them go from sneaking in afternoon naps to powering through the day with energy to spare. I love ❤️ I love helping them get to the end of the day and not feel their waistband digging into their bloated stomach. . . It's crazy to think that so many women out there are just putting up with these things and accepting them as normal. Let's share this information with the women we care about. . . . . #isthisnormal #itsnotsupposedtobethisway #itsnotnormal #stopsuckingitin #periodproblems #periodawareness #bloatedaf #tiredaf #tiredmumsclub #thenewnormal #endo #pcos #naturalsolutions #gethelp #naturalmedicine #naturopath #busybusybusy #womeninbusiness #onlinenaturopath

If you've ever put yourself on a diet before...you will know that making certain foods 'off limits' or telling yourself that you will 'just stop eating something' will only set you up for a negative outcome. As soon as you tell yourself you can't have something, you will struggle to stop thinking about it, you will become overwhelmed with finding the will power to keep saying "NO" and you will struggle to keep your thoughts away from what you are missing out on. The tastes, the textures, the sensation, the emotional connection is strong and when you eventually cave in and lose the 'will power', you will beat yourself up for "failing" and the feelings of guilt will take over - often derailing your ongoing efforts and stopping you from continuing with all the positive choices you were making. So, one of the things I work with any of my weight loss patients on, is turning our focus towards what positive outcomes we are setting out to achieve? What are your motivations?...and What types of choices are going to get you the outcomes you desire? Instead of telling yourself that you "CAN'T have a certain food"... Why not try... "I CAN have it...BUT... ...do I really want it?" ...is it serving me a purpose?" ...is it worth it?" ...is there another way I can give myself what I am truly craving." When you start to realise that ALL food is on the table and you can eat whatever you like...but ...you have the power to chose food that either 1) fuels you and will help you move closer to your goals OR 2) might feel/taste good in the moment but will impact your health negatively and move you away from your goals. You ALWAYS have that choice. You are in a position of power and the choice is yours. Chose what feels right for you (and keep in mind that the choice could be different one day to the next).

Look familiar??? 🙄 If you are in your 40s and perimenopause is starting to feel like a rough ride – then it may be time to reflect on how your adrenals are coping. If you entered your 40s with some level of adrenal dysfunction (due to chronic stress) then there is a good chance that your transition through to menopause is going to be a bit more of a challenge. Symptoms like… 😡 Mood swings 🔥 Hot flushes 🥵 Night sweats 💩Digestive issues 😴 Sleep disruptions 😳 Weight gain …will all be exaggerated when your adrenals are pre-occupied with stress management. As your ovaries start to become less consistent in their hormonal output through perimenopause, it is up to your adrenals to pick up the slack and fill in the hormonal gaps. They have an important job to do, but they cannot be expected to do this job well if they are purely just trying to keep you alive! So, to avoid the road getting more and more bumpy you just need to turn some extra attention towards helping your body feel safe. Don’t just accept feeling like an irritable, sweaty, uncomfortably tired mess. Make a promise to yourself that you will start listening to the signs that your body (and adrenals) are giving you – they need some more support through this time of change. Let me help you feel a whole lot better and stop having to say sorry for reacting irrationally. . . . #perimenopause #perimenopausehealth #perimenopauselikeaboss #perimenopauserelief #perimenopausesymptoms #perimenopausesupport #perimenopausesucks #stress #stressedout #imnotstressedyourestressed #burnout #onlinenaturopath #onlineconsultation #onlineconsulting

You’ve been told that losing weight after 40 is hard work, right? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Well, I want to #flipthatscript and debunk the myth pronto…the truth is that it just requires a different approach and a willingness to adopt some new strategies (that may take some extra effort if you have been approaching weight loss in a not-so-helpful-way through your 20s and 30s). My main goal when I am supporting a woman to lose weight after 40 is to make her body feel as safe and nourished as possible. The hormonal changes that you will experience during #perimenopause, #menopause and beyond mean that your body will not let you get away with anything that makes it feel unsafe or under threat. Appreciate that you have a well-oiled machine that is out for survival and those extra kilos of fat that your body is desperately holding onto are your insurance policy to survive if times get tough. So, we just need to switch gears and do everything we can to convince your body that it is safe and looked after. So, to help your body feel safe you need to ditch the super restrictive diets, calorie counting, intense exercise routines and using substances like coffee and alcohol to fill the void. Instead, you need to get these things looked after… 😴 Your sleep routine needs to be optimal – no more burning the candle at both ends. Treat yourself like Cinderella – bed before 10pm of you will turn into a pumpkin. 💦 Your hydration needs to be on point – dehydration is an often-overlooked ingredient in weight gain. Ensuring you are well hydrated with good quality filtered water will keep your body (and metabolism) functioning optimally. 🥩 A healthy balanced macronutrient intake with adequate protein is essential – focus on the types of foods you need to fuel your body versus removing full food groups. Prioritise protein and always follow it up with lots of vegetables and a serve of healthy fats as the foundation of every meal. 🦠 Any chronic infections, toxicity

