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Peninsula Herbal Dispensary & Naturopathic Clinic - providers of premium & award winning 'green phar

25/08/2025

One of the Six Principles of Naturopathic medicine, our treatment plans will always seek to heal by addressing and resolving the cause. General pathology testing, as well as functional testing, helps us to do this by obtaining real data from our patients. Our practitioners are well-versed in interpreting pathology testing and functional testing, and understand how to take that data and apply it to an effective treatment plan.

If you'd like to learn more, please make your initial appointment via our website, by using the link in our bio, or by contacting us on 035977 0117.

21/08/2025

Time and again patients will bring their most recent pathology reports to appointments with our Naturopaths. They're feeling awful or having unexplained symptoms that they can't seem to get on top of. They're told their pathology report looks ‘normal’, great, all clear. A naturopath's assessment will often tell a different story. Why? There is a difference in how we assess pathology reports.
It is not the job of a Naturopath to diagnose disease, or to be a primary care provider. That is the job of your GP or specialist to assess where your results fall within the reference ranges.

A Naturopath:
💉Looks for trends over time. Is this a one off high/low reading or has the number gradually been creeping up or falling over the last couple of years?
💉Looks for optimal results, not just for the absence or presence of disease.
💉Looks for signs of dysfunction within body systems and the way hormones and nutrients are used and synthesised within the body.
💉Understands the role of nutrients within the body and where certain values should sit for improved functionality BEFORE a deficiency occurs.

If you've got 'normal' pathology results but are feeling like something is a bit off, please don't hesitate to book your appointment with one of our experienced Naturopath's. Your medical care team can be multifaceted and holistic in order to best serve your needs and maintain your health.

20/08/2025

Your Naturopath may have discussed referring you for some Functional testing - what does this mean?
Functional testing, unlike regular pathology testing, is used to evaluate how well the body's systems are functioning at a cellular, biochemical, or physiological level, before a disease is formally diagnosed. Unlike standard pathology, which often looks for disease markers or organ damage, functional testing focuses on underlying imbalances that may contribute to symptoms or chronic conditions. Swipe across to learn more or visit us in store to talk about what might be right for you.

14/08/2025

Is pathology testing part of your annual health care approach? Chat to us today about particular pathology tests relevant to you - how often you should be having them, what they're measuring, when the best time to have them done. Don't be part of the 40% of Australian's missing out on this valuable tool to preserve and improve wellness.

14/08/2025

What sorts of things might be measured on a routine blood test? Values obtained in a general pathology test give an excellent baseline by which to measure and monitor general health. These tests are largely covered by Medicare and would be most likely to be part of a general work up by your GP.
Did you know that we can also order pathology tests for you? When ordered by a Naturopath, your pathology testing is not covered by Medicare (meaning there is an out of pocket cost for you, the patient), however the scope and breadth of testing for which we can refer is vast.
If you'd like to know more, please chat to your practitioner, or come in to the Dispensary and have a chat!

10/08/2025

New week, fresh motivation 🌿

06/08/2025

Sitting on the fence or dragging your feet about having a blood test? Scroll through for five great reasons why having regular pathology testing should be part of your health care strategy.

04/08/2025

It is August and the light at the end of the wintery tunnel is officially in sight! 🌸 This month we're talking testing: what should you have tested? Why? What can it tell us? Follow our socials to learn how the PHD Practitioners use general pathology and functional testing within our comprehensive, personalised treatment plans 🌟

28/07/2025

Can YOU guess?

Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids increases my numbers in the gut. An abundance of me in the gut is associated with improved metabolic health outcomes. I respond favourably to dietary & supplemental sources of fructo-oligosaccharides such as inulin? My name starts with 'A' - who am I?

Pop your guess in the comments!

23/07/2025

🌿Who we help with our healthCARE 🌿

At Peninsula Herbal Dispensary, our Naturopaths are committed to developing care plans to help you reclaim your vitality and wellbeing, by finding and addressing the causes of your health concerns naturally for long term health.

Is there a May in your life? Naturopath Amy supplied the above case study and has a special interest in working with gastrointestinal conditions including; Diverticular disease, Dysbiosis, Gluten related disorders, GORD, Gut Microbiome Assessment & Restoration, IBD, IBS, Intestinal Permeability, SIBO and Constipation. If this sounds like something you could use assistance with, please book your initial consultation via the link in our bio.

This post is intended to be informational only and represents the opinion of the author. It is not intended to be used as medical advice and does not take the place of advice from a qualified health care practitioner in a clinical setting. Please check with your healthcare practitioner before embarking upon any of the treatments discussed.

22/07/2025

Did you know that chronic stress may contribute to a range of GIT symptoms, including bloating, altered bowel habits, and food intolerances?

Stress hormone alterations, including prolonged, elevated cortisol, may influence gut motility and lead to symptoms such as constipation or diarrhoea, in addition to increasing the risk of increased intestinal permeability.

Specific dysbiotic microbial patterns, such as opportunistic bacteria overgrowth and diminished diversity, are also potential outcomes of stress. These effects are thought to occur via the gut–brain axis, a bidirectional communication network between the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.

Swipe across to read about several mind-body & gentle movement approaches have been explored for their potential to support gut function by modulating stress responses.

Is stress impacting your gut health? Please use the link in our bio to book your appointment with Naturopath Amy, or contact us in the Dispensary on 035977 0117.

21/07/2025

Have you read Naturopath Amy's new article on 'Functional Testing for Comprehensive GIT Assessment'?

Our Acute Care Naturopaths get asked a lot about gut testing: what's on offer? what will it show? what is best for each individual? Lucky for us (and you!) Naturopath Amy, our certified healthy gut practitioner and certified microbiome analyst, has written a fabulous article which is over on our website.

If gut testing is something you're ready to explore further, please book your initial consultation with Amy at www.peninsulaherbaldispensary.com.au or by calling us on 035977 0117.

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