Our bodies never want to harm us and are always trying to come back to a state of balance. Looking at your symptoms of signs that your body is sending you may help you identify what to do next. These are some really common symptoms that my clients talk about in clinic.
Low appetite in the morning:
Could mean:
- you are running on stress hormones
- sluggish digestive secretions
- poor sleep
Brain fog:
- raised thyroid antibodies or thyroid dysfunction
- iron or b12 deficiency
- adrenal issues
- dysbiosis or leaky gut
Acne or rosacea:
- imbalanced gut health
- food intolerances
- b12, vitamin d, iron and zinc deficiency
- bacterial, fungal or parasitic overgrowth
Reflux or excessive burping:
- low stomach acid or enzymes
- small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
- eating too fast or not chewing adequately
Hair loss or thinning
- raised thyroid antibodies
- low iron
- sluggish thyroid function
- stress
- mineral deficiency
Recurrent BV or thrush
- pH imbalance
- poor gut health
- hormone imbalance
- mixed infections in the vagina
Sleep issues
- excess caffeine intake
- calcium or magnesium deficiency
- neurotransmitter imbalance
- eating too close to bed time
This information is from Brooke Oke Naturopath and Mental Health Nurse (BHSc, BN, PostGradDipMHN).
Brooke’s experience and knowledge from her Nursing career is weaved into the treatment approach for Naturopathy. Although science, evidence basis and research are all central to treatment and understanding, it is well acknowledged by Brooke that respect and attention must be given to the tradition and ancient notions of Naturopathic medicine. Combining both empirical knowledge and modern day evidence to provide the best possible outcomes for her clients is Brooke’s priority. Brooke has completed over eight years of tertiary education & practiced as a Registered Nurse specialising in mental health for almost a decade.Over the last few years of working in clinical Naturopathic practice, Brooke has gained special insights and experience working with various digestive issues, skin conditions, vaginal microbiome disorders, hormones and emotional health. Utilising functional testing is at the core of finding the root cause for illness, so this is often incorporated into her client's treatment.
Brooke offers in person consultations at SSKIN Robina and online Australia wide.
Brooke offers in person consultations at SSKIN Robina and online Australia wide.