Jayne Sharpham Naturopathics- Tamworth

12/11/2025

If you’re ready to start your journey with support, knowledge, and holistic care, you can book online or call the clinic.

I’m now taking bookings for all health conditions; for both men and women.

📸 Learn more about what I do on Instagram:

🌐 www.tamworthnaturopathy.com.au
📱 02 5713 5585

09/11/2025

Your gut microbes are a little picky... but in the best way.
They thrive on variety, colour, and balance, not perfection or restriction.

Start by filling half your plate with plants, add a quality protein, and include a healthy fat.

✨ Tip: if you're new to the world of trying new plants, try adding 1-2 new plants per week until you get into the swing of it! Less pressure, more fun and more time explore new plants!

🌿 These small, consistent habits help nourish your microbiome, support digestion, and boost overall wellbeing.

08/11/2025

The role of gut bacteria to our health and their adaptation to their environment just amazes me. Here, why eating a diverse amount of different types of plant fibres feeds a healthy gut microbiome is explained.

07/11/2025

1. You’re not tired because you’re broken - you’re tired because your body’s running on empty.
Caffeine, late nights, skipped meals, and constant stress.
Your body isn’t failing - it’s responding to the environment you keep it in.

2. Testing is important - but it’s not the whole picture.
Hormones reflect environment, nutrition, and nervous system load.
The data only makes sense when the foundations are in place.

3. Your gut doesn’t need fancy - it needs fundamentals.
Regular meals. Fewer ultra-processed foods. Gentle fibre. Calm eating.
Then test and treat precisely.

4. You say you want to feel better - but nothing changes.
Healing doesn’t come from another protocol; it comes from consistency.
Sleep, nourish, hydrate, move. Repeat.

5. Your weight isn’t mysterious - it’s metabolic feedback.
Exhaustion, stress, processed food, little movement, no routine.
Your body’s not punishing you; it’s protecting you.

6. It’s not your mood - it’s your maintenance.
Caffeine, alcohol, scrolling, no sunlight, no protein.
Your brain chemistry reflects your lifestyle inputs.

7. You want results - your body needs consistency.
Healing isn’t passive.
The best outcomes come when you actively support the process.

8. Your body isn’t complex - it’s communicating.
It’s not “hormones gone rogue.” It’s your stress load, nutrition, and sleep debt catching up.

9. Healthcare can guide you - but it can’t live for you.
Practitioners can’t undo what your daily choices keep repeating.
Healing is a shared effort.

10. You don’t need another plan - you need to commit to one.
If you keep changing the approach, you’ll keep repeating the problem.
Progress takes consistency, not constant redirection.

05/11/2025

🦠 2 Truths and a Lie: Gut Edition

There’s no shortage of gut-healing advice online, but not every claim is supported by evidence.

Nutrients like glutamine, zinc carnosine, slippery elm, probiotics and plant polyphenols can all play a role in restoring gut integrity and function, yet their benefits depend on the person, the dose and the underlying cause.

If you’re unsure which approach is right for you, speak with your practitioner for individualised guidance grounded in current clinical research.

✨ Jayne Sharpham Naturopathics - caring for your gut health, naturally.

03/11/2025

our gut thrives on variety, not restriction.
Aim for 40 different plants a week - that includes fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices.

Each type of plant fibre feeds different beneficial bacteria, helping to:
🌿 Improve digestion
🧠 Support mood and focus
💪 Strengthen immune function

Most adults need around 30g of fibre per day, yet the average intake is less than half that.
Small swaps, like adding chickpeas to salads, blending oats into smoothies, or using herbs generously, make a big difference over time.

Try:
🥣 Mixing seeds into breakfast bowls or yoghurt
🥗 Adding lentils or beans to mince dishes and soups
🌿 Using mixed herbs and spices instead of salt alone
🍎 Snacking on fruit with nut butter
🥕 Keeping veggie sticks and hummus ready in the fridge
🌾 Choosing wholegrain pasta, different types of rice, or breads where possible
🌸 Adding one new plant to your plate each day - it all adds up

If bloating, sluggish digestion, or irregular bowels are slowing you down, our Practitioners can help restore balance from the inside out.

📍 Book a digestive health consultation in-clinic or online via our website.

