Health On The Hill

08/06/2026

Did you know that threadworms can contribute to a range of v@ginal and v***al symptoms, particularly in young girls?

Worms can migrate from the a**l area to the v***a/v@ginal area, especially at night and this can contribute to:

Vaginal itching or irritation
Redness and inflammation of the v***a
Burning or stinging sensations
Disturbed sleep due to itching/discomfort
Vaginal discharge (sometimes mistaken for thrush or BV)
Secondary irritation from scratching
Increased sensitivity or discomfort during urination
Recurrent symptoms that temporarily improve then return
Vulvovaginitis (particularly in children)

What’s tricky is that because the symptoms overlap with thrush, dermatitis, UTIs or bacterial imbalances, threadworms can be overlooked as a possible driver.

There’s two big clinical clues I look for here:

1. Are the symptoms recurrent or are they worse at night?
2. Is there an itchy bottom, night waking and vaginal irritation together?

While threadworms don’t usually cause deep v@ginal infections themselves, the irritation and disruption to the microbiome can contribute to inflammation and secondary imbalances

To get to the bottom of your threadworm infestation, book a Worm Whisperer appointment using the link in my bio or head straight to www.healthonthehill.com.au

04/06/2026

We’ve normalised functioning in a way that adds huge amounts of stress to the body and many women are running on caffeine, pushing through exhaustion, waking at 2am with a racing mind, feeling agitated and snappy, struggling with PMS, irregular cycles, bloating, anxiety or weight gain.

Our bodies are incredibly adaptable and when stress is ongoing, the nervous system shifts priorities. Survival becomes more important than reproduction, repair and restoration. As a result, we see changes in hormone signalling, ovulation, inflammation, blood sugar regulation, detox pathways and nervous system resilience.

That’s why hormone health is rarely just about hormones.

It’s about the environment the hormones are operating in.
The signals that the nervous system is receiving.
The load that the body is carrying.
The pace that we’ve normalised.

You cannot heal in the same physiological state you’ve been surviving in which is why a root-cause approach matters so much. Looking at the body as an interconnected system allows us to understand the responses and create an environment conducive to healing - rather than slapping a bandaid over the top.

04/06/2026

01/06/2026

For me, being a root-cause naturopath means getting to the core of health challenges and goals to ensure we’re not just managing symptoms, but understanding why the body is responding the way it is in the first place.

Health is rarely one thing in isolation, it’s often about understanding the bigger picture, pattern recognition and understanding the environment the body is trying to function in.

I wish more people knew that:

• The body is always responding to something symptoms are often part of that response, not the problem itself

• Detoxification is a daily process, not a short-term intervention

• The liver, gut and lymphatic system all work together to manage internal load

• Gut health influences immunity, hormones and inflammation - not just digestion

• The nervous system determines how well the body can regulate, repair and recover

• Hormones follow the signals created by the environment the body is operating in

• If a symptom keeps returning, there is usually an unresolved driver underneath it

• The body will always adapt to protect itself and often, those adaptations are what we call symptoms

• Supporting the terrain creates a more stable, resilient foundation for long-term health

I’m now taking appointments from my Mango Hill, Brisbane naturopathy clinic and online.

To book your appointment, visit my website www.healthonthehill.com.au.

28/05/2026

Have you ever considered adding your “supps” to your food? A lot of what I prescribe in clinic may be suitable to add to protein balls, yoghurts, jelly and sometimes even savoury warm dishes depending on stability.
It’s time to think outside the box and make your everyday diet full of the extra nutritionals.

26/05/2026

Iridology is one of the observational tools I use to better understand how a body functions over time.

The iris reflects how the body tends to respond under stress, how it compensates, and where it may be more vulnerable to strain.

Some of the patterns I look for include:

• Digestive strength and resilience
How efficiently the body is likely to break down and absorb nutrients.

• Nervous system responsiveness
Whether the body tends towards heightened reactivity or slower adaptation to stress.
• Detoxification capacity
How well the body appears to process and eliminate metabolic waste.

• Lymphatic and inflammatory tendencies
Whether there is a pattern of stagnation or congestion in the system.

• Long-term compensation patterns
How the body has adapted over time when under pressure.

Iridology can give me a lot of context and explain why two people with similar symptoms may respond very differently to the same treatment.

When combined with a thorough case history and testing, it supports a more individualised and informed approach.

23/05/2026

Breaking the worm cycle takes more than a chocolate square.

Worms are often treated as a one stop solution - take a chocolate square from the chemist and your job done.

Yet what I see in my clinic is that for many families, it becomes a cycle that keeps repeating and it feels like a never ending mountain to climb.

