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Name: Amy Simpson Naturopath
Address: 107 Sternberg St, Kennington, VIC, 3550, AU
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Hello, I'm Amy

I'M A DEGREE-QUALIFIED NATUROPATH GIVING BUSY TIRED WOMEN THEIR ENERGY BACK

I combine evidence-based naturopathic medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions to empower you on your journey to vibrant health. Whether you’re seeking to reclaim your energy, balance your hormones, resolve digestive issues, or enhance your overall well-being and longevity, my personalised approach focuses on uncovering and addressing the root cause of your concerns.With a Bachelor of Health Science, ongoing studies in a Master of Advanced Practice, and a full membership in the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA), I bring a blend of science and care to support individuals and families at every stage of life.

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Quickest family reset?

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Movement and mental health don't need to be tricky or complicated or expensive.

This is how I regulate my family's nervous system.

Get better sleep tonight 👇🏼

🔥Raising your body temperature through warm baths, saunas, or even moderate exercise has been shown to facilitate better sleep by temporarily increasing core body temperature.

❄️As the body cools down afterward, it triggers physiological changes that promote relaxation and sleep readiness.

🧠Taking a warm bath about 1-2 hours before bedtime improves sleep onset but also increases the proportion of slow-wave sleep, the deep, restorative stage of the sleep cycle. Slow-wave sleep is essential for brain recovery, memory consolidation, and overall cellular repair. It is particularly important for protecting against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, as it supports the brain's glymphatic system, our "clean-up" process that removes toxins accumulated during the day.

👋🏼 Hi I'm Amy and tired mum to three preschoolers.

The mental load of motherhood.

Motherhood doesn’t just change your life, it reshapes your brain. The transition to motherhood, or matrescence, is a profound period of growth and adaptation. Recent research reveals how the mental load of motherhood - the relentless planning, worrying, and managing impacts the maternal brain's plasticity.

This incredible brain adaptability helps mothers respond to their child's needs, but it also makes them more vulnerable to stress and mental health challenges, especially in the face of modern pressures (and intensive mothering)

If you're interested in how the maternal brain adapts and thrives through matrescence, I'm Amy—a naturopath passionate about supporting mothers through this transformative time. Let’s explore the science, stories, and strategies to empower your motherhood.

@amysimpson_naturopath

#Matrescence #MaternalBrain #MentalLoad #MotherhoodMatters #chatgpt

The adaptation comes from the recovery.

Optimising the recovery period between bouts of exercise is critical for managing exercise-induced muscle damage, reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and minimising inflammation and fatigue.

Physiological adaptations to exercise, including improved muscle strength, endurance, and resilience occur primarily during recovery, when the body repairs tissue, restores energy balance, and adapts to the stress of training.

This is how I recover.

🐋👇Paternal genes...

Paternal health matters — before conception.

🧬 Changes in sperm epigenetics (gene modifications from environmental and diet) can influence how the placenta develops. The placenta is critical for nutrient delivery, immune protection, and healthy fetal growth.

🐋 It turns out that paternal genes play a key role in building parts of the placenta. Through a process called genomic imprinting, some maternal genes are switched off, allowing paternal genes to take the lead in certain areas of placenta.

📚 Animal studies show that poor sperm health can directly impact placental function, influencing everything from pregnancy outcomes to the risk of conditions like preeclampsia and even hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).

This research highlights why I'm so passionate about getting dad's involved and why I'm pretty strict with my son's about enviro toxins. Fun fact: I wrote the final thesis of my undergrad on the epigenetics of sperm.

#PreconceptionCare #PaternalHealth #Placenta #Epigenetics #NaturopathyForFertility #SlowMotherhood #First1000Days #ConsciousConception #FertilityAwareness #WholeFamilyHealth #AustralianNaturopath

Further reading: PMC3696791, PMID: 36468017.

Some thoughts on bloating and constipation 👇🏼

1. Fibre may not be the answer: Shocking I know, but there can be too much of a good thing for some people and certain symptoms. Some fibres may be harmful rather than helpful. Insoluble, soluble, resistant, bulking - confusing? I can help.

