Areas of Focus
In addition to addressing general health concerns, I have a particular interest in digestive disorders, women's health, stress & anxiety, insomnia, chronic skin conditions and fatigue.
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Digestive Health
A well-functioning gastrointestinal system is essential in achieving optimal health and vitality. Numerous factors, including dietary choices, heightened stress and anxiety levels, medication, and chronic inflammation can impact gastrointestinal health, giving rise to symptoms like pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux.
Naturopathic and nutritional medicine can greatly reduce signs and symptoms and improve gastrointestinal function. General and functional pathology testing maybe utilised for a comprehensive understanding and tailored treatment approach.
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Women’s Health
There are numerous factors that can significantly contribute to common women’s health issues, such as stress, nutritional deficiencies, chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalance, as well as environmental & immunological factors. These influences can manifest in symptoms such as mood swings, hot flushes, cramping pain, abdominal bloating, depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, food cravings.
Naturopathic and nutritional medicine can play a significant role in managing conditions such as endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, perimenopause, and menopause. Incorporating functional pathology testing can assist in identifying imbalances, facilitating a more targeted and effective treatment approach.
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Insomnia
Periods of sleep disturbance due to stressful events, environmental change or pain are common human experiences. However, when sleep disturbances become chronic and persistent, they can profoundly impact our well-being, causing distress and impairing our social and professional lives.
A holistic approach encompassing naturopathic and nutritional medicine, coupled with lifestyle modifications, can promote improved and more restorative sleep. The key to successful treatment is to find and address the underlying cause.
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Stress & Anxiety
Stress can emerge when life throws us challenges that seem to exceed our ability to handle them. In these moments, a complex series of physiological responses unfold within the body, involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenals. Prolonged stress may manifest in various symptoms, including sleep disturbance, headaches, and depression.
Anxiety disorders can often emerge as an excessive response to stress or perceived threats. Occasional worry and situational anxiety are everyday human experiences, but when anxiety becomes overwhelming, it can severely disrupt our ability to function effectively in both professional and social settings.
Naturopathic and nutritional medicine, along with lifestyle modifications, can significantly enhance resilience to stress, alleviate anxiety and mitigate any associated symptoms. These holistic strategies aim to address the root causes, promoting overall well-being and fostering a more balanced response to life's challenges.
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Chronic Skin Conditions
Chronic skin conditions often signify an underlying imbalance within the body. These imbalances can be triggered by various factors, including allergies, inability to eliminate toxins, emotional stress, hormonal fluctuations, dietary choices, and lifestyle habits.
Naturopathic and nutritional medicine aims to identify and address the underlying cause of the skin condition while also promoting healing and repair of the skin.
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Fatigue
Experiencing overwhelming fatigue that is not relieved with rest can be debilitating, particularly when accompanied by symptoms such as muscle pain, impaired memory, tender lymph nodes, sore throat, unrefreshing sleep and headaches.
Various factors, including nutrient deficiencies, chronic stress, viral infection, and dysfunction of the thyroid, gut, and immune system, can contribute to prolonged fatigue. Identifying and addressing the root causes of fatigue is essential for effective management.
Herbal and nutritional medicine can significantly alleviate symptoms and enhance daily functioning in conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and post-viral fatigue.