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Our ‘food story’ is intricately bound up in childhood memories, cultural narratives and familial patterns. Our bodies carry the impact of these stories – often body shame, diet confusion, mistrust of intuition and food guilt. If you are willing to explore these…
Do you have a leaky gut? Learn WHY you need a healthy gut wall, HOW you know if you’ve got a leaky gut, and a few key HEALING options to factor into your gut care plan to get you feeling…
Pregnancy can cause varied levels of discomfort no matter what time of year it is. Use this list of easy summertime solutions to help you stay cool and comfortable this summer 🌸
We are looking for our next incredible Acupuncturist. To be eligible for this position you already have passion, interest and experience in reproductive health, pre-conception care, infertility, IVF/ART…
Aren’t you supposed to know this information already? Actually, no. The information Rhiannon shares is not taught in Naturopathic programs, university level or otherwise. Are you a practitioner keen to register? Find out more…
How many nights have you SWORN you would get off Netflix earlier/or stop scrolling social in bed/run a bath/rubbed lavender into your pillow/mediated/got a better night’s sleep?! Or perhaps you tend to lay in bed, wide eyed, coaxing yourself to drop down, only to become more restless the longer you remain awake?! If you answered yes, you are not alone! An astonishing 39.8% Australians are not getting…
It is now more commonly understood that most conditions occurring in adulthood originate in foetal life. This evidence highlights the importance of following an optimal prenatal diet to not only set the stage for the health of your growing baby and your personal pregnancy, but it holds a strong influence on the health outcomes of future…
Pain is a misunderstood beast. It is perhaps one of the most important survival mechanisms your body has. It used to be believed that pain was a reaction to tissue damage, but we now know that pain is predictive, it functions more like a warning of potential damage either real or imagined, and the most interesting part is that it is…
Have a think about how you want to get down and hug in close to your own fertile mind. Care for a lamb, a new baby, nurture your eggs, build a nest, bud forth an idea, spring into life. If you can’t spring into life, just walk or crawl, one foot in front of the other, one day at a time and allow the seasonal vitality to be absorbed through…
If a baby is born with a restricted neck they are susceptible to spending time with their head resting on the one side which may lead to unevenness over time. 1 in 3 mums also reported feeling that their baby remained in the same position or was stuck during their final…
These resources have felt like a lifesaver for many people who have felt disconnected, stressed, in pain, anxious and fearful with reverberating body-wide repercussions like restlessness, digestive issues, insomnia, panic attacks, breathing difficulties, muscular pain…
We believe that every single system on this planet is intimately entwined with every other system – we all rely on each other. Right now the world is out of balance, unhealthy. We believe that…
One of the great things about paying attention to your diet is that you can get started immediately and see results quickly. So here they are – some of my best tips for optimising your diet during a pandemic.
Mask wearing and mask breathing is really hard. Why? Much of it is to do with carbon dioxide which, when understood and used to your advantage, can actually be used to improve your health rather than hinder it. In fact it can be part of the solution to many…
I offer this series exclusively to Fertile Ground, to the mothers and the mothers to be, to join me in opening to, generating and maintaining your sense of feminine sensual movement. This is about confidence. This is about play. This is about curiosity and moving even more into connection with your body and …
As we start to move into winter, the cooler weather brings with it a natural inclination for warmer foods. Slow-cooked dishes, casseroles and stewed fruit are meals that are lovely to have over the winter period. Some of my favourite warming meals to have are nourishing soups.
Common symptoms of Pelvic Girdle Pain include sharp, stabbing or grabbing pain that is aggravated climbing up and down stairs, getting dressed/undressed, rolling over in bed, getting in and out of the car, extended periods standing, sitting or walking and pain on sexual intercourse.
Although some women experience improvements or no change in acne during pregnancy, a substantial number suffer acne flare ups during this time, which may also indicate a higher risk for similar flare ups during future pregnancies. A shift in hormones, specifically progesterone, estrogen and androgens, during pregnancy can stimulate…
When I was a teenager, all I learned about my period was that it happened. The subject was taboo, only the essentials were discussed, and further information just wasn’t available. If you are the same, then it may take some months of observation to notice things you haven’t before. It is not uncommon that women…
How can you help your kids manage stress? Living in this day and age, stress is a normal part of modern life. Some types of stress can be helpful, whereas other types of stress can be incredibly debilitating if sustained long-term. Sometimes stress can be so overwhelming, it feels like it is taking over your child’s life. Thankfully, the body has…
Roasted Tomato Soup is one of my favourite winter recipes. Roasting the tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness and enhances the flavour.
I usually double or triple the recipe and stock up the freezer with it so it’s easy to take out the night before for a very quick dinner the following day.
So much of the world pulls us out of ourselves. Out of our bodies, our attention is scattered in all directions except within. Now that we have the space and distance from the outer distractions you can bring your attention back within to be able to know what is really happening for you.