2. Anxiety and pelvic floor issues. Do you know that our pelvic floor can involuntarily contract and tighten with anxiety? This can cause constipation and pain passing bowel motions, pain in general, frequent urination, and urgency with urination or bowel motions. Known as a hypertonic pelvic floor, it can also be the cause of low back pain, heaviness, and pain during intercourse.

For more information about maternal wellbeing and thriving children, 👋🏻 hello! I'm Amy.

#naturopath #bendigonaturopath #castlemainenaturopath #naturopathforpregnancy #holisticwomenshealth
#maternalhealth #strengthtraining #perimenopause #menopause #brainchanges #serotonin #postnataldepletion #breakfast #cgm #glucose #intermittantfasting #thyroid #hypothyroid #keto #fasting #irondeficiency #anemia #vitaminddeficiency #constipation #bloating

PMDD is not "just bad PMS"

It's living in a cycle where parts of the month feel like you’re not yourself. Where your body, your brain, and your emotions seem to turn against you...then vanish when your bleed starts.

If this is your reality, I want you to know: there are naturopathic strategies that can offer support, soothe the extremes, and bring you back into rhythm with your body.

In clinic, I work gently and holistically to support people with PMDD through:

1. A protein-rich diet to balance blood sugar, mood, hormones, and neurotransmitters.

2. Learning to track your cycle, identifying your unique triggers and symptom patterns.

3. Sleep strategies that honour your circadian rhythms and calm your nervous system.

4. Movement that helps release inflammation and protect your brain.

5. Herbal medicine tailored to your specific cycle cues and to reduce brain reactivity to the steroid hormones. Our symptoms are telling us something, and we’re meant to listen. I like to work with our circadian rhythm and promote energy in the mornings and calmness in the afternoons. It's also critical that we address any underlying deficiencies (iron, iodine, zinc, Bs, magnesium are common).

You are not broken. You are cyclical. And there is support available.

If you suspect you’re living with PMDD, or you’ve been told “everything’s normal” but it doesn’t feel normal, please reach out. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Book a 1:1 naturopathic consultation via the link in bio. Let’s work together to bring steadiness back into your cycle.

#PMDDsupport #NaturopathicMedicine #HormoneHealth #CycleTracking #WomensHealth #BendigoNaturopath #MenstrualHealthMatters #PMDDawareness #NaturalHormoneSupport #MatricentricCare

I'm coming up to my bleed 🩸

(Featuring my general background noise of 3 screaming kiddos)

Iron metabolism does not happen in isolation here are the nutrients involved:

- COPPER
Copper plays a key role in iron metabolism by helping incorporate iron into haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Copper is also a cofactor for ceruloplasmin, an enzyme essential for oxidizing iron to its usable form for transport in the bloodstream, making copper critical for iron absorption, storage, and mobilisation throughout the body.

- VITAMIN A
Vitamin A is important for iron metabolism because it helps mobilise iron from storage sites to be used for red blood cell production. Without sufficient vitamin A, iron cannot be effectively released, which can lead to anaemia even when iron levels are adequate. Vitamin A also enhances the absorption of iron from the diet, making it easier for the body to use.

- VITAMIN D
Vitamin D supports iron metabolism indirectly by reducing inflammation, which can help improve iron availability. Chronic inflammation can lead to increased levels of hepcidin, a hormone that inhibits iron absorption and release; by lowering inflammation, adequate vitamin D levels may help decrease hepcidin and improve iron absorption and mobilisation.

- PROTEIN
Protein is essential for preventing anemia because it provides the building blocks for hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Adequate protein intake also supports the production of other proteins involved in iron transport and storage, like transferrin and ferritin, which are crucial for maintaining healthy iron levels and preventing anemia.

Breastfeeding is pure magic—

not just emotionally, but biologically too. Human milk is laced with over 200 unique oligosaccharides: specialised fibres that aren’t for baby’s nutrition, but rather to feed and shape their gut microbiome. It’s the original prebiotic.

