Natural Therapies
If you want to discover how to bring vitality and optimum health back into your life, read on. My objective is to heal the cause of your health problems and not just your symptoms. I use natural medicines that help your body heal itself by stimulating your vitality. This will assist you to cope with many of the stresses and toxins that you are continuously exposed to every day. This may also enable you to reduce or eliminate ongoing medication that you may presently rely upon (in consultation with your prescribing doctor). My ultimate aim is to get you back to living a healthy life without the restrictions of disease or illness. Regardless of whether you have some minor health concern or a bigger issue that may be affecting your performance at work or home or just interfering with your lifestyle, contact me today so that we can work towards getting you back to the life you enjoy and deserve.
Therapies offered:
So if you have symptoms that keep returning, despite ongoing varied treatments, contact me today, so that we can get to the root of the problem and improve your health from the ground up
HOMEOPATHY
What Is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a form of complementary medicine that uses natural products in a highly diluted form. It works via the principle of “like cures like”. The basis of homeopathy is that the most successful remedy would be one whose characteristics present the closest resemblance to your symptoms. For example, the effects of chopping an onion are similar to the symptoms that you may experience while suffering with the common cold or hayfever. The remedy prepared from Allium cepa (red onion) is used to assist those types of colds and hayfever in which the symptoms resemble those that we get from cutting onions i.e. watery eyes and nose, stinging and/or burning sensations etc. Or, as we all know, coffee can often be the cause of restlessness or sleeplessness. So, a homeopathic preparation of coffee may be used to assist restlessness and/or sleeplessness, provided of course, that coffee was not the cause of the restlessness to begin with.
What Can Homeopathy Treat?
Homeopathy is low risk, gentle, holistic and easy to administer. It may be used to heal your acute or chronic ailments. It may help in healing many chronic illnesses that are usually difficult to manage with other therapies. Homeopathy can also be used for first aid e.g. falls, fractures, cuts, sprains, strains, bruises, sports injuries, minor burns such as sunburn, insect bites etc. It is suitable for everybody, young and old (including babies and pregnant women). The medicines are low risk, almost tasteless, non-toxic, non-habit forming and can be used with other medications. Even young children rarely object to taking homeopathic medicine. It can be a novelty for them when administered straight from the dropper to their mouths and also due to the favourable taste. Homeopathy may help many medical problems. To view a list of the conditions that I commonly see in my clinic, please read the Common Conditions page.
How Can Homeopathy Help Me?
Homeopathy is one of only a few truly holistic systems of medicine. It aims to heal the whole person by addressing all of the symptoms experienced by the patient. Just as a single toxic substance can cause an array of symptoms, such as anxiety, nausea, diarrhoea, vertigo and headaches; likewise homeopathic medicines may help heal all of these symptoms simultaneously. It seeks to eradicate disease from its roots, thus possibly having deeper and longer acting benefits. With homeopathy, my aim is to stimulate and strengthen your vitality and immune system. The treatment will be tailored based on the specific symptoms that you are experiencing with consideration also given to your personal circumstances. I will use homeopathic remedies to correct imbalances in your health on an energetic level. This will result in improvements in all aspects of your well-being including your mental, emotional and physical well-being.
You may have an illness or disease that may have been labelled and a specific diagnosis made. However, you may have additional symptoms that were not considered by your physician(s) at all. These types of symptoms vary from person to person and are, therefore, unique to you alone. The orthodox physician usually dismisses these vital symptoms as unimportant in the case, but to me as a homeopath, these are the vital clues to establishing the most dependable medicine to be used in your case. Even in well-defined diseases, e.g. arthritis and asthma, each case needs to be considered individually, as no two cases are ever identical.
What Is The Prevalence Of Homeopathy In The World?
Homeopathy is one of the most widely used medicines in the world today. Worldwide, over 200 million people use homeopathy on a regular basis (Source: Homeopathy Research Institute webpage). It is flourishing in Europe, United Kingdom, South America and India and steady in Australia.
What Are Your Qualifications & Professional Affiliations?
I have a diploma in Homoeopathy from The Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT). I am registered with the Australian Homoeopathic Association (AHA) & the Australian Register of Homoeopaths (AROH).
