Naturopath Gold Coast | Natural Therapies Gold Coast http://www.achievinghealth.com.au Achieving Health is a Gold Coast clinic providing natural therapies, massage and homeopathy services to assist their clients. Call now 0755546255 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:28:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Why are we so passionate about natural health? http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/passionate-natural-health http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/passionate-natural-health#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:06:31 +0000 admin http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/?p=1175 Continue Reading]]>  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.  ]]> http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/passionate-natural-health/feed 0 My First Pregnancy – Leisha’s Blog http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/pregnancy-leishas-blog http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/pregnancy-leishas-blog#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:02:44 +0000 admin http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/?p=1189 Continue Reading]]> 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.]]> http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/pregnancy-leishas-blog/feed 0 How do I know if my Atlas is misaligned? By Neil Pont http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/profilax-administered-blog-neil-pon http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/profilax-administered-blog-neil-pon#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:30:56 +0000 admin http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/?p=1193 Continue Reading]]> 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.  ]]> http://www.achievinghealth.com.au/profilax-administered-blog-neil-pon/feed 0