Breastfeed engage in evolutionary two-way mother-infant communication. As the baby nurses, their saliva mixes with milk and sends signals back to mum, prompting the production of immune cells tailored to what baby needs. This allows mum to respond and protect her little one in real-time 💫

My MAMAS BLEND is available on my website or @3dphysio on Sternberg Street

PS - it's great for the whole family too - especially after meals and for upset tummies and colic.

Day 13, I think I ovulated 🙏

If you're new here my last cycle was only 18 days and I'm doing everything I know how to nourish myself and bring my cycle back online. I know that I cannot stop the march of time, however our lifestyle choices absolutely contribute to the health of our cycle.

Our cycle is our fifth vital sign. Here are some fast thoughts on our ovulatory phase, the shortest phase of our cycle and the best way to align training:

🥚 my feelings of strength peak right before ovulation so I go really hard in the gym with both weights and cardio.

🥚 I favour sprint interval training above other forms of cardio because it significantly helps with fat loss and body composition, it lowers cortisol and stimulates growth hormone, improves my cardiovascular health, and even improves my gut health.

🥚 This is my last chance for a long sauna because I get too hot once progesterone kicks in and raises my core temperature during luteal.

Follicular fuel and working out 👇

During our follicular phase our body is primed for strength, power and gains because of surging oestrogen.

As we move towards perimenopause and hit our 40s, we naturally start to lose skeletal muscle, which plays a crucial role in regulating glucose and insulin.

👉Less muscle means we don't dispose of glucose as efficiently leading to higher circulating blood sugar and insulin levels, and eventually, increased risk of metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

🏋️Building and maintaining muscle now is like laying down protective scaffolding for our future health, our for metabolism, and bone stability once oestrogen begins to decline.

Things that will happen when you lift heavy weights as a woman:
- Increased BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor)
- Better insulin sensitivity
- Improved metabolic health
- Increased muscle mass + bone density
- Deeper sleep
- Boosted protein synthesis, yes girl, including proteins in your skin, hair, and nails
- Better proprioception (body awareness + balance=less chance of falling)
- Reduced Alzheimer’s risk via the release of myokines.

Things that won’t happen: You won’t get bulky. You won’t look like Arnie (unless you really want to, and it takes a hell of a lot of work 😅)

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Am I deficient in electrolytes? 👇

Day 4, I'm walking off the devastation of heading back to the gym even though I thought I went light.

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) happens when muscle fibers experience tiny tears after exercise, triggering inflammation that causes stiffness and pain. This soreness usually peaks between 24 and 72 hours after a workout. For women, inadequate electrolyte levels, especially low magnesium, can make recovery slower and discomfort last longer. Read, I'm in agony.

Magnesium is essential for muscle function because it helps muscles contract and relax properly. It also regulates calcium and potassium, which are needed for nerve function and muscle repair. When magnesium levels are low, muscles may stay tense, leading to cramping, soreness, and fatigue. Women are more likely to experience magnesium deficiency due to hormonal changes, stress, and during the menstrual cycle, breastfeeding, or pregnancy.

Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and calcium support muscle recovery by keeping cells hydrated and ensuring nutrients reach the muscles. Without enough electrolytes, muscles struggle to repair, leading to longer-lasting soreness and low energy. Replenishing magnesium and electrolytes through diet or supplements can support faster recovery and better overall muscle health.

Follow my day by day blow of trying to fix my cycle.

I NEVER WORKOUT FASTED (ANYMORE)

If I'm going to fix my cycle, I need to signal well nourished safety to my body.

Here's how to fuel before and after working out to modulate your cortisol and glucose response and ensure muscle adaption.