Contact me today so that we can improve your health from the ground up
HERBAL MEDICINE
What Is Herbal Medicine?
Herbal medicine makes use of plants (herbs) for healing. Herbal medicine has been used for people’s medical ailments since pre-historic times. Refinement from trial and error of the use of herbs over thousands of years has enabled us to create detailed pictures of the actions and applications of herbal medicines. As a herbalist, I use herbs therapeutically to try to heal and prevent illness and to encourage your body to heal itself. Some herbs can also be used to improve your general health and well-being and to nourish your body. This therapy offers a kinder alternative to harsh pharmaceutical products with their countless side effects.
Why Might I Choose Herbal Medicine Over Pharmaceutical Drugs?
Many pharmaceutical medicines are derived from plant products or are artificially produced plant chemicals. However, once chemists extract isolated parts from plants, their natural balancing and regulating effects are lost. For example, meadowsweet is used in herbal medicine to soothe and heal the stomach lining, to reduce acidity in the body (especially in the stomach) and to help manage fever. The pharmaceutical drug aspirin is made from the extraction of salicylic acid from meadowsweet. As you would know, aspirin is commonly used to treat fever and pain. However, since it does not contain the other important balancing constituents of meadowsweet, it is proven to have an adverse reaction on the stomach lining. The long term use of aspirin with its stomach-irritating side effects is likely to result in gastrointestinal ulceration and stomach bleeding among other effects. Other potential side effects include hives, difficulty breathing and tightness in the chest, facial swellings, confusion, dizziness, diarrhoea and vomiting to name but a few. Despite this, the majority of the population think nothing of popping a pill such as aspirin for even a relatively minor headache or fever.
Fortunately, nature has provided us with perfectly balanced medicines that we can pick straight from our gardens!
Is Therapy Using Herbal Medicine Holistic?
As a herbalist, I will care for you individually and not just focus on your disease or specific symptoms. Two different people may visit me with the same labelled medical condition, but I may prescribe totally different herbs based on their unique differences. There are many variables within each of us. For example, I will consider your state of vitality, other medications or supplements you may be using, whether your condition is acute (short term) or chronic (long term), your medical history and that of your family members. Each herbal medicine has multiple actions and constituents, so I will establish which of the thousands of herbs available will best suit your individual needs. I will make a mix of selected herbs that are uniquely formulated to best suit your needs. The herbal medicines that I use are obtained from the most reputable Australian manufacturers to ensure their efficacy, quality and reliability at all times. These medicines are only available to fully qualified and registered practitioners.
Are There Any Risks Or Cautions Using Herbal Medicine?
Some herbal medicines may be contraindicated (i.e. not suitable or safe) for you under certain situations. For example, Rosemary would be contraindicated if you have high blood pressure, as this herb is known to increase blood pressure. However, if you have low blood pressure, then this herb may be prescribed for you. Many herbs are also contraindicated during pregnancy or breast feeding. This would also include culinary herbs commonly used in cooking such as parsley, oregano, sage and many more. I will always exercise caution if you are taking other medications, to ensure that the herbal medicines prescribed do not interfere with them. Some herbal medicines may produce side effects in the incorrect dose. Thus, herbal preparations must be tailored to your individual needs and only prescribed by professional and appropriately registered practitioners like myself.
What Are Your Qualifications & Professional Affiliations?
I have a Diploma in Botanical Medicine which I obtained by completing 3 years of study at The Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT). I am registered with The National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA).
Contact me today so that we can improve your health from the ground up
NUTRITION
What Is Nutrition?
Nutrition refers to the use of food as medicine and considers how it is digested, transported, stored, metabolised and excreted by your body. Nutrients are substances obtained from food and used in your body to give you energy and structure, to regulate your growth and to maintain and repair your body’s tissues. Nutrition is one of the most important foundations for your health, development and well-being.
What Constitutes A Healthy Diet?
