Sciatica

Sciatica is inflammation of the Sciatic nerve which runs from the low back across the buttocks, into the leg, calf and foot. Sciatic pain may be caused by a compression of the sciatic nerve, characterised by sharp, radiating pain running down the the buttocks and the back of the hamstring muscle. Common causes include nerve compression from:

• ruptured discs

• arthritis

• poor posture and muscle tone

• menopause

• obesity

• lack of exercise

• diet deficiencies.

A period of acupuncture treatments and the use of a light machine is prescribed. Nutrients are prescribed to target the central nervous system, adrenal glands and liver support. A lifestyle change diet is used to help rid the body of toxins. Supplements were used to correct the deficiencies found in the blood. The combination of acupuncture and diet changes can make significant improvement in quality of life for the client.

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Shingles

Shingles are an eruption of acute, inflammatory, herpes-like blisters on the trunk of the body along a nerve. This is a virus which is related to the chicken pox virus. Therefore there is a proneness to shingles if one has had chicken pox as a child.

Clients are advised to follow the protocol for restoring gut dysfunction and specified modified diets are used to assist with detoxification. To help improve muscle function and for pain control specific supplements are also given.

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Sinus Problems

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the sinus. Sinus infections usually originate in the nose and can cause nasal polyps and scar tissue. The common causes are viral or bacterial infections often triggered by an allergic condition, too much mucous causing foods, poor circulation or lack of exercise.

Ear candling in each ear can be used. Ear candling works like a vacuum and sucks a lot of wax out the ear canal. A good amount of solid wax can be removed. A course of acupuncture and a light machine treatments can be used to reduce the inflammation and to ease any pain.

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Skin Infections

Skin infections can be a chronic itching and/or superficial inflammation of the skin, usually occurring in individuals with a personal or family history of allergic disorders (e.g. hayfever or asthma).

Clients may be put on a detoxification program to help restore gut function, to correct digestion and repair gut permeability and improve liver detoxification. Essential fatty acids and antioxidants were used to assist in red blood cell to reduce inflammation therefore easing the itching. A zinc supplementation may be given to help in the metabolism of the essential fatty acids and a herbal formulae may be used to help clear the dermatitis.

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Sport Injuries

How to reduce and relieve sports injuries and muscle pain? A strain or pulled muscle is any damage to the tendon that anchors the muscle sprain is caused by a twisting motion that tears ligaments that bind up the joints. It takes much longer to heal than a sprain. Tendonititis is painful inflammation of the tendon, as is Carpal tunnel or RSI.

Common causes are:

• calcium, magnesium and general mineral deficiencies

• poor diet that is high in acid forming foods

• low in green vegetables and whole grains

• too much saturated fats ands sugars

• and poor circulation.

Clients may be advised to utilise whole foods in a diet that were high in magnesium and essential nutrients. Avoid acid forming food, such as caffeine and coke, and restrict the intake of fats, sugars and red meats. Acupuncture, massage to reduce tension in the muscles, and a light machine can reduce inflammation in the muscles and joints. Supplements of magnesium and calcium may be given to help rebuild damaged muscle tissue. Other supplements may also be given to reduce the inflammation and reduce the pain.

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Sore Throat

Would you like to free yourself of a sore throat? The onset of a sore throat is rapid and the throat is very sore. You may experience fever and aches and pains Your glands may become swollen and tender and it can further develop into a middle ear infection . People often experience difficulty talking because of the soreness and the swollen throat.

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Stress

Would you like to relieve anxiety, depression or the stress of life. Everyone is affected by varying degrees of stress. It is experienced by those who work in polluted atmospheres, by those who are immobilised at control desks with machines or instruments that demand continual attention, by those who travel constantly, by those with mundane boring jobs etc. At best, stress causes useless fatigue, at worst it is dangerous to health.

Profound stress such as that caused by job loss or the loss of a loved one can take a serious physical toll. You can never avoid all stress but you can maintain high degree of health to handle and survive stress well. The failure to manage stress in your life can cause serious ill health. The human body and mind seem to be able to deal with huge amounts of stress until one day when they all add up to an equation where the mind/body relationship gives in, resulting in an anxiety state or stressed condition.

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Tonsillitis

The tonsils are part of the lymphatic tissue at either side of the throat. Tonsillitis is tonsil inflammation, usually caused by streptococcal infections. While the infection itself may not be serious it always indicates a deeper immune response problem. Scar tissue accumulates after every tonsillitis attack.

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Ulcers

Now there is a fast relief from that gnawing stomach pain. A peptic ulcer is like an open sore, an erosion of the lining in the duodenum. A Gastic Ulcer is the same except it is located in the stomach. Most ulcers are caused by H. Pylori, a common stomach bacterium. The problem with this bacteria (H. Pylori) is that statistically if it stays within the body it can lead to very serious conditions in later years.

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Water retention

Do you have swollen hands and feet after sleep? Water Retention is the excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissues and cavities and is often the result of not drinking enough water, the wrong type of fluid or the inability to digest fluid. If we don't get sufficient water, fluid levels go out of balance and the body begins to retain more water in an effort to compensate.

Kidney, liver, blood pressure, circulation, premenstrual tension and pregnancy problems are all associated with water retention. Medical diuretics, alcoholic drinks and other drugs can dehydrate. Or you may not just be drinking enough healthy fluids.

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Weight Loss

It feels great to loose that unwanted fat. Weight loss is a national obsession. With one out of three adults in Australia today on some sort of weight loss program and with obesity in teenagers increasing dramatically over the years maybe it is time to sit back and find out why many of the weight loss programs today are not working and people seem to be rebounding back into weight loss problems.

Diets low in fat, low in cholesterol and high in carbohydrates are failing and its time we looked at diets high in protein and good fat and low in carbohydrates. Diets of this nature have been successful in treating hypertension, childhood seizures and behavioural problems, high cholesterol and trigyclerides, atherosclerosis and diabetes and have been found to be best for weight loss that stays off. In the rush to look good how easy is it to throw ourselves into one of those fad diets we always read about. But these are damaging our health and continuing us on the weight seesaw.

At the Wellbeing Centre we tailor make your diet. An accurate reading is taken of your fat/ muscle ratio and we will monitor this ratio every week to make sure you are burning fat not muscle. You will notice we don't say weight loss. Fat loss is more important because muscle is also a part of our normal weight. We do NOT want to loose precious muscle tissue.