The reason is fairly straightforward once you understand how worms behave.

Threadworms, for example, can lay up to 10,000 eggs at a time, usually at night. Those eggs are microscopic, easily transferred under the nails, in bedding, clothing, hands and surfaces, and can survive long enough to be ingested again.

So while treatment may remove the worms that are currently alive in the gut, it does not address the eggs that are already in the environment… or the ones that are about to hatch.
Which means the cycle quietly continues.

This is why simply repeating treatment often leads to the same outcome.

From a clinical perspective, I am looking at two things.
The first is breaking the lifecycle properly.
That includes timing of treatment, repeat dosing where appropriate, and reducing the likelihood of reinfection within the household.

The second, and often overlooked, is the internal environment of the gut.
A well-functioning digestive system is one of the body’s first lines of defence.

• Stomach acid plays a role in neutralising pathogens before they reach the intestines. When it is low, the body is more vulnerable to what comes in.

• Gut integrity and microbial balance influence how resilient the system is overall. After a worm infection, the gut can be left irritated and disrupted, which makes it easier for issues to persist.

• Immune response within the gut determines how effectively the body can recognise and clear what does not belong.

If we are only focusing on removing what is there, without supporting how the body protects itself, we are missing part of the picture

21/05/2026

Threadworms affect 30-40% of Australian children, yet many parents don’t know a lot about them.

Here’s 10 things everyone should know about threadworms:

1. Most over the counter treatments only target live worms, not eggs
Popular medications work by paralysing adult worms in the gut and they do not affect eggs. Any eggs already laid can hatch days later and restart the cycle.

2. One female threadworm can lay up to 10,000 eggs overnight
These eggs are laid around the a**l area, usually at night. They are microscopic, lightweight & easily transferred onto bedding, clothing & hands.

3. Eggs can survive outside the body for up to 2–3 weeks
This is why reinfection is so common. You can treat successfully, then reintroduce the eggs simply through normal daily contact.

4. The itching is caused by egg-laying, not the worms themselves
The irritation comes from the eggs & the movement of the female worm laying them.
This is why symptoms are often worse at night.

5. It only takes a small number of eggs to restart the cycle
A small amount transferred from surfaces or hands can be enough to infect.

6. They create ongoing irritation in the gut lining
Threadworms live in the lower intestine & their presence can trigger low-grade inflammation, disrupt gut microbiome, keep your immune system switched on & damage the gut lining.

7. They can shift your gut microbiome
The gut is a competitive environment & when worms are present, they can alter microbial balance, reduce diversity, and create conditions where other imbalances are more likely to develop.

8. They keep the gut-associated immune system activated
Ongoing exposure keeps the system engaged, increases inflammatory signalling & reduces overall immune resilience.

9. They can leave the gut more vulnerable even after they’re gone
Post-infection, the gut lining may remain irritated and the microbiome disrupted = bloating, sensitivity, or changes in digestion.

10. The best defence is optimising your stomach acid & gut health
Eggs are accidentally consumed after touching infected surfaces & the first line of defence is your stomach acid. If stomach acid is low, the eggs can continue travelling to your gut.

21/05/2026

Hi, I’m Tia - the naturopath and integrative health practitioner behind Health on the Hill.

I’m a second generation naturopath with a deep respect for the body’s innate intelligence and a lifelong immersion in natural medicine. Growing up in naturopathic household shaped the way I view life from a very young age. I believe that true healing comes from understanding why the body is out of balance and supporting it back into regulation - rather than managing symptoms.

My clinical approach is deeply rooted in terrain-based medicine, meaning I look at the body as an interconnected system rather than isolated symptoms or diagnoses.

I often work with:

- Digestive and gut health concerns
- Detoxification and drainage support
- Hormonal imbalances
- Nervous system dysregulation & stress resilience
- Fatigue and burnout
- Inflammatory presentations
- Complex and chronic health conditions

Within clinic, I use a range of assessment tools and modalities including:

• Iridology
• Polysan Testing
• Functional pathology interpretation
• Herbal & nutritional medicine
• Nutrition and lifestyle support
• Lymphatic and detox support

Alongside clinic life, I’m also incredibly passionate about practitioner education and mentorship. I regularly train and present to practitioners around Australia on terrain-based medicine, diagnostic observation tools, detoxification strategies and complex case management.

At the heart of everything I do is education because when people understand why their body is responding the way it is, healthcare becomes far more empowering, collaborative and sustainable.

Book your appointment to visit me at my Mango Hill, Brisbane clinic or to schedule an online appointment.

www.healthonthehill.com.au