Before I get on my #soapbox ... let me start by saying that I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing doctors and I appreciate the limitations of the healthcare system they work in. #therearesomegoodonesoutthere But... I would love to see more GPs acknowledging the support that #alternativemedicine can (and does) offer people. It makes me 😡😡😡 when I hear doctors disregarding their patients symptoms, while shuffling them out the door when they have some legitimate requests for care. I often like to refer my patients back to their doctor for certain investigations or specialist intervention...but more often then not, my patients have to fight SO hard to be heard or have their concerns taken on board by their doctor. Let me share a real-life recent story... I had a patient return to her doctor with a referral letter from myself. When she handed them the letter and mentioned that she had seen a naturopath, the response from her doctor (before he even bothered to read my letter) was... "Don't you believe in real science and medicine?" The sh*t thing is that I'm used to this kind of response. But the awesome thing is that I know the value I add to my patients lives every single day. You know what cheers me up after this kind of 'encounter' with a doctor? It's being able to help my patient feel better. Empowering them with more understanding about their health than the doctor was ever able to give them. Explaining what is truly driving their symptoms. Investing in my patients health and supporting them every step of the way, so that they feel completely cared for. It's okay Gregg...we acknowledge that your service is crap, but I'm glad people have other options to seek the medical (and scientifically validated) support that they really want. I'm okay being the health professional that people come to when you have not been able to help them. Thanks for the #feedback 😉 . . . #likewateroffaducksback #letitgo #realpatients #functionalmedicine #th

Why would you want to work with me? (I mean let's face it...there are a few of us out there and choosing the right practitioner for you is an important decision, right?) So what sets me apart? What makes me the right fit for you? . THIS IS THE TYPE OF PRACTITIONER I AM... ❤️ PASSIONATE - I love sitting down with my patients and hearing their story – pulling together their past and present medical history and making sense of what is really going on with their health. I will always strive to create a heartfelt connection with my patients, offering them a caring and nurturing wellness experience. 🧐 INQUISITIVE- I am all about digging deep, leaving no stone unturned, and providing successful solutions. I'm not afraid to have those awkward conversations that you probably haven't even had with your closest girlfriend. I believe in an integrated and personalised treatment approach. I combine my in-depth knowledge of nutritional science, botanical medicine, and supplements, along with the appropriate pathology testing and lifestyle modifications to support the transformation of my patients’ health. I will never stop learning and asking why. 🥳 RESUTS DRIVEN- Nothing lights me up more than getting my patients the results they desire. I have developed a specific interest in hormonally-driven weight loss resistance and fatigue management. I have supported countless women in reclaiming their glowing confidence and have successfully guided them towards a level of health that allows them to live the life they choose. I want you to feel like you have someone in your corner, invested in your health and cheering you on. 🥇A HARD WORKING CHICK - I am a born over-achiever, some-what-of-a-perfectionist and I definitely take on more than I should. 🙋🏻‍♀️ STILL WORKING ON MYSELF - I will never profess to have it all together. There will never be any judgement. I've had my health struggles and I still consider myself a work in progress. I truly believe that the

Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by the daily hustle of motherhood? It comes with the territory, right?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sleepless nights?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Constant demands?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Never-ending to-do-lists?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Heightened nutritional needs?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But, how do you know when you have moved into dangerous territory?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do you know when the expectations and relentless pressures have started to take a toll on your health?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When should you stop accepting it as a 'normal' consequence of motherhood?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When do you need to seek support to re-calibrate and bring you back from the edge?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you are:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😡 Snapping at people⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😤 Feeling irritated easily⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🙄 Experiencing racing thoughts⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😭 Crying easily⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🙅🏻‍♀️ Not interested in sex⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😋 Reaching for food mindlessly⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥱 Relentlessly tired⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😴 Suffering with insomnia⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😱 Having negative thoughts⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😣 Experiencing pain⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ THEN MAYBE IT IS TIME FOR A CHAT.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yes, motherhood is hard...but it shouldn't feel THIS hard.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Making sure that you are in a 'good' place and prioritising your health, is the best thing you can do for the ones you love. It is not selfish at all.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is time to stop putting yourself at the back of the line...start turning things around before they get more complicated. Stop just accepting it as normal and f

