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Harvesting Health Leone Wilson ND
Harvesting Health®INTEGRATIVE HEALTH HUB
Award Winning Specialist Naturopath, Nutritionist, Counsellor
bringing you back to better health

Happy Friday
18/06/2026

Happy Friday

A client shared something with me this week that made me smile.His sister, a psychologist, had been told by a health coa...
18/06/2026

A client shared something with me this week that made me smile.

His sister, a psychologist, had been told by a health coach:

"You need ###XX."

A supplement.
A vitamin.
A food.

Her response?

"How do you actually know this?"

It's a fair question.

How do we know someone needs more iron?
More zinc?
More protein?
More magnesium?
Less carbohydrate?
Different foods altogether?

Sometimes we don't.

Sometimes we're guessing.

One of the reasons I love the Metabolic Balance® program is that it starts with data, not assumptions.

Before a personalised plan is created, we analyse 37 blood markers alongside your health history, medications, symptoms and goals.

No generic meal plans.
No social media trends.
No guessing.

Just information that helps us understand what YOUR body might need.

In a world full of influencers, opinions and health advice, perhaps one of the most powerful questions we can ask is:

"How do you know?"

And if the answer is:
"We tested."

Then we're usually starting from a much stronger position.

💛

P.S. I still have a couple of places remaining in my birthday Metabolic Balance® offer before it closes. Reach out if this is for you!

A little about me... 💛People often ask why I do what I do.The answer is simple.Because I know what it feels like to stru...
17/06/2026

A little about me... 💛

People often ask why I do what I do.

The answer is simple.

Because I know what it feels like to struggle.

I know what it feels like to live in a body that doesn't seem to be working with you.

I know what it feels like to experience grief, loss, uncertainty, burnout and health challenges.

I know what it feels like to search for answers.

What I have learned over the years is that health is rarely just about food, hormones or supplements.

It is about people.

It is about stories.

It is about understanding how our experiences, beliefs, relationships, stress, emotions and biology all interact to shape our wellbeing.

That is why I continue to study, continue to learn and continue to ask questions.

Whether through naturopathy, nutrition, counselling, podcasting or simply having meaningful conversations, my goal has always been the same:

To help people understand themselves a little better and feel a little less alone in their journey.

Thank you for being part of mine. 💛 Forever grateful

Leone

"Feeling better is not the same as being healed."A client said this to me yesterday and I immediately wrote it down.Why?...
16/06/2026

"Feeling better is not the same as being healed."

A client said this to me yesterday and I immediately wrote it down.

Why?

Because it perfectly describes one of the biggest misunderstandings in health.

Many people spend years developing fatigue, digestive issues, anxiety, hormone imbalances, poor sleep, inflammation or burnout.

Then they begin treatment and after a week or two say:

"I feel better."

Wonderful.

But feeling better is not the destination.

It is simply the first sign that the body may be moving in the right direction.

Healing takes time.

The body doesn't usually arrive at dysfunction overnight and it rarely recovers overnight.

Improved symptoms are encouraging, but true healing often involves rebuilding resilience, restoring function, improving habits, addressing stress, changing behaviours and creating an environment where health can be maintained.

The reality?

A herbal tincture may help.

A supplement may help.

A medication may help.

But lasting health usually requires more than a quick fix.

It requires patience.

So if you're starting to feel better, celebrate that.

Just don't mistake the first step of the journey for the end of it. 💛

🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Natural Narrative PodcastWhat happens after cancer treatment ends?For many people, survivorship is ...
13/06/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Natural Narrative Podcast

What happens after cancer treatment ends?

For many people, survivorship is not about returning to who they were before. It is about navigating a completely new chapter of life.

In this week's episode, I sit down with counsellor, breast cancer survivor and founder of Second Life Counselling, Michelle Aziz, to explore the often-overlooked journey of survivorship.

