How can I help you?
Naturopathy is about providing a holistic personalised treatment programme taking into consideration imbalances and deficiencies in the body, while also taking note diet and emotional and environmental stressors contributing to these imbalances. Its important to mention there is no judgement in regards to lifestyle and diet. If some changes are recommended we will work together to find a realistic and workable plan. So many ailments and disease are created by imbalances and deficiency with in the body, including:
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Digestive and gastrointestinal issues and disease - Immunity - Anxiety/panic disorder - Male and Female reproductive health - Migraines and recurring headaches - Degenerative illness - Chronic fatigue - Joint pain and joint issues - Cardiovascular issues - Hormonal imbalances
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Three very debilitating areas affecting many patients involve digestive disorders, chronic stress, anxiety/panic attacks and weakened immunity.
Digestion and gastrointestinal disorders
The breakdown and absorption of nutrients from food along with elimination is integral for our health and well-being. Incomplete or dysfunctional digestion can be a major contributor to the development of many disorders along with the under production of important hormones. Finding the cause of these imbalances is the key (stress, food intolerances, autoimmunity) being a few contributors Once found healing of the digestive tract, reducing toxic leakage from the bowl is the first step in bringing the digestive processors back into balance.
Chronic stress, anxiety and panic attacks/agoraphobia
The support for men and women suffering from chronic stress and panic disorder/agoraphobia is a major instigator for studying complementary and integrative medicine It is my strong belief the collaboration of both naturopath, counsellor and or psychologist are integral for support of individuals with these disorders, however this is not always possible. It is my experience support through herbal and nutritional medicine targeting the hypothalmic-adrenal axis (HPA axis), a major contributor to the fight or flight response, can be nurtured and brought into balance, exerting a positive impact on panic disorder and chronic stress. The prime function of the endocrine system is to achieve internal homeostasis and herbal and nutritional medicine support this process.
Immunity
Immunity begins in the digestive system. Around 70% of immune cells are found in the lining of the gastrointestinal trac. Inflammation of the mucosal wall lowers immunity and inhibits nutrient uptake while also allowing toxins back into the blood stream causing kin issues, headaches and disease. The immune system is very complex, with imbalances of weakened system leading to allergic disorders, immunodeficiency and autoimmunity, along with slow recovery from infection. Naturopathic modalities such as herbal medicine and nutritional science support all the body's systems needed to supply a health immune response to infection and environmental toxins, while also promoting a quicker sustained recovery from immune driven illness.