In order to have a healthy diet, you need to eat a wide variety of fresh and unprocessed foods. The food you consume should ideally be non-genetically modified, organic and free from chemicals, pollutants and toxins. The intake of foods detrimental to your health, need to be reduced to an absolute minimum. These include: sugars, saturated fats, trans fats (refer to NSW Food Authority website for more information regarding trans fats), cholesterol, alcohol, salt, processed foods, packaged or highly refined foods and artificial additives.
Every choice you make on which food to eat or avoid will either benefit or harm your health a little bit each time. Regular good eating habits will ultimately bring you good health. However, if you regularly choose poor food options, then an unhealthy environment will be created in your body over time. This may result in illness, disease, poor energy, sluggishness, poor bowel function, irritability, depression and sleeping irregularities. It is also important to balance the calories you eat with those you burn. If you are not very active, then you will require fewer calories than a very active person.
Will Nutritional Advice Be Tailored To Me Or Is A Healthy Diet Simply The Same For Everyone?
Your food and nutrient intake requirements are unique and so a diet schedule needs to be tailored to your needs. Alterations in your diet or supplementation using vitamin or mineral products may be necessary if you suffer with frequent acute ailments or an ongoing chronic disease or illness. I can provide you with the right advice on what to eat and what to avoid, or what additional nutritional supplements to take or avoid for your special circumstances.
How Strict Will You Be On My Diet?
Unlike many naturopaths, nutritionists and dieticians, I understand that it can be difficult to start and stick to a healthy diet. I know that fad or heavily restricted diets do not provide long term solutions for health management or weight loss. These types of diets may ultimately be very harmful to your overall health and well-being. I have discovered that setting realistic goals and having longer term plans and vision are the keys to success. I can help you to take small, positive steps towards achieving a healthy diet and lifestyle. Having realistic goals will allow you to make small nutritional changes gradually over time. Once one goal has been achieved, we can move onto the next one.
If you would like some personalised nutritional advice, contact me today so that we can improve your health from the ground up
DETOXIFICATION
Toxicity is becoming an ever-increasing problem in today’s society. Everywhere you turn, you are likely to be exposed to toxins. They’re in the air you breathe, the water you drink, the foods you eat, products you use and most medicines you take. Without question, this is one of the greatest health challenges today. Children are especially vulnerable to these toxins as their bodies have not developed sufficiently to cope with the load caused by toxins.
Here is a list of some of the toxins in our immediate environment:
Pesticides, Herbicides and Fungicides – Pesticides are sprayed on most (non-organic) fruit and vegetables. The produce that is usually worst affected, and so best bought organic, include: apples, strawberries, celery, peaches, spinach, nectarines, grapes, capsicum, potatoes, blueberries and lettuce. Many pesticides are highly carcinogenic and can severely adversely affect our health, especially relating to our endocrine (hormone) and reproductive functions. Herbicides such as glyphosate are weedkillers that are used to kill unwanted plants. Herbicides are highly toxic and have been linked with contributing to Parkinson’s disease and cancer. Fungicides are toxic chemicals used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi. They are used in industry, agriculture and in many homes. Most inorganic fungicides contain compounds with highly toxic substances such as mercury, arsenic and cadmium. Fungicides are also highly carcinogenic and especially adversely affect our skin (with direct contact) and our endocrine and respiratory systems. Some fungicides also principally affect the central nervous system resulting in symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and sometimes convulsions or loss of consciousness.
Toxic Elements (Heavy Metals) – Toxic heavy metals accumulate in our bodies during the course of our lifetime. Some heavy metals frequently found to be evident in body tissue include:
Lead – Lead accumulation in the tissues is frequently found in my clinic. Unfortunately, this highly toxic heavy metal is all around us. It can easily be found in dust and soil, especially in and around old buildings. Much of it has accumulated after decades of use of leaded petrol and paints. Some other sources of exposure include: pvc water pipes (pvc leeches lead), cigarette smoking, old paint, ceramic pottery, lead crystal, cosmetics (some), industrial pollution, lead water pipes, occupational sources e.g. scrap metal, glass-makers etc., hair colouring (some), wines (some), batteries, burning metallic based candle wicks, printing (e.g. newspaper ink), lead solder in food cans, metal polish, gas additives, pesticides, acidic foods retained in metal containers. Most foods contain lead, mostly due to industrial pollution. We are particularly exposed to lead while renovating older homes. Lead greatly impairs the body's general health. It is an indestructible metal, unchangeable by body chemistry. It especially affects the central nervous system, kidneys and bone marrow. It causes numerous neurological and other symptoms such as depression, lowered IQ, behavioural problems, slow growth, iron-deficiency anaemia, impaired concentration, reduced short-term memory, slow reaction time, seizures, impaired hearing, poor coordination, deep bone pains, fibromyalgia, fatigue, headaches, suppressed immune system function, muscle weakness, peripheral neuropathy, constipation, abdominal pain, infertility (in males), difficulty falling asleep and an increased susceptibility to brain tumours. In children, lead toxicity may be the unidentified cause of delayed development or learning, hyperactivity, lethargy, irritability or aggression.