Michelle shares her personal experience of breast cancer, the emotional impact of treatment, and the challenges of rebuilding life when everyone expects you to be "back to normal."

Together we discuss identity, resilience, relationships, grief, meaning-making and the concept of metamorphosis – how life's most difficult experiences can transform us in unexpected ways.

One of the most powerful themes from our conversation was Michelle's description of chemotherapy as feeling like being restored to "factory settings" – stripped back to what truly matters and given the opportunity to rebuild life with greater purpose and intention.

This is more than a conversation about cancer.

It is a conversation about surviving life's biggest challenges and finding a way to move forward with courage, hope and authenticity.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. 💛
https://thenaturalnarrative.buzzsprout.com/2373338/episodes/19329466-metamorphosis-life-after-breast-cancer-michelle-aziz-on-breast-cancer-survivorship-and-rebuilding-life-after-cancer

Happy Friday
11/06/2026

Happy Friday

What does your pancreas actually do?When we talk about hormones, we often think about oestrogen, progesterone, testoster...
11/06/2026

What does your pancreas actually do?

When we talk about hormones, we often think about oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones or cortisol.

But one of the most important hormone-producing organs in the body is the pancreas.

Your pancreas has two major roles.

It helps with digestion by producing enzymes that break down food.

It also helps regulate blood sugar by producing hormones such as insulin and glucagon.

Insulin helps move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells, where it can be used for energy.

Glucagon helps prevent blood sugar from dropping too low by signalling the body to release stored glucose when needed.

Together, these hormones help keep your blood sugar stable.

And this matters for far more than diabetes.

Blood sugar changes can create symptoms that many people assume are “just hormones.”

These may include:

Waking through the night
Waking anxious or shaky
Feeling irritable if meals are delayed
Needing coffee or sugar to function
Afternoon crashes
Cravings
Fatigue after eating
Brain fog
Headaches
Poor concentration
Feeling wired but tired
Mood swings
Anxiety-like symptoms
Weight changes
PMS or perimenopause symptoms feeling worse

This is why it is rarely useful to look at s*x hormones in isolation.

Oestrogen and progesterone matter.

But so do insulin, glucagon, cortisol, thyroid hormones and the nervous system.

Your body does not separate these systems into neat little boxes.

They are all in conversation.

From a naturopathic perspective, pancreatic and blood sugar support may involve looking at:

Meal timing
Protein intake
Fibre
Sleep
Stress load
Caffeine use
Movement
Muscle mass
Insulin resistance
Inflammation
Perimenopause
Liver function
Nutrient status
Family history
Blood pathology

If your mood, energy, sleep, cravings or hormonal symptoms feel unpredictable, it may not be “just your hormones.”

It may be your blood sugar hormones asking for attention too.

The pancreas is not usually the loudest organ in the room.

But when blood sugar is unstable, the whole body can feel it.

What does your thyroid actually do?Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of your neck.Bu...
10/06/2026

What does your thyroid actually do?

Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of your neck.

But small does not mean insignificant.

Your thyroid helps regulate the speed at which your body uses energy — often referred to as your metabolism.

It influences:

Energy
Body temperature
Heart rate
Digestion
Mood
Brain function
Muscle function
Menstrual cycles
Weight regulation
Cholesterol metabolism
Skin, hair and nail health

Your thyroid produces hormones called T4 and T3.

T4 is mostly a storage form.

T3 is the more active form that your cells use to influence energy production, metabolic rate and many body functions.

So when the thyroid is not functioning well, the symptoms can be wide-reaching.

Signs your thyroid may need investigation or support can include:

Fatigue
Feeling cold
Weight changes
Constipation
Dry skin
Hair thinning
Low mood
Brain fog
Heavy or irregular periods
Anxiety or feeling wired
Palpitations
Heat intolerance
Sleep changes
Muscle weakness
Changes in cholesterol

The tricky part?

