12 articles
Postpartum nutrition is a powerful recovery lever that most new mothers neglect due to lack of time and energy. Yet nutritional needs after childbirth are as high as, or higher than, during pregnancy. Iron to compensate for blood loss, protein for tissue repair, omega-3 for mental health, magnesium for sleep and muscle recovery: targeted nutrition accelerates healing and supports breastfeeding, mood, and energy.
The gut microbiome — the trillions of microorganisms inhabiting our digestive tract — plays a crucial role in body weight regulation. Research has revealed that microbiome composition differs significantly between lean and obese individuals, and these differences influence energy metabolism, inflammation, satiety and fat storage. This article explores microbiome-weight connections and naturopathic strategies for restoring a weight-favorable microbiome.
Naturopathy approaches weight balance as a reflection of overall terrain to rebalance, not a simple calorie calculation. The naturopath evaluates the patient's terrain — digestive capacity, liver function, hormonal balance, stress management, sleep quality and vitality — to propose an individualized program combining dietary reform, herbal medicine, micronutrition and lifestyle hygiene.
Food intolerances — lactose, histamine, fructose, FODMAPs — affect a growing portion of the population and significantly impact quality of life. This article details the main food intolerances, their enzymatic and metabolic mechanisms, validated diagnostic methods and naturopathic support strategies.
Galactagogue plants have been used for millennia across all cultures to stimulate or maintain breast milk production. Fenugreek, fennel, milk thistle, nettle, moringa: these plants act through various mechanisms (prolactin stimulation, nutritional support, hormonal action) and fit within a comprehensive breastfeeding support approach. Their use should remain judicious, complementing effective and frequent nursing, and under professional guidance to avoid interactions and contraindications.
The weight question goes far beyond simple caloric calculation. This article explores the multifactorial determinants of weight balance — genetic, hormonal, psychological, environmental and behavioral — and explains why restrictive diets fail in 95% of cases long-term. Discover a holistic and compassionate approach to weight, based on metabolic health rather than a number on the scale.
Supporting a child with ADHD is a daily challenge for families and teachers. Beyond medication, many natural approaches have demonstrated their effectiveness: environmental structuring, behavioral techniques, physical activity, adapted nutrition and emotional support. This article offers concrete, validated strategies to help children with ADHD thrive at home and school.
Diet plays a significant role in modulating ADHD symptoms. Increasingly robust research demonstrates the impact of omega-3, iron, zinc, magnesium and overall diet quality on attention, impulsivity and emotional regulation. This article reviews current scientific evidence and offers concrete nutritional recommendations for children and adults with ADHD.
Pregnancy is a period of deep transformation involving the body, emotions, and identity. Holistic support offers a comprehensive approach that goes beyond standard medical care. It integrates complementary practices — naturopathy, sophrology, yoga, aromatherapy — to support the pregnant woman as a whole. The goal is not to replace obstetric care but to enrich it by tending to emotional well-being, nutritional balance, and physical vitality throughout the nine months.
Breastfeeding is recommended by the WHO as the exclusive feeding mode for the first six months of life. Yet in France, only 19% of mothers still exclusively breastfeed at six months. Natural breastfeeding support goes beyond technical latching advice. It encompasses maternal nutrition, emotional support, fatigue management, and complementary approaches to optimize lactation and prevent complications.
Beyond crisis management, it is possible to sustainably reduce baseline anguish levels through research-validated daily practices. Mindfulness meditation, cardiac coherence, herbal medicine, targeted nutrition, adapted physical exercise and lifestyle hygiene: this article offers a complete, customizable program to calm the nervous system long-term and build resilience against anguish.
Research in nutritional psychiatry reveals increasingly strong links between diet and mental health. Omega-3 fatty acids, tryptophan, B vitamins and the gut microbiome play key roles in mood regulation. This article examines the scientific evidence for nutrition as a complementary therapeutic lever in depression.