The Autoimmune Doctor (2025)

24/07/2025

🍏 Still tired, foggy, or inflamed, even though your labs are “normal”?

You’re not imagining it.

And you’re definitely not alone.

Fatigue, brain fog, body aches, poor sleep, bloating, anxiety ...

These symptoms are real signals, not random glitches.

But when the usual tests don’t explain them, many people feel stuck.

We chase supplements.

Try protocols.

But often, what’s missing isn’t more complexity, it’s the foundations.

The simple, daily forces that quietly shape how we feel:

🧠 Mindset and mental load

🥗 Nutrition and nourishment

😴 Sleep and recovery

💨 Breathing and oxygen

☀️ Light and rhythm

🏃‍♀️ Movement and flow

🌱 Grounding and nature

🌡️ Temperature regulation

🏡 Environment

🤝 Relationships and safety

When these are out of balance, your body stays in a state of protection, not restoration.

It’s easy to overlook the basics when we’re told to push through or just manage symptoms.

But going back to what actually regulates the system, that’s where things start to shift.

✨ This is what I’m unpacking in my next talk at Kieser Werribee:

“Stronger, Fitter, Clearer – 10 Overlooked Foundations That Could Explain Everything”

🗓️ Tuesday, July 30 | 6PM

🎟️ Seats are free but limited (DM me for link)

If you’re doing “all the right things” but still don’t feel right, this talk is for you.

💬 Tell me - Which of your foundations could use some love right now?

24/07/2025

🍏 Fatigue that doesn’t lift.

Skin that flares out of nowhere.

Brain fog that blurs your focus.

You’ve been told:

“Your blood work is fine.”

“It’s probably stress.”

“Just get more rest.”

But inside, you know something deeper is going on.

💥 Autoimmunity doesn’t always roar, it whispers.

And many of my clients come to me exhausted, dismissed, and overwhelmed because no one’s ever mapped the full picture of what their body is truly navigating.

So let me say this clearly:

If you’re experiencing persistent symptoms…

…that don’t match your labs

…that fluctuate without warning

…that worsen with stress, poor sleep, or certain foods

It is not in your head.

It is likely in your immune system.

Autoimmune conditions don’t start overnight.

They simmer beneath the surface for years, shaped by gut health, chronic inflammation, infections, hormones, toxin exposure, and stress.

⚠️ Symptoms like:

Fatigue

Pain

Flares

Skin rashes

Brain fog

Bloating

Irregular cycles

Cold hands, hair loss, mood swings

…are often the result of immune dysregulation and root-level imbalances that conventional testing misses.

In my program, we don’t chase symptoms.

We trace them back to the source.

👉 That means uncovering hidden infections, micronutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction, and adrenal stress.

👉 It means reviewing your blood work with a functional lens, not just checking if it’s “in range.”

👉 And it means building your energy back in a way that works with your body, not against it.

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal,”

But you still feel anything but ...

It’s time to stop questioning your sanity… and start asking better questions.

📲 Book your free Autoimmune Clarity Call.

Bring your story, your symptoms, your labs.

I’ll help you find what’s been missed and where to start next.

Because healing is possible. You just need a new roadmap.

For the ones who've been dismissed, I see you.

23/07/2025

🍏 Did you know your immune system takes its cues from your gut?

If you’re navigating joint pain, skin flares, fatigue, or a foggy mind, and your blood tests come back “fine”, this post is for you.

Because one of the least talked about, yet most pivotal, players in autoimmunity is the gut lining.

When the gut lining is healthy, it acts like a strong gatekeeper, allowing nutrients in and keeping triggers out.

But when it's compromised (hello, leaky gut), that tight barrier becomes loose.

Undigested proteins, bacteria, toxins, even healthy foods, can slip into the bloodstream.

And the immune system, always on alert, starts to attack.

Not just the intruders… but sometimes your own tissues too.

This is where many autoimmune journeys quietly begin, long before a diagnosis.

Signs your gut may need support:

- Reacting to more foods than you used to

- Bloating, skin breakouts, or sluggish bowels

- Feeling worse with stress or after antibiotics

- Inconsistent energy, mood swings, or "wired but tired"

The good news?

You can begin healing your gut without extreme protocols or fad cleanses.

Start by gently reintroducing:

✅ Naturally fermented foods like coconut yogurt or sauerkraut

✅ Diverse, colourful plant fibre (cooked well if sensitive)

✅ Clean sources of probiotics or gut-supportive nutrients (like glutamine or zinc)

These aren’t just nutrition buzzwords, they're signals to your immune system that the environment is safe again.

And a safe gut is where the inflammation cools.

📲 If you’ve been told your symptoms are “just stress,” or that you need to wait for a diagnosis to take action, please don’t.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Book a free Autoimmune Clarity Call and let’s decode what your gut, labs, and symptoms are trying to tell you.

You deserve answers grounded in real insight, not reassurance.

