Ananda Mahony Naturopath & Nutritionist

Ananda Mahony Naturopath & Nutritionist I help resolve chronic pain & skin issues and get people back into life and feeling more confident.

As a naturopath and clinical nutritionist Ananda’s practice focus is twofold: chronic skin conditions and integrated pain management for both acute and chronic pain. Ananda will work with you to effectively manage:

Acute and Chronic Pain – migraines, trauma and injury associated pain, reproductive pain conditions, neuropathic pain, low back pain, fibromyalgia and pain matrix conditions

Skin Cond

itions – eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea

Digestive Disorders

Stress Management

Autoimmune Conditions – pain and disease management

Other areas of clinical focus include digestive disorders such as IBS, stress management, thyroid and adrenal health and environmental or food allergies.

A double skin hit - the prevalence of acne is significantly among rosacea sufferers than the general population. But des...
21/08/2026

A double skin hit - the prevalence of acne is significantly among rosacea sufferers than the general population. But despite the risk, the factors causing acne in those with rosacea have been unclear.

A recent cross-sectional study linked one surprising and one not so surprising factor.

Not so surprising is sleep duration. Rosacea sufferers getting enough sleep were less likely to develop acne as well. This isn't surprising because previous studies have shown that enough sleep plays an important role in reducing systemic inflammation levels and promoting the repair of the skin barrier, both of which are protective against acne.

The more surprising factors was that frequent sunscreen use may increase the risk of acne. We are all told to 'slip, slop, slap' particularly in sunny QLD. While there is variance with this effect, some chemical UV filters, such as benzophenone-4 and para-aminobenzoic acid derivatives, may cause skin irritation.

Acne risk could also be associated with the comedogenic properties of certain sunscreen formulations (yes, particularly some of the natural products).

So, while I am cautious about making generalities about sunscreen for those with rosacea and acne, if you are using sunscreen daily, it may be worth looking at the ingredient list and / or if it is likely to have a comedogenic effect. This correlation certainly doesn't preclude use in full sun, but is linked to frequency of use (i.e., daily use).

New evidence for the oral-gut axis, this time in hand osteoarthritis.Researchers working with a community-based osteoart...
18/08/2026

New evidence for the oral-gut axis, this time in hand osteoarthritis.

Researchers working with a community-based osteoarthritis group compared saliva samples from 52 people with symptomatic hand arthritis against 712 controls. Findings:

😬 Lower oral microbial richness and altered composition in the hand arthritis group
😬 Trichococcus abundance significantly higher, and positively associated with symptom severity
😬 Oral-gut microbiome correlations were reduced in the arthritis group, suggesting the normal cross-talk between these two communities is disrupted

The authors describe this as the first evidence directly linking oral microbiome alterations to symptomatic hand arthritis, with gut dysbiosis as a correlated feature.

More than downstream effects from the mouth, this paper suggests there is a disruption in the relationship between the two systems. So from a clinical perspective it isn't just about managing the oral microbiome, or gut metabolic pathways but seeing the connection and working with the whole picture.

Early days, but another bit of data that suggests treating the mouth as part of the gut-immune axis and arthritis.

Rosacea is more than just a skin disorder. It reflects systemic and environmental interactions, multiple factors creatin...
14/08/2026

Rosacea is more than just a skin disorder. It reflects systemic and environmental interactions, multiple factors creating the conditions that allow rosacea to flare and persist.

The exposome of rosacea is significant and represents the interplay of all contributing factors.

The intrinsic (internal) exposome includes genetic predisposition, immune dysregulation, microbiome alterations, hormonal influences and psychological distress.

Extrinsic (external) exposomal factors encompass environmental triggers like ultraviolet radiation (UVR), air pollution, climate change, occupational exposures as well as diet and lifestyle factors like nutrition, alcohol consumption, smoking and skincare practices.

These diverse factors impact neurovascular and immune pathways leading to rosacea symptoms.

So to call rosacea a skin condition is to underrate its complexity. An individual's rosacea 'exposome' is likely to have multiple contributing factors, many of which need to be addressed to move the needle towards skin healing.

Irregular sleep, erratic meals and screen light at night can throw your gut's internal clock out of sync, which may be d...
11/08/2026

Irregular sleep, erratic meals and screen light at night can throw your gut's internal clock out of sync, which may be driving constipation.

Functional constipation is one of the most common gut complaints, and for many people, the standard advice, more fibre, more water, more movement, doesn't fully resolve it. New thinking points to timing being a factor in slow transit / irregular bowel motions.

Irregular wake times, inconsistent meal timing and light exposure at night can pull your gut clock out of sync with your body clock. Researchers are calling this state: gut jet lag.

Your gut carries its own internal clock, closely linked to the master body clock. When the two stay in sync, digestion is rhythmic, including a strong wave of contractions soon after waking, stimulating a bowel movement. When the clock falls out of sync, this morning surge weakens or gets missed altogether.

Potential strategies to support the gut’s body clock

😎 Regular meal times
😎 Consistent sleep and wake times
😎 Morning light, evening dimming

Realigning your gut clock won't fix everything, but if your constipation hasn't responded to the basics, it may be time to look at timing, as well as intake.

"Illness is not experienced as information. Illness is experienced as uncertainty, vulnerability, loss, fear, disruption...
06/08/2026

"Illness is not experienced as information. Illness is experienced as uncertainty, vulnerability, loss, fear, disruption and, at times, profound existential challenge." -Mike Ash

In a recent article I read about the rise of AI in healthcare, Mike Ash raises the question what parts of medicine are informational, and what parts are human?

