Thyme2Thrive

BHSc Naturopath
Helping overcome the challenges of living with chronic pain, inflammation, and stress.

Supporting the immune, endocrine and nervous systems to reclaim sleep, energy, optimal health, & a love of life🌿

https://linktr.ee/thyme2thrive.clinic 🌿Nikki McEwin - Clinical Naturopath - BHSc (Nat)
🌿Telehealth Naturopathic Consults - Available Australia Wide!
🌿Naturopathic Consults; Iridology Consults (local area only)
🌿Weight Management, Diet & Lifestyle Advice
🌿Functional Testing Available
🌿Website and Online Shop opening soon in 2025!
🌿Educational Group Workshops coming in 2nd half of 2025! Special Interests: Endocrine, Nervous & Cardiovascular System Disorders; GUT Health; Chronic Pain & Sleep Disorders. Cancellation Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A-_tDVKrumI0NP5x8cHHnuQP4ruZ0Yab/view?usp=drive_link

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02/11/2025

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡
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Your gut microbiome is home to trillions of microbes, it’s a living ecosystem that is constantly responding to what you eat, how you live, and even how you feel. When that ecosystem becomes disrupted, symptoms like bloating, fatigue, reflux, and irregular bowels often follow.
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𝟭. 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁
A diet high in processed foods, refined sugars, and saturated fats can deplete beneficial bacteria and weaken your intestinal barrier. Meanwhile, diets low in fibre, resistant starch, and prebiotic-rich foods (like legumes, oats, garlic, and onions) starve your good microbes. Even small changes can make a big difference, by adding more whole foods, plant-based fibres, wholegrains, and fermented foods, you can reduce inflammation, increase microbial diversity, strengthen the gut lining, and improve digestion and absorption.
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𝟮. 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Certain medications such as antibiotics, NSAIDs, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can disrupt your gut microbiota, alter gastric acid balance, and damage the intestinal mucosa (gut lining). Over time, this can lead to dysbiosis (an imbalance in gut bacteria that can cause bloating, abdominal discomfort or pain, gas, fatigue, food sensitivities, and irregular bowels), intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), and affect how nutrients are absorbed and how your immune system responds. Supporting your gut while on medication with probiotics, anti-inflammatory and mucosal-supporting herbs, and with a diet rich in nutrient-dense foods can help protect the gut lining, restore microbial balance, and minimise unwanted side effects.
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𝟯. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀
Chronic stress doesn’t just live in your head, it lives in your gut and affects how it functions. Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline rise when you’re under pressure, and this can slow or speed up motility, impair digestive enzyme release, and weaken the gut barrier, leading to inflammation, dysbiosis, and food sensitivities. Over time, this can also affect how well your body absorbs nutrients and regulates immune function. Simple daily practices like mindful breathing, spending time in nature, gentle exercise, or meditation help calm your nervous system, support your gut–brain axis, and restore healthy digestion.
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The good news? Your gut has an incredible capacity to heal when given the right support. Through food as medicine, targeted herbal and nutritional therapies, stress management, and other lifestyle strategies, balance can be restored — from the inside out🌿
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Save this post to come back to, or share it with someone who’s been struggling with gut issues — awareness is the first step toward healing.
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Want to learn more or ready to take the next step? See the link in my bio to book a free discovery call or naturopathic consult, available via Telehealth Australia-wide, and overseas clients are always welcome
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22/10/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼, 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀? 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴?
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When your digestive system’s out of balance, it can impact your hormones, immune system, energy, and even how you feel day-to-day. From bloating and reflux to irregular bowels, stress and modern living, can all easily throw your gut out of balance.
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As a naturopath, I can help you uncover what’s really driving your symptoms, whether it’s stress, diet, medication effects, underlying inflammation, or a little bit of everything. Together, we will create a personalised plan that supports healing from the inside out.
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Through targeted herbal and nutritional support, including the use of food as medicine, alongside practical lifestyle strategies and functional testing (test, don’t guess), I can help you restore balance and get your gut (and the rest of you) back to feeling like yourself again. Healing starts with understanding the cause and when given the right support, the body has an incredible innate ability to heal.
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Save this post or share it with someone who’s been struggling with gut issues.
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𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽?
See the link in my bio to book a free discovery call or naturopathic consult, available via Telehealth Australia-wide (overseas clients are always welcome too). 🌿
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16/10/2025

