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Given the right conditions, the body can heal itself."It's the physicians duty to activate & reactivate the body's healing mechanism" Dr. Max Gerson M.D. Naturopathy is a form of complimentary medicine using tools such as Diet/Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Homeopathy, Essential oils and simple lifestyle changes.
Herbal Medicine is one of the oldest forms of treatment dating back to Ancient Greece. It is still used predominantly by 80% of the worlds population.
The key point of Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine is to get to the root cause of illness and bring the body back into balance, not just treating the symptoms. Using detailed case taking skills, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostics & Ayurvedic Constitutions, we can get a deeper understanding of what exactly is going on in the body.
Working together, using plant based medicines, nutrition, lifestyle changes and mindfulness we can bring the body back to a place of balance. A place of health.
"It is more important to know what type of person has a disease than to know what type of disease a person has" - Hippocrates.
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The infamous “Health Magazines”. Are they really healthy though? . . Does reading these magazines make you feel better or worse about yourself? As a teenager and in my early 20s I would buy these magazines for the “perfect diets” to look like the model on the cover and tips on how to “make a man want you”. Being sold the illusion that the secret to my happiness and self worth was in those pages. . . These magazines and advertisements on tv and online are there to sell you a product by making you feel less beautiful, less worthy and less EVERYTHING...all so you will give them money. They don’t care about your self worth. . . YOU and only you can truly care about your self worth. Choose YOU today and not the photo shopped magazine on a shelf. Happy Monday 💜🌸💜 #selfcare #selflove #womenshealth #femalehealth #mentalhealth #bodyimage #selfawareness #bodydysmorphia #bodyshaming #showlove #showkindness #love #joy #beyou #embraceyou #naturopathy #nutrition #herbalmedicine #galway #reality
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If you do one thing for yourself this week, listen to this podcast by these 3 inspiring women. @whitnlove @wednesdaymartinphd & @mamagena . . -Reclaiming your right to pleasure. -Reclaiming your body. -Reclaiming your power as a woman. . . The one thing that struck me most was how many women don’t use the words V🌸gina or V💜lva for their own body parts, or don’t use any word at all. What do you call your lady garden??? Happy Sunday 💜🌸💜 #podcast #power #woman #women #womenempowered #womenempowerment #love #selflove #dressforyourself #femalehealth #health #wellness #laugh #joy #naturopathy #herbalmedicine #galway #iloveme #selfcare #blogger
Ep.26 Sleep Deprivation
Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This weeks episode I’m talking about how sleep deprivation can cause a whole host of health implications from hormones to weight gain and your mental & emotional state. I talk about the 3 types of people who are sleep deprived: -Over achievers (like myself) -Insomniacs (again like myself) -New Parents And how you can make the choices to improve your sleep and health. Click the link below to have a listen. Happy Friday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜 #podcast #healthpodcast #healthblogger #sleep #sleepdeprivation #sleepdeprived #chronicstress #newparents #health #wellness #naturopathy #nutrition #herbalmedicine #insomnia #anxiety #supplements #nourishyourbody #galway #sleepaids #magnesium https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-gyqqn-bd911b
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This smoothie is great for those stressful weeks in work or if you’re hitting the gym hard. Chamomile is a natural muscle relaxant and nervine support and we all know my love for Magnesium. Pairing it with healthy fats from avocado and pumpkin seeds, you’re getting a complete hug in a glass for your nervous system and brain. . . Ingredients: -1-2 cups strong brewed chamomile tea -1tsp @mag365eu Magnesium Powder -1 handful of pumpkin seeds -1/4 avocado -2 Medjool Dates -100g Bluberries -1/2 tsp cinnamon powder -1 scoop vegan protein powder (optional) Method: Blend all together and enjoy. Happy Hump Day 💜🌸💜 #smoothie #recipe #smoothierecipes #healthyrecipes #realfood #brainfood #nervoussystem #cns #eatrealfood #foodismedicine #health #wellness #mentalhealth #emotionalsupport #nourishthebrain #naturopathy #nutrition #herbalmedicine #plantmedicine #galway
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Diindolylmethane or DIM for short is a natural occurring compound found in the gut after consuming cruciferous veg like cabbage, Brussel sprouts, broccoli & cauliflower. . . Studies show DIM helps the body to metabolism Oestrogen more effectively and under certain circumstances (excess Oestrogen) it may actually block Oestrogen effects. It also acts as an aromatase inhibitor (conversion of testosterone to Oestrogen) . . It’s used to support many conditions and symptoms of excess Oestrogen like PMS, Flooding, Mood Swings, Endometriosis symptoms. . . As DIM can act like Oestrogen as well as block it’s effects, it’s advised to only take this short term 2-3 months, until the body has regulated its natural hormone balance. DIM can also increase the breakdown of certain medications in the P450 pathway e.g. clozapine (Clozaril), cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), fluvoxamine (Luvox), haloperidol (Haldol), imipramine (Tofranil), mexiletine (Mexitil), olanzapine (Zyprexa), pentazocine (Talwin), propranolol (Inderal), tacrine (Cognex), theophylline, zileuton (Zyflo), zolmitriptan (Zomig), and others. . . Always check with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplements. Happy Wednesday 💜🌸💜 #dim #oestrogen #testosterone #femalehealth #periodproblems #periods #period #pms #pmsproblems #heavyflow #naturopathy #nutrition #herbalmedicine #plantmedicine #eatrealfood #cruciferousvegetables #moodswings #irritability #galway #health
