[ { "post_id": "16", "post_category_id": "3", "post_title": "Across Cultures — What we can learn about perimenopause from tradition", "post_content_short": "Hot flushes, poor sleep, mood changes and exhaustion — these are common in modern Western women, but far less so in many traditional\ncultures. In this blog I explore why, and share the natural tools I use every day to help women thrive through perimenopause.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/16\/peri-blog.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/peri-menopause-across-cultures-and-what-nature-offers-us\/", "post_date": "2026-04-07 04:13:00" }, { "post_id": "15", "post_category_id": "3", "post_title": "Unlocking Detox Pathways: The 4 Stages of Liver Cleansing & Foods That Help", "post_content_short": "Your liver detoxifies toxins in four key stages<\/strong>, transforming harmful substances into forms your body can eliminate.  Learn\nhow these phase work and what you can do (and eat) to help  support your body's natural cleansing process<\/strong> for renewed\nenergy and vitality!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/15\/detox-liver-blog.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/unlocking-detox-pathways-the-4-stages-of-liver-cleansing-and-foods-that-help\/", "post_date": "2025-02-14 04:16:00" }, { "post_id": "14", "post_category_id": "8", "post_title": "Perimenopause & Menopause: Your Questions Answered", "post_content_short": "Explore the stages and symptoms of perimenopause, learn how lifestyle factors and genetics can influence your experience, and discover how a\nNaturopath can help you navigate this transition with personalised strategies. Click to read more and embrace this new phase of life with\nconfidence!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/14\/female-blog.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/female-health\/perimenopause-and-menopause-your-questions-answered\/", "post_date": "2024-04-10 07:05:00" }, { "post_id": "13", "post_category_id": "1", "post_title": "Healthy Glowing Skin: The Connection Between Your Lymphatic System and Skin Health", "post_content_short": "Discover the essential link between your lymphatic system and radiant skin. See how the skin is a reflection of internal\n\tprocesses, intricately tied to the digestive system and liver and find out the key practices for promoting lymphatic flow, ensuring\n\tvibrant and healthy skin.\n\n
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/13\/lymph-skin-blog-feature-photo.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/health\/healthy-glowing-skin-the-connection-between-your-lymphatic-system-and-skin-health\/", "post_date": "2023-11-30 06:57:00" }, { "post_id": "12", "post_category_id": "3", "post_title": "Winter to Spring: Understanding the Seasonal Shifts in Your Metabolism", "post_content_short": "The wonders of nature extend beyond the changing seasons. In sync with the annual cycle, our bodies undergo fascinating metabolic changes\n\tknown as circannual rhythms. These rhythmic fluctuations affect various physiological processes, including metabolism, energy expenditure,\n\tand even sleep patterns. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of circannual metabolic changes and weight management.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/12\/blog-winter-metabolism-cycle.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/winter-to-spring-understanding-the-seasonal-shifts-in-your-metabolism\/", "post_date": "2023-07-06 03:42:00" }, { "post_id": "11", "post_category_id": "3", "post_title": "Endocrine disruptors – Hormone changing chemicals that are more prolific than you think", "post_content_short": "Back in 2006 I read quite a shocking article that discussed hermaphrodite polar bears (both male and female reproductive genitalia) founded\n\tin the artic and the phenomenon is being linked to the effects of pollution. 
\n\tResearchers were sounding the alarm at the levels of toxic chemicals in the artic basin.  This cold and desolate place is supposed to\n\tbe the purest and most untainted by humans. \n\n

If polar bears in the artic are affected, then we all are.<\/strong>\n

\n\tStudies have also shown that traces of the same chemical that re affecting polar bears are found in human blood and breast milk, and this\n\tparticular chemical is just one many types of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC).\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/11\/polar-bear-and-garbage.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/endocrine-disruptors-hormone-changing-chemicals-that-are-more-prolific-than-you-think\/", "post_date": "2023-03-15 06:46:35" }, { "post_id": "10", "post_category_id": "3", "post_title": "The problem with irregular menstrual cycles", "post_content_short": "The female body is designed perfectly to cycle through the month with hormonal changes that  ebb and flow that has far reaching effects\nin the body.  There are many factors that could disturb this.
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\n\tSo what is a normal cycle length? Is it just hormones making your cycle irregular or are there other reasons?  If it is hormones, how\n\tdo you know and how do you correct this balance? \n\n

If you have questions about your cycle or what may affect your monthly rythm, read on.\n
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", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/9\/mould-blog.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/avoid-the-health-risk-cleaning-and-preventing-mould-in-damp-weather\/", "post_date": "2022-09-19 01:27:55" }, { "post_id": "8", "post_category_id": "9", "post_title": "Thriving this winter", "post_content_short": "During winter do you find yourself counting down the days to summer? Or do you relish the crisp, cold, freshness of winter?  As someone who\n\twould prefer to dodge winter for the tropics, I need to be reminded of what is good about winter.\n\n

\n\tWinter is the time of the year where the energies of the earth turn inward, and so does the energies of our body’s.  It is an ideal\n\ttime to nourish our body and support rejuvenation on a deeper level. He are some suggestions on how to nurture yourself this winter ...", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/8\/Thriving-this-winter.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/thriving-this-winter\/", "post_date": "2021-06-25 04:08:04" }, { "post_id": "1", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "The stressed mind and it’s effects on our health", "post_content_short": "Stress changes us.  It affects our body’s function in many ways. On a deeper, biochemical level, stress has the ability to reshape our brain and how our mind functions. This…", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/1\/the-stressed-brain.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/health\/the-stressed-mind-and-how-to-manage-its-affects-on-our-health\/", "post_date": "2020-02-26 00:00:00" }, { "post_id": "3", "post_category_id": "9", "post_title": "5 Tips to a Super-Powered Immune System", "post_content_short": "Our immune system is incredibly complex and vast, there is still so much we don’t understand about it.  One thing is for sure is that supporting our intelligent, natural immunity is key to being strong and healthy.  Resilience is the key to stay healthy this winter.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/3\/5-tips.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/health\/5-tips-to-a-super-powered-immune-system\/", "post_date": "2018-07-03 00:00:00" }, { "post_id": "2", "post_category_id": "9", "post_title": "Naturopathic support for colds and flu", "post_content_short": "Naturopaths have a unique perspective on health and illness with a focus on treating the person, not the disease. The biological terrain theory is where a Naturopath’s approach comes from. …", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/2\/naturopathic-support-for-colds-and-flu.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/health\/naturopathic-support-for-colds-and-flu\/", "post_date": "2018-07-03 00:00:00" }, { "post_id": "4", "post_category_id": "9", "post_title": "Immune boost your food with homemade broth", "post_content_short": "Since the dawn of time, broth and stock made from animal bones have been used to cure ills. Known as the ‘cure all’ broths of the olden times, today we now know a good quality stock will actually boost the immune system, soothe the digestive system and strengthen our bodies.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/4\/homemade-broth.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elizablackwoodnaturopath.com.au\/blog\/uncategorized\/immune-boost-your-food-with-homemade-broth\/", "post_date": "2012-07-31 00:00:00" } ]