22/07/2025

🍏 “Your sodium is normal.”

But is it optimal?

Most labs say you’re fine if sodium is anywhere between 135 and 145.

But here’s what I want you to know:

When sodium dips below 139 — especially if it’s hanging around 135–137 — it can signal something deeper.

➡️ Low sodium can be one of the first signs of adrenal dysfunction.

And your adrenals matter — not just for energy, but for immune resilience.

💥 I see this pattern often in clients with:

• Autoimmunity

• Salt cravings

• Low blood pressure

• Dizziness when standing

• Fatigue that worsens with heat or stress

And still — they’re told it’s all “within range.”

But just because something is common doesn’t make it optimal.

Electrolytes like sodium power your cells, regulate blood volume, and play a surprisingly big role in your immune response, especially when it comes to inflammation.

If your bloodwork says you’re fine… but your body says otherwise, it’s not in your head.

📲 Book a free 20-minute call through the link in bio, and let’s take a second look together.

20/07/2025

🍏 Cold fingers aren't always just a circulation issue.

If your hands turn white, blue, or red in the cold, or even during stress, your body might be whispering something deeper.

This is called Raynaud’s, and while it’s often brushed off as “just poor circulation,” that’s only part of the story.

Raynaud’s happens when blood vessels suddenly constrict, usually in response to cold or emotional stress.

But the why behind that constriction?

That’s where things get interesting.

There are two main types:

🟢 Primary Raynaud’s is often mild, with no obvious root cause.

🔴 Secondary Raynaud’s is more serious, and frequently tied to autoimmune conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, or scleroderma.

If you also experience joint pain, fatigue, thyroid symptoms, or your “normal” blood work hasn’t explained how unwell you feel... Raynaud’s might be a red flag.

And sometimes, it’s the very first clue that the immune system is under stress.

From my clinical lens, Raynaud’s is never “just cold hands.”

It’s a signal worth decoding, especially when it’s new, painful, or happening more often.

Some common contributors I see include:

– Nutrient depletions (B12, magnesium, omega-3s, iron)

– Chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation

– Hormonal shifts

– Immune system misfires or underlying thyroid dysfunction

You don’t need a formal diagnosis to deserve answers.

And you don’t need to wait until it worsens to be taken seriously.

📲 If Raynaud’s has become part of your story, let’s take a closer look together.

Book a complimentary Autoimmune Clarity Call and bring your lived experience (and labs if you have them).

You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what’s going on and what to do next.

17/07/2025

Pain. Flares. Fatigue.

Brain fog. Stiff joints. Sleepless nights.

These are the signals that you’ve been told are normal.

Or worse, that you have to live with them.

But the truth is, you definitely don’t.

Underneath the surface, a different story is taking place …

Gut-bacteria imbalance.

Micronutrient deficits.

Cortisol surges.

Intestinal permeability.

70% of immune cells line the gut barrier, choosing each day to soothe or strike.

When the lining loosens, stray particles drift through.

The immune network tags them as threats.

And your body communicates with the symptoms you feel.

But there is a way back to feeling great.

Small shifts with sizeable influence … once the true drivers are mapped.

That map is personal.

Lab markers, lifestyle load and genetics all contribute.

Data, not guesswork, lights the way.

Keen to uncover the pieces hiding under your surface?

Book a free 20-minute Autoimmune Clarity Call.

Bring recent labs or simply your story.Leave with clarity on the best path forward for you.

Evidence-based. Experience-led.

The Autoimmune Doctor will see you now.

16/07/2025

🍏 Lichen Sclerosus: When Your Skin Speaks What Your Labs Don’t

If you’ve been told it’s “just dryness” or “nothing to worry about,” but deep down, you know something’s not right, please keep reading.

Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is not just a skin condition.

It’s an autoimmune issue, and for many, it’s the first whisper that the immune system is under stress.

It often shows up silently and gradually:

➡ persistent vulvar itching, burning, or tearing

➡ white, thinning patches of skin

➡ pain during intimacy

➡ or even scarring that no one warned you about

But here’s the truth:

This isn’t “just how it is” because you’re ageing, peri-menopausal, or stressed.

Your immune system is sending a message, and it’s our job to decode it.

From a functional medicine perspective, we look beyond the surface:

✨ the gut-skin-immune axis

✨ hormone and cortisol balance

✨ micronutrient gaps

✨ hidden infections

✨ and the nervous system’s role in chronic inflammation

Steroids may calm the symptoms, but they don’t address why your body is flaring in the first place.

If you feel dismissed, depleted or like you’re piecing this together alone, please know: there is support.

There are answers.

And this can get better.

📲 DM me 'CLARITY' for a deep dive.

Let’s make sure nothing important is being missed.

15/07/2025

🍏 Your nervous system isn’t separate from your immune system, it informs it.

When your body is in fight-or-flight all day long, it’s not just your mood that suffers.

