Yin and Tonic

13/05/2026

Obstacles to Cure

Some musings...
And more homeopathic philosophy.

What would you add?

Especially from a modern point of view. But these are still 100% relevant! Despite being formulated 100s if years ago.

Hahnemann would be shocked at the lives we live today 🙃

12/05/2026

One of the most common questions I get as a naturopath and homeopath is

"What can I take for x, y, z condition"

My answer is always the same....

"It depends"

I need to ask you a hundred questions before I am confident in recommending a remedy

I understand this gets frustrating for people. But hear me out...

2 people walk into clinic with a cough *for example.

It might be the same virus. They both might have a cough, but their EXPERIENCE of the cough is completely different

One person might say "it hurts to cough, I have to my chest" "I want sips of cold water" "its worse for cold air" "it feels like a splinter inside my throat"

The other might say "it's better for warm drinks" "when I cough of feels like tiny hammers in my head' , "my lungs feel like they're burning", "the cough is dry but I know I've got mucous stuck that won't shift".

In my work, they will be given completely different remedies.

Same diagnosis . Not a one-size-fits-all approach.

This is why isn't never really a straight answer 🤪

09/05/2026

Minerals are foundational.
There is no way around it.

Without them, you cannot produce hormones (oestrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, insulin etc), build tissues, conduct cellular signaling, get minerals into cells, detox and produce neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, GABA etc)

Herbs are also foundational in my own practice, but we have to get the mineral balance right first, in order for herbs to take ultimate effect.

For example, yes we can give herbs for PMS, headaches, migraines, heavy periods, irregular cycles, irritability, poor mood, immune dysregulation, including bacterial vaginosis, candida etc, but if we have excess or inadequate minerals, we can only get so far, for so long.

People who work with me to assess their mineral status find that they can quieten the noise, find out what is really going on, learn simple ways to correct imbalances, and create long term resolution of symptoms.

Reach out if you'd like to know more

Love Em

09/05/2026

I've learned this one the hard way.

I can't help but think, how different my life would be, especially my teens and 20s, if I had known why I know now...

This in itself is one of the driving forces of my passionate work now. Maybe my hope is that someone else doesn't have to learn the hard way...

If only I had balanced my zinc and copper , my hormone story would have been a very different one. As would my mental health story.

Minerals, like everything on Earth, exist in relationship and balance. Too much can also be dysfunctional.

Zinc is essential for serotonin production, gut health, neuroplasticity, tissue healing, immune health, copper balance, and hormone production. (hello mental health on all fronts).

Low zinc may result in depression, flat mood, low motivation, anxiety, poor appetite or digestion, hormone imbalance, frequent infections, poor immune tolerance etc.

When copper is relatively high or zinc is low, you may see :
Anxiety, tension, racing thoughts, oetrogen excess, headaches/ migraines, emotional sensitivity/ reactivity (I see this alot in teens and kids), PMS etc.
Copper can drive excess stimulation.

Things like chronic infections (viral, bacterial or fungal) and medications such as the pill, can disrupt this balance. (And the copper IUD as you would imagine).

Sodium is having its limelight at the moment (hello salty electrolytes and celtic salt)
And rightly so!

Sodium is essential for healthy adrenal function, cellular signaling, hydration, nervous system signaling, and blood pressure regulation.

Low Sodium may show up as:

Fatigue
Brain fog
Burnout
Dizziness
POTS
Craving salt ie chippies!
Feeling depleted , flat, dehydrated and blah.

Ratios of these minerals are also essential.
You can have too much of a good thing!!

I look at bloodwork and HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) to get insight into adrenal & nervous system function.

The best part, it really doesn't have to be complicated!

Reach out if this feels like you.

Love Em

13/04/2026

Private Health Insurance Update!

After years of lobbying, Naturopathy is now BACK ON private health rebates, yay!!

A valuable outcome, especially given the rising costs of living.

You will now find my provider number updated on your invoices .

Love Em

09/04/2026

In case you missed my Instagram story...

I'm giving away a free Yin & Tonic winter immune pack!

