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The Your Remedy Naturopathy Blog is a space dedicated to empowering you with practical, natural, and evidence-informed insights to support your health and wellbeing. Written by Brisbane naturopath Norelle Hentschel, the blog blends clinical experience with a whole-person, holistic approach — focusing on skin health, digestive wellness, hormones, stress, and lifestyle medicine.
Here you’ll find easy-to-understand explanations, wellness tips, food-as-medicine guidance, and the latest research translated into everyday language.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this blog is for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition, nor should it be relied upon as a substitute for personalised medical or healthcare advice.
If you are experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your health, please consult a healthcare provider promptly.
Does melatonin help you sleep?
If you are having problems sleeping and you visit your GP, you may be prescribed melatonin. However, this may not be your first class ticket to the land of nod. Melatonin will only help you sleep if your sleep issues are caused by not having enough or not releasing...
Halt the vicious cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections
You’ve got pain in your lower belly. A constant urge to pee. Your bladder feels like it’s on fire and your toilet bowl smells like something from the pits of hell. Hello, urinary tract infection! Most women will experience at least one in their life. However, some...
The role of magnesium in sleep
Magnesium - a key nutrient Magnesium is one most common intracellular mineral that has over 300 biochemical functions in the body including the production of neurotransmitters, muscle contraction – relaxation phase and cellular energy production via the citric acid...
Female hair loss: Why it happens and what you can do about it
Is your hair clogging your shower drain or filling up your hair brush? Is the hair on top of your head thin enough to see your scalp through? Although not often openly discussed, hair loss affects up to 50% of women at some point in their life....
Does a gluten-free diet increase your risk of diabetes?
Recently a study was presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association reporting low gluten diets increased the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. When this was distilled into media sound bites, the message implied gluten-free diets paved the way for...
Natural treatment for fungal nail infections
Are you too embarrassed to wear open toed shoes because your toenails look like they belong on a creature from Jurassic Park? The yellow-white discolouration, nail thickening and crumbling are characteristics of a fungal nail infection or onychomycosis....
Managing Perimenopause with Naturopathy
Your natural perimenopause option Menopause occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 months. The time before menopause is known as perimenopause, and it’s this time that women experience most of the well-known menopause symptoms. It can last...
4 reasons a daily meditation practice will help you sleep better
Meditation is an ancient spiritual practice that is increasingly being validated by modern science for its ability to alter how your brain works1. Sleep is all about the brain. You need the correct balance of hormones and neurotransmitters to enter the land of...
Do you value qualified health advice?
I am a naturopath and health blogger. My mission is to provide quality, researched natural health advice for my current clients, potential clients as well as those who may never be my clients. Hey, if something I write resonates and you make positive...
9 reasons you crave sugar – Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of 9 reasons you crave sugar. Part 1 explored how a lack of sleep, stress and blood sugar imbalances made it difficult to resist sweet temptations. Part 2 took a quick peek into the complex world of...
9 reasons you crave sugar – Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of – 9 reasons you crave sugar. In Part 1 we looked at how a lack of sleep, stress and blood sugar imbalance impacted on how easily you could resist sweet temptations. In this article, we take a quick peek into the complex world of neurology...
9 reasons you crave sugar – Part 1
Find the underlying cause for your sugar cravings Sugar and simple carbohydrates are some of the most addictive substances out there. Some research suggests sugar is as addictive as cocaine. Beating sugar cravings is one of the key health goals identified by women...
