Wellness Journal

Welcome to the Vale of Health Wellness Journal! We’re a team of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncturists, Reiki Healers and Naturopathic Nutritionists, dedicated to helping you feel better and reach your health and wellness goals. If you’ve found your way here, we’re excited to support you in making small, meaningful changes to your diet and lifestyle that can have a big impact on your overall health.

In our journal, you’ll find expert insights on holistic living, including fertility and emotional wellness. Expect tips on navigating seasonal changes, nourishing recipes, how to tackle difficult hormonal conditions, analyses of new research, and lifestyle advice rooted in ancient practices. These are the tools that have helped us and our clients, and we hope they do the same for you.

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Cassie & Ghila

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What's Really Going On With Your Reflux
Cassie Bali Cassie Bali

What's Really Going On With Your Reflux

Acid reflux and heartburn are incredibly common, but the standard advice isn't always getting to the root of the problem. Learn what's driving reflux, what long-term PPI use means for your gut, and how to support your body through a safe, structured taper.

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The Gut Infection Most People Don't Know They Have
Cassie Bali Cassie Bali

The Gut Infection Most People Don't Know They Have

H. pylori is far more common than most people know, and its effects go far beyond digestive discomfort. Learn how this bacterial infection affects stomach acid, B12 levels, and long-term immune health, and what a natural treatment approach looks like.

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You Might Have Too Little Stomach Acid
Cassie Bali Cassie Bali

You Might Have Too Little Stomach Acid

Bloating after meals, heavy food sitting in your stomach, or undigested food in your stools could all point to low stomach acid. Learn why HCl is far more important than most people realise, what depletes it, and how to start rebuilding your digestive fire.

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Why Ibuprofen Is Not Working for Your Period Pain
Cassie Bali Cassie Bali

Why Ibuprofen Is Not Working for Your Period Pain

If painkillers barely touch your period pain, or you get diarrhoea, hives or migraines with your period, histamine could be the reason. Here is what is actually going on in your body and what to do instead.

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Could Histamine Be Behind All of Your Symptoms?
Cassie Bali Cassie Bali

Could Histamine Be Behind All of Your Symptoms?

Headaches, hives, bloating, anxiety, bad sleep and wine that suddenly makes you feel terrible? If you have been told it could be histamine intolerance and have no idea what that means, start here.

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The Unsung Hero of Heart Health: Your Vascular Endothelium
Cassie Bali Cassie Bali

The Unsung Hero of Heart Health: Your Vascular Endothelium

Covers the glycocalyx, nitric oxide production (both the enzymatic and oral-gastric pathways), signs of low NO, what damages the endothelium (including stress, sleep, oestrogen), and what to do about it. This is a genuinely underserved topic in women's health content so it should do well in search.

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Why Iron Supplements Don't Always Work
Cassie Bali Cassie Bali

Why Iron Supplements Don't Always Work

Taking iron supplements but not getting better? Inflammation may be locking your iron inside your cells. Learn how hepcidin, gut health and hidden infections can block iron absorption, and what to do instead.

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