👋🏻 Hello There New Friends 👋🏻 . I’d love to introduce myself and share 12 quirky insights into who I am. (If you have been following me around for a while, I’d love to know…how many of these did you already know?) 👉🏼Both my parents are Canadian. They came to Australia on their honeymoon over 40 years ago and decided to stay. (But they held onto their thick Canadian accent and I have managed to end up with a some-what confused way of pronouncing some words) 👉🏼 I only brush my hair when I wash it! This curly mop of hair does not like a hairbrush and you will often see me sporting a top knot purely to control the out-of-control frizz #thestruggleisreal #whosayscurlyhairiseasierhair 👉🏼 I used to be a ballet dancer - even got to dance on stage with the @waballet! To this day my favourite form of exercise is dancing - in any style. Give me some music and my hips can’t help themselves. 👉🏼 I have two (very) younger siblings - there is a 8.5 and 11 year age gap between us! But nothing makes me happier when people think I’m still as young as they are! 👉🏼 I am married to a Kiwi. He never planned on meeting and marrying an Aussie when he travelled to Perth to 18 years ago! 👉🏼 I am a mumma to three kids! The oldest is 12 and the youngest is 4. They all have their own completely unique personalities (with my littlest being a total firecracker). They teach me so much about myself daily and I am in awe of the people they are. 👉🏼 At the start of 2022 we made an impromptu decision to purchase 16 acres in Denmark Western Australia, sell our house in Perth, put all of our belongings in a sea container and live in our camper trailer while we built our dream home. Call us crazy, but that’s what we did! 👉🏼 When we moved to Denmark, I said goodbye to working in a clinic and moved my entire consulting services online. It was the scariest business decision I have made, but it has been amazing to realise that I

After all the years of helping patients (almost 2 decades now)...I still get surprised at how quickly I can help them turn things around...especially when it comes to uncomfortable symptoms like bloating. #itsikemagic🦄 . It will never get old... A woman comes to me after years of discomfort. Feeling like her tummy resembles that of a 6-month pregnant mumma. She wakes in the morning already feeling full. As the day goes on, she is concious of an ever increasing discomfort in her abdomen. She never feels empty or light inside. There is a constant heaviness that she carries around her midde. Her waistbands are uncomfortable and she has given up on tight restricting clothes coz they just add to the agony. She has been to see doctors and specialists. She has even been put through some tests - it allcomes back fine. She didn't give up though...she knew in her heart it wasn't right. She reached out and made an appointment with me and in days of starting treatment she is shocked at how good she is feeling. It's just like magic. Her discomfort is gone and she remembers just how good it feels to go through the day without worrying about it. . . . . I'd love to make this your story too. 😍 (And I promise I'll share in your surprise when you tell me just how good you are feeling.) 😉 . . . Are you ready to be surprised? x #nomorebloat #bloatedaf #bloatedtummynomore #bloatbegone #bloatedbelly #digestivehealth #gethealthy #womenshealth #womenswellness #onlinenaturopath #onlineconsultation #weightloss

Let's be honest with each other...how many times have you googled your symptoms? I know I have... #guilty 🙋🏻‍♀️ #google is an amazing thing...how lucky are we to have so much information at our fingertips? This information can be super HELPFUL but it can also be super OVERWHELMING and before you know it you are self-diagnosing cancer or some diabolical disease. So, if you have gone down the rabbit hole 🐇 🕳...I suggest you step away from the ledge and seek out a health professional who can really help you work through your symptoms and make sense of it for you. . . .

