What Does a Naturopath Do?

Quite simply a Naturopath looks at every aspect of your health and seeks to find the underlying cause of your health issue, rather than just treating the symptoms.

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Naturopathic Treatment Can Assist

• Women's Health Issues
• Natural Weightloss
• Hormone Imbalances
• Insulin Resistance & Diabetes
• Fatigue & Lack of Vitality
• Sluggish Digestion
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Constipation
• Stress Management
• Detoxification

While firmly science based, modern Naturopathic treatment also preserves the traditional wisdom of natural medicine. Your Naturopath takes the time to listen and to get to know you as an individual.

As a partner in your own health, you play an integral role in making decisions about your treatment plan.

 

What Can I Expect At My First Consultation?

Your Naturopathic consultation includes a full discussion of your current health issues and your medical history. A complete health assessment is performed to assess your diet, nutritional status, activity level and how your body is actually functioning. Pathology testing may also be  used as medical science helps us to understand the workings of your body.

 

An individual treatment plan is initiated at your first consultation to start you on the road to optimal health. Your Naturopath may use diet therapy, nutritional supplements, herbal medicine, exercise or stress management techniques to address your individual health issues.

The goal of your Naturopathic treatment is to facilitate your body’s own healing power through natural, nontoxic therapies. It is about working with your body to restore balance - your body wants to be healthy!

 

 

 

 

Computerised Health Analysis

This health analysis is a highly accurate assessment of your overall health & vitality. It will assess your body composition, including body fat & muscle mass. It will give you an idea of your ideal weight along with your body fat distribution risk. It also gives you your biological age and an assessment of your nutritional requirements and hydration levels.

 

Scientifically Designed Testing Will Reveal Your: 

• Ideal Weight         
  
• Body Mass Index
• Body Fat Percentage
• Muscle Mass
• Body Fat Risk
• Biological Age
• Toxicity Level
• Cellular Health
• Hydration Level
• Individual Nutritional Requirements
• Blood Pressure

This testing will provide you with the motivation to take action on your health!

 

Digestive Health

Proper digestive function is essential for long term optimal health. Not only do digestive problems result in gas, bloating, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea and heartburn, but they can lead to a breakdown in the intestinal lining, called intestinal permeability or ‘leaky gut syndrome’. This can trigger a host of other problems, such as allergies, autoimmune disorders, arthritis, fatigue, depression, impaired immune function, and many other chronic conditions.

 

 

Signs that your digestive system is not in peak condition:

• Constipation
• Bloating
• Excessive Gas
• Indigestion
• Heart Burn
• Loose bowels

One of the most common conditions affecting the digestive system is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This debilitating digestive complaint can affect people differently as everyone has individual reasons why they have poor digestive function.

IBS may be due to infections of the digestive system such as candida yeast infections, chronic stress, an imbalance of the intestinal flora, poor nutritional choices or a food & chemical sensitivity.

It is possible to renew digestive health with a GIT Rejuvenation Program. This specialized program is designed to heal and restore function to the entire digestive tract. It also outlines the necessary steps to modify your diet to allow healing to take place.

As with all Naturopathic treatment identifying the cause of your discomfort is paramount. Proper digestive function lays the foundation for optimal health.

 

Natural Weightloss Programs

Natural Weightloss looks at the reasons WHY you struggle to lose weight. In simple terms weight gain is a health issue.

Some of the major obstacles that prevent long term weight loss include:

• High Blood Sugar Levels
• Insulin Resistance
• Hormonal Imbalances
• Sluggish Metabolism
• Low Appetite Control
• Ongoing Fatigue

Addressing these key health issues will assist rapid, safe weightloss. Your natural weightloss strategy includes healthy food guidelines, a nutritional supplement protocol and exercise recommendations.

 

Natural Hormone Balance

Hormones are potent chemical messengers that circulate throughout your body, serving as messengers to organise how your body functions. Hormones are produced by endocrine organs such as the ovaries, testes, pituitary and adrenal glands, which are governed by higher centres found within the brain.

As hormones travel through your blood stream they provide a communication network linking your central control centre to the trillion of cells found within your body.

The endocrine glands produce different quantities of hormones depending on your individual needs and your stage of life. An imbalance in your hormone levels greatly impact on your level of health.

 

Signs that you may have a hormone imbalance include:

• Symptoms associated with menopause such as hot flushes, mood swings & vaginal dryness
• Symptoms associated with male andropause such as fatigue & central weight gain
• Weight gain especially around the bust/chest, butt and abdomen
• Low libido (sex drive)
• Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation
• Poor sleep patterns
• Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Infertility
• Acne
• Migraines

A simple, non-invasive Saliva Hormone Test is a very accurate way to assess your hormone levels. All testing is done through a registered Australian pathology laboratory. Once an assessment is completed an individual treatment plan can be established.

Not Sleeping Well? The Cortisol Connection

* NEW * Sleep Hormone Profile Testing Now Available

It is now possible to analyses the hormones that control your sleep. Melatonin is a hormone that is critical to controlling your circadian body rhythms including your sleep/wake cycle. Generally, melatonin decreases with age but more importantly it is affected by circulating cortisol levels. Cortisol is a major stress hormone and high levels will affect your ability to enjoy a restful night's sleep.

How is This Tested?

5mls of saliva is collected at midnight and then sent to a registered pathology lab for an assessment of your melatonin and cortisol levels. From there an individual treatment plan can be commenced.

The cost of the Sleep Hormone Profile is $52. Ask about this test when you contact the clinic.

Cassi Cowlam, Naturopath

Cassi Cowlam, Naturopath is an experienced practitioner having studied in London at The College of Nutritional Medicine. You will discover that Cassi Cowlam, Naturopath is a results orientated health & fitness expert who has the ability to provide straightforward & practical advice to address your specific health issues. Women’s health is a particular area of expertise.

Our Natural Approach to Health Care Places Emphasis on You As An Individual. We Work as a Team to Offer You The Most Appropriate Health Care.