Nurtured Vitality

Nurtured Vitality Cathy Phillips - Clinical Naturopath BHSc
Women's Health Conditions & Hormones | Integrative Oncology | Lipoedema

On a GLP-1 medication? Protein, resistance training and your bloods are the three things to have sorted.Appetite suppres...
03/09/2026

On a GLP-1 medication? Protein, resistance training and your bloods are the three things to have sorted.

Appetite suppression shrinks intake without improving it, so muscle loss, low iron and B12, constipation and hair shedding are the ones that come up again and again in clinic.

None of this is medical advice and nothing here replaces your prescriber. It's the nutritional support that sits alongside what they're managing.

Save it for your next appointment, or book a consult if you want your bloods looked at properly.

How to do a breast self-check, and when in your cycle to do it.Most women check the wrong week and get a false alarm fro...
01/09/2026

How to do a breast self-check, and when in your cycle to do it.

Most women check the wrong week and get a false alarm from tissue that was always going to be lumpy on day 24. Day 7 to 10 after your period starts is the window. No cycle, pick a date and hold it.

Slide 7 is the one to screenshot. Anything on that list is a GP conversation, not a wait and see.

Book in if you want support with the cyclical stuff alongside your regular screening.

"It's probably just stress."You booked the appointment. You brought the list. You left with a suggestion to sleep more a...
21/08/2026

"It's probably just stress."

You booked the appointment. You brought the list. You left with a suggestion to sleep more and worry less.

Stress isn't a wrong answer. It genuinely changes how the body runs. It's just an incomplete one, and somewhere along the way it became the full stop instead of the first question.

The 2am wake ups where you're wired but exhausted. The bloating that arrives by 3pm like clockwork. The hair in the brush. The cycle that quietly rewrote itself sometime in your thirties. On their own, each one looks like something to push through. Together, they look like a pattern.

Patterns are worth investigating properly. A timeline of when things actually shifted. A case history that takes longer than seven minutes. Testing that answers a question instead of ticking a box.

You're not dramatic. You're observant.

Which one of these are you living with right now? Drop the slide number below, I read every comment.

Save this for your next appointment.

18/08/2026

The supplement landscape after a breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Between endless internet searches, well-meaning advice, and conflicting claims, it is easy to feel stuck.

Here is the truth: supplements during and after treatment are not simply "good" or "bad." The reality is far more nuanced.

The Support: Certain nutrients have strong evidence showing they help improve treatment tolerance, protect healthy tissue, reduce side effects, and support long-term recovery.

The Risk: Other supplements can directly interfere with chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone-blocking therapies, rendering treatments less effective or causing unintended harm.

Every detail matters. Your specific cancer type, your exact treatment protocol, your body, and your timing all dictate what is safe and effective for you.

You do not need to rely on generic online protocols or guessing games. You deserve care that is grounded in evidence and tailored specifically to your body and goals.

Have you struggled with conflicting advice about supplements during or after treatment? Drop a comment below, or share this with someone who needs to hear it today.

"It’s just winter. Everyone’s tired right now."How many times have you heard that (or said it to yourself) over the past...
22/07/2026

"It’s just winter. Everyone’s tired right now."

How many times have you heard that (or said it to yourself) over the past few weeks?

While it’s true that colder months change our routines, write-off fatigue isn't something you just have to accept. Your body isn't being dramatic when energy levels crash. It's giving you valuable information.

Swipe through the slides to see four common underlying drivers behind seasonal sluggishness:

Vitamin D drop: Less sunlight directly impacts a key prohormone tied to energy and mood.

Depleted iron stores: Fatigue that sleep cannot fix often shows up long before clinical anaemia does.

Thyroid under pressure: TSH levels naturally rise in winter, making underlying sluggishness far more noticeable.

Blood sugar instability: Comfort foods and lower movement can trigger that sharp 3pm slump.

Stop guessing and start getting curious about what your body actually needs.

When you tell someone you are seeing a naturopath, they usually assume it is just for general wellness or maybe a gut pr...
09/07/2026

When you tell someone you are seeing a naturopath, they usually assume it is just for general wellness or maybe a gut protocol.

