Our modern everyday lifestyle has become busier than ever. There is less time to wind down, and many of us are neglecting our health, as technology and other priorities demand our attention more and more. While we think of health as visiting the GP or keeping up regular screenings to maintain our physical wellbeing, it is also essential to include other aspects of health as a whole. This enables us to listen and keep our bodies balanced, thus maximising our bodies’ natural potential. Physical Health The most obvious aspect of health; it goes without saying that simple steps such as … [Read more...]
The Importance of Having an Appointment with a Naturopath
Naturopathy as an alternative medicine has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more people are finding that conventional medicine alone is not sufficient to produce beneficial results long term. Why Naturopathy? Taking a natural approach to your health is far more preferable for your overall wellbeing. A Naturopath, similar to a GP, will not only take time to detail your medical history and perform diagnosis with tests, but will also have an additional perspective to treating the condition in relation to your individual body. Holistic & Natural … [Read more...]
Well-Known Herbal Medicines
Plants have been the basis for wellbeing and medical treatments throughout human history, with archaeological evidence dating back herbal medicinal use 60,000 years ago to the Palaeolithic age! Traditional herbal medicine is still widely practiced in the modern world, providing a wide range of health benefits. Let’s have a look at several well-known medicinal herbs and how they can give your wellbeing a boost: Turmeric You may have come across this herb in popular curry dishes. Not only does it taste delicious and add a punch to your cooking, the major active compound may also treat a … [Read more...]
Focus on Prevention: strengthen your Immune System
The immune system protects us from disease caused by bacteria, viruses and toxins, and helps remove foreign bodies and malignant cells from our system. How can we take a step forward focusing on Prevention rather than fear? In times when we may feel helpless against the odds, it is fundamental to remember that we still have the Power in our hands to focus on prevention by strengthening the natural and inherent immune forces within us. Vitamins and our immune system Like any fighting force, the immune system army marches on its stomach. Healthy immune system warriors need good, … [Read more...]
How Naturopathy Treats The Root Cause of a Condition
Few things are more disheartening than developing a life-altering condition. It often feels like your body is turning against you and there may be limited treatment options, depending on what condition you’re facing. While traditional medicine usually addresses symptoms, the holistic approach taken by naturopaths seeks to root out the problem from where it stems. What does this mean for you? Well, consulting with a naturopath allows you access to a spectrum of healthcare systems beyond modern medicine. This supplements your healing by providing additional support to your treatment … [Read more...]
What Comes First? Health or Fitness? (Actually, it’s a balance)
Getting on top of your health can be somewhat overwhelming. We may have lived our whole young adult lives not having to care too much about our health or we may have hit that “ripe old age” where our bodies seem to be continually failing us. Where do we start? Good question! Maintaining a balanced lifestyle requires us to look at our diet, exercise and our mental health. Health is defined as “the condition of the body and the degree to which it is free from illness, or the state of being well” and Fitness is defined as “the condition of being physically strong and healthy” (Cambridge … [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...]
5 Pillars of Health and Wellness
When we think of our health, in general, we often assume that we are doing everything “right” when it comes to looking after our bodies especially when we aren’t showing any signs of being sick. We reward ourselves because we have escaped the flu through the flu season, we have not visited the doctor throughout winter, we’ve exercised, and we’ve eaten a balanced diet. That’s it right? Job has done!! Not at all. There is so much more required to ensure our bodies and minds are healthy. We need to look at our whole selves. Not just our physical self. We are much better, now, at incorporating … [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...]