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08/10/2025

Before I studied Naturopathy, I studied Western Herbal Medicine, and early on in my degree, while studying botany, my lecturer shared a valuable lesson with me:
“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒂 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒃 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒕. 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒊𝒕, 𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒕, 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒕, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍.”

That’s where the real learning and connection happens.

For me, growing herbs isn’t just about what they can do for us; it’s about appreciating the way nature communicates with us when we slow down enough to listen.

Which herbs from my garden do you recognise or love using yourself?

08/10/2025

When your body’s been screaming for help but no one’s really listening...it’s easy to lose hope.

𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 "𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙"?
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜?

Your body’s been doing its best to keep you going, it just needs a little help and you don’t need another bunch of tests. You need answers and someone who’ll listen.

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀?
Drop a 💚 below or share what’s been hardest for you lately.

Or maybe you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again? Let’s help your body find its balance, things really can change, one step at a time.

30/09/2025

𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙢 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 “𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙖.”

𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙢 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙨, 𝙞𝙩 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖 𝙝𝙪𝙜𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙩...

Potassium is essential for healthy blood pressure, muscle contraction, nerve signals, fluid balance, and even keeping your heart rhythm steady. It also supports energy metabolism and long-term cardiovascular health, it may even help lower the risk of kidney stones.

When you’re low, you might notice muscle weakness, cramps, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, constipation, or sometimes an irregular heartbeat. Elevated blood pressure can also be a red flag.

You’ll find potassium in bananas, oranges, avocado, sweet potato, spinach, beans, lentils, mushrooms, and even yoghurt.

Looking for some herbal support? Dandelion leaf tea is naturally rich in potassium and supports kidney function and fluid balance.

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽: Potassium is water-soluble, so instead of boiling veggies, try steaming or roasting to keep more in.

The Australian RDI for potassium is 3,800 mg/day for men and 2,800 mg/day for women.

🌿 For educational purposes only, this is not a substitute for medical advice. If you’re tired of feeling flat, moody, foggy, or achy, and want a plan that fits your life, let’s talk, or hit the link in my bio to book an appointment.

21/09/2025

Sunday morning shopping for herb goodies at my favourite little herb farm Mudbrick Herb Cottage 🌿

Some are replacements for what I lost in the cyclone, others are to increase what I already have (the more the better right?)

Calendula, California poppies, Mullein, Roselle, Gotu kola, Vitex, Tansy, Marshmallow, Withania, Meadowsweet and Red rooted sage - the last one was nearly ready and was eaten by a possum 😢 and one of my favourites, Stinging nettle, although one of the cheeky buggers decided to slap me in the face when getting it out of the car 😂 lucky I don't react much and the little I do, I actually like.

18/09/2025

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝘁...𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻?

Your gut isn’t just where food gets digested. It’s connected to your brain, your hormones, and immune system, which is why gut imbalances can ripple out as fatigue, mood changes, skin flares, and so much more. When you start supporting your gut, the whole body feels the difference. Here are some of the key players that keep your digestive system (and you!) thriving:

𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁: A balanced diet rich in fibre, fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods provides the fuel your gut bacteria need to thrive, plus it helps keep bowel movements regular. Think sauerkraut, kimchi, or kefir as everyday microbiome superstars.

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘇𝘆𝗺𝗲𝘀: Enzymes and stomach acid break food down into smaller molecules so your body can actually absorb the nutrients. Without them, even the best diet might leave you feeling tired and undernourished.

