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Allison The Naturopath

Welcome, I'm Allison, founder of Sunstone Naturopathy based in Adelaide, South Australia.

I specialise in woman's health, with a particular focus on the intricacies of reproductive hormones, fertility, thyroid disorders and gut health. I specialise in woman's health, with a particular focus on the intricacies of reproductive hormones, fertility, skin conditions, thyroid disorders and gut health. With a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), ANTA membership, and advanced studies in functional pathology, fertility, and reproductive health, I’m deeply committed to helping you achieve lasting results using personalised naturopathic and nutritional medicine.

I focus on the fundamentals of healing from the root cause for sustainable long-term results. Dedicated to nurturing your body's innate healing processes, I blend the best of evidence based medicine and holistic practices that's individualised to you.

25/03/2026

Most thyroid advice is surface level.

“Take medication.”
“Your labs are normal.”
“Come back in 6 months.”

Meanwhile you’re dealing with:
– fatigue
– hair loss
– brain fog
– stubborn weight

👉 Because no one has explained this:

Your thyroid is often the target
not the root cause.

Hashimoto’s is an immune condition.
And your immune system is heavily driven by your gut.

Until you address that…
you’re managing symptoms, not fixing the problem.

📘 Download my free Thyroid Insights eBook to understand more about your thyroid or send me a DM with any questions 🤍

20/03/2026

Most women with PCOS are told to focus on hormones.

But one of the biggest drivers I see in clinic?
→ Inflammation

And one of the most overlooked nutrients to support this?
Omega-3s

They don’t just “support general health”…
They directly influence:

• Insulin sensitivity
• Androgen activity (acne, hair growth)
• Ovulation + egg quality
• Brain health (mood, brain fog)
• Skin — including the quality of your skin oils

This is where things shift.

Because it’s not just about what your hormones are doing…
it’s about the environment they’re working in

And inflammation changes that environment.

17/03/2026

I still see so many women preparing for pregnancy taking…
just folic acid.
Or folic acid + iodine.

Because that’s what they were told.

And it honestly still blows my mind.

Because the body is doing something incredible during pregnancy.
Growing a baby, building the placenta, and adapting every system to support new life 🤍
and that process requires far more than just one or two nutrients.

Yes, folate is essential.
But what about:

• Choline for baby’s brain and neural development
• Omega-3 DHA for brain, eyes and inflammation
• Selenium to support thyroid hormone conversion
• Zinc, iron, vitamin D…

These are not “optional extras”
they are foundational.

And yet, they’re so often overlooked.

What I see in clinic is that many women are doing “the right thing”…
but not getting the full picture.

Pregnancy preparation isn’t about ticking a box with one supplement.
It’s about giving your body the resources it actually needs
to support both you and your baby.

If you’re currently trying to conceive or thinking about it,
this is your reminder to zoom out and look at the whole picture.

And if you want help understanding what your body specifically needs,
my DMs are always open 🤍

11/03/2026

Most PCOS advice focuses on what to remove from your diet.

But what you add can make just as much of a difference.

Certain foods directly support the metabolic and hormonal pathways involved in PCOS.

Here are a few I prioritise with my PCOS clients:

• Inositol-rich foods (oats, citrus, legumes)
→ support insulin signalling and healthy ovulation

• Omega-3 fats (salmon, sardines, mackerel, flaxseeds)
→ reduce inflammation and support metabolic health

• Protein (eggs, fish, chicken, legumes)
→ stabilises blood sugar and prevents insulin spikes

• Polyphenol-rich foods (berries, herbs, colourful plants)
→ nourish the gut microbiome and reduce inflammation

• Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, cauliflower)
→ support liver detoxification and hormone metabolism

PCOS is rarely improved by simply “cutting carbs”.

It improves when you support the whole system:
metabolism, gut health, inflammation, and hormone balance.

Save this for your next grocery shop 🛒

03/03/2026

She didn’t need another diet.
She needed answers.

When we addressed the drivers - insulin resistance, thyroid function, inflammation and hormone clearance, things started to shift.

Weight loss was the by-product.
Energy. Confidence. Identity shift. That was the real win.

And the best part? She has been able to maintain these results.

If this feels familiar, you don’t need more restriction. You need the right framework.

Book a free 15-minute call to see what’s actually driving your symptoms. Book via the link in my bio or DM me to book 🤍

19/02/2026

Some skincare can help.

But some exfoliants, spot treatments and harsh actives can quietly damage your skin barrier, especially if the real driver is internal.

When the barrier is compromised, inflammation rises.
pH shifts. The skin microbiome can’t protect you as well.
Oil production becomes more reactive.

And the cycle continues.

Acne isn’t just something to “dry out”
It’s something to understand.

Skin needs support from both sides, external and internal. But it needs the right support for you and your skin.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and identify what’s actually driving your breakouts, I offer a free call to talk through testing and next steps. 🤍

16/02/2026

I love a good smoothie bowl 🥣🤍
But it’s way too easy to load it with fruit, call it “healthy”… and then ride the blood sugar rollercoaster all morning.