But evidence-informed, integrative naturopathy goes much deeper than that.

Swipe through to see the complex clinical areas we actually support in clinic every day, from comprehensive thyroid management and complex metabolic health to co-managing quality of life alongside your oncology team.

True healthcare looks at how these systems overlap, because your gut health, your hormones, and your nervous system do not operate in isolation.

06/07/2026

It is time to stop quietly putting up with the "hard parts" of perimenopause and menopause.

If you are experiencing any of these five signs, it is not just a normal consequence of getting older. It is your body asking for a little extra support.

The 5 Signs to Watch For:

Sleep disruptions: Waking up at 2:00, 3:00, or 4:00 AM with a racing mind, pounding heart, or sudden overheating.

Emotional shifts: Anxiety, irritability, overwhelm, or low mood that feel much bigger than they used to or appear out of nowhere.

Brain fog: Noticeable changes in your memory, focus, confidence, and motivation at work or home.

Intense hot flushes: Temperature spikes and night sweats that actively disrupt your daily life, energy levels, and relationships.

Physical changes: Vaginal dryness, painful s*x, bladder urgency, leakage, or a significantly reduced libido.

Every single one of these symptoms has a valid physiological explanation. More importantly, every single one of them is treatable, supportable, and worth talking about. You do not have to just "white knuckle" your way through this chapter.

Which of these signs has been the most challenging for you lately? Let's talk about it in the comments.

02/07/2026

Navigating perimenopause and menopause can feel like trying to solve a puzzle in the dark, but it doesn't have to be your new normal.

Here are three things you need to know from a naturopathic perspective to help you take back control:

1. The Insulin Resistance Connection
If your hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog feel dialled up to a ten, your blood sugar might be the culprit. As estrogen naturally drops during perimenopause, your body becomes more prone to insulin resistance. If you already have underlying insulin resistance, your symptoms can become significantly more intense. Managing your blood sugar is one of the most effective ways to find relief.

2. You Don’t Have to Just "Live With" Discomfort
Vaginal dryness, painful s*x, bladder urgency, and leaking when you laugh or sneeze are incredibly common, but they are not just something you have to tolerate. There is a massive amount of support available to address these symptoms. You don't have to suffer in silence.

3. Low Libido is Physiological, Not Personal
If your desire has tanked, stop blaming yourself or your relationship. It is not just about "getting older." It is a physiological shift. Declining testosterone and estrogen, poor sleep, chronic stress, and physical discomfort all play a massive role. Because it is multifactorial, it means there are multiple ways we can actively work to fix it.

Which of these symptoms has caught you most by surprise?

29/06/2026

Everyone has an opinion. And somehow, you’re more confused than when you started.

Here’s the thing: supplements can be genuinely powerful. The most compelling evidence I work with in-clinic targets nutritional support for hormones, brain health, gut function, and metabolism.

But “what should I take?” is the wrong starting question.

The right question is: what does your body actually need right now?

Because the wrong supplement at the wrong time - or five supplements with no clear purpose - isn’t wellness. It’s expensive guesswork.

This is why I don’t do supplement lists. I do conversations.

If you’re overwhelmed by the noise and want clarity on what is actually worth it for you, this is exactly what a clinical consultation is for.

Let's find out what your body actually needs. Tap the link in my bio to book a consultation.

Your body is not a trending shopping list.It is incredibly easy to get caught up in wellness trends. One week everyone i...
26/06/2026

Your body is not a trending shopping list.

It is incredibly easy to get caught up in wellness trends. One week everyone is talking about gut-hormone connections, and the next week your feed is flooded with new must-have sleep supports or adaptogens.

But true health isn't about collecting a generic counter full of pill bottles just because an algorithm told you to.

Every single ingredient has a unique purpose, whether it is supporting your nervous system, balancing inflammation, or regulating your immune pathways. What works beautifully for someone else might not be what your unique biochemistry actually needs right now.

Swipe through to see the real clinical power behind some of our favorite foundational nutrients.

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