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Words from Cassandra Hilton, Naturopath, Herbalist, Canberra Clinic, Australia, New Zealand Online

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Hormonal Acne & Skin — The Complete Clinical Guide

Hormonal acne is consistently mismanaged because standard treatment addresses the downstream expression of a hormonal imbalance without investigating its cause. Clinical naturopath Cassandra Hilton covers androgens, insulin resistance, oestrogen decline, thyroid dysfunction, cortisol and post-pill hormonal changes — and what a complete hormonal skin assessment includes.

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Skin Genetics — What Your DNA Reveals About Your Skin Condition

Why do two people with the same diet and skincare routine have completely different skin? The answer is increasingly found in their DNA. Clinical naturopath Cassandra Hilton covers the genetic variants in collagen synthesis, antioxidant function and UV repair that determine your skin's baseline vulnerabilities — and what a genetics consultation includes.

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NAD+ and why it runs out - the 2026 evidence

NAD+ is the coenzyme that drives energy production in every cell — and it declines by approximately 50% between your 30s and your 50s. Clinical naturopath Cassandra Hilton covers the four mechanisms driving this decline, what the 2026 research shows about oral NMN, NR and IV NAD+ infusions, and why diet and lifestyle remain the non-negotiable foundation.

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The longevity consultation - what to expect and how to prepare

A naturopathic longevity consultation covers biological age, genetics, comprehensive biomarkers, hormonal status and personalised protocol design — all in a clinical framework you will not find in a standard GP visit. Clinical naturopath Cassandra Hilton explains what happens in a longevity consultation, what The Longevity Blueprint includes and how to prepare.

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Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro — and what naturopathic medicine can actually do instead.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are genuinely effective — but they are not the only option. Clinical naturopath Cassandra Hilton explains the evidence-based natural strategies for supporting GLP-1 physiology, improving insulin sensitivity and addressing the underlying metabolic drivers that these medications target.

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Coming off the pill. Here’s what’s actually happening to your hormones.

Coming off the oral contraceptive pill triggers a cascade of hormonal, nutritional and microbiome changes that can produce acne, irregular cycles, mood shifts and fatigue. Clinical naturopath Cassandra Hilton explains what’s actually driving these symptoms — and how a targeted post-pill protocol addresses each one.

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Your hormones are talking. Your skin is translating.

Hormonal acne, premenstrual skin flares and post-pill breakouts all have specific, identifiable biochemical drivers — androgens, insulin, cortisol and oestrogen metabolism. Clinical naturopath Cassandra Hilton explains what the standard hormonal workup often misses, and how a naturopathic approach investigates and treats the root cause.

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Your biological age is not your birthday.

Chronological age is how old you are. Biological age is how old your cells are — and the two are often significantly different. Epigenetic clocks now make biological age measurable, and the gap between the numbers is where the most meaningful longevity work happens. Here's what the research says and what you can do about it.

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Why Your Skin Probably Isn’t a Skin Problem

Persistent skin conditions like acne, eczema and rosacea often have an internal driver that no topical product can reach. Clinical naturopath Cassandra Hilton explains the gut-skin axis — the research-backed connection between your gut microbiome and your skin — and what it means in practice.

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Post Oral Contraceptive Pill and Acne

For many women the impetus for coming off the pill is often the desire to return to a natural menstrual cycle, to reduce unwanted side effects associated with the pill or to kick-start the baby-making process.

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