🏋🏼 For weightlifting: Aim for 15g of protein. It fuels your body and boosts post-exercise oxygen consumption, helping to elevate your metabolism for better recovery. Here are some examples of 15g protein snacks:
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 30g of almonds
- 1 cup of greek yoghurt
- 1/2 a serve of a standard whey protein shake
- 50g turkey slices

🏃🏼 For cardio or cardio + weights: Add around 30g of carbs to that protein. This combo helps maintain blood sugar and signals the hypothalamus that nutrition is incoming, reducing the stress response often triggered by fasting/ training. Here are some examples of 30g of complex carbs:
- 1 medium banana
- 1 slice sourdough
- 1 apple with peanut butter
- 1 cup mixed berries

🍽️Always aim to have your post-workout meal within 45 minutes of training to optimise recovery and preserve lean mass.

Some tips for pain 👇

🏃Believe it or not but running up and down some stairs can alleviate cramps by releasing endorphins and moving lymph. I know it's literally the last thing you want to do but give it a try.

🍵Raspberry leaf tea with Calendula, ginger, chamomile and lemon balm can be helpful.

🔥Heat packs on my number one go to for any pain - all pain - all the time.

It's not really that hard!

I recommend 20-25g fibre per day as a baseline and possibly increasing that to an extra serve of veg or extra piece of fruit during late luteal while you're clearing hormones. Especially if you suffer from any kind of luteal dysfunction (PMDD & histamine girlies ♥️)

Fibre plays a crucial role in metabolic and hormonal health by influencing digestion, gut microbiota, and blood sugar regulation. It slows gastric emptying, enhancing satiety by promoting the release of hormones like peptide YY (PYY) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which regulate appetite.

In the gut, fibre serves as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which support gut barrier integrity and reduce inflammation.

For female hormones, fibre helps regulate oestrogen levels by binding to excess oestrogen in the gut and promoting its excretion, reducing the risk of oestrogen excess.

Fibre also improves insulin sensitivity, stabilising blood glucose levels and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes by moderating glucose absorption (slowing it down!) and enhancing glucose uptake in cells.

What is happening to millennial mums?

We are in an unprecedented era where the neurobiological changes of matrescence are colliding with those of perimenopause. In Australia the average maternal age was 31 in 2022 with 37% of new mothers now aged 30 to 34.

The research shows that later motherhood brings an emotional readiness for mothers and developmental benefits for our babies. But it also presents a unique overlap of mattresses and perimenopause.

I'll be talking about this in May at the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association Symposium in Sydney.

What an honour to deep dive into our brains.

@nhaa.est1920

For the record, I'm 38 🩸

#Perimenopause

Posting again! 👇

Next week I will be chatting to @revitalising.health
about this and I can't wait.

Early childhood trauma is now reasonably associated with both PMDD and PCOS.

🩸🫄🏼PCOS is a constellation of cardio-metabolic syndromes and dysfunction that impact metabolism, mental health and the reproductive system.

🩸🤯PMDD is classified as both a psychiatric and gynecological condition where severe physical and emotional symptoms manifest during the luteal phase in the lead up to menstruation.

📑The gist of the two articles I show in the video, and all of the others that are coming out, is that early life trauma has a higher prevalence amongst women who have PCOS and PMDD - with emotional trauma being the most common abuse type.

THIS ☝🏼 another reason why I'm so passionate about preconception care and changing the paradigm of how the early years looks in our culture and how mothers are supported through matrescense. Because healthy, supported mothers, raise happier, healthier babies.

In the meantime, naturopathic and functional medicine takes a (w)holistic approach to treating both PMDD and PCOS (no synthetic contraceptive needed).

👋🏻For more information about maternal wellbeing and thriving children, hello! I'm Amy. I'm a mum to three preschoolers (including #twins). I'm also a degree qualified naturopath. I support mothers to lead their families with energy and intention. You can book 1:1 appointments in clinic in #Bendigo or online with me. I also have concession rates available because naturopathic medicine should be inclusive, not exclusive.

#PCOS #PMDD #trauma #epigenetics #womenshealth #naturopath #naturopathinbendigo #bendigo #castlemaine #pregnancy #postpartum #romanempire #epigenetics #matrescence #bendigonaturopath #twinmum #fournonblondes #childhoodtrauma

Pregnancy reshapes your brain 🧠

During pregnancy, your brain undergoes a profound transformation, strengthening your ability to bond, intuitively respond, and deeply connect with your baby. The amygdala (the part of the brain linked to maternal instinct) actually grows, reinforcing attachment. Meanwhile, areas tied to empathy, social awareness, and anxiety become more active, sharpening your sensitivity to your baby’s needs.

