Sleep is one of the foundations of good health. You might not always get as much sleep as you want because of the full moon, the kids, the need to catchup on bridgeton on Netflix, but it’s still important to set yourself up for quality sleep.

Don't let postpartum hair loss dictate your confidence and self-esteem. Take proactive steps to support your hair naturally. Explore gentle and nourishing hair care options and work out how you can support your body today. Book in with for a naturopath consultation today.

Summer fruit has to be my favourite thing to eat but eating too much fruit for me, makes me feel starved because I’m also breastfeeding a toddler and I need protein for energy, to feed, to answer all the questions and so I can function. You might too, so I thought I'd share my latest recipe - Protein-Packed Mango Coconut Yogurt Delight.

This cauliflower and egg breakfast hash is one of my favourite meals to make when I have the desire to go out to a cafe! it’s gluten-free, dairy-free and grain-free so great for those who have to be mindful of what they eat.

Do you have school aged children that attend school or homeschooling that need to adhere to strick dietary requirements. My chocolatey vegan bliss balls are nut free, gluten free and absolutely delicious, easy to make at a pinch and they get eaten by my fussy kids.

No amount of preparation can truly prepare you for the maiden to mother journey that unfolds in the sacred postpartum time. 

One moment, you’re a single entity, a human being with a life story of your own, who just happens to be ripe with child. And the next - you’re a mother, a parent embodied, and half of your heart is now living outside of your body. 

Food as the medicine takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to supporting fertility and reproductive health.

Once an overlooked and underestimated factor in fertility and pregnancy outcomes, the importance of nutrition to preconception preparation is only just being realised.

Esteemed medical journal The Lancet is one of many peer-reviewed publications to publish studies in recent years promoting the evidence-based benefits of optimal nutrition in the months, or even years, leading up to pregnancy.

With one in six Australian couples experiencing fertility troubles, it is more important than ever to highlight the significance of nutrition and its ability to influence fertility, pregnancy outcomes and foetal gene expression.

When I mention this to clients, they rush to ask me what they should be eating. And while no single food can guarantee a healthy pregnancy, a combination of nutrient-rich wholefoods, nutritional supplements, gut health support and lifestyle changes may go a long way to improve both maternal and paternal fertility, creating a harmonious environment for a growing baby.

I find women are generally more open to making dietary changes in preparation for pregnancy, with men often thinking they’re off the hook. But studies have found children may have a higher risk of metabolic disease and Type 2 diabetes if their father ate a poor diet prior to conception, while paternal exposure to certain chemicals like paint and pesticides is associated with a higher risk of cancer and genital malformations.

Anyone who has experienced nausea and vomiting in pregnancy can attest to the misleading nature of the title ‘morning sickness’.

For many, morning sickness can last all day, often for most of the first trimester, and sometimes beyond.

For some, it doesn’t end until the baby and placenta are born.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum affects one to two per cent of pregnant people, causing debilitating nausea and vomiting for most if not all of pregnancy.

It is diagnosed when nausea and vomiting of pregnancy are extremely severe (up to 50 times a day in some cases), persists past the first trimester, or results in a weight loss of at least five percent of pre-pregnancy weight.

The condition is serious and can lead to dehydration and malnutrition of both mother and baby, as well as increased risk of weight loss and preeclampsia. Half of all mothers with Hyperemesis Gravidarum may also develop depression or anxiety.

With so much conflicting information, it can be confusing to find the best foods for your breastfeeding journey. If I asked a room full of breastfeeding mothers which foods trigger tummy troubles for their babies, I’d be left with an overwhelming list of foods to avoid.  And for every list of foods claiming to increase breast milk, is another list contradicting everything on the one before it.

Although all prenatal testing and screening is optional, a large majority of pregnant people in Australia will undergo the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.

How much water have you drunk today?

I’ll wait here while you go and grab a glass….

We all know drinking water is vital for good health, but very few of us drink enough.

The average adult is composed of around 55-60% water, while children are made up of around 65-70%1. Yet up to 12 cups of water is lost each day through normal bodily functions alone.

Depending on your age and body weight, the composite amount of water in your body2, and the amount of water you should drink, will vary.

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight or adopt a healthier approach to your lifestyle and eating habits, then you’ve probably heard of the ‘Keto Diet’.

This diet, which causes the body to burn fat instead of glucose for energy, has seen a huge spike in popularity over the last few years.