Your Place Health

Tune into your body and it’s symptoms, it’s always communicating with you x

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium are often prescribed for GI conditions such as h.pylori infection, peptic ulcer disease and Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Short term these medications can help with symptoms but they do not treat the root cause.
I have seen many patients who have been on these medications for YEARS without understanding the possible risks.

Book your discovery call via the link in my BIO to find out more ❤️

Do you have reflux or heartburn?

There are so many tools in our Naturopathic tool box to help treat the cause of your reflux.

DM me or book a free discover call to learn how I can support you ❤️❤️

Lucy is a degree-qualified naturopath and a member of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).

Lucy’s passion lies in holding space for clients and supporting them toward optimal health and vitality. She feels strongly about educating her patients and giving them the tools to improve their overall health and quality of life.

Her areas of interest include:
🔹Gut health + digestive complaints
🔹 Perimenopause + menopause
🔹 PMS & PMDD
🔹 PCOS + Endometriosis
🔹 Skin health e.g. acne, psoriasis + eczema
🔹 Stress, fatigue + burnout

Pop over to the website to learn more about Lucy, and book your Free 15-minute Discovery Call.

There is SO much noise in the health & wellness space.

Let me provide you with the guidance you need to w**d out the BS, focusing on the foundations of health so you can THRIVE.
Book your discovery call today via the link in my BIO.

Did you know that microbiome testing is indicated for other areas of health, not just gut health?

Testing can help you get to the root cause of your health concerns without all the guesswork.

If you'd like to know more, book your discovery call via the link in my BIO.

The perfect PCOS breakfast is a combination of protein (aim for 30g), healthy fats & fibre.

Here are some examples of this;

* Yoghurt protein bowl; 150g of high protein yoghurt, 1 scoop of collagen/whey protein powder, 1 cup of organic frozen or fresh berries with 1-2 Tbsp of ground flax.

* 3 egg omelette; stir in 1/3 cup of cottage cheese with 3 eggs. Serve with sauteed veg & side of kraut.

* Smoothie; 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup frozen berries, 1 scoop whey/collagen powder, 2 tbsp flaxseeds, 1/2 cup kefir/high protein yoghurt & 1/2 cup mylk of choice.

* 1 piece sourdough topped with savoury mince with added veg for fibre. Serve with kraut.

Let me know in the comments below your fav high protein breakfast👇

Spiritually, spring represents themes of rebirth and renewal.
The season encourages you to shed the old layers that no longer serve you. It's a potent time to cultivate new habits and intentions, as the energy of spring supports growth and expansion.

SPRING RITUALS;

✨Spend time in nature
Observe the budding life around you. Feel the earth under your feet and breathe in the fresh spring air.

✨Cleanse your space
Begin by spring cleaning your home. This isn’t just about tidiness—it’s symbolic of clearing out old energies to make room for new growth. I do spring cleaning and decluttering every year. It creates new energy and raises the vibration.

✨ Enjoy seasonal food, or maybe even grow your own
Share a meal featuring fresh, seasonal foods. Spring’s bounty offers plenty of options to nourish your body and soul.

✨ Set intentions
Find a quiet place to meditate. Focus on what you wish to grow in your life. Write down your intentions on a piece of paper. Focus on renewal and what you wish to manifest in your life.

✨Look after your HOME aka your body.
Our bodies deserve honour, care and respect for all they enable us to do in this life. Let's get back to the foundations of health; moving your body, eating a nutrient-dense wholefoods diet, staying hydrated (electrolytes too), getting enough sleep & spending time out in nature.

Use this potent time for renewal & change to take charge of your health.
Book your free discovery call - link in BIO # # #

Have you been diagnosed with PCOS, or suspect you may have it, or maybe have a loved one who is suffering?

I have written a cheeky little E-book which contains some really important information when it comes to PCOS.

You will find the following juicy info within...
👉 What is PCOS?
👉 How is it diagnosed.
👉 The 4 types of PCOS.
👉 Pathology tests + optimal ranges of those tests.

Download via the link in my BIO, or via my website- www.yourplacehealth.com.au/freebies.

Is your skin trying to tell you something?

The skin gives us insight that there might be an underlying issue happening internally.

For the best treatment outcomes, it's important to look at both internal & external drivers.

Want to deep dive into the WHY behind your skin concerns? Book in for a free discovery call via the link in my BIO
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In my household, we are currently looking at simple ways to support our gut health.
This was inspired post getting results back from the GI test.

I love testing the gut as it helps to tailor your diet & lifestyle to your individual needs & there is nothing like seeing the results on paper to help you make changes.

This week I've prepped some Pomegranate gummies.
Pomegranate contains polyphenols that have a prebiotic effect on the gut, helping to feed our good gut bugs e.g. bifido & lactobacillis spp. Gelatin can help support the intestinal wall, including building the protective mucus lining in your intestines.