This isn’t forgetfulness or “baby brain". It’s a biological adaptation, designed to fine-tune you for the intensity of mothering. Let’s honour it.

PS. I see a more serious and debilitating postpartum "brain fog" in clinic that I believe is tied to oestrogen, PMDD, (ADHD?), gut health, and perimenopause. If this is you, I see you. Feel free to reach out ♥️

About 60% of clothes produced are made from plastic.

👉🏼Other names for plastic fabric include polyester, nylon, acrylic, vegan leather, fake fur, spandex, viscose, and rayon.

👉🏼Several investigations in North America and the EU have found that most fashion brands from Shein to Lululemon, including children's clothing, contain phthalates, PFAS/PFOS, BPA, and flame retardants, and lead. Some in amounts way way higher than the legal limits. Clothing is now so synthetic that there are calls for clothes to come with an ‘ingredient list’.

👉🏼These clothes are also sprayed with fumigants and other chemicals to keep them mould and rodent free during long transit and storage times sitting in single use plastic bags and shipping containers.

So what can we do to reduce this toxic burden for ourselves and our children when we can't necessarily afford local organic slow fashion?
1️⃣Op shops and second-hand clothes from marketplace and eBay.
2️⃣Ask for better brands like @purebabyorganic at Christmas and birthdays
3️⃣Look for certified cotton and other certifications like GOTS
4️⃣Always wash clothing before use and hang to dry preferably in the sun too off gas
5️⃣Be mindful of synthetic shoes opt for leather whenever possible

👉🏼Stay tuned because I will cover the human and environmental toxic load of the dyes and plastics used. Hint: plastic is now found in testicles placentas and breast milk. The issue runs deep.

📑 I've written an Environmental Toxins Quick Guide which covers fast fashion and lots more including 14 FREE or easy steps that you can take to reduce your toxic burden grab it from the link in my bio @amysimpson_naturopath

For more information about maternal wellbeing and thriving children, 👋🏻 hello! I'm Amy. I'm a mum to three preschoolers (including #twins). I'm also a degree qualified naturopath undertaking a masters. I support mothers to lead their families with energy and intention. You can book 1:1 appointments in clinic in #Bendigo or online with me. I also have concession rates available because naturopathic medicine should be inclusive, not exclusive.

#fastfashion #slowfashion #lowtox #lowtoxchildren #naturopath #naturopathicliving #

Your body is brilliant 💫

This post applies to all postpartum journeys bus as a twin mum during multiples awareness week, let's focus on twinnies.

After carrying twins, your postpartum recovery isn’t just about bouncing back, it’s about deep, biological repair. Your body is recalibrating hormones, healing tissues, replenishing nutrient stores, and adapting to the intense demands of newborn care (times two!).

The fourth trimester is a critical window where rest, nourishment, and support aren’t luxuries, they’re necessities. Iron, collagen, and essential fats rebuild and repair. Magnesium and adaptogens buffer stress. Sleep (even in fragments) fuels healing. And above all, receiving help allows your nervous system to settle, so you can recover and bond.

Twin postpartum recovery isn’t just harder, it’s different. Understanding the physiology of healing can help you honour what your body truly needs.

#twinmum #MultipleBirthAwarenessWeek #TwinPostpartum #FourthTrimester #PostpartumHealing #NourishingMotherhood #TwinMumLife

More women are becoming mothers later in life..

.. and this trend is actually great for our kids. Older mums tend to have more emotional maturity, which can lead to better emotional support and developmental benefits for children. But it also creates a unique overlap of two profound life stages for women —matrescence and perimenopause—that significantly shape a woman’s physical, emotional, and neurological health.

