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WHealth Naturopathy, embodying the phrase "Health is Wealth," is a pioneering naturopathic practice dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and longevity.

Established by Naturopath and Nutritionist, Ashleigh McCloskey (BHSc.)

11/10/2026

I talk about protein so much that sometimes I even bore myself 😅 But I keep coming back to it for a reason.

So many of the women I work with are running on empty, and when I look at what they’re eating, protein is often the missing piece. It helps keep you full, supports more stable energy through the afternoon and is one of the simplest places to start when your blood sugar feels all over the place.

So here are a few of the meals on repeat in my house:

1. Steak with cannellini bean mash
2. Soy marinated salmon
3. Crumbed chicken with pumpkin
4. Burger bowl
5. Steak with kimchi fried rice

Nothing fancy, just real food that’s quick to pull together on a weeknight (and most of them make a pretty good lunch the next day too).

Everyone’s needs are different, and if you’re feeling flat, foggy or like your body is working against you, food is usually just one part of the picture. If you want help making sense of what’s going on, you can book a free discovery call through the link in my bio.

Save this one for your next shop and let me know which you’re trying first 👇

09/10/2026

Can’t find your keys? Blame oestrogen 🔑 🧠

Oestrogen is a big supporter of dopamine, the brain chemical behind focus, motivation and memory. So when oestrogen rises in the first half of your cycle, your brain often feels sharper. When it drops before your period, or becomes unpredictable in perimenopause, focus and memory can take a hit.

For women with ADHD these shifts can make symptoms feel much louder at certain times of the month or life.

The good news? Tracking your cycle can help you spot patterns and plan around them, and there’s a lot we can do with nutrition, movement and the right support.

Inspired by a brilliant conversation between Dr. Jolene Brighten and Dr. Stephanie Estima on ADHD, hormones and the female brain. Well worth a listen 🎧

Sound familiar? Or know someone who would find this info reassuring? Share it with them, or send me a DM to learn more about how naturopathic medicine can help.

14/09/2026

🌼Gardening keeps showing up in longevity research, and not just as a nice hobby.

🌸A 2026 longitudinal study found frequent gardeners had a 22% lower mortality risk and longer telomeres (a marker of biological ageing) than non-gardeners. Separately, a 2025 meta-analysis in Behavioral Sciences (DOI: 10.3390/bs15020153) found that even brief nature exposure meaningfully reduced cortisol and stress markers.

🌺The mechanisms are still being worked out (sunlight, movement, mindfulness and soil microbes have all been proposed), but the pattern is hard to ignore. Time outdoors, hands in the dirt, appears to be doing something measurable for your stress levels and possibly your long-term health.

11/09/2026

You probably know oats as a breakfast staple and maybe for their reputation as a heart-friendly, cholesterol-lowering, gut-loving grain. 🌾

But oats have another, much lesser-known life in herbal medicine.

Before the grain fully ripens, the green, milky tops of the oat plant can be harvested and traditionally used as a nervine tonic. Herbalists have long used milky oats (also called oat tops or oat straw) to nourish and support the nervous system, particularly during times of stress, depletion and feeling completely worn down.

Same plant. Different part. Very different preparation.

Instead of porridge, herbal preparations typically use the fresh milky tops in a tincture, or oat straw in an infusion.

Traditionally, oat tops have been used during periods of nervous exhaustion, low mood and burnout, not as a quick fix, but as one piece of a broader approach to restoring and supporting the nervous system.

So next time you see oats, remember: there’s more to this humble plant than what’s in your breakfast bowl. 🌿✨

09/09/2026

There’s a stubborn myth that perimenopause is where the sparkle switches off. It’s not.

Yes, hormones shift, energy can dip, sleep can get patchy, and libido and mood can change. But feeling flat, foggy or “over it” isn’t something you just have to live with until menopause is done and dusted.

Supporting the body through this transition, nutritionally, hormonally and with the everyday foundations (sleep, stress, movement), can make a real difference to how vivacious you feel day to day. There’s a lot here that’s genuinely worth exploring, rather than just waiting it out.

Perimenopause isn’t a countdown to feeling done. If you’re finding you’re not quite feeling like yourself, it’s worth having a conversation about how I can support you in your journey.

20/07/2026

🥚 Choline: its powerful role in liver health.

Your liver is constantly shipping fat out into the bloodstream, and it can’t build the “transport trucks” (VLDL) to do it without phosphatidylcholine, which your body can’t make enough of without dietary choline. Run low, and fat starts backing up in the liver. That’s the beginning of fatty liver (MASLD).

