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I weave science and natural medicine to help folk get to the root cause of their health issues and resolve them. Because that's a happier world.

My special interest are gut health, hormone health including menopause and perimenopause, immune health & chronic conditions . Alison's goal is to make a real difference with your health so that you can get on and live healthier, happier lives. We believe that being your best is being your true self, healthier and ready to take on the world. Alison provides evidence based practice in a caring environment informing, educating and sharing her experience so you can live the most fulfilled life possible.

31/10/2026

Iron as we know is an essential nutrient for our health. Let’s give a big shout out to these iron rich vegetables 🥒.

I’m often asked “ how do I boost or sustain my iron stores on a meat-free diet?”

Check this out- for 5 of the best veg high in iron.
There are a few other things that influence iron absorption and energy- follow for more details ☀️share with a friend 🫶🏼

28/10/2026

If you’re taking an iron supplement, here a a few tips to help the absorption of iron. 💪🏽

Iron 🪨is a mineral that’s important for our health, too much iron though can cause inflammation and become toxic👎

So absorption of iron 🪨is closely managed by our body. Other factors can positively influence our iron absorption 🫛.

🍊Enjoy citrus 🍋‍🟩/fruit high in vitamin C for breakfast and take your iron supplement with breakfast.

🍊Avoid eating plant based food like lentils, legumes and pulses with your iron supplement- plant lignans can slow or bind iron.📉 reducing absorption.

🍊Take mineral supplements away from iron supplements.

🍊Avoid calcium supplements and foods 🥛with iron supplements. They will compete for absorption and reduce iron uptake.

🍊Morning is the optimal time to take your iron supplement 🌻☀️.

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I will pop my breakfast recipe in the comments below 👇🏼.

27/10/2026

Low immunity, restless sleep, picky eating,fatigue after physical exertion like an intense work-out, restless leg syndrome-sound familiar?

These are some of the common symptoms where I consider what our iron stores look like.

Are we enjoying foods rich in iron frequently,
Are the foods we enjoy slowing iron absorption or supporting it? These are some of the points we work at in consultation.

There’s a myriad of iron supplements out there- more iron is not always the best option. Here’s why, the types of iron in supplements matter, and your health matters. What works best for you?

Follow for more this week on our essential nutrient -iron

19/10/2026

“My cholesterol was fine for decades. Why is it high now ?”💭

I hear this a lot, often it isn’t your diet that is failing you.
Oestrogen helps our liver clear LDL (inflammation) cholesterol from our blood 🩸.
As oestrogen falls through the peri-meno stages- that clearance slows.

Large studies including SWAN, show LDL and ApoB rise in hormonal changes and pushes weight shift towards the abdomen.

This shift then pushes our triglycerides up and reduces insulin sensitivity.

🌿🫶🏼why this matters? Heart ❤️ disease is the leading cause of death for Australian women; and it’s still underrecognised.

🫶🏼share this post with a friend who’s just hit 45. Book an October gut-liver-immune intake discovery call today.

General information only. Talk to your GP
Or prescriber before any changes in your medication.

14/10/2026

Dinner doesn’t have to be difficult. 😇

If you’re feeling tired, busy and tempted to skip cooking, this one’s for you. Plant 🌱 proteins like lentils, chickpeas and tempeh are cheap, quick and good for your gut.
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The fibre in these plant 🌱 proteins feeds our gut bacteria. Which in turn produce short chain fatty acids that support your our gut lining, metabolism and 💪🏽immune system health.,

My simple formula for any meal: protein +fibre+colour.

My go-to’s :
🌿Lentil Bolognese (30 mins)
🌿Smokey chickpea tray bake (30min).
🌿Tempeh and greens stir-fry ( 15 mins)

Want the 3-day-plant protein guide with all three recipes? Comment PLANTPLATE and I will message them to you 💕🌿

General information only, this does not replace individual advice.

12/10/2026

Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing how our gut, liver and immune system work as a team- not seperate silos of organ function. 🌿

Why we experience body aches, joint pain, fatigue, brain fog and inflammation - even when our results look fine.

Here’s the short version. What we eat feeds our gut bacteria. These bacteria 🦠 produce compounds that shape cholesterol, liver health and immune system balance.

When our gut is out of sync, our liver and immune system feel it and can give us little tells, like high cholesterol, pain, tiredness, memory loss.

If you’ve been wondering where to start, I’m taking a limited number of client intakes to look at the whole picture. You can book a discovery 📞 links in the comments or on this page.

(General information ℹ️ only, prescription medication is via your doctor and speaking with your doctor before making changes).

08/10/2026

October is here, this month our focus is
Gut-liver-lipids-immune health, 💪🏼these are so important and interconnected health issues.

Often we may focus on one organ like liver health, and miss the fact that all of these things/systems work together.
🫶🏼follow us for more on gut-liver-lipids - immune health care 💕

03/10/2026

Here’s what people miss: methylation doesn’t happen in isolation- our gut is deeply involved.
Many nutrients our body needs to methyl
Properly ( folate, B12, choline) are absorbed in our gut .

🦠 so if digestion is compromised- think low stomach acid, dysbiosis- methylation can be starved of what it needs , even if you’re Fittock’s healthy on paper.
💭Do you feel like your gut health and your hormone symptoms are connected, or have they always felt like they are separate issues?

30/09/2026

Possibly one of my most utilised herbs in clinic at present; Ribwort, plantago lanceolata. For identification look for these ribbed 🍃 leaves, and the flowers have a long stalk with a pom-pm skirt.

Plantago L. Grows pretty consistently on roadsides, gardens as a “weed”. When harvesting your Ribwort I encourage you to consider where it’s growing. Is the plant on the road side- give it a miss, think about all those car chemicals the plant 🌱 may be absorbing.

My favourite Ribwort things are -
✅a poultice, mush leaves and apply traditionally to slight wounds to support reduced inflammation .
✅dried leaves in a tea- traditionally used to soothe sore throats, coughing and a tight chest.
✅have you seen this plant?

28/09/2026

On September 2026, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has removed Andrographis paniculata from ingredients permitted in listed medicines.
In line with the TGA guidelines/recommendation Australian companies that have Andrographis listed as ingredients will voluntarily remove, or cease supply of these products.

Why buying Australian Listed health products is important, because Australian companies making therapeutic medicines follow TGA recommendations and safety guidelines.

Any questions? Please post them in the comments below 👇. I will post a link to the TGA website too.

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Ballina, NSW
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Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	3:30pm - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

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