🫄🏼Matrescence, the transformation a woman undergoes as she becomes a mother, involves hormonal shifts, identity changes, and heightened neuroplasticity that support bonding and caregiving, though it also increases vulnerability to stress and mental load.

🩸Perimenopause, which typically begins in the late 30s or early 40s, marks the transition to menopause as oestrogen levels fluctuate, leading to changes in mood, memory, energy, and physical symptoms eventually things like hot flushes. When these transitions intersect—compounded by breastfeeding-related low oestrogen and fluctuating hormones—cognitive function, emotional regulation, and mental health can be deeply affected, even contributing to an increase in PMDD and ADHD diagnoses.

🧠Understanding and addressing these overlapping hormonal and neurological shifts is essential for providing holistic, tailored support to mothers navigating the complexities of both motherhood and midlife. 👋🏻 hello! I'm Amy. I'm a mum to three preschoolers (including #twins). I'm also a degree qualified naturopath. You can book 1:1 appointments in clinic in #Bendigo or online #telehealth

@amysimpson_naturopath

#motherhood #matrescence #perimenopause #menstrualcycle

How are ya swimmers?

Sperm counts have plummeted by over 50% in the last 50 years.

Two landmark studies by Levine found that men’s sperm counts have declined dramatically since the 1970s, with environmental toxins, poor diet, and lifestyle factors playing a major role. This isn’t just about fertility, low sperm health is a marker of overall health and longevity.

For couples trying to conceive, preconception care isn’t just for women. Sperm take around 72 days to regenerate, which means small changes can have a big impact in just three months.

Men’s fertility matters. It’s time we talked about it.

Our brains are constantly changing...

...especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. During pregnancy and the postpartum period, a woman's brain undergoes significant changes in areas related to empathy, anxiety, and social interaction, enhancing maternal instincts and bonding but also contributing to postnatal depletion—a state of exhaustion caused by the physical demands of motherhood, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, rage, and brain fog can persist for years. And if you're my age, we're also navigating perimenopause, where fluctuating hormone levels, particularly estrogen and progesterone, impact neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, causing mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, and sleep disturbances.

Understanding these changes can help us implement better self-care strategies, like stress management, proper nutrition, and sleep. Hello!

👋🏼I'm Amy, a mum of three preschoolers (including twins) and a degree-qualified naturopath.

#naturopath #bendigonaturopath #castlemainenaturopath #naturopathforpregnancy #holisticwomenshealth #maternalhealth #strengthtraining #perimenopause #menopause #brainchanges #serotonin #postnataldepletion

Millennial Mum? Understand your brain 👇🏼

Firstly, are you experiencing any of these symptoms? Sending so much support and patience your way.

🫄🏼🤱🏼During pregnancy and postpartum, a woman’s brain undergoes significant changes, particularly in areas related to empathy, anxiety, and social interaction, which enhance maternal instincts and the ability to bond with the baby. The brain becomes more sensitive to stress and attuned to our baby, helping us to anticipate and meet their needs. This period is crucial for fostering a deep, emotional connection between mother and child to ensure the health of both. This period can also lead to postnatal depletion—a state of profound physical and emotional exhaustion caused by the relentless demands of motherhood and insufficient recovery time. Symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and brain fog can persist for years. Mothers need holistic support, including proper nutrition, rest, and emotional care, to restore their vitality and well-being.

🧠🤯During perimenopause (late-30s), the brain undergoes significant changes due to fluctuating hormone levels, particularly oestrogen and progesterone. These hormonal shifts can affect neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, leading to symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, poor memory recall, shit concentration and "brain fog." As the brain adjusts to these changes, women may also experience sleep disturbances and increased sensitivity to stress. Changes to our primary hormones drives a significant change in our gut towards a more pro-fat, pro-inflammatory population of microbes in our gut. We also experience significant reduction in lean muscle mass and bone density putting us at risk of falls. And an increase in insulin resistance and uncontrolled blood glucose which wreaks havoc on our mood, cravings and changes our body composition.

