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Is Viral Overload at the Root of Your Symptoms? Understanding EBV and Its Impact on the Body
Have you been feeling chronically tired, anxious, foggy-headed, or hormonally out of balance — even though your tests come back "normal"?
This blog explores the hidden world of viral overload, focusing on Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and other lingering viruses like Herpes Simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2), Ross River Virus, and Varicella-Zoster (chickenpox and shingles).Many women are unknowingly carrying a low-grade viral burden that may be disrupting:
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Thyroid function (especially Hashimoto’s and hypothyroid)
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Hormonal balance in perimenopause
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Nervous system and mental wellbeing (anxiety, fatigue, insomnia)
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Immune resilience and inflammation
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Reproductive health and fertility
These viruses can go dormant and reactivate during stress, hormonal shifts, or burnout, creating a ripple effect across the whole body.
As a naturopath, I work with women to support their immune system, calm inflammation, and bring their bodies back into balance — naturally and holistically.
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How your microbiome affects both your gut and heart health and why oral health matters
While most people associate gut health with digestion, the microbiome’s effects go far beyond the digestive system. One of the most critical but often overlooked connections is how gut health impacts cardiovascular health and the critical role oral health plays in this gut-heart connection. The mouth is the gateway to the digestive system, and the bacteria that thrive there can directly impact not only your gut microbiome but also your cardiovascular system.
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Setting Up for School Success: Naturopathic Tips for Children and Teens
As the new school year approaches, parents and caregivers often find themselves navigating the excitement and challenges of preparing their child/children for success both in and out of the classroom. Prioritising your child’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being lays the foundation for a thriving school year. From nutrition and sleep to managing stress and supporting their gut health, there are simple yet effective naturopathic strategies that can help your children feel energised, focused, and ready to take on the year ahead.
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Signs that stress is hiding in your body
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but what happens when it quietly takes over your body without your awareness? Many of us are so accustomed to being “busy” and “switched on” all the time that we overlook the subtle signs our bodies give us when stress becomes too much. Left unaddressed, this hidden stress can lead to physical discomfort, emotional imbalance, hormonal imbalances and long-term health challenges. -
Understanding the common links between Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The prolonged fatigue, mental fog, and overall sense of unwellness seen in individuals with Long COVID share a remarkable resemblance to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Both conditions are characterised by persistent symptoms that defy conventional explanations and may linger for months, if not years.
These symptoms are:- Persistent fatigue, exhaustion and lack of energy, brain fog and cognitive issues, immune system dysfunction, muscle aches and joint pain, gut health and microbiome imbalances, hormonal imbalances or hormone dysregulation.
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Welcoming Maga - The Autumn Stage of a Woman's Life
I often reflect on the beauty and significance of the various life phases we go through as women. One such phase, rich in wisdom and transformation, is known as "Maga." This term, derived from the Gaelic word for "wise woman," represents the autumn stage of a woman's life—typically her late 40s to mid 60s. Embracing Maga is about honoring the natural progression of life, celebrating the wisdom accumulated, and nurturing oneself holistically -
Naturopathy Consultations - Working with Me
As a dedicated Women's Health & Digestive Health Naturopath, I specialise in helping businesswomen who are experiencing the ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause.
Whether you are experiencing digestive issues, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) or hormonal imbalances, I take a holistic approach. I provide personalised care to empower women to achieve optimal health and well-being.
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New Financial Year - New Look Clinic
New Financial Year - New Look Clinic. There's a couple of changes happening in clinic from Monday 1st July, 2024. I'm now seeing new clients online via zoom. My current clients are still able to continue seeing me in person and are able to change to online if they wish. I'm offering Body Balance Treatments as in person treatments. -
Flow Well: Navigating Period Health with Ease
Navigating period health with ease is about embracing your body's innate wisdom and nurturing yourself on all levels—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. By integrating naturopathic principles, nutritional support, herbal medicine, and mind-body practices into your menstrual care routine, you can cultivate a deeper connection with your body and experience greater well-being throughout your cycle. -
Staying hydrated for optimum health
Staying hydrated is crucial for optimum health because water plays a vital role in various physiological functions within the body. Here are some key reasons why hydration is essential: Cellular Function, Temperature Regulation, Nutrient Transport, Joint Lubrication, Digestive Health, Detoxification, Cognitive Function, Skin Health and Heart Health. -
Mould, Fungal and Yeast Infections in Summer: The Connection with the Humidity
The summer season brings higher temperatures and increased humidity, which we are currently experiencing here in South East Queensland and along the East Coast. The prolonged humidity creates an environment that encourages the proliferation of mould, especially indoors which can lead to sinus and respiratory infections and also some autoimmune diseases.
Fungal infections, such as thrush, athletes foot, jock itch, eczema, and dermatitis along with yeast infections, such as Candida albicans, tend to make their presence known during the summer months and if left untreated can still cause health issues during the cooler months.
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Lets make 2024 the year to embrace wellness
For most of us 2023 has been a year of surviving and not thriving as we have come out of our COVID years with a lot of uncertainty, fear and caution. What used to serve us in the past no longer cuts it for us now.
Most of us have embraced our rediscovered freedom and have travelled again, enjoyed celebrating with our friends and family at restaurants and live concerts. Some of us have already begun rebooting our health journey and searching for more in the natural health space to satisfy their curiosity.
This is quiet natural for women who are in their Autumn years, our perimenopausal years. Some fear this time of our lives and some are really embracing this transition into menopause - our Winter years and then post menopause - our second Spring.
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