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BEAT THE RUNNY NOSE THIS WINTER!!

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Natural Remedies for preventing colds and Flu

Although prevention is better than a cure sometimes we all still fall prey to the dreaded cold.

Don’t despair, there are some great natural remedies out there that can help get rid of your cold faster, and the great news is they are the same ones that can be also used to prevent it.

The common cold can be caused by over 200 different viruses and is highly contagious. It will usually last for 7-10 days but reoccuring symptoms may indicate a lowered immune system, too much stress and often not enough sleep (which we are all guilty of with such busy lives).

It can also be a challenge if more than one of your family members are affected as it can often just go round in circles so it is very important to make sure the whole family is taking the same thing to prevent this.

ECHINACEA

This popular herb has been used by the Native Americans for hundreds of years, originally found in North America there are various varieties now found on most continents of the world.

Echinacea increases levels if properdin, a chemical within your body that activated that immune system. It also has antibacterial effects which makes it a great herb for treating all kinds of viruses and baterical infections.

GARLIC

This pungent herb was highly regarded by the ancient Egyptians, a daily does was given to the slaves building the pyramids to prevent illness. Romans also found acknowledged the healing powers of this herb as they gave regular doses to their soldiers before battle.

The reason that garlic is so highly regarded is due to several helpful compounds, including allicin, one of the most potent antibiotics amongst plant species.

Garlic combines well with echinacea to create a powerful antibacterial fighting force against infection.

GINGER

Ginger is another of natures’ antiviral herbs. It contains nearly a dozen antiviral compounds. Ginger is pain relieving, antiseptic and antioxidant.

It is valuable for preventing and treating colds, sore throats and inflammation of mucus membranes. Ginger reduces pain and fever and has a mild sedative effect that will encourage rest.

ASTRAGALUS

The root of the Astragalus plant has been used in Tradtional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years as a tonic or “adaptogen”; it is commonly used to treat colds and flu, persistant infections, recurrent respitory infections, viral infections and glandular fever. It does this by enhancing the immune funcation via stimulation of monocytes and macrophages, T-Cell acitivity and interferon production. It has also been shown to exhibit antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity.

Our naturopath, Leisha, can advise on what herbal remedy would be best for you and your family.

Give us a call for more information on this.

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New Products available at Achieving Health

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:11:45 +0000

KIDS SUPER FOOD

A blend of organic wholeds fermented with multiple probiotic strains. This product is great for fussy eaters as it tastes good with all natural flavours, probiotics and foods high in iodine. (Iodine is vital for immune health and brain development) Australian research articles indicate that almost 70% of Australian children are deficient in Iodine, it is vital for the development of healthly brain cells as well as exerting a powerful natural antibacterial presence in the body. One of the special ingredients in Kids Super Foods is Dunaliena Salina which is high in this important mineral.

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UltraBiotic 45

UltraBiotic 45 is a unique blend of nine probiotic stains delivering 45 Billion beneficial organisms to provide nutritional support for the maintenance of healthy intestinal and uro-genital flora. As most of us are now aware of how important it is to be taking a probiotic this product offers more than double the amount of good bacteria than the current leading store bought probiotic. A healthly digestive system means less bloating and gut issues, so in and ask us for more information on this awesome product today.

SERRAPEPTASE – The miracle enzyme.

The natural Chelation Anti-Inflammatory Serrapeptase has has wise clinical use – spanning over twenty-five years throughout Europe and Asia – as a viable alternative to salicylates, ibuprofen and the mroe potent NSAIDs. Unlike these drugs, Serrapeptase is a naturally occuring, physiological agent with no inhibitory effects on prostaglandins and is deviod of gastrointestinal side effects. Serrapeptase digests non-living tissue, blood clots, cysts and arterial plaque and inflammation in all forms. The late German physician, Dr Hans Nieper, used Serrapeptase to treat arterial blockage in his coronary patients. Serrapeptase protects against stroke and reportedly more effective and quicker EDTA Chelation treatments in removing arterial plaque. He also reports Serrapeptase dissolves blood clots and causes varicose veins to shrink and diminsh. Dr Nieper told of a woman scheduled for a hand amputation and a man scheduled for bypass surgery who both recovered without surgery after treatment with Serrapeptase. The simple answer is Serrapeptase is the best anti-inflammatory enzyme available. It does NOT affect any drugs whatsoever except that it may make them unnecessary. For more information on any of the above products or anymore new and exciting products that are soon to be released contact us on 5554 6255.

Why are we so passionate about natural health?

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:06:31 +0000

My name is Susan Roberts an I have the pleasure of being the owner of our family business Achieving Health. Our family decided to go into the natural medicine industry because all of our families know what it is like to be faced with a medical problem that seems overwhelming, and you don’t know where to turn. So many of your questions go unanswered and being told there is nothing more that can be done, just having someone who will listen without judging or trying to offer quick fixes is sometimes all you need. My daughter was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and was told she had 6 weeks to live. This was a devastating time and very confusing as you just can’t focus. We didn’t give up and did some extensive research into health, how the body works, human nature and what resources are out there. We were able to give Nicola more than 5 years of good quality life, just a small complication took her life. We believe that everyone deserves the best that we can give, and we go that extra mile to make sure that we get results through offering the latest technology and highly qualified staff. My daughters last request was that we help as many people as we can to get a healthly life free of sickness and this is what we are trying to do. We all only have one body, one life and it is our choice what we do with it. From all the team at Achieving Health we hope that the year to come is filled with health and happiness.