Here's the recipe I used, inspired by .
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pomegranate juice (look for unconstituted with no added sugar).
- 5 Tbsp gelatin (grass-fed).
- 1/2 cup water

Method:
1. Add water and gelatin to a bowl. Set aside to bloom for 5 minutes.
2. Add pomegranate juice to saucepan & heat until warm.
3. Add bloomed gelatin to saucepan and stir until dissolved.
4. Pour into a lined glass container or silicone moulds & set in the fridge 4+ hours.

You can always swap out the juice for any other liquid/juice of choice.

If you'd like to know more info on gut testing, send me a DM x

We are well and truly in the thick of winter, so I can't help but talk about vitamin D. In Australia approximately 1 out of 3 of us are vitamin D deficient (

Here are some ways that you can help support your gut to thrive

🍏Aim to eat at least 30 different plants per week.
Here are some things you can add to help you reach your goal;
- Add herbs and spices to your meals
- Choose veggies & fruit which are in season
- Add legumes to your meals
- Engage in a local community fruit & veggie box.

🍏Eat fermented foods.
These foods contain live bacteria which can help increase the diversity of your gut microbes.
Fermented foods include kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh, miso, or kefir.

🍏Eat prebiotics.
Prebiotics provide food for the beneficial microbes that live within your gut & help to produce beneficial compounds like short-chain fatty acids. There are many different types of prebiotics including inulin, FOS, GOS, resistance starch, beta-glucan, lactulose, PHGG, polyphenols, glucomannan, the list goes on!
Here are some easy ways to increase your prebiotics in your diet;
- Cooked and cooled potato and rice are high in resistance starch. Potato salads are great for this.
- Adding legumes to meals as a source of GOS
- Eat foods high in polyphenols e.g. berries, olives & olive oil, matcha & pommegranate.

🍏 Sleep 7-9 hours per night.
Quality sleep is linked with microbiome diversity

🍏 Stress management & exercise
Exercise helps to manage our stress but also can help promote microbial diversity.

🍏Spend time in nature
When we spend time in nature, we are exposed to environmental microbes which can help support a more diverse balance of microbes without your gut.

🍏Eat organic where possible.
Pesticides & herbicides which are commonly sprayed on large crops worldwide can disrupt our gut community and harm our "good" bugs. To help minimise their impact, eat organic when possible & soak your veg.

If you'd like to dive deep into your microbiome, I offer a microbiome package that includes:
- Co-Biome MetaXplore GI Stool test ($529).
- Analysis of Cobiome stool test results.
- 75 min initial consult with our Naturopath Lucy & an individualised treatment.
Price = $ 750.

Book in for a discovery call via the link in my BIO if you'd like to find out more.

Cruciferous veggies have many health-promoting benefits due to their sulfur-containing compounds, including sulforaphane, glucosinolates and indole-3-carbinol.

BENEFITS OF CRUCIFEROUS VEG;

👉Indol-3-carbinol found in cruciferous veg helps to regulate oestrogen activity & metabolism.

👉Improve cholesterol levels & blood glucose control .

👉Improve gut health by feeding the good bacteria in your gut, and improving the diversity of the gut biome.

👉Reducing inflammation & oxidative stress.

Aim for 1-2 cups daily for a therapeutic benefit.

I'd love to know your favourite cruciferous veg in the comments below xx

TSH is relevant marker to assess thyroid health, but without testing FT4, FT3, thyroid peroxidase & thyroglobulin antibodies, we are missing so much of the puzzle.

If you are struggling with hyperthyroid or hypothyroid symptoms but have been told that your TSH is within range (mind you the reference range in some labs are between 0.4-5.5 mUI/L despite optimal levels being between 1-2 mUI/L), I would highly recommend talking to a practitioner who can help you get a thorough thyroid assessment.

Since moving to hobart TAS, I’ve been on the hunt to find easy ways to get good quality produce whilst trying to keep it local.

Yesterday I picked up a beef box and a few other things from - This beef is from Preston ridge free range pork in the north of TAS.

I’d love to know if you live in TAS where you buy your produce? ❤️

My little tootsies were cold, but worth it!

The research suggests that spending as little as 30 minutes a day with your bare feet connected to the earth could help improve your overall health and well being.

Benefits of grounding include...
- Reduced inflammation
- Improved immune function
- Faster recovery time following exercise
- Improved sleep
- Improved cardiovascular health
- Improved regulation of the endocrine system
- Shift from sympathetic nervous system activation (flight, fight, freeze) to parasympathetic nervous system activation (cue rest and digest).

PMID:25848315

🫶Kind words🫶

"I have been seeing Lucy for 4 months now for support with Endometriosis post-surgery.
She is so knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. The thorough treatment plan we have created has been built around my lifestyle and preferences. I have had amazing outcomes so far and I am feeling optimistic about the long-term management of my symptoms!! I cannot recommend her enough. 💕"
-Phillipa