Adrian Harper - Naturopath

Setting my alarm for 5.30am tomorrow to start an online retreat with . COVID-19 means a lot of us aren’t going to be doing the typical things we do at this time of year. So for me, this program was an opportunity to go inward whist we can’t go outward. I’m looking forward to switching off my phone, social media, and the news over the next four days. How are you spending Easter?

Getting in my daily nature time on the way back from the post office.
The current lockdown is likely impacting your capacity to engage with nature, particularly if you live in an apartment. Spending time in nature has a range of health benefits:
- strengthens the immune system by increasing natural killer cells
- reduces high blood pressure and pulse rate
- normalises blood glucose levels
- decreases stress and anxiety by lowering cortisol and dopamine
- improves moved
- has anti-inflammatory effects
Make sure you are factoring in some time in nature daily. Your local park is probably one of the best places with the current restrictions. Exercising in nature is a good way to stay active and get in your green time, but you likely can also get some time in nature en route to essential activities like grocery showing.
How are you keeping up time in nature with the current lockdown?

Social distancing measures are an important part of flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and protecting vulnerable members of our community.
In-person naturopathy appointments currently remain available in Prahran with social distancing measure in place. However, appointments via Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, or Phone are available and encouraged.
If you would like to move your current ‘in-person’ appointment to another format, please contact.
Acute 15 minute appointments are available for anyone requiring herbal or nutritional medicine prescriptions for immune support
Appointments can be made using the online booking link in the bio or contacting me directly.