The Winter season is aligned with the Kidney/Bladder system, governed by the Water element. Cold in nature and downward moving, the Kidney Water system embodies Yin, storing the body’s fluids. As it regulates and stores the Water, the Kidneys moisten the body. Incorporate Kidney nourishing food As the Kidneys are the organs associated with the Water element and Winter, they in turn require extra nourishment during this time. This ensures that their capacity and function remain in harmony as we continue to replenish and restore our energy (Jing Essence) reserves before we emerge into … [Read more...]
Numbness in Fingers or Toes – How can Chiropractic Care Help?
Numbness and tingling in the extremities such as fingers or toes can be extremely comfortable and disrupt your ability to be productive in your daily life. While sometimes it may only be mild short spurts and go away on its own, this condition can also last for an extended period, causing inconveniences and additional stress. Reasons for Numbness and Tingling There can be a variety of health issues that relate this condition. For example, as we spend more time on computers and digital devices nowadays, we have seen increasing cases of numbness in hands and fingers due to carpal … [Read more...]
Treating Chronic Fatigue with Naturopathy
Is Chronic Fatigue getting you down? Chronic Fatigue is a complicated syndrome, also known as CFS, which is characterised by persistent and extreme tiredness. CFS lasts for at least 6 months but could also last for years. There are many causes with varied symptoms in addition to fatigue, which makes the condition difficult to diagnose and treat. This is why Naturopathy is a preferred assessment method as there is no ‘one size fits all’ way to treat CFS. A naturopath will determine the underlying causes of your chronic fatigue and develop an individualised treatment plan to address the … [Read more...]
Preventing Back Pain and Injuries
Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in which most of us will experience at some point. While back pain can get better on its own, chronic back pain can be related to injuries and can have a detrimental impact on your everyday life. As with any health issue, prevention is always better than cure. If you can reduce or prevent the chances of lower back pain, you can save yourself time-consuming, stressful or even costly surgery. Here are some simple lifestyle changes that can help you stay away from back pain and injuries: Exercise Starting with exercise, you can … [Read more...]
How to Fix Common Posture Problems
With the digitalisation trend, studies have indicated that we are becoming less active and spending more time on devices. This can lead to posture problems which may only cause tiredness and discomfort at first. However, if left uncorrected, it can develop into severe pain and impact our wellbeing. Let us look at several common posture problems and can be done to help: Sitting Posture Many of us have jobs that require sitting at the office desks for an extended period. A common posture issue associated with this is slouching with a poking chin where the neck is not held straight. Over … [Read more...]
HEALTH TALK by Ron Bass: Bio-Energetic Solutions for Stress, Pain, Fatigue & Sensitivities
Our amazing Naturopath, Counsellor, Life Coach and Remedial Therapist, Ron Bass will hold another enlightening Health Talk at Empowering Wellness Burleigh Heads. This time he will be teaching us about Bio-Energetic Solutions for Stress, Pain, Fatigue & Sensitivities. What is Bio-Energetics? Unknown to most people, the very reason that we’re alive is because of bio-energetics. This amazing process happens within the mitochondria, deep inside most of our cells. The mitochondria often called the ‘energy-factory’ or the ‘powerhouse’ of the cells. The energy currency that it makes is in … [Read more...]
FREE Health Conference: Super Foods
Empowering Wellness Clinic, Burleigh is committed to helping our clients restore their health, by offering a range of holistic and natural therapies and also thorough information and Education. We invite you to our Free Health Talk Series# 2 A very informative night presenting: "The world's most complete super food" Do you suffer from... Lack of energy throughout the day? Difficulty keeping your focus? Poor digestion and elimination? Maintaining a healthy body weight? Making good nutrition choices? Seasonal flus and allergies? Lack of quality of sleep? Sexual … [Read more...]
Holistic Health – Treating Your Mind & Body as One
Empowering Wellness Clinic, Burleigh is committed to helping our clients restore their health, by offering a range of holistic and natural therapies which are individually tailored to their needs. The philosophy of holistic health focuses on the mind and body as one, with a whole-body approach to health issues. As Socrates wrote - ‘the part can never be well unless the whole is well.’ We believe that the entire person is made up of interdependent components and if one part of the body is not functioning well, all the other parts will be affected. Therefore, if people have imbalances … [Read more...]
Back To Basics Health Seminar Series #1
We are excited to announce the first of a series of Health talks hosted by our most recognised doctors and practitioners. We will be offering these Free Health Seminars at our Empowering Wellness Centre Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. As a passionate holisitc health clinic, we believe in educating the Community to better understand preventative ways to health, for themselves and for their families. A very informative night presenting: - The need of bringing back the basics of good nutrition to avoid the onset of diabetes and periodontal disease. - How your nervous system plays a pivotal role … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Custom-Made Orthotics (Shoe Inserts)
Our feet are often taken for granted, but when you think about it they are our main form of transport! They are the foundation of our body and play a crucial role in our stability, particularly the pelvis and the spine. Biomechanical dysfunctions of the feet can lead to issues ranging from heel pain through to hip and spinal problems. ‘Pronation’ is the part of walking and running that allows your body to absorb the shock of contact with the ground. As your foot hits the ground, it locks slightly to absorb shock and allow your foot to stabilise itself to propel forward for the next step. … [Read more...]