Chronic stress can lower immune tolerance, increase inflammation, and trigger flares in those with autoimmune conditions.

But regulation isn’t just about deep breathing.

It’s about your daily rhythms.

Here are 7 habits that gently support your nervous system, and over time, help you feel calmer, steadier, and in control:

Eat enough consistently

Prioritise protein and fats

Limit stimulants (like excess caffeine)

Start the day with gentle movement

Add breathwork or cold face splashes

Spend time outdoors (even 10 minutes counts)

Reduce screen time at night

✨ None of these are trendy.

They’re foundational.

And when your body feels safe, healing becomes possible.

📲 Book a 1:1 Autoimmune Clarity Call if your symptoms aren't budging and you're ready to calm the chaos, without relying on willpower alone.

14/07/2025

🍏 "Autoimmunity means my body is attacking itself."

That’s what most of my clients have been told.

But the truth is… it’s more complex than that, and more hopeful, too.

What’s really happening in most autoimmune conditions is that your immune system is confused.

It’s lost the ability to distinguish what’s dangerous from what’s safe, so it overreacts.

That overreaction is what leads to flares, pain, fatigue, and brain fog… long before a diagnosis.

And unfortunately, that’s also the point where most people are dismissed.

“You’re fine.”

“It’s just stress.”

“All your labs are normal.”

But you’re not fine.

You’re exhausted, inflamed, and frustrated.

That’s where I come in.

In my practice, I help women decode what their bloodwork isn’t saying.

We use the 5R method to identify what’s triggering the immune confusion, then create a plan to help the body feel safe again.

If you’re ready for a different kind of support, rooted in clarity, not guessing,

📲 Book a 1:1 Autoimmune Clarity Call with me.

You deserve answers.

11/07/2025

🍏 Are You Getting Enough Vitamin A?

If you’re navigating autoimmunity, Vitamin A isn’t just “good for your eyes”… it might be a missing puzzle piece in your healing.

Vitamin A plays a powerful role in immune regulation, gut lining repair, and inflammation control, all critical for those of us dealing with autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, psoriasis, or IBD.

Here’s the thing: your immune system needs Vitamin A to differentiate friend from foe. That means fewer mistaken immune attacks on your own tissues when this vitamin is doing its job.

But not all Vitamin A is created equal.

It comes in two forms:

– 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗹 : from animal sources like beef liver and eggs (directly usable by your body)

– 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗮-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲 : from colorful plants like carrots and spinach (needs to be converted in your liver)

🧠 If your digestion is poor, your liver is sluggish, or you have the MTHFR gene mutation, you may struggle to convert beta-carotene into usable Vitamin A.

That’s why a mix of both sources can be essential, especially in autoimmune recovery.

📌 Save this cheat sheet:

🥩 Beef liver: 6,582mcg per 3 oz

🥕 Carrots: 509mcg per ½ cup (cooked)

🥬 Spinach: 573mcg per ½ cup (cooked)

🍠 Sweet potato: 961mcg per ½ cup (baked)

🍳 Eggs: 75mcg per large egg

🥛 Fortified milk: 149mcg per cup

🍈 Cantaloupe: 270mcg per cup (cubed)

🥭 Mango: 89mcg per cup

🌶️ Red bell peppers: 117mcg per ½ cup (raw)

If you're still feeling foggy, tired, or inflamed despite "eating healthy," it may be time to look deeper at nutrient status, and how well your body is absorbing and converting.

🩺 Inside my 5R Program, we investigate what your bloodwork isn’t telling you.

✨ Start here: Book your Autoimmune Clarity Call via the link in bio.

Let’s find what’s being missed.

08/07/2025

🍏 1 in 33 Australians have a thyroid disorder.

But the real question is… how many know it’s autoimmune?

Hashimoto’s isn’t “just” a thyroid condition.

It’s your immune system, your nervous system, your hormones… all speaking up at once.

And often, it starts with whispers:

Fatigue that no supplement seems to fix.

Weight gain that resists every plan.

Mood shifts. Cold hands. Brain fog that makes you question your sharpness.

Thinning hair. Dry skin. Joint pain. Low libido. Slow pulse.

But because symptoms show up gradually, across multiple systems, it’s easy to dismiss them.

Or worse, get told it’s all in your head.

The truth is: many women with thyroid antibodies have been told they’re fine for years before getting answers.

Or they’ve been given a diagnosis, but not a plan.

✨ If this is you, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.

Your body is trying to protect you. It just needs the right inputs to shift.

That’s where we begin:

✔ decoding your blood work beyond TSH

✔ identifying your personal root contributors

✔ nourishing the systems Hashimoto’s affects most

🗂️ If you're tired of guessing, or tired of being tired, my thyroid clarity calls are designed to give you insight, not overwhelm.

Link in bio to book.

Because the earlier we listen, the sooner we can shift the pattern.

The Autoimmune Doctor

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