Egg yolks are one of the richest everyday sources of choline. It matters even more for women after menopause, who rely more on dietary choline than they used to.

The deep orange of a backyard yolk is a bonus: pasture access means more omega-3s and vitamin D than most supermarket eggs.

The catch: choline helps, but it isn’t a cure. Fatty liver is multifactorial: blood sugar, weight and overall diet all play a role, and anything suspected needs proper GP workup.

🥚🍳🥚

22/06/2026

Have you heard of seed cycling for hormones?

Seed cycling is a nutrition-based practice that involves eating specific seeds during different phases of the menstrual cycle to support hormone balance.

The theory is that the nutrients found in certain seeds may help support healthy oestrogen and progesterone metabolism throughout the month.

🌱 During the follicular phase (Day 1 to ovulation):
1–2 tablespoons each of ground flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds daily.

Flaxseeds provide lignans, which may help support healthy oestrogen metabolism, while pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, a key nutrient for reproductive health.

🌻 During the luteal phase (ovulation to your next period):
1–2 tablespoons each of ground sesame seeds and sunflower seeds daily.

Sesame seeds also contain lignans, while sunflower seeds provide vitamin E and selenium, nutrients involved in hormone production and antioxidant protection.

So, does it work?

While many women report improvements in PMS symptoms, cycle regularity and overall hormonal wellbeing, the scientific research on seed cycling itself is still limited.

That said, all four seeds are incredibly nutritious, providing fibre, healthy fats, minerals and phytonutrients that support overall health and hormone metabolism.

I view seed cycling as a simple, food-first strategy that may complement a broader approach to hormone health, alongside nutrition, stress management, sleep, gut health and addressing any underlying imbalances.

Have you tried seed cycling before? 🌱

17/06/2026

It’s incredibly common for women to be given the pill to “regulate” their cycle or help manage symptoms.

And for many, it can absolutely bring relief in the short term, especially when cycles are heavy, painful or unpredictable.

But something I think is important to gently unpack is what “regulation” actually means in this context.

The oral contraceptive pill doesn’t restore or rebalance your natural hormonal cycle. It works by suppressing ovulation and creating a controlled hormonal environment, which can stabilise bleeding patterns and reduce certain symptoms while you are taking it.

For some women, that is exactly what they need in a particular season of life.

For others, it can mean that the underlying drivers of their symptoms are not being explored, such as stress load, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid function, insulin regulation, gut health or inflammatory patterns.

So when the pill is the first and only option offered, it can leave women feeling like their symptoms have been “managed,” but not fully understood.

There is no one right approach here.

But there is value in asking deeper questions about why symptoms are happening in the first place, and what your body might be trying to communicate through your cycle.

Support can look different for everyone, but feeling informed about your options should always be part of it.

12/06/2026

Sleep is often thought of as something that begins when your head hits the pillow, but the quality of your sleep is shaped by everything that happens beforehand.

It reflects how your nervous system, hormones, blood sugar and daily habits have been functioning throughout the day.

When sleep becomes light, broken or difficult, it is often a sign that something is out of balance before your head hits the pillow.

In clinic, sleep is viewed as a reflection of deeper physiology, including stress, circadian rhythm, nutrient status and metabolic stability.

This is why two people with the same bedtime routine can have very different sleep outcomes.

If sleep has been feeling off, it is worth asking what your body has been trying to tell you throughout the day.

08/06/2026

One of the most common things I hear from women in perimenopause is, “I don’t feel like myself anymore.”

And it’s often said quietly, almost with a sense of confusion or frustration, as if they should be able to push through it or explain it away.

What they are usually describing is not just one symptom, but a gradual shift in how their body feels to live in.

Energy feels less predictable. Emotions feel closer to the surface. Sleep may change. Motivation, patience and mental clarity can feel different from what they used to be.

From a clinical perspective, this is not imagined or exaggerated. It reflects real physiological changes happening across hormones, neurotransmitters, stress regulation and metabolism during this transition.

But what is often missed is how deeply these systems interact with each other, which is why symptoms can feel so widespread and hard to pinpoint.

When a woman says she does not feel like herself, it is rarely about losing herself.

It is usually about a body that is recalibrating, asking for different support than it needed before.

And when we start to understand that, the conversation shifts from “what is wrong with me” to “what is changing and what does my body need now.”

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