Evidence-Based Natural Medicine

23/03/2026

This is your daily reminder to put your health first because you deserve to live to your greatest form of self expression.

06/03/2026

My first Substack is live 🤍

Sometimes more than one thing is true in medicine.

Same diagnosis.

Different care.

Therapeutic Order explained.

Natural therapies and conventional medicine working together create real healing.

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The link is in my bio and on my story.

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24/02/2026

Naturopathic medicine is a form of evidence-based natural medicine that takes a patient-centred approach. After diagnosing a person with a disease, we do not immediately begin treatment. We first seek to understand the underlying imbalance that contributed to the illness in that individual.

In practice, two people presenting with the same condition may receive completely different treatment. For example, both patients may have eczema: one might address environmental triggers through avoidance strategies and detoxification support, while the other focuses on gut repair.

A diagnosis tells us what is happening. Individualised medicine asks why.

20/02/2026

5 minute Desk Reset

• Sit upright on a chair, feet flat on the floor
• 5 rounds physiological sigh: inhale nose → sip extra air → long sigh out mouth
• Relax shoulders down, unclench jaw, soften eyes
• Slowly turn head side-to-side (5 each side)
• Extend arms wide & gently squeeze shoulder blades together (5 breaths)
• Shoulder rolls forward x10, backward x10
• Hands on knees → seated cat–cow (8–10 slow reps with breath)
• Cross right ankle over left knee (figure-4) → breathe 2–3 slow breaths
• Switch sides → 2–3 slow breaths
• One deep inhale through nose → long slow exhale
• Sit quietly for 20–30 seconds and notice how your body feels

13/10/2025

“All disease begins in the gut.” The words of Hippocrates may be ancient, but they continue to echo through modern medicine. The gut is far more than a digestive organ. It’s an intelligent ecosystem that shapes how we think, feel, and function. Within this delicate terrain live trillions of microbes that influence our immunity, hormone balance, energy, and even our emotional state. A thriving microbiome produces anti-inflammatory compounds and neurotransmitters like serotonin, explaining why gut health and mood are so deeply intertwined.

Through the gut-brain, gut-skin, and gut-hormone axes, this internal world communicates constantly with the rest of the body. When the microbiome becomes disrupted - through stress, poor diet, medication, or environmental toxins - the effects ripple outward, often appearing as fatigue, anxiety, skin conditions, hormonal imbalance, or chronic inflammation. Looking after the gut is more than just digestion. It’s creates internal conditions for vitality and genuine well-being to flourish from within.

11/10/2025

24/01/2025

Prevention is always better than cure. Why wait for a diagnosis to start optimising your health? While we may be living longer, we’re not necessarily living better. 🤒

My mission is to empower people to feel good in their minds and bodies, maintain mobility as they age, be free from disease, and truly thrive - because true wellness is about quality of life, not just lifespan. 🧘‍♀️

31/10/2024

Healing goes beyond symptoms; it’s about restoring wholeness.

17/10/2024

Hydration, nutrition, movement, social connection, & sleep. These are the pillars of wellness we often overlook, yet they are fundamental to thriving.

I recently had the pleasure of discussing this and more with in her DesignWell with Sarah interview series. She asked me for tips, tricks, and perspectives on holistic wellbeing.

Check out the full interview to discover how we are reshaping health and wellness, one step at a time. 🌱

https://www.designwellwithsarah.com/post/theinterviewseries-jessicamclaren

10/10/2024

Learn the language of your body.

In our busy lives, it’s easy to push through discomfort without really tuning in to what our body is trying to tell us. As a naturopath, I often see patients who struggle to describe their symptoms - when they began, what triggers or soothes them, and any patterns they’ve noticed.

Learning to pause, breathe, and practice mindfulness can transform how we interpret our body’s messages. This awareness helps us recognise when it’s time to ask for help, rest, eat, or simply slow down.

There’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to health. Through my yoga practice, I’ve cultivated a deep sense of body awareness, helping me connect more fully with my physical and emotional states. This journey has allowed me to live with more balance and well-being, and I encourage everyone to take the time to listen within.

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