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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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.
Could Histamine Be Behind Your ADHD, Brain Fog and Anxiety?
Struggling to focus, feeling wired but exhausted, or anxious for no clear reason? Histamine affects the brain in ways that look exactly like ADHD, brain fog and burnout. Find out what is happening and what to do about it.
The Blood Sugar Tests Worth Asking For (And How to Start Rebalancing Yours)
Fasting glucose alone won't catch early insulin resistance. Learn which blood sugar markers matter, what they mean, and the simple changes that genuinely move them.
Hypoglycaemia or Insulin Resistance? How to Tell What's Really Going On
Tired after eating, or only feel better once you've eaten? Learn the difference between low blood sugar and insulin resistance, and why both disrupt hormones, mood and sleep.
Why Your Blood Sugar Is Running the Show (Even If You're Not Diabetic)
Not diabetic, but exhausted, moody or stuck with weight that won't shift? Discover how blood sugar regulation quietly drives energy, mood and hormonal balance.
How Oestrogen Protects Your Heart (And What Happens When It Leaves)
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women over 60, yet most women don't realise their hormonal transition is directly reshaping their cardiovascular risk. Here's what changes in perimenopause, why it happens, and what to do about it.
Why Your Standard Cholesterol Test Is Only Telling You Half the Story
Your standard cholesterol panel is missing the most important information about your cardiovascular health. Find out what LDL particle size, ApoB, ApoA, and your triglyceride ratios actually reveal, and what to ask for instead.
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.
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.
Why You're Exhausted But Your Blood Test Says "Normal"
Tired all the time but told your bloods are fine? You may have iron deficiency without anaemia. Learn what to actually test, why ferritin matters more than haemoglobin, and what's quietly draining your iron levels.
How to Protect Your Bones in Perimenopause: Tests, Nutrition, Exercise and HRT
From DEXA scans to vitamin K2, resistance training to HRT, here's your practical guide to protecting and rebuilding bone density during perimenopause and beyond.
Why Osteoporosis Is Not Just a Calcium Problem (And What Your Bones Really Need)
Osteoporosis is far more than low calcium. Discover how your bones actually work, why menopause is the most critical window for bone health, and what the RANKL system really tells us about bone loss.
Your Gallbladder and What Happens When It's Gone
The gallbladder does far more than store bile. Whether yours is still with you or has been removed, here's what you need to know about bile, fat digestion and your gut.
Your Liver Blood Tests Decoded
ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, your liver panel contains far more information than a "normal" or "abnormal" result. Here's how to read between the lines, and what to do about it.
On Dampness
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dampness is one of the most common causes of bloating, fatigue, brain fog, fluid retention and weight that won't shift. Acupuncturist and nutritionist Cassie Bali explains what Dampness is, how it builds up, and the simple dietary changes that make the biggest difference.
Electrolytes, Fatigue and Brain Fog: What Your Body Is Actually Trying to Tell You
Tired, cramping, foggy, always needing the loo? Your electrolyte balance and acid-base status could be the missing piece. Learn what sodium, potassium, and bicarbonate really reveal about your health.
What Your Blood Test Results Are Actually Telling You
Been told your bloods are normal but still feel awful? Learn how to read blood chemistry beyond standard reference ranges, from liver detox markers and methylation to why serum magnesium tells you almost nothing.
Why You're Not "Just Getting Older": The Real Reason Symptoms Start
Feeling exhausted, hormonally chaotic, or like your body just isn't coping? The answer often lies in your metabolic reserve. Discover how depleted cellular resilience drives symptoms and what to do about it.
Eggs…Eggs.Eggs
Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse — rich in protein, B vitamins, omega-3s, and antioxidants that support muscle repair, brain function, eye health, and skin. But for some with autoimmune or heart issues, eggs may be inflammatory. Learn the benefits and cautions to see if eggs are right for you.
Can You Really Test Your Fertility?
Trying to conceive or planning IVF? Discover the essential fertility blood tests every woman should ask for, including AMH, thyroid, hormones, and more. Learn what they mean and when to test.