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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.

07/11/2025

Sleep is when our body repairs 🌙

Start with the basics but remember, they don’t work overnight.

They work with consistency because every morning you get natural light, you’re signalling to your brain when to start producing melatonin later that evening.

Deep, restorative sleep isn’t something you force; it’s something you train your body back into through rhythm, safety, and consistency.

When you sleep well, your body enters its most powerful repair mode:
✨ Your hormones rebalance, cortisol lowers, melatonin rises, and your thyroid and reproductive hormones sync.
✨ Your liver is more active and clears toxins and metabolises excess hormones.
✨ Your metabolism resets, repairing mitochondria and improving insulin sensitivity
✨ Your nervous system shifts into rest and repair and out of fight-or-flight, allowing tissues, immune cells and the gut to heal.

And in your brain?
Neural networks reorganise — cleaning up, storing, and making sense of information from the day before.

This is how you process emotions, solidify memories, and wake up feeling clear, calm, and regulated.

When you’re not getting restorative sleep, these systems don’t get to complete their overnight work adequately, leaving you tired, wired, anxious, and hormonally out of sync.

Your body wants to rest deeply.
You just need to create the environment and rhythm that allows it to feel safe enough to do so. 🌙
Often this means starting with the basics but also digging deeper into underlying factors impacting you.

& if you’re a mum struggling with sleep, remember it’s not forever and it’s okay to rest during the day when you can 🤍

06/11/2025

I was told my bloating, stomach pains and fatigue were “just IBS.”

I had acne breakouts that left me hiding behind makeup, and my cycle came and went on its own schedule, sometimes every few months, sometimes not at all.

Each time I saw a doctor, I heard the same thing: “Everything looks normal.”

When I was finally diagnosed with PCOS, I was told I didn’t fit the ‘typical picture’ so my only treatment option was the pill and that I’d struggle with fertility one day.

That was a turning point for me.

I didn’t want to accept a label or live as though my diagnosis defined me.

I decided to stop believing “this is just how it is” and started listening to what my body was trying to tell me.

My body wasn’t broken, it was communicating.
When I learned to listen and support it rather than silence it, things began to shift.

My skin cleared, my cycle found its rhythm again, my “IBS” disappeared and for the first time in years, I felt at home in my body, emotionally and physically.

Since then, I’ve made it my mission to support women so they don’t have to go through what I did - being dismissed, told it’s “just stress,” or left without answers. We all deserve to be heard and truly understood.

My work is grounded in both science and traditional healing, offering another path forward that helps women reconnect with their bodies, find clarity, and create the space for real healing to happen. 🌿

✨ I’ll share more of my story soon, but for now, remember you have more power than you’ve been led to believe. ✨

Your body is incredible, it knows how to heal when you give it the space and support to do so 🤍

05/11/2025

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere.
Quick, convenient, and designed to keep us coming back for more.

But behind the convenience lies a ripple effect on our metabolism, hormones, and gut health.

This isn’t about perfection, it’s about awareness.

Start small. Swap one packaged food for something real and nourishing.
Your body (and mind) will thank you. 💛

Here are a few swaps:
• Cereals ➡️ Overnight oats with Greek yoghurt, berries & cinnamon
• Energy bars ➡️ Homemade bliss balls/protein bars
• Chips ➡️ Roasted chickpeas or homemade popcorn (in coconut oil or ghee and add your own salt)
• Lollies ➡️ fresh fruit or bovine gelatin gummies
• Hot chocolate/Milo ➡️ Cacao, honey, cinnamon and milk
• Soft drinks ➡️ Soda water with lemon, lime or berries
• Ice cream tubs ➡️ Blend up Greek yoghurt, berries or cacao and freeze for ‘nice cream’
• Deli meats ➡️ Grilled, roasted or poached chicken, beef, eggs, turkey or salmon.
• vegan mince/sausage or burgers ➡️ chickpea/lentil patties, tempeh or tofu

✨ Save this post for later or share it with someone beginning their health journey.

And feel free to comment and share your favourite healthy swaps 😌

04/11/2025

Many women are diagnosed with PCOS when in reality, part of the picture might be an underactive thyroid or both conditions occurring together.

Because their symptoms overlap so closely, it’s essential to understand what your lab results are really showing, not just rely on symptoms alone.

This is why I always test both. A sluggish thyroid can mimic PCOS, worsen hormone imbalances, and increase insulin resistance, one of the main root causes of PCOS.

When we understand what’s truly driving your symptoms, we can create a plan that actually works, one that restores your body’s balance from the root cause.🌿

Save this post or send it to a friend who’s navigating PCOS or thyroid issues 💛

03/11/2025

Period pain might be common but that doesn’t make it normal. 🌙

A little cramping can be part of your body’s natural rhythm, but when pain interferes with your day or needs painkillers to get through, it’s a sign your body’s asking for support.

From inflammation and high prostaglandins to histamine or hormonal imbalances, there’s always a reason. And once we understand why, we can support your body both with short-term and long-term strategies.

If painful periods have become your “normal,” know that it’s your body communicating with you and It’s time to start listening. 🤍

Save this for your next cycle, or send it to a friend who needs a little hormone support. 🌿

30/10/2025

What oils do I recommend for cooking (as a Naturopath)? 🌿

Not all oils are created equal. Some nourish your hormones and metabolism, others promote inflammation.

✅ My go-tos:
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – rich in antioxidants and heart-healthy fats.
• Ghee & Grass-Fed Tallow – traditional, nutrient-dense fats packed with vitamins A, D, E & K, CLA + butyrate. They stay stable under heat 🔥
• Avocado Oil – neutral flavour, high smoke point, vitamin E rich.

