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Welcome to our Autumn 2008 newsletter! |
I am excited to say that this year we are celebrating our
25th year as a clinic! This auspicious date falls in April.
As part of our celebrations, if you visit the clinic during
April, you will go into a draw to win massage vouchers,
product vouchers, and for one lucky person, a weekend
away.
Our beginnings were very simple with just Pete and
myself establishing a clinic on our own. At this time we
had a small space in an arcade opposite the Paddington
Tavern. From there we moved after seven years to a
larger space in the same building. Nearly thirteen years
ago we moved into our current premises.
I am delighted to say that there are a few of you who
have come to us at each of the three different locations.
When Pete and I first started we had no receptionist and I
have to say very few clients for the first few months.
Now we can boast that we have four receptionists, 6
practitioners and many, many clients.
It is with great
pride that we look at our clinic and the wonderful staff
we have, and of course, all our wonderful clients.
All the practitioners have been following a detoxification
regime for the past few weeks. If you are interested in
detoxification for yourself ask your practitioner.
Recently we all went on a bush walk to the beautiful
Kondalilla Falls as a team building exercise. We were
led by Debbie and Sue who are experienced walkers. All
in all we walked just over 11 kilometers and were lucky
enough to be able to swim in a water hole with a view at
lunch time. Have a look at the web version of this
newsletter if you would like to see some photos!
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Clinic Case Study |
In today's society infertility is a major problem. The
distress caused to couples who have fertility problems is
one of the reasons I became a Natural Fertility
Consultant about ten years ago.
Fertility problems can be caused by a variety of factors
and can affect both women and men. In this instance I
will talk about the male perspective. In the general
community infertility affects approximately 40% of men.
The following case study illustrates the type of treatment
that we can offer and the outcome that can be achieved.
In November 2006 a couple came in for a consultation
after trying to conceive for four years. Tests showed the
male partner had defective sperm and the couple had been
told it was unlikely they would conceive naturally. The
couple had tried four unsuccessful attempts of artificial
insemination at the time of their visit to me.
I prescribed a number of detoxifying herbs and a
comprehensive regime of vitamins, minerals and dietary
guidance, all of which were necessary to improve the
health of his sperm. At the same time I guided his partner
on pre-conceptual care.
The couple had two further unsuccessful artificial
inseminations but continued following my
recommendations. In August 2007 they visited the clinic
with the good news they were 11 weeks
pregnant....naturally! They are enjoying a healthy
pregnancy and await the arrival of their baby in a few
weeks.
At the clinic we test for things such as heavy metal
toxicity, bowel and liver toxicity and zinc deficiency
which can be present due to the heavy environmental load
that many of us have been exposed to. Our treatments
deal with toxicity and support stressed nervous and
immune systems.
Treating such conditions takes time and commitment but,
as this case demonstrates, can have a wonderful outcome.
There are many people with chronic fertility problems
who rely on IVF for pregnancy and we provide these
people with natural fertility support to give them the best
possible outcome with the IVF program.
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Stress Management |
Are you stressed? If so, you are not alone. Busy
lifestyles, combined with sensory overload, can combine
to affect nearly everyone. However, many people are
not aware of how profoundly stress can affect their
health. Consider the following facts:
75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are
for stress-related complaints or disorders;
43% of all adults suffer stress-related adverse health
effects; and
Stress has been linked to all the leading causes of
death, including heart disease, cancer, bronchial
disease, accidents, liver disease and suicide.
At Paddington Clinic we offer an approach that focuses
on:
relieving the symptoms of stress (usually over a two
to four week period);
treating the causes of the stress or anxiety as much as
possible (over four to eight weeks); and
implementing an ongoing program of supplements
and life-style changes to maintain the state of
balance that has been obtained.
To do this we correct nutritional deficiencies, manage
symptoms with herbs, vitamins and minerals, administer
treatments such as acupuncture, massage and Frequency
Specific Microcurrent. Detoxification can be very
helpful in the long-term stress-management process, as
can regulating blood sugar and assisting weight loss.
Nine proven stress-management techniques
Sleep. Sleep is essential in restoring health and vitality
to your mind and body.
Diet. A nutritious, balanced diet will help your body to
deal with daily stress. Supplementing your healthy diet
with targeted nutrients - at doses that are difficult to
obtain from food - can help to restore depleted energy
lost during prolonged stress.
Exercise. Incorporating 10 to 30 minutes of moderate
physical exercise into your daily schedule may
significantly reduce stress-related tension.
Guided imagery. Guided imagery has been shown to
relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and support health lifestyle
changes, and is used widely in medicine, nursing and
psychology.
Relaxation. Relaxation techniques such as yoga,
meditation, and deep breathing exercises can reduce
physical and emotional tension.
Effective communication. Learning and practicing
effective communication is essential for healthy
relationships with family, friends, co-workers and
acquaintances.
Time management. Learning to manage your time, and
saying no sometimes (!), can help to reduce the stress
that comes when "there aren't enough hours in the day".
Leisure activities. Pursuing a satisfying hobby or leisure
activity can bring fulfillment and gratification - emotions
associated with decreased stress levels.
A positive attitude. Choosing to have a positive attitude
is essential in dealing with stress.
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Did You Know? |
Fertility management is a large part of what we do at
Paddington Clinic and we have had many successful
outcomes in this area over the last 25 years.
A recent article published in the British Medical Journal
(7/2/08) confirms the benefits of acupuncture in
improving the outcomes of IVF treatment. The study
included over 1,300 women and the results showed that
there was a 65% increased chance of falling pregnant, as
well as a 91% increase in live births, when IVF treatment
was combined with acupuncture.
Original Paper in the BMJ -
Review by the Australian
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Hummus |
Hummus is often used as a dip or sauce on kebabs but this
delicious food can be used for many other dishes as well.
This recipe includes tahini, which is a paste made from
unhulled sesame seeds, and is a great source of calcium.
Tahini is sold in jars in the health food section of
supermarkets.
250g cooked chickpeas
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pinches sea salt
2 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons water
1 clove garlic, finely chopped or crushed
1 lemon, juiced
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Blend the chickpeas to a fine puree. Add the cumin, salt,
tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water and a little pepper and
blend again. Refrigerate and use as a dip, spread, dressing
on salads, or on steamed vegetables.
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