Thyroid symptoms can overlap with stress, perimenopause, nutrient deficiencies, low iron, blood sugar changes, grief, burnout and nervous-system dysregulation.

This is why it is rarely useful to look at the thyroid in isolation.

From a naturopathic perspective, thyroid support means looking at the bigger picture:

Nutrient status
Iron, B12, folate, vitamin D, zinc, selenium and iodine
Stress load
Sleep
Blood sugar regulation
Gut health
Inflammation
Autoimmunity
Perimenopause and hormone changes
Medication history
Thyroid blood markers and antibodies

Your thyroid is not just about weight.

It is about energy, rhythm, resilience and whole-body communication.

And sometimes the message is:

“Please look deeper than one symptom.”

What do my adrenals actually do for me?Your adrenal glands are small, but they do a lot.They sit just above your kidneys...
09/06/2026

What do my adrenals actually do for me?

Your adrenal glands are small, but they do a lot.

They sit just above your kidneys and help regulate some of the body’s most important survival systems — stress response, blood pressure, blood sugar balance, inflammation, fluid balance and energy rhythm.

They help produce hormones such as:

Cortisol — helps regulate your stress response, blood sugar, inflammation, immune activity and sleep-wake rhythm.

Aldosterone — helps regulate sodium, potassium, fluid balance and blood pressure.

Adrenaline and noradrenaline — help your body respond quickly to perceived threat or pressure.

Adrenal androgens — small amounts of s*x hormone precursors that can contribute to hormonal balance.

So when people say, “It’s my adrenals,” what they are often noticing is not that the adrenals are simply “fatigued” or broken.

More often, the body is showing signs that the stress-response system is under pressure.

This may look like:

Waking wired or panicky
Feeling exhausted but unable to fully rest
Blood sugar dips or needing caffeine to function
Poor sleep quality
Feeling overwhelmed by small things
Salt cravings
Light-headedness on standing
Low resilience after long-term stress
PMS or perimenopause symptoms feeling worse under pressure
Weight changes around prolonged stress
Feeling “tired but wired”

Of course, true adrenal conditions such as Addison’s disease or Cushing’s syndrome are medical conditions and need medical diagnosis and treatment.

But many people sit in the grey zone — not medically “adrenal disease,” but clearly not functioning well either.

This is where naturopathic support can be useful.

Not to diagnose “adrenal fatigue,” but to look at the bigger picture:

Sleep
Stress load
Blood sugar stability
Nervous system regulation
Thyroid function
Perimenopause or hormonal transition
Nutrient status
Caffeine and alcohol patterns
Inflammation
Recovery after long-term pressure

Your adrenals are not the villain.

They are often the messengers.

And sometimes the message is:

“You have been running on survival mode for too long.”

Hormones.........the hormonal picture has much less to do with oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone.Did you know tha...
08/06/2026

Hormones.........

the hormonal picture has much less to do with oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

Did you know that men have exactly the same number of hormones as women? This then suggests that the label women currently have of being 'hormonal creatures' is a little one-sided.

How many women I speak to tell me of their guy being a 'grumpy s**t'.

Honestly can't you see the connection here?
We all have the same hormones
By the time BOTH men and women hit mid 40s/ 50s there is a ton of life s**t has happened and that is why we both have symptoms

Stress isn't just emotional stress. The body experiences many forms of stress — poor sleep, inflammation, blood sugar instability, nutrient deficiencies, overtraining, illness, emotional overwhelm, grief, caregiving responsibilities and chronic busyness.

When the body perceives ongoing stress, it may begin prioritising survival and adaptation over reproduction and other hormonal balancing

From an evolutionary perspective, if conditions are challenging, the body is less focused on creating new life and more focused on protecting the life that already exists. this then affects your stress hormones and the intricate balance of your s*x hormones.

As we age - we have more live experience which generally more s**t to wade through

Perhaps your s*x hormones are not the problem, perhaps the key is looking at all the other hormones in play here.















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