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Depression and Panic Attacks

Case Background Summary 49 year old female with complaints of depression. Suffered a major loss with the death of a close loved one two years ago and has had trouble coping with life since then. She was put on a SSRI antidepressant to assist which she is not taking regularly. Panic attacks are another presenting complaint, these …

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Background 49 year old married woman with three children, aged 15, 13 and 7. Client performs home duties and presented with gastritis, IBS and fibromyalgia. She has previously sought advice from a GP and been trying a low FODMAP diet for IBS and takes pantoprazole for her gastritis and Vitamin D for the past 4-5 years. Neither of …

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Diabetes

Case Background 46 year old obese male presenting with diabetic symptoms. Current symptoms are increased thirst, increased hunger and increased urination. His vision has also been getting increasingly blurry. Diet is heavy in refined foods and animal products with his favourite foods being pasta and white bread. A couple of beers are consumed most nights …

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Iron deficiency anaemia… Why iron supplementation isn’t the answer and why 1 in 5 have stored iron overload causing tissue damage and early aging

Iron is one of the most abundant minerals on earth and present in many foods, both animal and plant based.  If this mineral is so abundant, why are there so many people that are showing signs of anaemia even though they are supplementing? Perhaps its iron deficiency anaemia is actually anaemia though chronic inflammation or …

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Do you have a high copper to zinc ratio?

Is your Anxiety or PMS caused by high Copper to zinc ratio? Copper and zinc are two important minerals in our body and required for a multitude of functions and processes. Zinc (Zn) deficiency and copper (Cu) excess are common clinical scenarios in both Australia and worldwide causing a high copper to zinc ratio. A …

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7 ways to overcome Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal Fatigue is an endocrine disorder that effects millions of people worldwide and without guidance it can be difficult to overcome. It is a condition that slowly creeps up on us as the additional stresses accumulate and take their toll. I’m not just talking about the stress most of us generally think of such as …

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Probiotic Benefits & Gut health…Should you be taking them

Should you be taking Probiotics?   There is a lot of information around presently on probiotic benefits and their impact on gut health. So, what’s all the fuss about… Are they really that beneficial and can they improve my health if I’m already feeling reasonably well? Can they cure gastrointestinal symptoms or other totally non …

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Treat The Root Cause Of Your Thyroid Disorder And Get Your Life Back

Why treating the “REAL” root cause of your thyroid disorder will finally give you your life back. Thyroid disorders are one of those mystery disorders than can often go undiagnosed for many years, and if diagnosed, medication can often not fully address the problem or only improve things for a short time before symptoms reappear. …

Thyroid Tests Come Back Within Range But Still Not Feeling Yourself?

Been feeling tired and sluggish lately? Feeling like normal day to day chores have become a lot more effort? Are those kilos slowly creeping on even though your diet is pretty good? Perhaps you have a thyroid disorder… Many people have had their thyroid tested and been told that their test results are “within range” …