What I realise from my clinic is that people don't come to a consultation for information alone. They come for interpretation: what does this mean, what happens now, how do I get through this. They also come for connection and support. No model trained on text will ever sit in the room with someone's fear after a recent diagnosis.

For me this is also a reminder that treatment and healing are not the same. Treatment targets pathology. Its aim is to modify biology and manage disease. And in this role, AI is useful: pattern recognition, literature synthesis, diagnostic support etc.

Healing is different. It's the person's experience of illness and recovery: adaptation, integration, meaning, resilience.

You can receive the appropriate treatment and still be psychologically distressed, isolated and overwhelmed. You can also face an incurable condition and experience real healing through acceptance, connection and growth, disease notwithstanding.

For me, this article was a timely reminder that AI is a tool, that if used well, can help me to spend more time connecting and caring for the individuals I see in clinic.

Extending my practice from Grange I'm pleased to be also part of the team at Telos Medical in Brighton. Telos comes from...
25/07/2026

Extending my practice from Grange I'm pleased to be also part of the team at Telos Medical in Brighton.

Telos comes from the Greek word meaning purpose. It reflects our approach to healthcare: taking the time to understand you, your health and your goals.

The centre brings together GPs and nurse practitioners alongside naturopathy, nutrition & chiropractic.

My focus remains on complex health issues (EDS, POTS, MCAS, autoimmunity), persistent pain and skin health, along with general naturopathy.

Late last year the Inquiry into Women's Pain Report was published by Victorian Health. The report identified current gap...
23/07/2026

Late last year the Inquiry into Women's Pain Report was published by Victorian Health.

The report identified current gaps in care and made recommendations to bridge the gap.

Around the same time, I presented a talk on this topic to the ANTA symposium, from a naturopath's perspective. I focussed on collaborative care. While the Vic Health inquiry had broader recommendations, the fundamentals were the same: science that includes women, clinicians who listen, and care models built for the whole person.

For my 2 cents worth, I think a collaborative care approach is essential. This isn't just good practice, it's the ethical foundation of women’s healthcare, and the most direct route to restoring trust, equity, and healing.

When we look at signs & symptoms, what do we see. An isolated condition...or an overlapping pattern?Many people living w...
20/07/2026

When we look at signs & symptoms, what do we see. An isolated condition...or an overlapping pattern?

Many people living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) find these conditions overlap significantly.

This is sometimes called the trifecta, although has been expanded to include both gastroparesis and autoimmunity where relevant (a pentad). Other conditions / symptoms that frequently occur include ADHD, chronic fatigue and persistent pain (a sextad, septad...and the number keeps climbing)!

These conditions co-occur far more often than chance, likely due to shared systems / mechanisms including connective tissue, autonomic dysregulation and immune dysfunction driving fatigue and pain.

What I see often is frustrated clients that haven’t met the criteria for all or some of the trifecta disorders but are still suffering the results of dysautonomia, hypermobility and histamine intolerance.

We need to start recognising patterns so the whole picture is seen, so that care and quality of life can be improved.

Rheumatoid arthritis isn't just a joint problem. It's a whole body problem and often treatment approaches fall short of ...
16/07/2026

Rheumatoid arthritis isn't just a joint problem. It's a whole body problem and often treatment approaches fall short of effective symptom management let along looking at root causes.

More recently gut health is a focus when it comes to autoimmune conditions. But with RA your oral microbiome is also involved. This influence also plays a role in seronegative RA and joint pain.

🔹 Bacteria in your gums and gut can disrupt the gut lining, letting inflammatory triggers through
🔹 This activates immune responses linked to RA flares
🔹 It can also push your immune system toward producing the autoantibodies seen in RA

If you're managing RA and no one has asked about your gum health, keep in mind that it might be a sustaining factor. Some good first steps:

* Keep up with regular dental check-ups
* Treat gum inflammation early
* Think “whole body” when it comes to healing
* Don't forget the role nutrition plays with oral health

Healthy gums = lower inflammation = happier joints.

Overall while gum health may be part of joint health or RA (sero negative included) picture, it is always more complex than a single factor. Gut microbiome health, diet & lifestyle, stress and movement also may be playing a role.

If your ready to look at the factors playing a role in joint pain or RA, and you want to work with me, my link is in the bio.

Sometimes I see a paper and I'm "so excited that this could have benefit for....". In this case it was for Rheumatoid ar...
14/07/2026

Sometimes I see a paper and I'm "so excited that this could have benefit for....". In this case it was for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

The research looked at a whole-food plant based diet and the implemented program included movement and stress reduction, so a well rounded approach.

Why study this? Well only 20% of people with RA on medication achieve remission (i.e., pain and symptom free) so many suffering with symptoms which impact their day to day lives.

So, I think to myself at first, this paper might be part of the solution. Well in this case, the answer is yes and no.

Results: disease parameters showed signs of improvement after 16 weeks but symptoms didn't shift!!! 😳🤔

So, while this program lowered disease activity, which is good for long term prognosis, additional strategies are needed to manage symptoms.

My takeout - this is a good foundational start but diet & lifestyle may not land if there are still under-explored root causes. Factors such as the gut microbiome, detox pathways, pain processing, inflammation & immune system need to be addressed as well.

My link is the bio if you are interested in exploring root causes

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