New Year, Same You. You are not a “before” and you are not an "after". Yep, you heard me. You are just fabulous here and now and back then and always. ❤ The old 'New year, New you', which is thrown around at the beginning of each year, really grinds my gears (it’s February, and I am still hearing it). We are perfectly imperfect, and that is just the way it should be.
Yes, there are things we want to work on and improve within ourselves at times - striving for growth is a really great thing…
And although it is busy and sometimes a little chaotic…I love it. BUT…..What I don’t necessarily love is all the ‘health tips’ and ‘health advice’ I see come out at this time of year. For example, I read on social media the other day a nutritional health professional advising to “avoid pasta and rice over the silly season” and “don’t arrive hungry when going out for dinner so you can avoid the entrees and go straight to mains”…..face palm. I have no words for this kind of “health advice” and it truly saddens me.
Do you struggle with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)? 🦵 You know that jittery feeling in your legs, especially at night time, that makes you want to constantly move/pace the lounge room!? People with RLS (myself included) feel the irresistible urge to move their legs, which is accompanied by uncomfortable sensations.
We are all different and unique amazing individuals and we all function as individuals at our own personalised, natural, healthy weight, whatever that is for you. What actually matters is that you are functioning at your physical and mental best, and there are so many ways to measure this and achieve this. If you are nourishing yourself every way possible – physically, chemically and emotionally, your healthy weight, where you function at your best, should just slot in to that.
This blog is here to offer a new perspective for you all, which some of you may not necessarily agree with and that is completely fine, but I think the conversation is important. Due to my past experiences with my restrictive eating disorder, I feel having conversations like this one is so necessary and overdue.
And although it is busy and sometimes a little chaotic…I love it. BUT…..What I don’t necessarily love is all the ‘health tips’ and ‘health advice’ I see come out at this time of year. For example, I read on social media the other day a nutritional health professional advising to “avoid pasta and rice over the silly season” and “don’t arrive hungry when going out for dinner so you can avoid the entrees and go straight to mains”…..face palm. I have no words for this kind of “health advice” and it truly saddens me.
A new concept, ‘body neutrality’ has made its way into the mainstream to provide a more realistic balance between body-hatred and body-love. The aim of body neutrality is not to necessarily love how you look all the time, but to respect your body enough so that you can take care of it, even when you’re having a bad body image day. Ultimately, it is knowing your body is good and worthy of care regardless of how it looks.…by Body Matters, Australasia
Sometimes, during dark periods in our lives, we find ourselves at a loss to name or understand our emotions. This can be incredibly frustrating, leaving us feeling helpless and overwhelmed. From an early age, we have all learned to some extent, that we need to protect ourselves and others by suppressing or avoiding emotions deemed "unacceptable" such as anger, fear or grief. We employ coping mechanisms such as alcohol, drugs, food, distractions such as overworking, humour to laugh off our feelings or daydreaming to disassociate ourselves instead of being fully present.
Meet phoebe jobson-sydney naturopath
Phoebe Jobson is a warm and deeply passionate Naturopath accredited by the Australian Traditional Medicine Society, and the owner and founder of Nutmeg Naturopathy. Phoebe supports a number of acute and chronic conditions, having a particular love and interest for women’s health, skin issues, gut imbalances, building healthy relationships around food/body image, thyroid health and stress/fatigue. Her treatment approach is holistic, realistic and individualised, with an emphasis on diet and lifestyle… meet Phoebe.
At Nutmeg Naturopathy, Phoebe Jobson treats all kinds of health imbalances and concerns, from women’s health, skin health, general well-being, stress and adrenal health to digestive disturbances, fatigue, sleep issues, immune health, allergies and intolerances, weight imbalances and so much more…
Some heartwarming testimonials from happy patients.
Your Initial Naturopathic Consultation covers everything from your medical history, family history, presenting symptoms, body systems functioning, current diet and lifestyle…
Phoebe works from two Sydney Clinics;
Nutmeg Naturopathy - Suite 1/563 Military Rd Mosman NSW 2088
Darling Health - 133 Catherine Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040
