Biophilia Health

A gentle reminder: your healing doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s 🌸

Take your time, honour your journey, and trust that growth is happening.

Send this to someone that needs to hear this today. 🤍

POV: It’s 4:49pm on a Friday... 📞😂

“He’s obsessed with Minecraft.”
“He won’t get in the shower.”
“He tripped over the dog.”
“His farts are... criminal.”

Sometimes the questions that weigh heaviest on parents aren’t the ones you’d expect.

And while we absolutely investigate the things that need investigating (including the terrorism-level farts 💨😅), sometimes the most valuable part of healthcare is simply hearing:

“That actually sounds pretty normal.”

Because reassurance isn’t “doing nothing.”

It’s helping parents understand what’s typical, knowing when something does need a closer look, and giving them the confidence to stop carrying every worry on their own.

If you’ve ever found yourself spiralling over something that turned out to be completely age-appropriate... this one’s for you. ❤️

(And yes... we still stand by the fart investigation if they’re truly next level. 😆)

If you know, you know. And if you don’t, it’s time you learnt!

Ever caught yourself saying...
🍫 “I NEED chocolate.”
🧹 “I just cleaned the entire house.”
😩 “Can everyone please leave me alone?”
💃 “I feel AMAZING today!”
😭 “Why am I crying over a dog video?”

What if I told you those little comments can often give away exactly where you are in your cycle? 👀

Your menstrual cycle is so much more than your period. Your hormones are constantly shifting throughout the month, influencing your energy, mood, cravings, motivation, focus, confidence, and even how social you feel.

The problem is, most women are never taught this. So instead of recognising these changes as a normal part of our biology, we end up wondering what’s “wrong” with us.
Spoiler: usually... nothing.

Understanding your cycle means you can stop expecting yourself to feel the same every single day and start working with your body instead of against it. And honestly? It’s one of the most empowering things you can learn.

👇 Tell me... which quote in this reel made you think, “Yep... that’s me!” Or share one you say every month that I should include in Part 2 😉

Save this for the next time you wonder why you feel like a completely different person from one week to the next, or send it to a friend who needs this reminder. 💛

PS: These “quotes” may or may not be actual things clients have said to me... and if you’re one of them, your identity is safe with me. 🤣

Perimenopause doesn’t start the day your periods become irregular.

For many women, the first changes are subtle:
☀️ Waking between 2-4am
☀️ Feeling more anxious or overwhelmed
☀️ Struggling with sleep
☀️ Feeling like your stress tolerance has disappeared
☀️ Brain fog or unexplained fatigue

These symptoms can often be dismissed as “just stress” - but they can also be linked to the hormonal changes that begin during perimenopause.

The good news? You don’t have to simply put up with it.

Using an evidence-informed approach that combines science and naturopathy, I help women understand whats happening in their bodies & create personalized treatment plans using nutrition, herbal medicine & lifestyle strategies.

If you’re wondering what you’re experiencing is “normal”, send us a DM or book an appointment with Antoinette via the link in our bio 💛

Before adding another supplement to your routine, ask yourself whether you actually need it.

Not every supplement is right for every person, and more isn’t always better.

Your symptoms, health history, medications, diet, lifestyle and goals all influence what is appropriate for you.

That’s the difference between self-prescribing and working with a qualified nutritionist. Instead of guessing based on social media trends, you get personalised, evidence-based recommendations tailored to you.

Sometimes a supplement may be beneficial. Other times it’s food, sleep, stress management or addressing the underlying cause. The goal is to find what will actually make a difference.

✨ Our nutritionist, Vanessa, will soon be offering 1:1 nutrition consultations. If you’d like personalised support, send us a DM to join the waitlist.