Cadmium – Cadmium is another highly toxic heavy metal commonly found in human body tissues. Its sources include: burning of fossil fuels, cigarette smoking, solvents, corrosion of galvanized pipes, runoff from metal refineries, waste batteries and paints, burning of plastics, mining, industry and manufacturing including coal, electronics, smelters, refining and paper mills. In agriculture, soils and superphosphate fertilisers contain cadmium. Cadmium contaminates the environment and can be found in the air, on the ground, in water and snow and in animals, fish and plants. We obtain exposure via cigarette smoking, the air we breathe, water we drink and the foods we eat. Foods often high in cadmium include shellfish, offal, potatoes and leafy vegetables. Toxic accumulations of cadmium in the body can cause: kidney disease, birth defects, endocrine and reproductive disorders including infertility, osteoporosis, osteomalacia (i.e. softening of the bones), anaemia, lung and prostate cancer, fatigue, sleeping difficulties, learning difficulties (especially in children) and vague flu-like symptoms.
Arsenic – Arsenic is a highly poisonous toxin that is very disruptive to our body’s mechanisms, especially to our metabolic processes. Arsenic is created by nature and various oxides are also man made. These oxides are more poisonous and are made via mining and smelting. Arsenic is usually found in our drinking water and some of our foods. Seafood and non-organic poultry usually contain arsenic. Small amounts of organic arsenic compounds are approved, for their antimicrobial action, for use in animal and poultry feeds. Pesticides containing arsenic are also commonly placed around poultry barns to help eliminate vermin, especially rats which are attracted to the animal feed. In addition, many wood products used for construction, such as wooden decks, are treated with arsenic compounds as a pesticide to deter termites. Children are exposed when playing on wooden playground equipment. Signs of excessive exposure include dermatitis, hyperpigmentation of the skin, headaches, weakness, abdominal pain, nausea and sensory impairment. Arsenic reacts with various proteins in the body and inhibits their activity. It inactivates up to 200 enzymes, especially those involved in energy pathways and DNA synthesis and repair. Chronic arsenic toxicity results in disease of multiple body systems. It is a well-known carcinogen affecting numerous organs including the skin, bladder, kidneys, liver, lungs and prostate. It can also adversely affect our blood, bone marrow, cardiac function, central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. Arsenic can also lead to problems with hormone production, especially with sperm and ova. It also affects foetal development potentially causing sterility, miscarriage, still births, infant deaths, low birth weight in infants and various malformations.
