One of the most common things we hear in clinic is: “I’m eating really well, I’m taking all the supplements I think I need… so why do I still feel terrible?” In fact, many of our patients arrive feeling incredibly frustrated because they’re genuinely trying. They’re drinking green smoothies. They’re having bone broth every day. […]

As a Melbourne naturopath and holistic nutritionist, I see people searching for increasingly complicated solutions to improve their health. But before looking for the next supplement, diet or wellness trend, it is worth coming back to the foundations. Whether you’re trying to improve gut health, hormone health, anxiety, fatigue, weight management or simply feel healthier […]

For many people, acne and other chronic skin concerns can be linked to what is happening inside the gut. At The Naturopathic Co., our naturopath and nutritionist team takes a root-cause approach to skin health by investigating the underlying factors that may be contributing to ongoing breakouts. Rather than simply treating the skin itself, we look at how […]

At The Naturopathic Co., our Melbourne naturopath and nutritionist team helps people across Melbourne uncover the root causes of digestive symptoms rather than simply masking them. Whether you have been diagnosed with IBS or you have been told that “everything looks normal” despite ongoing symptoms, there is often more to investigate. Why Gut Health Matters Your digestive system does far […]

Alongside compounds such as NMN and NAD+, it is often promoted for improving energy, supporting healthy ageing and enhancing mitochondrial function. But what exactly is Urolithin A, does it actually work, and who is most likely to benefit? At The Naturopathic Co., we believe it’s important to separate the science from the hype so you […]

Yet despite its name, many experts agree that PCOS is one of the most misunderstood and poorly named conditions in medicine. Recently, there has been growing discussion within the medical and research community about whether PCOS should be renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). While this is not yet an official name change, it reflects an important […]

Once considered something only for bodybuilders, it is now commonly recommended for improving strength, muscle mass, exercise performance, recovery, healthy ageing and even cognitive function. At The Naturopathic Co., we regularly discuss creatine with patients seeking support for gut health, weight loss, muscle tone, fatigue, hormones and healthy ageing. While the research supporting creatine is impressive, there […]

Many people are told that bloating is simply normal or that they should avoid certain foods forever. Persistent bloating is usually a sign that something deeper is occurring within the digestive system – and it almost always has an identifiable, treatable cause. At The Naturopathic Co., we take a functional approach to investigating bloating. As a gut […]

Sleep disturbance is one of the most common concerns we see in clinical practice. Many people assume poor sleep is simply a normal part of modern life, stress, ageing, or having a busy schedule. However, ongoing sleep issues often have underlying causes that can be investigated and addressed. At The Naturopathic Co., our Melbourne naturopaths […]

Maybe you have done an elimination diet, taken probiotics from the health food store, cut out gluten, or seen a practitioner who gave you a protocol that helped for a while and then stopped. The symptoms came back. The bloating is still there. The food reactions are still unpredictable. The fatigue and the skin concerns […]

Many people assume cravings are simply caused by a lack of willpower. However, cravings are often far more complex than that. As Melbourne naturopaths, we commonly see cravings linked to a combination of blood sugar dysregulation, low energy production, stress, emotional eating patterns, nutrient deficiencies, gut microbiome imbalances, poor sleep, hormonal shifts, and the body […]

Whether you are experiencing excessive hair shedding, hair thinning, telogen effluvium, female pattern hair loss, hormonal hair loss, or unexplained hair loss, identifying the underlying cause is often the most important step. At The Naturopathic Co., our Melbourne naturopaths commonly support patients experiencing hair loss, thinning hair, female hair loss, stress-related hair shedding, hormonal imbalances, […]