Frozen shoulder is a condition that can severely impact daily life. Officially known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint, limiting mobility and disrupting sleep for many sufferers. While it typically resolves over time, the healing process can take years. This article provides information and ways to treat and accelerate the Frozen Shoulder "thawing" process. Understanding Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder develops gradually in three distinct phases: Freezing Stage: Pain intensifies with movement, and the shoulder's range of motion … [Read more...]

Applied Kinesiology (AK) provides a diagnostic tool to be able to apply a myriad of therapies to treat the cause rather than the symptom. This post graduate technique uses muscle testing as an indicator for the state of the body whether that be physical, chemical or emotional at a particular time. It is managed by the International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK). No Woo-Woo here.   AK tests for muscle strength resistance. AK’s basic notion is that every organ dysfunction is accompanied by a specific muscle weakness which enables energetic deficiencies to be targeted … [Read more...]

Embracing the Seasons for Better Health 1. Natural Rhythm and Balance: Aligning our lifestyles with the natural rhythms of the seasons helps maintain balance in our bodies. Seasonal changes influence our circadian rhythms, which regulate sleep, hormones, and overall health. 2. Variety in Diet: Seasonal eating encourages a diet rich in fresh, local produce. This ensures a variety of nutrients and antioxidants that can boost the immune system and overall health. 3. Physical Activity: Different seasons offer unique opportunities for physical activities. Whether it's summer … [Read more...]

For the last 40 years, Dr Chris Ientile and our team of integrative therapists have received patients from all walks of life presenting the following symptoms.   Why do people choose Empowering Wellness Burleigh, Gold Coast? We have been serving the Gold Coast Community with the highest level of commitment and we have met so many patients some of whom have become friends and we have had the honour to serve their families and friends as well. The following are the Top 10 symptoms clients come to see us for. All of them are related to Spinal Misalignment and our holistic approach is … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]