Mercury – Most people are aware that mercury often contaminates seafood (especially larger fish), but did you know that it is also often found in plants and livestock due to mercury toxicity in soils, water and the atmosphere? Environmental mercury toxicity comes from coal-burning power plants. The long life light globes in our homes also contain mercury gas. We can be exposed by breathing in contaminated air and by eating foods containing mercury. Mercury was until recently an ingredient in some vaccinations and is still an ingredient in amalgam, still used by many dentists. Amalgam fillings continuously emit traces of mercury into the body. For example, while chewing or brushing your teeth, mercury vapours are emitted which are then inhaled into the lungs and then absorbed into the blood. Mercury is a well-known neurotoxin which is able to cross the blood-brain and placenta barriers. It can prevent myelin formation and so adversely affect developing nerve sheaths in children. It has also been linked to Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Alzheimer’s disease due to its effect on neuro-chemical reactions involved in maintaining brain cell structure. Mercury also reduces selenium levels in the body leading to a reduction in the free radical scavenging effects of certain enzymes. Selenium binds itself to mercury to reduce its adverse effects. So, in cases of high mercury levels, the bio-availability of selenium is greatly reduced resulting in increased free radical activity which can result in cardiovascular disease, cancer and other serious health conditions. High mercury levels can also cause brain, kidney and lung damage, reduced immune function, obsessive compulsive disorder, headaches, fatigue, sensory impairment, poor coordination, “leaky gut” resulting in food sensitivities, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, restlessness, irritation of mucous membranes, dermatitis, gingivitis, endocrine disturbance including hypothyroidism and profuse sweating and/or salivation. Like arsenic, mercury can also lead to problems with hormone production, especially with sperm and ova and affect foetal development potentially causing sterility, miscarriage, still births, infant deaths, low birth weight in infants, learning or speech delays and various malformations.
Aluminium - Aluminium is added into our water supply and also commonly enters the body from the use of antiperspirants, toothpaste and cosmetics. Other sources can include: children's baby powders, baking powders (some), white flour (some), cake mixes, cigarette smoke, pesticides, false teeth, acid or alkaline foods cooked in aluminium cookware (when food is cooked in aluminium, the food acids react with the metal resulting in aluminium oxidation and ultimately to traces of aluminium ending up in your food), acid or alkaline foods retained or stored in aluminium foil, industrial pollution, some medicines such as: antacids, aspirin, anti-diarrhoea medications, analgesics, anti-haemorrhoid preparations and vaccinations, processed cheese (some), some salts and seasonings. Conditions and symptoms of aluminium toxicity are numerous and can include: Alzheimer’s disease, Down-Syndrome, nausea, poor appetite, excessive perspiration, cramps, tiredness, tremors and jerking. Aluminium salts are capable of penetrating the blood-brain barrier and may be responsible for neurofibrillary degeneration. Aluminium is also a known carcinogen (i.e. cancer-forming). Aluminium is a flocculent (i.e. things attach onto it). It attracts arsenic, cadmium, chromium etc. The maximum suggested (safe) level in water is 0.2mg/L, however, it is sometimes found in levels of 4-12mg/L. High concentrations of aluminium have been found in the brain tissue of patients dying of Alzheimer's disease.
Other commonly contaminating heavy metals include: copper, antimony, uranium and beryllium.
Radiation – The risks and hazards associated with radiation are well known. Exposure occurs from: 5G network, microwave ovens, radars, mobile phones, electric blankets, electric meter boxes, power lines, telephone transmission towers, computers, radio and television broadcasting, wireless internet connections. High exposure can cause malignancy. Small doses (as used in homeopathy and isopathy) can be administered following radiation damage from various sources including radiation therapy. This may help reduce some of the toxic load.
Chemicals - Chemical toxicity is a serious new health challenge affecting us globally. Babies and children are especially vulnerable to the effects. The list of synthetic chemicals in our environment is seemingly endless. They are in products used around our homes and work places, in agriculture, horticulture and food and beverage production. They include:
Organochloride, organophosphate and carbamate pesticides (POP’s) – these are pesticides and herbicides, most of which (but not all) have been banned in Australia. An example of an organochloride pesticide is the infamous DDT, which is still being used in some developing countries. These groups of chemicals are linked to cancers, confusion, aggressive or bizarre behaviours, developmental delays, headaches, kidney damage, memory problems, muscular weakness, seizures and tremors and tachycardia.
Industrial chemicals (hydrocarbons) – Exposure to hydrocarbons is almost unavoidable. Some common sources of these chemicals include: petrol, propellants and other fuels, motor oil, mineral spirits, lighter fluid, kerosene, furniture polish, household cleansers, dry-cleaning solutions, paint, spot remover, rubber cement, and solvents. Hydrocarbons can be derived from either petroleum or wood. Hydrocarbon toxicity can affect many different organs, but the lungs are most commonly adversely affected. Some can also cause damage to the brain, bone marrow (e.g. leukaemia and bone marrow tumours), the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, skin and eyes. In children, it may cause developmental delays. Other commonly seen symptoms include: numbness of hands and feet, poor coordination, nausea and dizziness.
