Blog & Articles

Welcome to the Healing Hands Natural Health Centre blog, where our team of Naturopaths, Nutritionists, Osteopaths, Counsellors, and Acupuncture & NET Therapy practitioners share their knowledge to help you thrive.

Our articles are designed to guide adults experiencing stress, fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, or weight loss challenges, combining evidence-based strategies from naturopathy, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, osteopathy, counselling, acupuncture, and NET Therapy.

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Hydration Matters

Most people know they “should drink more water.”

But few realise just how many everyday symptoms are linked to poor hydration — even in people who think they’re drinking enough.

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The Science of Food Synergy: How Strategic Food Combinations Boost Your Health

Discover the science of food synergy, strategic food combinations that boost health benefits up to 1000%. Learn how pairing turmeric with black pepper dramatically increases anti-inflammatory curcumin absorption, while green tea with lemon enhances antioxidants 10-fold. From heart-healthy tomatoes and olive oil to immunity-boosting garlic and honey, these evidence-based food combinations maximize nutrient bioavailability naturally. Transform ordinary meals into powerful health tools with 15+ scientifically-proven pairings that enhance immunity, support cardiovascular health, improve iron absorption, and fight inflammation. No expensive supplements needed, just smart food synergy for optimal wellness and disease prevention.

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Healing SIBO Naturally: A Food and Holistic Health Approach

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition that occurs when bacteria that normally live in the large intestine start growing in the small intestine, leading to symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and food intolerances. 

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Protein: Why It’s So Important for Your Health

You’ve probably heard that protein is essential—but do you actually know why? Whether you’re trying to lose weight, balance hormones, build strength, or just feel more energised, getting enough protein is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

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Understanding Digestive Symptoms: Why Gut Health Matters More in Winter

Do you experience frequent bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, or a diagnosis like IBS or Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? These symptoms are often overlooked or dismissed as common, but they’re important messages from the body that something deeper may be out of balance.

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Seed Cycling

Struggling with PMS, irregular cycles, or hormonal mood swings?

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to live with it.

Say hello to seed cycling, a simple, natural way to support hormone balance using the power of food.

This ancient practice uses four everyday seeds — flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower — rotated in sync with your menstrual cycle (or the moon) to gently support estrogen and progesterone levels.

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All articles are authored by our experienced Naturopaths, Nutritionists, and holistic practitioners, integrating acupuncture, NET Therapy, counselling, and osteopathy insights where relevant.