For more information about maternal wellbeing and thriving children, 👋🏻 hello! I'm Amy. I'm a mum to three under five (including #twins). I'm also a degree qualified naturopath. I support mothers to lead their families with energy and intention. @amysimpson_naturopath

#Perimenopause #motherhood #burnout #fatigue

$99 New Client Special the March ♥️

✔ Initial Appointment only $99 - usually $160

✔ Available Tuesdays & Thursdays - early morning and after work appointments available

✔ In-person at 3D Physio Sternberg - online telehealth also available

This is the perfect opportunity to start your journey toward better energy, balanced hormones, and deep nourishment with evidence-based naturopathic care.

Use it or lose it - muscle mass declines from 30.

But it turns out lifting weights halts the delcline AND benefits women in midlife in a myriad of cross-syatem ways. Especially when entering perimenopause and oestrogen begins to fluctuate and progesterone begins to decline.

Finally a fitness fad I can get behind:

🧬Increased Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) - a chemical 'myokine' released from muscles that benefits mood and cognition

🍰Improved Insulin Sensitivity

🍜Enhanced Metabolic Health

🏋️Increased Muscle Mass

🦴Improved Bone Density

😴Enhanced Sleep Quality

💆Boosted Protein Synthesis

🏃Enhanced Proprioception

🧠Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Of all the things to do, personally, it's easiest for me to forget about exercise. But, here's the thing - Naturopathic care needs to be (whole)istic. Appropriate movement is JUST AS important as your sleep, applied nutrition (diet), nutritional medicine (supplements), and herbal medicine. There is no health without movement.

Have you jumped on the 'lift heavy shit' bandwagon? Vote below 👇

Pillars of Health ✨

True wellness isn’t about perfection or an 86-step morning routine designed by men without children.

True wellness is about building strong foundations.

My core pillars of health are:

🛌 Rest – Deep, nourishing sleep to restore and heal.
🥗 Nutrition – Whole, real food to fuel your body.
🚶‍♀️ Movement – Cyclical, strength-building exercise.
🧘‍♀️ Mindset – Reducing stress, breaking limiting beliefs.
🌿 Environment – Low-toxin living for optimal health.

I also love living - cakes and cheese with my friends. Hummus and corn chips. A late night movie. A full day on the couch. Take away pizza on day 2 of my bleed.

I really hate the lines that have been fed to woman such as 'run uphill for 30 minutes to burn off that birthday cookie'

Um no.

Small, intentional choices every day that serve your physical and emotional health = long-term vitality.

Let's scrutinise our skincare!

The term "fragrance" in personal care products often refers to a mixture of synthetic chemicals, including phthalates. These compounds are derived from petrochemicals (fossil fuels) and are used to make scents last longer.

Phthalates have been linked to hormone disruption, which can worsen hot flushes and may be associated with early menopause. More urinary phthalates are found in women than men suggesting that perhaps our higher use of personal care products is exposing us at a greater rate.

Reducing exposure to EDCs is key for protecting our hormones and long-term health.

Here's some more tips 👇🏼
1. Scrutinise your skincare, shampoos, soaps, sunscreens etc.

2. Swap plastics for glass and stainless steel.

3. Throw away your non-stick pans. Don't use plastic utensils.

4. Ditch commercial cleaning products and anything that has the miscellaneous ingredient "fragrance". Air fresheners and fabric softener are particularly toxic and actually redundant.

For more information about maternal wellbeing and thriving children, 👋🏻 hello! I'm Amy. I'm a mum to three under 5 (including #twins). I'm also a degree qualified naturopath undertaking a masters. I support mothers to lead their families with energy and intention. You can book 1:1 appointments in clinic in #Bendigo or online with me. I also have concession rates available because naturopathic medicine should be inclusive, not exclusive.

#Menopause #Perimenopause #HotFlushes #HormoneHealth #EndocrineDisruptors #WomensHealth #HormoneBalance #NaturalHealth #CleanBeauty #ToxicFreeLiving #HealthyHormones #Phthalates #FertilityAwareness #MenopauseSupport #HormoneDisruption

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