Bisphenol A (BPA) – This is a chemical compound commonly used in the manufacture of plastics to harden them or make them shatterproof. It is found within the lining of most plastic food and beverage containers including many babies’ bottles. BPA disrupts the endocrine and reproductive systems by mimicking oestrogen (xenoestrogen), thus causing numerous health problems including breast cancer, obesity, lowered libido and erectile dysfunction in males, infertility, birth defects, uterine tumours (benign or malignant), prostate enlargement and prostate cancer, precocious puberty (i.e. comes on too early), mood swings and poor memory. BPA is bio-accumulative in human tissue (i.e. our bodies are usually unable to remove it at the same rate of its intake resulting in it being sequestered or stored in human tissue). This occurs with even very minute amounts. This is something worthy of consideration given the drastic increase in prostate and breast cancers in recent years. Infants and children are likely to be more susceptible to the adverse effects of BPA than adults. Since they are not fully developed, their detoxification abilities (via the liver) are much less than that of adults. Infants are generally more at risk due to high exposure of BPA obtained from milk heated in plastic bottles, especially if heated in a microwave oven.
Some other nasty chemicals that pose significant threats to our health and well-being include:
- phthalates found in plastics, lubricants, paints, textiles, enteric coatings on some pharmaceutical drugs and supplements, detergents, adhesives and many more products.
- nitrates which are used in fertilisers, explosives and usually a preservative used in processed meats.
- parabens which are used in many cosmetics, skin lotions, sunscreens, shampoos, shaving gels, lubricants and soaps as a preservative. They are also often used as food additives.
- dioxins which are environmental pollutants resulting from manufacturing processes and also occurring naturally (volcanoes and forest fires).
- 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC) which is used in sunscreen lotions due to its ability to protect the skin from UV light.
More nasty chemicals that have the potential to disturb our health and well-being include: methyl 2,3,4, asbestos, chromium-6, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE’s), Ammonium perchlorate, Teflon (PFOA - perfluorooctanoic acid).
Nutritional Elements – Nutritional elements, i.e. those necessary in your body, may also become toxic if too much is stored in your body’s tissues. Some nutritional elements regularly found to be in excess are sodium, potassium, copper and chromium.
Dietary Sources of Toxins and Organ Strain - If your diet includes processed foods which contain fewer nutrients and fibre, artificial additives such as preservatives, colourings and flavourings and the wrong kinds of fats, your body will not be able to function as it should and the toxic load will increase. Other poor food and lifestyle choices that may be harming your body include: excess sugar, alcohol, smoking, coffee and pharmaceutical and recreational drugs. Once the toxins have entered your body, your eliminatory organs/systems including your lungs, skin, kidneys and bladder, liver and gallbladder, lymphatic system and bowel, try to remove them. The trouble is that there is only so much that your organs can handle. This often results in illness and disease including auto immune diseases, mental illness including depression, cancer, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, allergies, skin conditions, fatigue, bowel disease including bowel cancer, child behavioural problems such as ADHD (attention deficit) and autism and recurring infections.
Your organs also have to manage their regular functions including elimination of dead cells and metabolic waste and managing biochemical processes. It is easy to see how your organs may be overburdened and not function as well as they should.
Nanotechnologies and genetically engineered organisms (GMOs) are also increasingly being introduced into our foods and the environment creating new, as yet largely unknown challenges and complications affecting our health and the environment.
Methods of Detoxification
Ultimately, the amount of exposure to toxins and your individual susceptibility is what will determine the precise effect that the toxins will have on you and your family. Naturally, minimising your exposure in the first place is the best solution. I can provide you with strategies and resources to achieve this. However, we also need to eliminate the toxins which have built up in your body. I can assist you with this using:
Homeopathy and Isopathy – Using homeopathic (similar) and isopathic (same) remedies. For example, an accumulation of lead in the tissues can be eliminated with the use of an isopathic lead chelate. Likewise, hormonal imbalances in women resulting from the oral contraceptive pill can be treated using a specific homeopathic medicine prepared from oestrone, which is a synthetic form of oestrogen.
