WHealth Naturopathy

Home
Australia
Perth, WA
WHealth Naturopathy

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.)

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.”

01/06/2026

Why do I still handwrite case summaries from time to time? 🧠✍️

Handwriting activates multiple brain regions involved in learning, memory and information processing. The act of writing helps me slow down, think more deeply, and retain important clinical information.

It’s a simple habit that supports both brain function and better patient care. I use this particular with very complex cases where I need to synthesise a lot of information and brainstorm possible theories.

15/05/2026

A little glimpse into my clinic days 🔬✨
Looking beyond symptoms and into the bigger picture of health.

13/05/2026

“Do herbal medicines actually work?” 🌿

Short answer: yes! Many herbal medicines are backed by scientific research demonstrating their effects on inflammation, hormones, mood, digestion, sleep, metabolic health and more.

But here’s what often gets missed 👇

Herbal medicine is not just “taking a natural supplement.”

The effectiveness of a herbal medicine depends on:
• using the correct herb for the individual
• the right dosage
• the right plant constituents
• standardised, quality-tested products
• understanding how herbs interact with medications, conditions and body systems

Two products with the same herb on the label can have completely different therapeutic effects depending on extraction methods, standardisation and dose.

And while herbs are natural, they are still biologically active medicines. Some are contraindicated in pregnancy, certain conditions, or alongside medications (which is why professional guidance matters).

This is where working with a qualified herbalist or naturopath can make all the difference: choosing evidence-based herbs that are safe, appropriate and actually therapeutic for your body and your goals ✨

Rooted in science. Guided by nature.

11/05/2026

You’re eating “clean”… so why are you still bloated? 🧐

Bloating isn’t always about what you eat, sometimes it’s about what’s happening underneath the surface.

🙋🏼‍♀️stress and nervous system dysregulation
🙋🏼‍♀️low stomach acid (HCL)
🙋🏼‍♀️gut dysbiosis
🙋🏼‍♀️constipation & sluggish motility
🙋🏼‍♀️or…something deeper your body is trying to tell you.

You need to address the root cause in order to calm the body’s reaction.

26/03/2026

Brain fog is one of those symptoms that’s easy to dismiss but for the person experiencing it, it can be incredibly disruptive.

In practice, I don’t look for a single cause.
More often, it’s a combination of small shifts in physiology that affect how someone feels day to day.

Blood sugar stability, iron status, B12, and inflammation are a few of the areas I’ll commonly explore in context of the whole picture.

It’s less about chasing perfect numbers, and more about understanding whether the body is being supported to function well.

Address

Perth, WA
6008

Website

http://www.whealthnaturopathy.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when WHealth Naturopathy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.