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✨Personalised Wellness Support for ADHD, Hormones and Anxiety
💌 DM “ADHD” for more info
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30/11/2025

If you have ADHD, you MUST need methylfolate… right?
At least that’s what the Instagram ads keep telling you 🙃

I’m Kylie, an ADHD naturopath at Luna Wellness Collective, and lately I’ve had SO many people sending me ads for supplements with massive doses of methylfolate.

Here’s the truth👇
More is not always better.

Yes — if you have an MTHFR gene variant, you might struggle to convert folic acid into 5-MTHF.
But that doesn’t mean everyone needs high-dose methylfolate. For some people, it actually makes symptoms WORSE.

A safer first step?
• Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables — your body can easily use this form of folate
• Work with a practitioner who understands genetics, methylation + ADHD biochemistry
• Choose forms of folate that support your pathways without overwhelming them

If you want to see the supplement options I actually recommend (and it’s not high-dose 5-MTHF)…

💬 Comment “SUPPLEMENTS” and I’ll send you the list.

27/11/2025

ADHD & Genetics Mini-Series: Part 2 — MTHFR & Folate

Everyone always asks us about the MTHFR gene — especially in relation to ADHD, mental health, and women’s hormones. So let’s break it down properly.

The MTHFR gene helps your body make active folate, which is essential for methylation, neurotransmitters, oestrogen metabolism, detox pathways and more.

But here’s the part most people miss👇
MTHFR is one gene in a much bigger methylation cycle. Treating it in isolation often makes people feel worse.

For example:
• Folic acid is synthetic. Your body can only process a small amount.
• Too much folic acid can actually block your ability to make active folate.
• Better options for most people are folinic acid or 5-MTHF — but…
• Not everyone feels better on them, and some people feel worse.

This is why we look at the whole methylation pathway, not one SNP.

And another major piece of methylation — vitamin B12 — is coming in Part 3.

💬 Comment “GENETICS” if you want support or resources on methylation, MTHFR or functional testing.

25/11/2025

If your symptoms get worse at ovulation — or after wine or cheese — this is for you.

Histamine isn’t just about allergies or hay fever. It’s actually a neurotransmitter, and it helps regulate serotonin and dopamine. It also has a tight relationship with oestrogen:

• When oestrogen increases → histamine increases
• When histamine increases → oestrogen increases

So at ovulation, when oestrogen surges, you can also get a histamine spike. This can show up as:
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Feeling wired
• Skin rashes or hives
• Headaches
• Gut flares
• PMDD-type symptoms

A simple first step?
Try a short-term low histamine diet — taking out things like alcohol, aged cheese and fermented foods.

If you want to know whether histamine might be behind your symptoms…

💬 Comment “CHECKLIST” and I’ll send you my full histamine checklist.

24/11/2025

Let’s work together

🧠 Kylie Smart – ADHD & Women’s Health Naturopath
Kylie helps women understand their ADHD through nutrition, lifestyle, and nervous system support — empowering you to feel calm, focused, and in control again.

🧠 Melanie Sheen – ADHD & Mental Health Naturopath
Mel specialises in gut-brain health, genetics, and mental wellbeing, helping you uncover the biological and environmental factors that drive your symptoms.

We offer both 1:1 consultations and structured ADHD packages designed to give you clarity, direction, and support that actually fits your life.

DM “ADHD” to find out more about working with us.

23/11/2025

ADHD & Genetics Mini-Series: Part 1
Do your genes impact your mental health and hormones? Let’s talk about it.

When it comes to women’s health, hormones, anxiety, mood swings and ADHD… your methylation and genetics really matter — but not in the oversimplified way Instagram bros like to claim.

I’m Kylie, and this is Melanie — we’re the team at Luna Wellness Collective, supporting ADHDers with their mental health + hormonal health every day.

Here’s what you need to know👇
You’re born with your genes… but they don’t define your destiny.
They tend to cause problems only when something in your environment disrupts how they function.

Think:
• Stress
• Toxins/chemicals
• Gut health
• Diet
• Hormones
• Inflammation
• Where you live or work

Genetics are one piece of the puzzle, not the whole story. This is why we DON’T treat a single SNP in isolation — your whole biochemistry matters.

💬 Comment “GENETICS” if you want more support or resources.
✨ And stay tuned — Part 2 dives into MTHFR + folate and why methylation matters.

