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Yarraville Thrush Clinic Naturopathic Nutrition

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Throughout my time in practing in the western suburbs of Melbourne and elsewhere, I’ve noticed a consistent theme of clients presenting with Candida infections.

These fungal/yeast infections are endemic in our society. Clients often struggle for years with a baffling array of seemingly unconnected or random symptoms, without any proper explanation or resolution.

The merry-go-round of GP’s and specialists visits, tests and medications can be extremely exhausting for clients who just want answers and a treatment that works.

If they’re lucky enough to present with a known fungal infection such as Thrush, then they will receive some anti-fungal treatment either topically or taken as a pill but once they go off the medication it rears its ugly head again.

These infections are insidious. Many of my clients present with a host of seemingly unrelated symptoms and we uncover a Candida infection.

Sometimes if you’re unlucky enough, you can be infected with a bacterial and fungal infection at the same site, such as in the sinuses, which antibiotics will only be partially successful in treating. What’s more, the antibiotics will encourage the growth of yet more fungal problems elsewhere in the body.

So if you have a recurrent Thrush or suspect that you have an underlying health issue, book in today to be screened for Candida. You’ll be glad you did.

5 tips for overcoming stress this festive season

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With less than a month until Christmas, it’s natural to feel a little overwhelmed. This anxiety is compounded this year by Melbourians being fresh out of lockdown.

Suddenly family and friends are back on the must see list, along with all of the usual work and home commitments.

Adjusting to this change of pace (not to mention the traffic) has left many of my clients feeling absolutely exhausted.

Scheduling flights to fly interstate to see family adds another layer of complexity to the mix, when Australian borders outside of Victoria have been rigid for so long.

Now amid the rush to prepare for hosting Christmas lunch or simply buying presents, we are thrust into a very stressful period.

So what can be done to enjoy Christmas this year and have energy to burn:

  • Be realistic about what you have time to get done. It’s very easy to run yourself raggard by wanting everything to be perfect. (The reality is that you family will love you regardless of whether our house is pristine, remember it’s your home not a display home!)
  • Be kind to yourself. Delegate responsibilites to others and don’t be afraid of asking for help, everyone wants to pitch in and contribute their favorite dish, etc.
  • Do as much preparation the day before or early on the day so you have time to relax with a cuppa and some nibbles before the guests arrive. After all, you deserve a little time to enjoy the serenity as you will be flat strap entertaining throughout much of the day and taking a short break for yourself can do wonder for frayed nerves.
  • Once the dessert is out of the way, let the guests help you with cleaning up the dishes, they’re dying to help! (Seriously anyone who hasn’t had to cook or host Christmas is so grateful they can just come and enjoy that they are more than happy to be given a job to do.)
  • And finally clock off for the afternoon. Set up a self serve afternoon tea station so guests can make their own cuppas and move as far away from the kitchen as possible. (Your guests want you to enjoy yourself and they want to talk to you too. So make yourself available and someone will happily bring you anything you desire.

Often we feel anxious and overwhelmed because we feel like we are being taken for granted. By being a ‘team leader’ you can get everyone involved in the Christmas day festivities and take some of the pressure off.

When all else fails nutrients & natural medicine can help immensly to help calm your nerves and give you a spring in your step.

If you feel that you need help preparing for Christmas we have a special offer for our female clients in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Book an initial Naturopathic or Nutrition consultation for just $99 (normally $130) to get the help you need to thrive this festive season.

GWN services the entire western suburban corridor from Caroline Springs to Keilor, Cairnlea to Derrimut, Sunshine to Yarraville and everywhere inbetween!

To book visit the Contact Us page of gettingwellnaturally.com.au

Could you be experiencing Perimenopause without even realising it?

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If you’re a female aged 35 yrs or older, you may have a sneaking suspicion that your hormones are changing and are creating havoc in your life.

Periods may have become a little less predictable, longer or shorter cycles and heavier or lighter bleeds.

Recently you have noticed an increasing amount of anxiety, bloating, headaches and unexplained tiredness. Perhaps even hot flushes and night sweats. Not to mention aches and pains which seem to have come out of nowhere.

And alarmingly, you may also be experiencing stubborn weight gain and feeling more irritable or emotional of late.

Most women are familiar with Menopause, the time of life when periods cease. Once a woman has not had a period for 12 months she is technically in Menopause. This creates a hormonal deficiency of progesterone which the body no longer makes and a huge reduction in estrogen (down to 40%) and testosterone.

However, in the 10+ years in the lead up to Menopause the female body undergoes a lot of hormonal upheaveal. There are months when ovulation does not occur and this creates a complete deficiency of progesterone which has a vital role in creating not only fertility but also in being a calming hormone with anti-inflammatory effects, body composition improving effects (ie it helps to reduce pain and keep your weight stable).

At Getting Well Naturally we’ve been supporting perimenopausal women in Melbourne’s western suburbs for more than 13 years. This is such a tranformative experience in a woman’s life, that it’s important to be guided by a specialist in effective natural medicine at this time.

So many of these symptoms can be safely and effectively managed through diet, nutrition and natural treatments that work in harmony with your body.

Best of all, at GWN we’re offering Telehealth consultations which can be done from home and as we are your local area natural health specialist, we can deliver supplements to your home if you live in a 20 km radius within the western suburbs of Melbourne.