My First Pregnancy – Leisha’s Blog

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:02:44 +0000

The last few weeks I have found myself with a little less energy than usual and the occasional nauseous feeling – only mild but of concern. I have heard of women experiencing “morning sickness” and fatigue in the initial part of pregnancy, but did not expect this to apply to me! Not out of some belief that i am super human – but only because i believe that my body is healthy, I am usually happy and therefore have no need to experience discomfort or feeling less than average. Some women may accept this as part of the “process” – but my logic told me that there is absolutely no reason why I should have to feel worse off just because I am growing a baby inside. As a consequence I knew that something was out of order, obviously being pregnant takes more out of your body than I expected. Being a Naturopath I regularly take supplements, varying them from day to day but a good vitamin and mineral supplement with a herbal tonic is an everyday must, just in case i miss out on something. These usually keep me in good energy and free of any sickness, but not quite cutting it during this taxing time on the body! Straight to the Hemaview, a fantastic tool that enables us to see inside the body, the state of the blood and it’s cells; live moving universe that appears instantly on the big screen from one small drop of blood. Straight away I noticed signs of decreased hameoglobin and deficiencies in iron, B12 and folate. As a result, my oxygen carrying capacity would be reduced giving me less energy than normal. (These signs are indicated in the pictures below and have a brief explanations of their signifigance when looking at hemaview) Annulocytes are also known as “target cells” due to their charateristic inner ring, which indicates that the cells are not fully inflated. This is typically due to a lack of haemoglobin inside the cell, which maybe caused by nutrient insufficiency. Microcytes – small red blood cells. This can interfere with their ability to deliver oxygen, and may lead to symptoms of fatigue. These small red blood cells may be the result of low iron levels. After evaluating the report, I then increased by iron, B12, B6 folic acid and protein to ensure that my red blood cells were well enough formed to supply my body with the extra energy it was needing; And now I feel great, jut like an expecting mum should!! -my blood looks great to.

Pregnancy nutritional information;

The fact is nutrients in the mothers’ diet can influence the development of diseases later on in adulthood is a process known as fetal programming. The mothers’ nutrition can permanently change gene expression in the fetus, with research suggesting these effects may influence several succeeding generations. With this in mind, it is necessary to ensure that the increased nutritional needs of the fetus are being met, by being aware of what these increased needs are. As the fetus develops and grows, new cells are being laid down continuously. At the same time the mothers’ red blood cell mass expands. All nutrients are important for these processes, but the nutrients with key roles in the synthesis of DNA and new cells are needed especially. These include folate, B12, Iron and zinc. The need for iron increases to 150% of the RDI. This increased need for iron can almost never be met by diet or exsisting iron stores and iron supplements are therefore highly needed throughout pregnancy. Folate needs also to increase to 150% of the RDI. Folate can be obtained from fruits, juices, vegetables and whole grains, however to ensure the increased demands are met a supplement should be taken. Without folate the neural tube fails to develop completely. To all of you that I have had the fortune of helping and those who may not have met me yet, I hope you enjoy my current and future blogs and find interest in what we have to offer. If you have any questions about any the information contained in my blogs please do not hesitate to contact the clinic on 5554 6255.

How do I know if my Atlas is misaligned? By Neil Pont

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:30:56 +0000

After the Profilax, method of aligning their Atlas (C1), my clients experience a variety of symptoms usually physical, but also spiritual and emotional. What I have mostly found is that not only has the Atlas shifted to one side, but also had become tilted. One side gets pushed back and wedged against the base of the skull and the other side pushed down and forward toward the back of the jaw. It is the tilt that causes muscular tension, instability and the compression along the cervical spine. This imbalance over the course of one’s life is a root cause of tension in the body. Migraine headaches, chronic neck pain and stiffness are the most common symptoms, with localised tension found at the base of the skull most often on the right side. There is a deep knowing within, that something is out of balance, the head feels heavy and unsupported and many can’t get comfortable enough to find a position to sleep soundly. Some are woken up with tingling in the arms and fingers, some with ringing in the ears and tension in the jaw area. But what is typically Atlas related is pain in the pelvis, hips ad lower back. The short leg, skewed torso or rotated hip are all symptoms of Atlas misalignment. The detriment of this is tension placed on the lower vertebra, as walking, places greater stress on one side of the body. Sciatic pain is also a commonly experienced symptom of leg imbalance. Posture is greatly affected by a misaligned Atlas, there is a tendency for the upper spine to round and the head to drop forward, I see this caused by instability of the cranium and the Atlas’s inability to hold the head erect and stable. The displacement must be absorbed somehow and over time as the spine skews the muscles tighten in an attempt to stabilize and prevent further curving. These muscles react causing chronic spasms and eventually into pain and discomfort. The Atlas is the vertebra that connects the skull to the rest of the spine, it is essential that structure and balance be present in perfect alignment to enjoy optimal health and harmony.