(Includes 1x custom herbal tonic, 1x vitamin D drops, 1x custom vit C/ zinc / bioflavonoid compound) valued at $280.

My go-to basics to make sure you stay well as the season changes.

All you have to do is write a short Google review (if you have seen me as a practitioner).

Those who have already left a review will also get their name in the hat!

Dm me if you'd like the direct link.

I really appreciate everyone's support ❤️

Love Em

01/04/2026

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20/03/2026

An important clinic update 🤍

As my practice grows, I’m making a shift to protect the quality of care I provide to each of you.

I’ll no longer be offering clinical support via email between appointments
(except for clients in active packages).

This means:
– no reviewing blood test results
– no new treatment plans
– no new symptom support via email, instagram or messenger

Instead, I have a range of consultation options to support you properly:
Acute, phone, email, telehealth + in-person sessions ✨

This ensures you receive:
• dedicated time + undivided attention
• thoughtful, clinically sound care
• proper record keeping (important for safety + insurance)

**When to book a follow-up:**
If anything changes, evolves, or needs guidance.
New test results to analyse or review.
A need for a change of direction
Often ideally 4 weeks after your initial appointment

**A few logistics:**
– admin is limited across 2–3 days/week
– email replies may take up to 3 business days
– urgent? send me a text

This is about sustainability, integrity, and being able to support you to the highest of my ability,— not just quickly.

Thank you for understanding and being part of this space 🌿

Love Em

08/03/2026

10 things you may not know about me

1. I have Fragile X syndrome, which gives me traits of ADHD and autism (if I can't look at you in the eyes, don't take it personally!)

2. And... gives me a high chance of premature ovarian failure, ie early menopause. Fun! I think I was born to be a Crone.

3. I am a total nerd. Like the kid at school that won science fairs and Dux. I actually loved school because I loved learning and studying (I used to choose studying over socialising- not much has changed!)

4. I have a slow COMPT gene , which essentially means I don't detox well, including cortisol, hormones, and neurotransmitters. They hang around for too long, leaving me vulnerable to feeling anxious, "wired but tired", and over stimulated, with a very low stress tolerance, accompanied by intense focus and high emotional sensitivity. it takes me longer to recover than most! I retreat to my cave often. Again, don't take it personally :)

5. I've lived in Denmark for 18 yrs , nearly half my life!

6. I owned and ran a Cafe for 2 yrs. It was the hardest time of my life. I know what it's like to wake up at 2am with panic attacks. I was young and naive.

7. My parents separated while I was away at boarding school - and didn't even tell me! Seriously!

8. I used to want to be a super model, I was obsessed with fashion, cat walk, shopping, and "next top model"

9. I'm terrified of big waves

10. I'll choose an experience over money any day, I'll probably never own a house, but I've had a rich life !

18/11/2025

"Just eat more fibre"...

Yes... I've said this before. Many times. And often its brilliant advice.

However!
IF you have started amping up the fibre and feel like your gut health is getting worse , rather than better , you're not alone!

Anyone with fructose or FODMAP sensitivities will attest to that. (I'd advise you to look into SIBO if this is the case)

For some people, their microbiome cannot tolerate large amounts of fibre (yet!) , or certain fibres (ie some are fine and some are problematic) due to many reasons...

Most of the time, it's an overgrowth of certain species of bacteria , and when you start feeding them MORE , they can have a bit of a party and release inflammatory metabolites. No good...

It can also mean that you don't (yet) have the right beneficial species to be able to metabolise particular prebiotics.

There are many, many cases of microbiome analysis that I have worked with that explain why some prebiotics are definitely not suitable, at this stage of their treatment plan.

Prebiotics are excellent and one of the best ways to improve your microbiome, BUT, if it's the wrong one for you at the moment, it could cause more harm than good.

*the same goes for vaginal microbiome dysbiosis.

This is why I love to do microbiome testing... we get clear, clinically proven steps that will get you feeling better, not worse!

I touch on this in my Microbiome Foundations Masterclass (link in bio) , and if you're interested in looking at your microbiome , hit me up! It's my jam! 🍎

08/11/2025