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About Jocelyn
Nutritionist, Herbalist and Naturopath
Jocelyn is a nutritionist, herbalist and naturopath, and has been providing safe and effective health care to the Canberra Region since 1999.
Jocelyn has a special interest in gut health and has developed expertise in this area. She also enjoys helping people with a range of health problems e.g immune, autoimmune, skin problems, stress, anxiety and depression, and chronic health conditions
Jocelyn gets a real buzz when patients’ health turns around and they have the energy they need to do what they want.
Jocelyn maintains a full herbal dispensary at the clinic.
Jocelyn is available at Entire Physio on Mondays, Thursdays and alternate Saturdays
Qualifications
Jocelyn has a Bachelor of Health Sciences (CompMed).
Qualified and accredited in Western Herbal Medicine,
Naturopathy and Functional Nutrition.
Massage Therapist Jocelyn studied at Charles Sturt University.
For more information on Jocelyn, please visit her website.
Blogs from Jocelyn:
- Traveler’s Diarrhoea: One Way to Ruin a Holiday!
On this Page DefinitionsPreventionManaging Traveler’s DiarrhoeaWhen Symptoms PersistMy Own ExperienceKey Message With international borders reopening many people are considering, or even booking, an overseas holiday. Traveler’s Diarrhoea is one of the most common illnesses experienced by people who travel overseas. It’s a generic term that covers anything from a mild stomach upset and loose poo, to severe vomiting and diarrhoea. It’s mostly a self-limiting illness that clears up in a few days. The good news is you can take steps to prevent it, and manage symptoms should they occur. While tropical and sub-tropical countries, and developing countries, are common places […] - Guide to Pantry Essentials – recommendations from Jocelyn Carter, Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist
On this Page Herbs and SpicesDried FruitCanned and Frozen FoodsGood Oil I am often asked what I consider to be pantry essentials, i.e what basics do I have on hand to ensure we are able to eat quite well and follow a healthy diet. Here’s what I see as essentials to have in my pantry. Dried beans/pulses like borlotti beans, chickpeas, black beans, lentils and moong dahl. Dried beans can be soaked overnight and cooked the next day. Beans/pulses are a great source of protein and fibre, which helps slow glucose absorption and keeps blood glucose levels stable. Dried beans/pulses […] - Endometriosis
On this Page Microbiome Diagnosis Pain and endometriosis – it’s complicated The role of the Naturopath Diet and Lifestyle Wishing You Many Good Things Endometriosis is an insidious female reproductive disease. Statistics indicate that around 10% of women in Australia will suffer from endometriosis at some time in their life. It can take 7-12 years to diagnose; the delay in diagnosis leading to years of pain and discomfort. Why some women develop endometriosis is not fully understood. One theory is that it may relate back to embryonic development. Another theory is that it is related to retrograde menstrual flow. While endometriosis is characterised by endometrial […] - Fibre – The Key to a Healthy Gut and a Healthy You!
Over the past 5-10 years research into the human gut microbioime has increased exponentially. While we continue to learn more about our gut bugs, one thing experts agree on is that a diet high in a variety of plant fibre is essential to having a health gut microbiome, a healthy gut, and a healthy you. What is Fibre?Fibre is derived from structural parts of plants – fruit, vegetable, wholegrains, legumes. Fibre cannot be broken down by digestion and therefore contribute little to energy needs. Soluble fibre dissolves in water and forms gels and are digested (fermented) by gut bugs in our […] - Stay Healthy and Have Fun this Christmas/New Year
2020 has been a challenging year! We are now at the end of it, and so our attention turns to the festive season. While we probably won’t be filling our diaries with parties, get togethers with friends, and social events with work colleagues, we will be attending events to celebrate the season, and the end of the year. There will be situations where you are faced with making good choices about what your are eating and drinking, and in some cases there won’t be good choices available. Here’s a few strategies you can use to survive the party season without over […]
