Wellness Journal
Welcome to the Vale of Health Wellness Journal! We’re a team of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncturists, Reiki Healers and Naturopathic Nutritionists, dedicated to helping you feel better and reach your health and wellness goals. If you’ve found your way here, we’re excited to support you in making small, meaningful changes to your diet and lifestyle that can have a big impact on your overall health.
In our journal, you’ll find expert insights on holistic living, including fertility and emotional wellness. Expect tips on navigating seasonal changes, nourishing recipes, how to tackle difficult hormonal conditions, analyses of new research, and lifestyle advice rooted in ancient practices. These are the tools that have helped us and our clients, and we hope they do the same for you.
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The Endless Magic of Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are a powerhouse for heart health, hormone balance, and cancer prevention. Known to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation, they’re rich in omega-3s and lignans that support PMS relief, breast cancer prevention, and tumour reduction. Ideal for seed cycling, flax seeds boost oestrogen levels naturally. Learn how to incorporate freshly ground flax seeds into your diet for optimal health benefits.
The Benefits of Naturopathic Nutrition for Endometriosis
Explore how naturopathic nutrition can help manage endometriosis by balancing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and supporting hormone regulation. Learn about the benefits of anti-inflammatory foods, cruciferous vegetables, probiotics, and acupuncture to alleviate pain, enhance fertility, and improve overall health for women with endometriosis.
5 Meals I’d eat on repeat for Breast Cancer, Endometriosis, Hormonal Acne…
Discover 5 nutrient-packed meals designed to support hormonal health for conditions like breast cancer, endometriosis, and fibroids. These meals focus on phytoestrogens, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and gut health to help detoxify excess oestrogen and support overall wellness.
Generally feeling exhausted and don’t know why? Magnesium to the Rescue
Chronic fatigue, stress, or poor sleep? You could be magnesium deficient. Essential for energy production, hormone balance, and relaxation, magnesium is nature's calming mineral. Learn how it supports PCOS, sleep quality, menstrual cramps, and more. Explore dietary sources, supplements, and soothing Epsom salt baths to restore balance. Boost your energy and wellness naturally!
Miso + Wakame for Sex Hormone Excretion
Learn how miso and wakame support hormone detoxification by promoting sex hormone excretion. Discover the role of these foods in reducing oestrogen dominance symptoms like jawline acne, improving liver function, and aiding with constipation. Perfect for women’s health, PCOS, fertility, endometriosis, and hormonal acne management. Find out more about incorporating these natural hormone health boosters into your diet.
Seaweed: A Superfood
Explore the powerful benefits of seaweed as a superfood, packed with essential minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Learn how seaweed supports weight management, thyroid health, detoxification, and can relieve digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and even cancer-related concerns.
Oestrogen Dominance: Explained
Oestrogen dominance can lead to various health issues, including cancer risk, fibroids, endometriosis, and hormonal acne. Learn how to support healthy oestrogen metabolism with diet, fibre, and avoiding endocrine disruptors. Discover foods like cruciferous vegetables, phytoestrogens, and nettle tea to balance oestrogen naturally.
Seed Rotation/Cycling: How to & Uses
Learn how seed rotation can help regulate your menstrual cycle, reduce PMS symptoms, and support fertility. Discover the benefits of flax and pumpkin seeds in the follicular phase to balance oestrogen, and sesame and sunflower seeds in the luteal phase to boost progesterone. Seed cycling is a powerful tool for managing hormone health, including conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and hormonal acne.
Turmeric, a bit of magic
Discover turmeric's magic! A powerful anti-inflammatory, turmeric supports immunity, skin health, digestion, and weight loss. It aids PCOS, endometriosis, IBD, and autoimmune conditions while lowering cancer risk. Learn how to maximise its benefits with black pepper and healthy fats in your meals. Perfect for hormonal and digestive health.
Broccoli Sprouts for Oestrogen Detoxification
Discover how broccoli sprouts support hormone health, oestrogen detoxification, and liver function. Rich in I3C and sulforaphane, they fight inflammation, suppress tumours, and aid conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and oestrogen dominance. Learn how to sprout safely at home and unlock their full health benefits.
Constipated and don’t know it?
Are you unknowingly constipated? Discover how slow bowel transit times can lead to toxin buildup, increasing the risk of colorectal cancer. Learn how to test your transit time with beetroot and explore effective solutions like increasing fibre and steaming greens to improve digestion, boost bile-salt bonding, and protect your liver and colon. Healthy digestion starts here!
Brassicas in the treatment of Oestrogen Dominance
Discover how cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, and cabbage help detoxify oestrogen and balance hormones. Learn how Brassicas support the liver, reduce PMS, hormonal acne, and alleviate symptoms of oestrogen dominance. Improve your hormone health naturally with these powerful veggies.