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Everyone has a battle. Be Kind 💜🌸💜 #tuesdaythoughts #life #bekind #kindness #love #compassion #joy #battles #smile #givecompliments #benice #dontjudge #liftothersup #galway #naturopathy #herbalmedicine #showlove #instaquotes #mindfulness #caring
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Sleep has a direct impact on your hormones. Quality and quantity all matters. . . Sleep deprivation has been shown to decrease leptin (an appetite suppressing hormone) and increases ghrelin (a hormone stimulating hunger). Along with increasing Cortisol & Adrenaline, in turn having an effect on your reproductive hormones. . . It can become a viscous circle with fluctuating Oestrogen and Progesterone before menstruation causing sleepless nights, and high levels of cortisol influencing these hormones negatively and in turn your Central Nervous System(see where I’m going with this) . . Start a nightly sleep routine to lower stress hormones. -Drink chamomile or valerian tea before bed. -Have an Epsom Salt & Lavender Bath -Take Magnesium 30 mins before bed @mag365eu -Have a small bowl of oats to help ground you. Happy Tuesday 💜🌸💜 #sleep #sleepdeprivation #hormones #hormonehealth #nervoussystem #oestrogen #progesterone #cortisol #adrenaline #naturopathy #nutrition #herbalmedicine #goodsleep #femalehealth #health #wellness #healthandwellness #galway #eatright #sleephealth
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Did you know that 1 pack of sanitary towels is the equivalent to 5 plastic bags? 90% of a standard sanitary towel is made of plastic. . . More and more women are looking for natural organic products for their periods. The mooncup is a great option but for some women, they’re just not comfortable with it. So try out organic eco friendly options instead. @natracare is plastic, perfume and chlorine free and can be bought in any of your local health food stores. Happy Monday 💜🌸💜 #period #periodproblems #periods #plasticfreeperiod #plasticfree #chemicalfree #femalehealth #periodproducts #womenshealth #naturopathy #periodcramps #ecofriendly #reduceplasticwaste #reduceplastic #galway #health #wellness #nutrition #loveyourbody #theresnoplanetb
Ep.25 Anxiety/Looking Inward/Journaling
Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast just went live. This weeks episode a little bit of everything for Anxiety from the Tripod of life Money/ security, Sleep/ Health & Relationships/Connections. I speak about how we project and where our fears come from and how looking inward is more important than looking outward for answers. Click the link below to have a listen. Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜 #podcast #healthpodcast #life #anxiety #stress #projections #mirrors #selflove #selfcare #healthblogger #femalehealth #periodproblems #womensproblems #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthy #lookinginward #journaling #diary #galway #naturopathy https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-eex53-bc84de
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When a lot of people think of journaling, they feel a bit silly at first. Ive seen this with many different clients but after giving it a few goes, there seems to be no going back for them. . . I got out of the habit of journaling for a while, but after a couple months back at it, I see the benefits all over again. . . Journaling is a gateway to your subconscious. Usually we have thousands of thoughts running through our heads each day, and they go by so fast we don’t even catch the negative ones. Sitting in a quiet space for 10/15 mins writing down your thoughts can give you massive revelations to how you connect with yourself. . . Why not give it a go tonight. Take 10 mins to write about your day, how you felt and why it was you felt the way you did. Looking outward you can gain knowledge, but looking inward, you can gain wisdom. . . Happy Hump Day 💜🌸💜 #journaling #diaries #subconcious #thoughts #feelings #ourthoughtscreateourfeelings #yourthoughtscreateyourreality #loveyourself #embraceyourself #love #connection #belonging #vulnerability #yourtruth #wisdom #knowledge #lessons #alwayslearning #galway #naturopathy
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Chamomile is one of my all time favorite herbs. It’s gentle but it packs a punch when needed. . . It’s not just a powerful nervine to help support stress and tension. It’s a very useful stomach remedy. By regulating peristalsis (movement of the smooth muscle tissues in the intestines) it can help both diarrhea and constipation. Its bitter compounds aids in secretion of digestive juices to help with digestion and absorption of nutrients. It’s ant-spasmodic properties helps with wind, cramping, colic and indigestion. It’s also very safe for young children. . . Other benefits may include: -Antiseptic against bacteria & thrush -Reducing fevers -Soothing cystitis symptoms -Gastritis -Nervousness -Insomnia -Tension Headaches & Migraines -Relaxing Uterine Spasms -Stress related amenorrhea -Antihistamine When making tea, steep it for minimum 15mins. And when giving it to the kids, make a lemonade using sparkling water and local honey. Happy Tuesday 💜🌸💜 #chamomile #chamomiletea #nervoussystem #tension #stress #gutproblems #gastroenteritis #headaches #insomnia #naturopathy #nutrition #herbalmedicine #sleep #cramps #periodproblems #femalehealth #nausea #morningsickness #colicbaby #relaxation
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