Grief sucks. How naturopathy can make it a little easier.
This blog is a little different from my usual wellness chat. It’s about grief. Because at some point, grief comes knocking—often uninvited, usually at the worst possible time, and with a suitcase full of emotional baggage.
Grief isn’t just about tears and tissues. It messes with your whole body—bringing on migraine attacks, dodgy sleep, anxiety, and gut issues that make you wonder if your stomach is auditioning for a horror movie soundtrack.
I know this road well. I lost my sister, grandmother, and dad in just a few years. And then, just when I thought I’d caught my breath, relationship grief hit me like a plot twist I didn’t see coming. These experiences changed me, but they also reinforced what I already knew: healing isn’t just about time—it’s about support.
That’s where naturopathy comes in. No, it won’t make grief disappear (if only!), but it can help you feel a little more like yourself while you navigate the messy, unpredictable waves of loss.
What Can Help?
✔ Sleep & Energy – Herbs like passionflower and magnesium can help you actually get some rest (without waking up at 3 AM with a racing mind).
✔ Gut Health – Because grief and digestion go together like socks and sandals—badly. Probiotics, gut-friendly foods, and calming teas can help.
✔ Migraine & Tension Relief – Magnesium, nervous system support, and the right foods can keep grief-driven headaches and migraine episodes from running the show.
✔ Hormone Balance – Stress plays havoc with your hormones, but nutrients, herbs, and lifestyle tweaks can help smooth the chaos.
✔ Emotional Support – Bach flower remedies, mindfulness, and nervine herbs can take the edge off. Homeopathic Ignatia is a classic for grief.
✔ Emotional Release Technique® (ERT) – My go-to tool for shifting the emotional weight of grief in a way that feels gentle but powerful.
Grief is heavy, but you don’t have to carry it all alone. If you’d like some support, book a session with me, and let’s get you feeling more balanced.
With kindness (and a virtual hug if you need it),
Josie