01/11/2025

We’re delighted to share that Olivia, our newest practitioner, is now available for bookings.

Olivia brings a warm, evidence-based approach to supporting clients across all areas of health - from digestion and energy, to hormones, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Appointments are available in-clinic and online.
You can book online, www.tamworthnaturopathy.com.au or call the clinic on (02) 5713 5585 to secure your time.

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29/10/2025

🌿 Two new herbs just joined the dispensary!

We’re welcoming Bitter Melon and Perilla - two unique additions already making their way into custom blends this week.

🍈 Bitter Melon - supports healthy blood sugar balance
💜 Perilla - calms inflammation and soothes respiratory irritation
🌼 Astragalus - still a clinic favourite for immune and adrenal support

Our shelves (and formulas) are looking extra vibrant this week, with thanks to - come see what’s brewing in the dispensary.

26/10/2025

Do you ever feel fine one day and completely out of sorts the next and can’t quite explain why? 🫨🥴😅😍😫🥺

Hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and cortisol all play key roles in how we regulate emotions.
When they’re out of balance, emotional resilience and stress tolerance can be affected, and even confidence can fluctuate too.

🧠 Balanced hormones help the brain to be calm, support steadier moods, aid better sleep, and assist clearer focus.

If your emotions feel unpredictable, it might be time to look beyond “stress” and explore your hormonal health.

🩺 Book a consultation online, www.tamworthnaturopathy.com.au or call the clinic, 025713 5585 to find the right practitioner for you.

24/10/2025

This week we have seen lots of histamine issues with patients. The role of the gut microbiome and histamine is being linked with further research. So interesting. We can test your gut microbiome via a state of the art stool microbiome test.

New research suggests that changes in the gut microbiome may play a key role in histamine intolerance.

Histamine intolerance occurs when the body can’t properly break down histamine from food, leading to symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, headaches, skin flushing, and congestion. While low levels of the enzyme diamine oxidase are a known cause, this study found that gut bacteria may also be a major contributor.

Researchers discovered that people with histamine intolerance had lower levels of beneficial bacteria such as Faecalibacterium and Ruminococcus, and higher levels of histamine-producing species like Staphylococcus and Clostridium perfringens. These shifts in the gut microbiota—known as dysbiosis—can raise intestinal histamine levels and trigger symptoms, even when diamine oxidase function is normal.

A growing body of evidence, like this research, suggests that histamine intolerance may start in the gut, emphasizing the importance of gut health in managing food sensitivities.

Read the full article here: https://mindd.org/research/10-3390-nu14091774/

23/10/2025

✅ Ticked three or more? That’s often an early sign that hormonal patterns are shifting and may require a targeted, evidence-based treatment approach.

Hormones don’t just influence your cycle, they play a role in mood, metabolism, sleep, skin health and overall wellbeing.

Many women normalise these symptoms for years, assuming they’re “just part of being female.” But when issues like fatigue, cravings, brain fog, irregular or painful periods, or breakouts persist, it’s often your body’s way of asking for support.

By addressing hormone balance early, through nutrition, stress regulation, and targeted testing, we can create meaningful, sustainable change.

📞 Contact the clinic to discuss your symptoms and find the right practitioner to support your hormone health journey. Our reception team can guide you to the practitioner best suited to your current health needs and goals.

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16/10/2025

Introducing my new “Better Balance: Better You” perimenopause support packages.

These have been carefully constructed for you, based on the most popular treatments & testing, designed to provide answers and support whilst offering the best value.

What’s included (depending on which package you choose)

- personalised naturopathic consultations with an experienced practitioner, Jayne.
- testing to pinpoint hormonal changes and stress hormones, nutritional gaps, thyroid health to pinpoint exactly what is happening for you
- personalised plan
- ongoing support with follow up consultations and email support
- personalised DNA testing to find exactly the right nutritional treatment for you
- welcome pack with self care goodies
- bonus access to my 6 week online program for perimenopause
- bonus quick protein recipe guide

Be quick as there are only 5 of these packages available for the remainder of the year.

There are payment plans available- click on the website below to find out more. We will be in contact to make your initial booking once your order is placed.

Check out more info here (or via linktree) https://tamworthnaturopathy.com.au/better-balance-better-you-perimenopause/