20/11/2025

🍞 Constantly craving carbs when you have ADHD? You’re not broken — your brain’s just asking for dopamine. 💛

Dopamine (the focus + motivation neurotransmitter) is made from the amino acid tyrosine, which comes from protein.
So when you’re low on dopamine, your body looks for a quick fix — and carbs are the fastest way to get a temporary hit ⚡️

Here’s my #1 tip 👉
Start your day with 25–30g of protein at breakfast.
That could be:
🍳 A few eggs
🥣 High-protein yoghurt
🥤 Or a scoop of protein powder in your smoothie

Supporting dopamine starts with what’s on your plate. 🍽️

If you want my free High-Protein Breakfast eBook, comment BREAKFAST below and I’ll send it to you 💛

18/11/2025

💥 Did you know ADHDers are 3x more likely to experience migraines?
You’re not imagining it — there’s a real link between the two 👇

Both ADHD and migraines share key factors like sensory sensitivity, nervous system reactivity, and neuroinflammation.
And one big piece of the puzzle? Histamine.

Histamine isn’t just about allergies — it’s also a neurotransmitter that affects mood, sleep, and inflammation.
When levels are high, it can trigger migraines, anxiety, insomnia, and allergy-type symptoms.

Here are a few things that can help:
🌿 Try a low-histamine diet (cut back on alcohol, fermented foods, aged cheeses)
💊 Add nutrients like Magnesium + Vitamin B2
🦠 Support your gut health, where histamine balance begins

I’ve put together a Histamine & Migraine Checklist to help you work out if this could be affecting you.

Comment CHECKLIST below and I’ll send it through 💛

16/11/2025

💤 Still exhausted even though you’re taking ADHD meds?
You’re not alone — and you’re definitely not imagining it.

I see this all the time in clinic — women finally get their ADHD diagnosis and start medication, and while it helps with focus… the fatigue never goes away.

Here’s what might be missing 👇
🩸 Vitamin B12 – needed for energy & focus
💪 Iron (ferritin) – low stores = constant tiredness
☀️ Vitamin D – supports dopamine & mood
…and sometimes it’s also blood sugar or thyroid issues underneath it all.

If you want my free ADHD Blood Test Guide, showing exactly what to test (and how to get it done easily), comment BLOOD TESTS below 💛

13/11/2025

💥 If you have ADHD and turn into a completely different person a week or two before your period… it might not just be “PMS.”
It could be PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

PMDD is a severe hormone-related mood disorder that happens in the luteal phase (the week or two before your period).
And here’s the kicker — it’s 5x more common in women with ADHD. 😳

When oestrogen drops, it can affect dopamine and serotonin, which explains the mood swings, irritability, and emotional crashes that so many ADHDers experience.

Two of my favourite supports?
🌿 Magnesium – to calm the nervous system
💛 Saffron – to lift mood and balance hormones

I’ve put together a free PMDD download with everything you need to know (and what actually helps).

Comment PMDD below and I’ll send it to you 💛

11/11/2025

💥 Do you have ADHD and struggle with migraines?
You’re not imagining it — they’re actually connected 👇

Research shows that ADHDers are twice as likely to experience migraines as non-ADHDers.
And for women, hormonal fluctuations throughout the cycle can make it even worse — often showing up alongside changes in ADHD traits too. 🙃

So if you’ve been told it’s just stress… it’s time to dig deeper.
There are hidden links between ADHD, hormones, and migraines — and once you understand them, you can actually do something about it.

I’ve put together a free ADHD & Migraine Connection Checklist to help you spot what’s really going on.

Comment CHECKLIST below and I’ll send it to you 💛

09/11/2025

💊 Do your ADHD meds seem to stop working right before your period?
You’re not imagining it — here’s why 👇

In the luteal phase (the second half of your cycle), your oestrogen levels drop, and that can reduce dopamine activity in the brain.
Since ADHD meds rely on dopamine, it can suddenly feel like they’re not working anymore. 😩

But there are ways to support your brain and hormones:
✨ Magnesium + B6 – help regulate dopamine & neurotransmitters
🌿 Saffron – supports mood & emotional balance
🍳 Protein – stabilises dopamine & energy

I’ve put together a Hormone Testing Cheat Sheet that shows you exactly when to test your hormones to get accurate results.

Comment PERIOD below and I’ll send it to you 💛

06/11/2025

💊 Do you take meds for your ADHD and wonder if supplements can also help?

You’re not alone — so many ADHDers start medication hoping it’ll fix everything, but it doesn’t always work that way.

The good news? Certain nutrients and herbs can actually support your meds and help them work even better. 🙌

🌿 Research shows that saffron + Ritalin can improve ADHD traits more than Ritalin alone.
💛 Magnesium and Omega-3s support sleep, focus, and mood regulation.

So yes — you can combine meds and supplements safely.
You just need to know what works best for your brain. 🧠

If you’d like my free guide on the supplements I use for ADHD, comment SUPPLEMENTS below and I’ll send it through 💛

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