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Welcome to the Natural Healing with Stephie blog
A growing blog, where you can find articles on physical and mental health, nutrition and gut health, written by me, a certified naturopathic nutritional therapist and student clinical nutritionist who specialises in gut health, women's health, longevity, cancer prevention and plant-based and plant-forward diets.
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Why Exercise Needs to Be a Priority
Exercise is not simply something we should do when we have spare time - it is one of the foundations of good health! Regular movement supports our heart, muscles, bones, brain, hormones, metabolism, mental wellbeing, and long-term independence. It helps us feel better today while also protecting our health for the future.
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May 298 min read


How Vegans Can Naturally Support Collagen Production
Collagen has become one of the most talked-about supplements in the health and beauty industry. However, because collagen itself is derived from animal sources such as fish, cows, chicken cartilage, or eggshell membrane, many vegans wonder whether supporting collagen naturally is even possible.
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May 132 min read


Marine, Bovine, or Eggshell Membrane Collagen: Which One Is Best?
Collagen has become one of the most popular supplements for skin, joints, hair, nails, and healthy ageing. But with so many different collagen products on the market - marine collagen, bovine collagen, eggshell membrane collagen, Type I collagen, Type II collagen - it is no surprise that many people feel confused.
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May 135 min read


Neu5Gc and Red Meat: The Evolutionary Link to Inflammation and Disease
Evolution may explain our relationship with red meat. One of the most fascinating insights from modern nutritional science comes not from recent research alone, but from our evolutionary biology.
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Mar 253 min read


The Importance of Sleep
The importance of sleep is often overlooked. Sleep is not passive! It is one of the most biologically active and essential processes in the body. While we sleep, the brain and body move through highly regulated stages, each with distinct and critical functions. What actually happens during sleep? Sleep is broadly divided into non-REM (NREM) and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Ø Deep NREM sleep (slow-wave sleep) is when the body focuses on: · physical repair ·
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Mar 252 min read


The Latest Food Guidelines from the USA: What It Gets Right – and What It Doesn’t
The 2026 U.S. food guidelines mark a welcome shift by addressing the harms of ultra-processed foods, added sugars, and refined carbohydrates. The inclusion of beans and legumes reflects strong evidence for metabolic and gut health benefits. However, placing red meat and full-fat dairy at the top of the food pyramid is difficult to justify scientifically. High intakes of red meat are linked to chronic disease, while dairy is not essential.
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Jan 146 min read


Creatine - Not Just for Athletes
If you’d asked me a year ago what I thought about creatine, I probably would have said no thank you, but after diving deep into the research, I have changed my mind.
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Oct 30, 20255 min read


Don't Ignore Your Gut Issues
Medications can be lifesaving, but they’re not always the answer. Long-term use can even make gut problems worse. Learn why treating your gut holistically - through diet, sleep, stress management, and movement - is the real foundation for healing
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Sep 6, 20252 min read


kōneki (更年期)
In Japan, menopause is referred to as 更年期 (kōneki) . The term is beautifully layered in meaning: 更 (kō) = change/renewal 年 (nen) =...
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Sep 4, 20253 min read
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