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Lifestyle, Diet and nutrition Marissa Patsalou Lifestyle, Diet and nutrition Marissa Patsalou

You don’t need to go on a New Year detox - your body is already doing that

As the new year rolls in, so do the ads and social media noise encouraging you to go on a detox and ‘reset’ your body after the holiday indulgence. The idea of a ‘fresh start’ may be appealing, but the truth is, you don’t need a drastic detox to feel better - your body is already equipped with incredible systems that work 24/7 to detoxify toxins and waste products from your body. In this blog, we’re exploring how your body naturally detoxifies and how you can support these pathways in a sustainable, inexpensive way.

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Women's health Marissa Patsalou Women's health Marissa Patsalou

Unpacking The Pill: Masking Symptoms vs. Addressing the Root Cause

The pill has its place in the overall landscape of health and wellness, but it’s often touted as a wonder drug, magic bullet for all women’s health issues, from endometriosis to acne to anxiety to PCOS. It’s becoming increasingly clear that there is a huge amount of misconception and misunderstanding surrounding the pill, how it works, and its limitations so today, we’re going to explore all of the above and more so that you can make informed decisions for your health!

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Lifestyle, Gut health Marissa Patsalou Lifestyle, Gut health Marissa Patsalou

Gut Health During Festive Feasting: Your Guide to Supporting Digestion

The festive season is synonymous with indulgent feasts, rich treats, and social gatherings centred around food and drink. While this is a time to celebrate and enjoy these delicious spreads, the sudden change in eating habits can slow digestive processes and irritate the gut, leading to symptoms like bloating, gas, indigestion, and changes to bowel motions. The good news? You don’t have to skip the festivities to keep your gut happy. Here’s a comprehensive guide to supporting your digestive health during the holidays.

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Men's health, Mental health Marissa Patsalou Men's health, Mental health Marissa Patsalou

The State of Men’s Mental Health: How Naturopathy Can Be A Safe Space

Men face significant inequalities and unique challenges where their mental health is concerned, and subsequently face worse health outcomes compared to the general population. While societal norms and stigmas have historically discouraged men from seeking help for mental health issues or encouraged us as a society to ‘brush off’ the issues men face, it's essential to recognise that the issue spreads far wider than this. Today we’re opening up the conversation, breaking down the stigma, and discussing how naturopathy can be a safe space for all men.

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Children's health, Gut health Rhiannon Coen Children's health, Gut health Rhiannon Coen

Helping Your Child Overcome Constipation

Constipation is one of the most common concerns parents bring to our clinic, and we’ve seen firsthand how significantly it can impact your child's daily life – as well as your entire family dynamic. When left unaddressed, this can become a chronic issue. But the good news is, by taking a naturopathic approach that considers your child’s overall health, we have many tools available to effectively manage and treat constipation. In this blog, we'll explore the diet and lifestyle factors often related to constipation, other underlying causes, and testing options you might like to consider.

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You need a high protein breakfast, especially if you’re a menstruating person

Our mum’s weren’t wrong - breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. A balanced breakfast is key to starting your day right, and one nutrient in particular is especially important if you’re a menstruating person… Protein! Today, we’re exploring why prioritising protein in the morning can be the difference in supporting a healthy menstrual cycle and overall well being. 

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Teen periods: What's normal?

During the first few years of menstruating, the body is highly sensitive to oestrogen and we are more likely to have bleeds that are not true periods. While the menstrual cycle first matures it can result in long or short cycles, heavy or lighter bleeds, and more painful or less painful periods. So given the common variability, what’s considered normal? and when should we be seeking further advice and support?

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