Green sauces are a tasty way to sneak in some extra greens and jazz up roast veggies to make sure you are meeting your vegetable quota. Green sauces are herbaceous, full of flavour and packed with immune boosting antioxidants and vitamin…
Meditation can help you with an incredibly diverse range of things such as providing immense relief from your anxiety and stress, resetting your circadian rhythms, regulating a daily practice of deep rest, facilitating repair in your body, and encouraging a deeper sense of connection and wholeness.
Have you been struggling for lunch ideas while in lockdown? Lost for inspiration amongst preparing all your own food? These lentil patties have been a life saver for me. With the weather getting colder, I’m sure most of use feel like a warm meal for lunch but want something that is quick, tasty and healthy. These patties are all of those things.
Whilst there are certainly pros and cons of being in lockdown, there are many things that you can be doing now to help improve your chances of conceiving.
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 many of us are now working from home, making for the perfect time to look at our home workplace ergonomics.
Counselling appointments are now available over the phone or via online video. Talking with a counsellor about your concerns and accessing emotional management strategies at this challenging time can be very grounding and reassuring, enabling you to be more in control of your thoughts and overwhelm.
All of our naturopaths are available for 30-minute Immune Support Phone Consultations and we have set up this new appointment type for existing and new patients. You can book online (or call us anytime). Whilst there is yet no TGA approved intervention for COVID-19 specifically, complementary medicine has much to offer in regard to supporting your general health, immune function and wellbeing.
Are you worried about your immune system’s ability to fight off infection? A healthy immune system is more likely to be able to provide a timely and robust response when exposed to a “bug” (e.g. virus) which in turn reduces your chance of experiencing symptoms and getting sick. The health of your body’s immune system
By FGHG Osteopath, Nicole Cukierman The answer is unexpected but makes perfect sense! Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is an irritation and overuse of the muscles and tendons that extend your wrist and fingers. Anyone who finds themselves repeating the same actions over and over can develop this painful and chronic condition. While 50% of
What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition characterised by pain and potentially a burning sensation in the female genitals, specifically of the vulva, and entrance of the vagina. The pain is often brought on when pressure is applied to the area, such as with bike riding, sitting for prolonged periods, and sexual intercourse. …
How to reignite your vitality even if you’re feeling time-poor & exhausted – check out this one day, full immersion in February with Charmaine Dennis and Carly Woods. Do you feel like you’re whirring along in a hurricane of ‘to do’ without much time left for YOU? Stop right there – you’re supposed to have it … Continued
The latest findings of two 2019 meta-analyses. By Kim Riley At Fertile Ground Health Group, many of our fertility acupuncture clients have been considering IVF, or are already undergoing IVF treatment. Past research has been both supportive and unsupportive of the efficacy of acupuncture during IVF treatment and we are often asked what the latest …
By Josephine Cabrall, FGHG Naturopath These two salads are versatile side dishes to a variety of meals. The fennel slaw particularly compliments chicken and fish but I find it can form a part of any good spread, making it perfect for picnics, barbeques and pot luck dinners. The chickpea salad can be a stand-alone meal …
By Josephine Cabrall, FGHG Naturopath So you may have read my last post “The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do To Heal PCOS” about the powerful effects of quitting sugar on PCOS. But some of us may not get the results we want from quitting sugar alone and this is where we need to turn …
By Suzanne Hurley, FGHG Perinatal Counsellor As the Perinatal and Fertility Counsellor at Fertile Ground Health Group, there are many times that I notice my own goose bumps as I shiver at what is happening in the counselling room. The shivers are for the remarkable connections that people make when reflecting on their experiences, the …
By Sarah Harris, FGHG Paediatric Naturopath Pregnancy is often described as a ‘window of opportunity’. As a mother, being in the best of health before and during pregnancy can help influence critical stages of your baby’s development and help create a happy and healthy child. Taking good care of yourself during pregnancy and breastfeeding as …
Osteopathy during pregnancy can help with more than just reducing back pain. During pregnancy our goal is to create an unrestricted space for the baby to grow and ideally position themselves for birth. Tightness in the mums body can influence the babies position in the uterus and even impact its descend through the birth canal. Using hands-on techniques we aim to release tension through the mum’s back, ribs, pelvis, hips and diaphragm so that the baby is able to move into a more ideal position.
The greens in the salad are rich in folate and antioxidants which are important nutrients to support a healthy conception and pregnancy, whilst the nuts and seeds are high in zinc (great for sperm health!), magnesium and fibre. There is another anti-oxidant hit with the delicious pomegranate seeds on top and some beneficial gut bugs in the form of probiotics if you use a good quality yoghurt (not to mention the additional protein and calcium in the yoghurt).
Naomi Jankowski, FGHG Acupuncturist shares a recent case where she used a specific acupuncture technique for a patient presenting with debilitating and chronic pelvic menstrual pain.