𝗚𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲: This diverse community of bacteria, fungi, and microbes is like a bustling city inside you, working on digestion, metabolism, immunity, and even influencing your mood.

𝗚𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Your gut lining is like a security barrier. When strong, it protects you by keeping harmful substances out of your bloodstream. If weakened, it can allow “leaks” that trigger inflammation and immune issues.

𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: Did you know that around 70% of your immune system lives in your gut? Keeping it balanced is one of the best ways to regulate your immune responses and protect against infections.

𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: The gut-brain axis is a two-way conversation between your gut and your brain. Ever felt butterflies in your stomach before something big? That’s your gut-brain connection in action. And when your gut is unhappy, your mental health can feel it too.

𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖? 𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝑰’𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖.

11/09/2025

💛 Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is say three little words: I’m not okay.

The last few years have tested us all from the times of Covid-19 and lockdowns, to political upheaval all across the world, the cost of living pressures, and more.

Respect, open discussion and healthy debate have too often been replaced by judgement, hostility and division, seeping into every corner of our lives and leaving many people feeling silenced, isolated, and afraid to share how they truly feel. It’s no surprise that mental health conditions are increasing at such concerning rates.

Today on R U OK? Day, let’s remind ourselves that no one has to carry the weight alone. Whether it’s a friend, a family member, or a professional, find someone safe you can talk to.

And if you’re doing okay, take a moment to reach out to someone who might not be. Just one conversation can really change or even save a life.

R U OK? Day is Australia’s national day of action, held on the second Thursday of September each year, to inspire meaningful conversations and connect people with support.

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03/09/2025

Your endocrine system is like your body’s hormone network, a team of glands that includes the thyroid, pancreas, adrenals, pituitary, pineal, and ovaries/testes. These glands release hormones (chemical messengers) directly into your bloodstream, where they travel like traffic on a highway until they reach their target cells and trigger a response.

Together, they control everything from growth and metabolism, to energy, mood, sleep, reproduction, and stress response.

When things are out of balance, the ripple effects show up everywhere: fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, sleep problems, sugar cravings, period changes, even pain or brain fog.

Conditions like thyroid disorders, diabetes, adrenal fatigue, PCOS, and menopause all tie back to this system. These aren’t “small issues”, they can affect your whole body, increasing risks for heart disease, bone loss, fertility challenges, and even gut and immune problems.

Red flags to look out for? Constant fatigue that doesn’t shift no matter what you try, unexplained weight changes, irregular cycles, or moods that feel out of your control.

The good news? Hormones can shift and so can you. With the right support, food, lifestyle, herbs and nutrients, you can help bring things back into balance and get your body working with you, not against you.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. If you’re tired of feeling flat, foggy, irritable or achy and want a plan that fits your life, let’s talk or hit the link in my bio to book an appointment.

02/09/2025

Ever thought about phosphorus?
Probably not but your body definitely has.

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in your body (after calcium) and it’s busy every single day. It teams up with calcium to keep bones and teeth strong, helps turn the food you eat into energy, and keeps your cells, muscles and nerves ticking over.

When you’re low, you might notice weak muscles, bone or joint pain, fatigue, irritability or even poor appetite.

You’ll find phosphorus in protein-rich foods like dairy, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes and wholegrains. Soft drinks and processed foods also contain phosphorus, but not in a way your body thrives on, too much of these can throw your calcium off balance, a healthier option would be to reduce or avoid them altogether, and your bones will definitley thank you for it too.

The Australian Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) for phosphorus is 1,000 mg a day for adults.

Cooking tip: soaking beans, grains and seeds before cooking helps reduce phytates, making phosphorus (and other minerals) easier to absorb.

If you’re tired of feeling flat or achy and want a plan that fits your life, let’s talk or hit the link in my bio to book an appointment 🌿

For educational purposes only, this is not a substitute for medical advice.

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