I don’t have time to feel tired, shaky or starving by 10am.
So I make sure my breakfast is built to keep me steady — protein, fibre, healthy fats and a few strategic extras.

Stable energy. Better focus. Happier hormones.

This is how I enjoy my smoothies most days:
• Frozen mixed berries (1/2 cup roughly)
• 1/4 avocado
• Greek yoghurt (80-100grams)
• Collagen
• H**p seeds (1-2tbsp)
• Grounded flaxseeds (1-2tbsp)
• Spirulina/chlorella powder
• Creatine
• Cinnamon
• Activated almond milk or water

Steal my smoothie formula, mix and match, and find what works for you 😌✨

12/02/2026

Your results shouldn’t feel random.

If fat loss, cravings and energy shift across the month, that’s a reflection of changing insulin sensitivity — not “inconsistency.”

Practical shift:
Follicular/ovulation phase is when you will feel your most energetic. Use this time to challenge yourself and try new things. You can also handle carbs better in this phase but it’s still important to keep them balanced.

In your luteal phase, prioritise protein, fibre, healthy fats and drop back a bit on carbs as this is when blood sugar instability drives cravings most so it’s important to keep them balanced. ✨

08/02/2026

More HIIT. Less food. More pushing.
That mindset didn’t heal my PCOS… it kept me inflamed, exhausted and disconnected from my body.

What I didn’t understand back then was that my PCOS was being driven by gut-driven inflammation and chronic stress.
And every time I trained harder or ate less, I was adding more stress to an already overwhelmed system.

Exercise is medicine but only when it’s supportive, not punishing.

The shift came when I started respecting my cycle instead of fighting it.
I stopped HIIT.
I stopped training like my body was a machine.

Now:
• I run because I genuinely love it
• I lift weights 2–3x per week to feel strong
• I include yoga to support my nervous system
• I walk twice daily (my pup demands it)
• My cycles are regular, my skin is clear and my energy is steady

Food-wise, I stopped fearing carbs and started focusing on blood sugar stability:
• High protein + healthy fats
• Moderate to lower-carb breakfasts
• Carbs always paired with fibre, fats and protein
• Food as medicine (anti-inflammatory and gut loving foods)

And the biggest lesson of all?
When I’m stressed, my hormones and gut are the first to respond.

So I prioritise what actually calms my body:
• Daily breathwork
• Short, consistent meditation
• Time in nature — because that’s where my nervous system exhales

Healing PCOS wasn’t about doing more.
It was about listening, slowing down, and creating safety in my body again.

If this resonates, your body might just be asking for a different approach 🤍

04/02/2026

Hormone symptoms don’t come from nowhere.

In clinic, I’m not just looking at “hormone levels.”
I’m looking at why your body might be struggling to make, respond to, or clear hormones in the first place.

That means understanding things like:
• blood sugar patterns
• stress and sleep
• gut and liver function
• thyroid support
• Methylation & nutrient deficiencies
• Genetic factors
• and whether your body feels safe enough to regulate

When we understand the driver, the symptoms start to make sense and the plan becomes much clearer.

If you’ve been doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, send me a DM and let’s chat about what testing might actually help you move forward 🤍

30/01/2026

I get asked this all the time ⬇️

“I have PCOS and endometriosis… so which one do I treat first?”

Short answer: inflammation but the real question is why inflammation is high in the first place.

Inflammation is often driven by things like:
• Gut microbiome imbalances
• Metabolic dysfunction and blood sugar instability
• Pathogenic or stealth infections
• Poor hormone clearance
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Chronic stress and nervous system overload

PCOS and endometriosis can look different on paper, but they often share these same underlying drivers.

So instead of chasing the diagnosis, we look for the root cause, because that’s what actually changes symptoms.

The condition is the outcome.
The drivers are the target

21/01/2026

Low-carb isn’t wrong for PCOS.
But it’s also not a universal fix.

Yes, if insulin resistance is a major driver, reducing carbs strategically can be helpful.
But PCOS isn’t one condition.

And when low-carb is used without:
• confirming insulin resistance
• supporting thyroid + adrenals
• considering cycle phase
• improving insulin sensitivity (not just restriction)

…it can backfire.
That’s not healing, that’s survival mode.

PCOS needs strategy, not extremes.

Clinically, I don’t just “cut carbs.”
I focus on:
✔ Improving cellular responses to insulin
✔ Balancing blood sugar with the right carbohydrates
✔ Supporting thyroid, adrenals & ovulation
✔ Matching nutrition to your PCOS driver

If low-carb hasn’t worked the way you were promised, the next step isn’t restriction, it’s figuring out what else is out of balance.

Comment PCOS or DM me and I’ll send you my free PCOS Testing Guide 💙

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Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 3pm

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