Herbal Medicine – Herbs can be used to provide additional support for your body and to assist the usual functions of your body’s organs. This will facilitate far greater toxic elimination and reduce the side effects and symptoms you will experience while the toxins are being eliminated. For example, if your liver is functioning adequately, then it has the capacity to eliminate many toxins from your body including alcohol, drugs such as antibiotics, sulphonamides and the like. Therefore, an integral part of my detoxification process would be to enhance your liver function with the use of herbal hepatic stimulants such as dandelion root and milk thistle.
Nutrition – I may also recommend certain foods or nutritional supplements to assist you with the removal of toxins. For example, artichokes improve liver function and asparagus assists the urinary system with its eliminatory functions. If you are found to have lead stored in your body’s tissues, then you may benefit from an iron and/or calcium supplement as these minerals antagonise lead. Vitamin C can help to excrete excess copper in the body and is a wonderful antioxidant and detoxifier which can be very beneficial for people suffering with cancer and autism. A high fibre diet or fibre supplementation will also help to remove toxins via your digestive system. Spirulina is also is great source of nutrients and antioxidants that can assist in removing toxins from your body.
Lifestyle changes – I may also recommend various lifestyle changes and other therapies. For example, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, a weekend away, regular massages, dry skin brushing to improve lymphatic circulation, exercise, purchasing a water purifying system, breathing techniques, meditation or chiropractic work.
The remedies, nutrients and lifestyle suggestions listed above have been provided as examples of methods I may use to assist you in the detoxification process. There can be many ways to achieve the required outcome. Consequently the best way to understand your individual requirements is via a consultation with you.
Contact me today to set up a detox program so that we can improve your health from the ground up
LIFESTYLE ADVICE
The first step in achieving and maintaining good health is a positive attitude and taking personal responsibility and the appropriate action to achieve good health. Thus, your first priority should be to prevent disease by avoiding any conditions or circumstances which may be doing you damage. For example, overeating and a lack of exercise will result in weight gain with its flow-on problems. If you experience insomnia, it would be best for you to avoid caffeinated products such as coffee, tea and cola. If you are suffering with chronic bronchitis, it would be of much benefit for you to avoid cold draughts, fried foods and excess dairy foods. Or if you suffer with ongoing stress or anxiety, then exercise, yoga and meditation would benefit you greatly.
Following is a list of some other essentials for obtaining and maintaining good health:
Abundant clean, filtered water
As we all know, water is absolutely critical for our survival. The average person needs to drink 2-3 litres of good quality water each day. Many diseases and bodily disorders are caused by insufficient water intake. Did you know that a very common cause of headaches is dehydration?
Regular exercise
Exercise gives you greater endurance, improves body strength and helps you function more efficiently, preventing disease. It also makes you look and feel much better and improves your sleep. Stress, anxiety, depression and feelings of inadequacy are greatly diminished with regular exercise. Although this is common knowledge, so many people still continually find excuses not to exercise. If you are not exercising as often as you know you should be, then you know what you need to do! It is important to establish a healthy balance incorporating strengthening, stretching and aerobic exercises. Getting the help of a personal trainer, either in a one on one or group arrangement may be just what you need to revitalise your health. I can refer you to a suitable trainer to help get you started.
Adequate rest, recuperation and sleep
Repair and regeneration to your body are most rapid when activity is reduced. Good sleep helps to return vigour and vitality to your body and mind and remove a large number of toxins. Adequate sleep (usually 7 or 8 hours per day) is also necessary to maintain a healthy weight. Chronic sleep deprivation will result in many other health problems as well. These may include: depression, accelerated aging including more wrinkles, lowered libido, increased toxicity, irritability, memory loss, fatigue, relationship problems, addictive behaviours and higher accident rates. Meditation should also be an integral part of your life. You need to regularly find some space and a little time to reflect on what is happening in your life, attune in peace with your thoughts, and bring some serenity back into your possibly hectic life. Inadequate rest is a problem inherent in our fast-paced modern society. It is imperative that you rebalance yourself when fatigued, otherwise poor health will soon follow.