So whether you’re in Derrimut, Tarniet, Caroline Springs, Taylors Hill, Hillside, Keilor, Cairnlea, Sunshine, Yarraville or anywhere in between we are here for you.

So if these symptoms have rang a bell with you don’t hesitate to book an appointment online today. We have a special offer (initial consultation just $99) visit the Contact Us page for more details.

How do I treat Hayfever naturally in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

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Welcome to spring Melbourne!

Warm windy days are a definite respite from the cold dreary weather that we’ve been experiencing but now we have another health concern to deal with!

Seasonal hayfever is just ramping up as we enter Springtime in Melbourne. Pollens and grass chemicals floating in the air trigger the unwanted symptoms of sneezing, watery eyes, tickling throat, mucous congestion and fatigue.

If you suffer from these seasonal symptoms, now is the time to learn how to fortify yourself from hayfever misery and to help prevent it from coming back.

The body’s allergic reaction to pollens is not a normal, healthy response. It is an immune system over reaction to an everyday substance. While almost all of the symptoms of hayfever are in the upper respiratory area, the root cause is in the gut.

From a Naturopathic/Nutritional point of view, healing the gut and providing the body with tailored nutrition, is the key to successful resolution of hayfever, not just for this season but for life long improvement/elimination.

Diet as always, can have a significant impact on our quality of life. Some foods such as dairy products can make hayfever ten times worse. The increase in mucous production created by the diary adds fuel to the fire.

Reducing this fuel load by having less dairy overall, can have a dramatic impact on hayfever symptoms.

Nutrients such as Zinc and Omega 3’s are also beneficial in supporting the immune system and decreasing inflammation. This can be done with by adding more food sources of these nutrients into the diet as well as incorporating therapeutic doeses of these nutrients into your daily routine.

From a nutritional perspective, it’s about reducing foods which are known to exaccerbate symptoms and increasing foods which are beneficial to fortifying the body against over reactions to airborne triggers.

From a lifestyle point of view, getting a daily dose of sunshine is about the best thing you could do to improve your hayfever. However, the irony is that going ‘outside’ is deemed to be too risky for many people with severe hayfever. Never fear, Vitamin D comes in liquid form and capsules so therapeutic doses can be taken in lieu of actual sunshine until symptoms subside.

Vitamin D has a long list of beneficial uses but it this instance, it’s modulating the immune system by dampening down the over reaction to airborne triggers and it’s also a very powerful anti-inflammatory agent which reduces the symptoms considerably.

Vitamin D also assists with improving mental health which can be affected by having to repeatedly deal with hayfever symptoms.

A word or caution though. You should always consult with a your Naturopath/Nutritionist before self-prescribing any nutrients. Doses depend on your unique circumstances, so please be sure to follow the prescription given to you rather than sourcing these nutrients off the shelf.

While all of these nutrients will create an improvement in your hayfever they only do half the job. Really knocking this on the head comes from working with through your health history and applying a functional medicine approach to addressing the root cause of your allergic/gut problem.

As a Naturopathic Nutritionist who has consulted with hundreds of clients in Melbourne’s western corridor, I can attest to the vast improvement my clients make when they address all of the underlying drivers of this condition.

And as an added bonus, when the gut and immune system is healthy, so too is the rest of the body. Clients report feeling better all over once they follow the advice and recommendations that are provided for them.

Things change, when we change so if you’re ready to tackle hayfever head on, we’re ready to assist you.

We service the entire western suburbs of Melboune including suburbs such as Caroline Springs, Taylors Hill, Taylors Lakes, Keilor, Deer Park, Cairnlea, Tarniet, Derrimut, Sunshine, Brooklyn, Footscray, Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Altona, Yarraville, Kingsville, Williamstown and many more.

Email gettingwellnaturally.com.au to book an initial appointment today!

Ask about our September Hayfever special and save on your initial consult!

Melbourne’s western suburbs best kept natural health secret….

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Soon after graduating, I began my Naturopathic practice, aptly named Getting Well Naturally, in the Melbourne suburb of Caroline Springs in 2007.

Until that time, Naturopathic treatment was mostly only available in the inner western suburbs and people wanting holistic herbal and nutritional treatment had to travel quite a way to access it.

After 10 years based in Caroline Springs, I ventured further in towards the city and practiced in a multi disciplinary clinic in Yarraville for two years.

I have also done some stints in Brighton, Kew, Northcote and Moonee Ponds along the way.

But my heartland is the western suburbs. I honestly think that it’s Melbourne’s best kept secret. And to be able to provide a Naturopathic service to my clients in the west, is an absolute delight.

Fast forward to 2020 and my practice has relocated again. This time to my home! The beauty of this is that I can provide a natural healthcare service the entire western suburbs without anyone needing to travel to see me!

Telehealth consulting has changed the face of health care. Now so long as you have a phone, tablet or laptop you can access the best natural medicine solutions I can prescribe for you.

Connecting to our telehealth service is fast and easy and doesn’t require you to download any apps.

Payment methods allow for BPay and credit card to be used to pay for your appointments and it is all done securely through our patient management system.

Supplements can be couriered straight to your door so treatment can begin as soon as possible after your treatment plan has been emailled to you.

So if you live in Melbourne’s western suburbs simply email us at: gettingwellnaturally@gmail.com and we will schedule an initial consultation for you. (All we need is you full name, contact number, a brief description of your health concern and your availability.)

And as a special treat we are offering initial consultations for $130 (save $30) for a limited time.