Bedtime Emotions

Collaborative Guidance from a

Naturopath & Holistic Psychologist

Maddie Lyons, Naturopath & Herbalist

Tania Attley, Principal Psychologist

✓ 39 tips and tricks for young families

Articles

How to holistically heal… Spring Allergies

September 22, 2025 - Springtime has arrived bringing warmer days, longer sunlight hours, and lovely flowers in bloom. However, some dread this time of year as they may be likely to come down with spring allergies.

How to holistically heal... with Herbal Creams

April 07, 2025 - Herbal creams have been used for thousands of years as topical remedies, offering relief from inflammation, pain, and infection. Traditional Chinese Medicine applies herbal poultices and liniments to invigorate blood flow and reduce swelling. Ayurveda utilises gotu kola and neem in skin preparations. In Western herbalism, herbs like calendula, comfrey, and chamomile have long histories as first-aid solutions.

How to holistically heal… with Flower Essences

October 07, 2024 - One of the remedies that I often turn to, especially for emotional and energetic concerns, is flower essences. These gentle yet powerful remedies help to support our inner wellbeing, particularly when challenges in life leave us feeling emotionally stuck, drained or overwhelmed.

How to holistically heal... PMDD

July 14, 2024 - Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are common menstrual cycle conditions with a range of physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms that occur in the days leading up to menstruation and typically resolve within one week. It is necessary to make a distinction between premenstrual symptoms, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Preconception Care: What To Look Out For In Prenatal Supplements

March 27, 2024 - One essential aspect of preconception care is ensuring adequate nutrition, laying the groundwork for a healthy pregnancy. This can be achieved by consuming a wholefoods diet and including some high-quality prenatal supplements. However, not all prenatal supplements are created equal.

The benefits of herbal self-care products and how to make them at home

November 10, 2020 - Herbal self-care products have become increasingly popular over the past few years, with many people seeking out natural products to add to their routine. Maddie Lyons, one of our Naturopathy students from the Gold Coast, shares her experience using herbal self-care products and some tips on how you can make them at home.