STOP! You've been told the wrong information! 🛑🤚🏼🛑 It's NOT about restricting, punishing or cutting out whole food groups. This approach is never going to be appreciated by your body if you are looking for long term weight loss (especially if you are born before 1988 #helloperimenopause #hellomenopause 😉). . . Instead you need to put your focus on these THREE areas... 👍🏻 1. Nourish your body right - start with things like boosting your protein consumption, increase your vegetable intake, work healthy fats into your meals, identify any food reactions, replenish any nutrient deficiencies and correct your gut health. 👍🏻2. Make your body feel safe - get adequate sleep, stay hydrated, resolve infections, open up your detoxification pathways, sweat, get exposure to sunshine, move your body (aka exercise) with kindness, prioritise stress reduction through things like deep breathing and time in nature. 👍🏻3. Work on improving your metabolic health - this can involve stabilising your blood sugar levels, optimising thyroid function, improving your cellular energy, supporting liver health and detoxification, considering the role of your female hormones. Weight gain is a sign your body is giving you that it needs some attention and #TLC. It's just another symptom that is being shown (just like if you had a headache or diahorrea every day). It needs to be listened to (coz you wouldn't just ignore chronic pain or runny poos would you?). To lose weight in a healthy and more holistic way you need to start listening to your body's symptoms - not just continuing to restrict your food and work out harder. If it all feels too confusing...I'm here for you...🥰 . . . P.S. Did you appreciate how high my kick went! I impressed myself 😜

Stop trying to do everything all at once!
🙋🏻‍♀️ if you have been there done that? . Googled unlimited health advice? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Listened to what worked for your friends and family? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Followed the routines and regimes of the online health influencers? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Tried to change everything all at once but just ended up overwhelmed and unsure? 🙋🏻‍♀️ . . INSTEAD... I find that this approach works best for long term success... 👌🏼 get professional advice for a qualified health professional who understands your individual situation and health needs. 👌🏼 start with the small manageable changes that are going to make the biggest impact. There is no point going straight to the elaborate stuff if the foundations aren't right. 👌🏼 remember that the simple things can often result in the most transformation change. If you nail your sleep routines, nutrition, stress management, hydration, exercise and movement a lot of good things will happen. and lastly...one of my faves... 👌🏼 try the "ADD ON" technique - start with something you are already doing (like brushing your teeth) and then add on another positive habit (like drinking a glass of water) OR start with your drive to work and add on deep breathing at each red light OR start with reading for 10mins at bedtime and add on 5 minutes of gratitude OR start with cooking diner and add in sine food preparation for lunch the next day. The options of "ADD ONs" are endless. . . . What have you found works best for you when it comes to staring a new health routine? Share below ...👇🏻 #newyou #makingmyhealthapriority #makinghealthychoices #overwhelmedwithlife #itsalltoomuch #smallchoicesaddup #choosehealth #dontgiveup #staymotivated #naturopath #naturopathicmedicine

Weight loss after 35
Losing weight after the age of 35 can feel sooooooo much harder for so many women. 🙈 . In reality, it just needs a different approach. What worked for you in your 20s is actually NOT going to work in the same way now...and can often even make your body hold on tighter to the fat around your middle. . It's not nice to watch your body expand as you age...but I'm here to tell you that WEIGHT GAIN is NOT A NORMAL PART OF AGING! . Let's ditch the struggle and work together on you feeling confident in your skin again. . . . Are you making any of these mistakes? . . . #perimenopause #middleagedwoman #middleageweightloss #weightlossforwomenover40 #weightlossforwomen #weightlosstips #fatloss #fatlosstips #weightlossmotivation #naturopath

Trying to have a conversation with your doctor...🤦🏻‍♀️
Please tell me I'm NOT alone 👇🏻🤷🏻‍♀️ . That moment when you sit down in front of your doctor with the speech you prepared about how crap you are feeling, all your hormonal symptoms, your anxiety, or digestive upsets...then you turn into a blubbery mess and can't construct a sentence as your doctor proceeds to disregarded how you are feeling and send you out the door with no proper investigations or real solutions. . Why do we allow ourselves to be intimidated or dismissed ladies? . . I see so many of you being told that... 🤦🏻‍♀️"You're just tired coz you're a busy mum." or 🤦🏻‍♀️"It's normal to gain weight in your 40s." or 🤦🏻‍♀️"Lots of women have period problems." or 🤦🏻‍♀️"You're just stressed." or 🤦🏻‍♀️"You just have IBS...there's nothing we can do." . Please know that your symptoms are valid and you deserve to be listened to. . It is important to find a healthcare practitioner that is willing to listen to you and happy to be a team player. They should help facilitate your journey to getting the right answers, understanding why you are feeling the way you are feeling, and then directing you towards a long term solution (not just a bandaid). . . Seek the right support and find a practitioner who can help you uncover the real reasons and solutions to your symptoms. You definitely don't have to accept feeling like sh**. And you most definitely are worth being listened to. . . . #speakup #findyourvoice #gettherighthelp #bloodtest #doctorswhocare #functionalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #naturopath #onlinenaturopath #onlineappointments