🚫 Oils I avoid:
Canola, sunflower, soybean & other “vegetable” or seed oils. These oils go through an extensive chemical refining process (often using solvents like hexane and high heat) to extract and stabilise them, stripping away nutrients and creating unstable compounds that easily oxidise when heated.

When oxidised, these oils can form by-products that increase inflammation, oxidative stress, and potentially disrupt hormone and skin health.

✨ Choose traditional, minimally processed fats that stay stable under heat and truly support your health from the inside out.

29/10/2025

PCOS isn’t just about hormones, it’s about what’s driving them. 🌿

PCOS can show up in different ways including irregular cycles, acne, excess hair growth, hair loss, weight gain (for some), and ovulation challenges.

These symptoms are linked to higher androgens, which can come from either the ovaries or the adrenals (and sometimes both).

There are also different PCOS ‘types’ including insulin-resistant, inflammatory, post-pill, or adrenal-driven and often, there’s some overlap.

But underneath it all, there are core systems and imbalances that often need support to restore balance naturally:
✨ Metabolic health
✨ Adrenal function
✨ Gut microbiome & inflammation
✨ Thyroid health

When we address these root drivers, rather than only treating symptoms, your body begins to find balance again. Cycles regulate, acne clears, energy returns, and fertility improves. 💛

💫 Swipe through to learn how these systems connect and why supporting them can help you heal PCOS from the root.

💛 Want to start your healing journey? Download your free PCOS insights eBook via the link in my bio.

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28/10/2025

Restoring regular cycles is incredibly important, not just for fertility, but for your overall health, hormone balance, bone strength, mood, metabolism, and energy. 🌿

When your period goes missing, it’s your body’s way of signalling that something’s off.

There’s always a reason and understanding why is the first step toward bringing it back. The “why” determines your next steps, which is why it’s so important to work with a practitioner who can guide you through the correct testing and support you holistically.

Here are a few gentle ways to start supporting your body and restoring your cycle:

✨ Nourish your body with enough calories, protein, healthy carbs, and fats. Address any nutrient deficiencies and focus on a nutrient-dense diet.
✨ Manage stress and support your nervous system.
✨ Balance blood sugar levels and focus on metabolic flexibility.
✨ Support a healthy gut to reduce inflammation and optimise hormone clearance pathways.
✨ Move your body in ways that feel restorative, not depleting.

💛 Feel free to send me a message or comment below if you have any questions.

27/10/2025

✨ The foundations for lasting health ✨
It’s easy to get caught up chasing the next supplement, biohack, or health trend but true, sustainable wellbeing starts with the basics.

The 8 foundations of health are simple yet powerful daily habits that create the groundwork for everything else to flourish - your hormones, gut, energy, and longevity all depend on them.

When we master the foundations, everything else falls into place more easily. 🌿

In my latest blog, I share the 8 core pillars I consider essential for vibrant, lasting health, including practical ways to strengthen each one.

🧠 Whether you’re just beginning your wellness journey or refining the finer details, this one’s for you.

Read the full post via the link in bio 💛

21/10/2025

Roughly 90% of those with hypothyroidism actually have Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune condition.

So instead of just treating the thyroid, we’re treating the immune system and around 70–80% of your immune system lives in your gut.

When the gut lining becomes “leaky” or imbalanced, food proteins, toxins and certain pathogens can cross into the bloodstream, triggering immune activation and thyroid antibodies.

Here’s how your gut impacts thyroid function 👇
• Immune balance: A healthy microbiome teaches the immune system tolerance.
• Nutrient absorption: Zinc, selenium, iron, iodine + magnesium are key for thyroid hormone production.
• Conversion: ~20% of inactive T4 converts to active T3 in the gut.
• Inflammation: Gut dysbiosis increases inflammatory cytokines that blunt thyroid receptors.
• Detox: Regular bowel motions help clear oestrogen + thyroid-disrupting toxins.

💡 Where to start:
– Remove gluten (a known immune trigger in Hashimoto’s).
– Reduce processed foods + refined sugar.
– Soothe the gut lining with aloe vera, zinc + L-glutamine.
– Rebuild the microbiome with prebiotic + fermented foods.
– Support digestion with bitters before meals (rocket, lemon, ACV).
– Stay hydrated + ensure daily elimination.
- Test your gut with comprehensive microbiome maps

In my clinic, I use Metagenomic Gut Microbiome Mapping to uncover bacterial imbalances, stealth pathogens, intestinal permeability + immune triggers, allowing truly personalised, root-cause healing for clients with Hashimoto’s and other thyroid conditions.

Because when you heal your gut, you calm your immune system and that’s when your thyroid can truly recover. 💛

📘 Download my free Thyroid Insights eBook to learn more about your thyroid (link in bio).

17/10/2025

Here’s where to start ⤵️

1️⃣ Get to know your cycle 🩸
Track ovulation with BBT and cervical mucus, and note your luteal phase length.
If your cycle is irregular, painful, heavy, missing, shorter than 26 days or longer than 35,
if your luteal phase is

15/10/2025

Hair loss or thinning isn’t just a cosmetic issue, it’s often a symptom of something deeper. 🔥

From nutrient deficiencies and stress to thyroid or hormonal imbalances, your hair can tell you a lot about what’s happening inside your body.

As a Naturopath, I take a root-cause approach combining functional testing, nutrient therapy, herbal medicine, and lifestyle support to help restore balance and encourage natural regrowth.

Swipe across for some of my hair tips 💇‍♀️

✨ Book a free discovery call to discuss your next steps 🤍 link in bio or send me a DM to book x

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

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