Zoe Turner Naturopath

07/08/2025

Supporting men and women naturally.

As a naturopath, I create personalised holistic treatment plans that address the root causes of:

🌿 Mental health challenges
🌿 Hormone imbalances
🌿 Gut issues
🌿 Microbiome disruption

My approach is grounded in evidence-based and traditional natural medicine, combining compassion with clinical insight to support your long-term wellbeing.

Online, in-clinic, and home visits available.

Please reach out if you’d like to book an appointment: https://zoe-turner-naturopath.simplecliniconline.com/diary or learn more about me: https://www.zoeturnernaturopath.com.au/.

Zoe Turner | Naturopath

Men and Women’s Health. NATUROPATHIC PRACTITIONER Herbal Medicine & Nutrition. “Empowering you to embrace a balanced, healthy life through holistic and natural healing”. – Zoe Turner Initial Naturopathic Consultation 60 minutes This is a full holistic consultation where I will gather informa...

07/08/2025

Marshmallow root is one of nature’s most soothing herbs, especially when it comes to the esophagus and upper digestive tract.

Rich in mucilage, marshmallow forms a soft, gel-like coating that can calm irritation, ease discomfort, and support healing in sensitive mucosal tissues. It’s particularly helpful for those experiencing reflux, throat irritation, or that raw, burning feeling that can follow meals or stress.

Sipped slowly as a cool infusion or a marshmallow glycertract or taken as a powder in water, marshmallow works by gently coating and protecting, not by blocking or suppressing. It also increases beneficial bacteria in the gut.

It’s a beautiful reminder that healing can be soft, slow, and supportive.

05/08/2025

Your gut and your mind are deeply connected, and one of the most powerful tools to support that connection is meditation and breath.

Chronic stress can disrupt digestion, alter the balance of gut bacteria, and weaken the gut lining. Meditation helps bring the body into a parasympathetic state, the “rest and digest” mode, where healing, balance, and proper digestive function can happen.

Even a few minutes a day of quiet breathing or mindfulness can help regulate the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and support a healthier gut environment.

It doesn’t need to be perfect. Just consistent. Your gut listens.

05/08/2025

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are natural components of certain bacteria in the gut. In balance, they’re part of the normal ecosystem, but when they make their way into the bloodstream, they can activate the immune system and contribute to low-grade, chronic inflammation.

Research suggests that high levels of circulating LPS are linked to conditions like heart disease, insulin resistance, and obesity. One of the key factors? A compromised gut barrier, often associated with low-fibre, high-fat diets that don’t support microbial balance or gut lining integrity.

The good news: what you eat can make a real difference. Nourishing your microbiome with fibre-rich whole foods helps support a strong gut lining and may reduce the movement of LPS into the bloodstream, helping to calm inflammation at the source.

04/08/2025

Did you know that simply walking barefoot on natural ground (grass, sand, soil) can benefit your gut?

Barefoot contact with the earth (often called earthing or grounding) helps regulate the nervous system, supporting the body’s rest-and-digest state. This calm, parasympathetic state is where digestion and microbial balance thrive.

When we’re grounded, literally and emotionally, the gut feels it.

Chronic stress, disconnection from nature, and indoor living can disrupt this balance. So take a moment: step outside, feel the earth beneath your feet, breathe deeply, and reconnect. Your nervous system, and your gut, will thank you.

03/08/2025

Protecting your gut with fibre maintains the health of your gut lining. It’s the preferred fuel source for your gut bacteria. When fibre is lacking in the diet, some bacteria start to use the mucus layer as an energy source instead.

Research has shown that low-fibre diets can encourage the growth of bacteria that break down this protective mucus, making it easier for unwanted pathogens to reach the gut wall.

Including a variety of fibre-rich foods like vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fruit is one of the simplest ways to support a healthy, resilient gut.

03/08/2025

Butyrate is one of the most beneficial compounds your gut can produce, and it all starts with fibre. When your gut bacteria break down plant fibres, they create butyrate: a powerful little molecule with big benefits.

It nourishes the cells lining your gut, helps maintain the integrity of the gut wall, and supports a calm, balanced immune response. Butyrate also plays a role in how your body manages hunger and energy, showing just how deeply connected gut health is to overall wellbeing.

The takeaway? Real, fibre-rich food isn’t just fuel, it’s information for your body. And it can start with something as simple as a handful of organic lentils, a crisp organic apple, or a bowl of organic oats.

17/07/2025

Food for thought 🌿

The dose and quality of over-the-counter products can vary significantly. But there is some evidence several supplements may help with mild to moderate depression.

18/05/2025

“The neurotransmitter noradrenaline can facilitate the proliferation of Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella sonnei, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli “

Adolescence represents a critical developmental stage where diet, gut microorganisms, and mental health are strongly interconnected. The current literature evidences the bidirectional role between dietary habits and psychological well-being, which is mediated by the gut–brain axis. The purpose of ...

16/05/2025

A recent study identified that consistent fruit juicing (where the fibre is eliminated) is proinflammatory affecting teeth health and the oral microbiome.

The oral microbiome a complex community of bacteria fungi, and viruses plays a direct role in systemic inflammation and disease progression Research now links certain oral bacteria to Alzheimer’s, autoimmune diseases, heart disease, and chronic inflammatory conditions. With a focus on integrative ...

15/04/2025

Prevention
Naturopathy isn’t just about fixing problems; it’s about preventing them in the first place. By living a healthy lifestyle and making smart choices, you can help to avoid getting sick in the future.