Deep breathing exercises
Breath is the bridge between the body and the mind. Correct breathing habits are crucial for continued vitality, powers of resistance to disease and longevity. Your vital life force can be channeled in different ways, directed by certain breathing techniques.
To obtain personalised lifestyle advice, contact me today so that we can improve your health from the ground up
IRIDOLOGY
What Is Iridology & What Might It Reveal?
Iridology or iris diagnosis refers to the science and practice of carefully examining your eyes’ irises to reveal tissue changes occurring throughout your body. It may provide insight into:
abnormal tissue changes, both good and bad
metabolism and metabolic functions
structural defects
constitutional strengths and weaknesses
psychological and emotional aspects
the presence of toxins in the tissues and whether they are products of biological waste or have been introduced into the body
the state of various organs and body systems including strengths and weaknesses
the involvement of the nervous system in the overall health
genetic predispositions to illness and disease i.e. inherited weaknesses and tendencies
overall state of health and resistance or susceptibility to disease and mental illness
stages of disease processes
pre-clinical stages of many diseases i.e. diseases likely to develop in the body some time in the future (this is predictive based on the current status)
sources of low-grade infections
the body’s response to treatment
Iridology is a diagnostic technique and so it does not offer solutions to healing in itself. However, it can be instrumental in healing when used in conjunction with therapies such as nutrition, herbal medicine or homeopathy. Iridology may offer a cheap and non-invasive means of isolating the cause of some of your sufferings or symptoms. For example, some years ago, a man came to my clinic presenting with chronic unexplained and undiagnosed chest pains. Prior to coming to my clinic, he had visited several doctors and numerous specialists and undergone a multitude of testing procedures, including cardiovascular and digestive system examinations. At the end of all of this, there was still no explanation as to the cause of his chest pains. With the use of iridology, it was established that his chest pains resulted from a primary back problem which was radiating pain to his chest. He was referred to a chiropractor for treatment and fully recovered shortly after.
Specific Conditions Seen Using Iridology
Some of the conditions commonly revealed in the iris using iridology include:
Toxicity
Acidity in the body
Rheumatism and arthritis
Catarrh
Adrenal exhaustion
Stomach ulcers
Liver insufficiency
Circulation
Anaemia
Skin conditions
State of the nerves
Lung conditions such as asthma
Lymphatic congestion
Assimilation and absorption of nutrients in the digestive system and food intolerances
Surgical procedures previously conducted
Current or former accidents and injuries
Psychosomatic illness
Bowel symptoms such as constipation, bloating, flatulence
Mental fogginess and difficulty thinking
Introversion or extroversion
To organise an iridology examination, contact me today so that we can improve your health from the ground up
SPORTS NUTRITION
Whether you’re a professional athlete or someone who does some exercise a couple of times a week, I can assist you by tailoring specific diets to help you achieve your goals. These goals may include greater performance, weight loss, weight gain, more energy, greater endurance, increased strength or quicker recovery. I can specifically help you by:
increasing energy production.
establishing what the specific needs are for your sport or training schedule.
ensuring that your body is receiving proper hydration.
establishing the correct kilo-joules to be consumed in order to match those being burned.
providing you with a specific diet and menus tailored to your training regimen.
providing you with a carbohydrate loading diet schedule to increase muscle glycogen stores prior to an important competition event.
ensuring that your diet contains the correct proportion of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins and minerals needed for increased performance and general well-being.
tailoring your diet to account for any existing health complaints, for example allergies or food sensitivities.
recommending healthy supplementation to your diet using specific vitamins, minerals or other natural health supplements such as fibre or spirulina.
improving your immunity since a key to optimal sports performance is the ability to stay healthy and thus be able to train effectively without disruption by injuries or illness.
recommending other lifestyle factors such as adequate rest and sleep for recuperation, breathing exercises for improved energy and detoxification.
Many sports nutrition practitioners focus primarily on increasing performance, endurance, weight alteration etc. to the detriment of the overall health and well-being of their client. My primary focus is always on helping you to achieve your sports or training goals whilst supporting the usual healthy functioning of your body and mind.
If you would like to achieve your sports or training goals faster, contact me today and improve your health from the ground up
