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20 Stress Hacks from Naturopath Caroline Robertson
In today’s fast-paced world, chronic stress has become the norm – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s a range of simple, evidence‑inspired strategies to help you move from tense to tranquil. The impact of stress is significant: a 2019 report from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners found that anxiety and depression are now more common reasons for visiting a doctor than coughs and colds. The good news is that small, consistent changes can make a real difference. Below are 20 of my top tips, covering herbs, supplements, lifestyle shifts and a calming breathing exercise. Herbs … Continue reading 20 Stress Hacks from Naturopath Caroline Robertson
Unblock, Unwind, Unbloat: What TCM Knows About Your Gut
That post-meal tightness, the uncomfortable fullness that lingers long after eating, the gassy bloat that turns your waistband into an enemy. Indigestion is one of those quietly miserable experiences most of us accept as normal. But Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been addressing these exact complaints for over two thousand years, and its approach is both nuanced and deeply practical. In TCM, bloating from indigestion is most commonly linked to what practitioners call “Spleen Qi Deficiency” or “Liver Qi Stagnation.” The Spleen (which in TCM governs digestion and the transformation of food into energy) becomes overwhelmed — often by cold … Continue reading Unblock, Unwind, Unbloat: What TCM Knows About Your Gut
Life After Miscarriage: Navigating Grief, Healing, and Hope
Experiencing a miscarriage can be deeply distressing. For many women, it brings a profound sense of loss that is not always visible to others, yet felt deeply within. Alongside the physical experience, the emotional impact often touches every part of life — identity, social and family networks, thoughts, and future hopes. Although those around you may want to help, it’s common to feel misunderstood or unsure how to express what you’re going through and what you need. It’s important to recognise that your experience matters, your grief is valid, and you deserve support as you navigate this time. Miscarriage is … Continue reading Life After Miscarriage: Navigating Grief, Healing, and Hope
Chinese Herbal Medicine for Fertility Support
PCOS, Endometriosis and IVF Preparation Fertility can be influenced by cycle regularity, hormonal patterns, inflammation, and overall health. Chinese Herbal Medicine is commonly used alongside medical and naturopathic care to support these factors, particularly for women managing PCOS, endometriosis, or preparing for IVF. How It Can Help Herbal treatment is individualised and may be used to: Regulate menstrual cycles and support ovulation Improve pelvic circulation Reduce inflammation Manage stress and insomnia, which disrupt hormones Formulas are tailored and adjusted over time based on your cycle and symptoms. PCOS and Endometriosis Support For PCOS, treatment may focus on improving cycle regularity … Continue reading Chinese Herbal Medicine for Fertility Support
Craniosacral Therapy Explained: How It Supports Stress, Trauma and Healing
For many years I worked in the birth space as a childbirth educator – however over time I found much of my work beginning to naturally move away from education and towards nervous system support. The majority of my clients were coming following severe birth trauma, pregnancy loss or years of complex infertility. I quickly realised my skills in birth education were not enough – while I used hypnosis to work with the subconscious – it became abundantly clear that I needed to be working with the body. This realisation led me into bodywork, first through massage, and then into … Continue reading Craniosacral Therapy Explained: How It Supports Stress, Trauma and Healing