Integrative Health Collective

11/01/2023

Self-employed health practitioner opportunity (One day per week). Please see us at www.integrativehealthcollective.com.au and contact us at hello@integrativehealth.com.au

13/08/2021

Why see a naturopath?
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Naturopathy is a holistic medical system that is based on treating the whole person, and not simply the symptoms. We consider all of the factors that contribute to your health, including full medical history, family history, diet, lifestyle, sleep, exercise, relationships and environment. We also utilise a range of functional and pathological testing in order to gain a deep understanding of each person.
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A key principle of naturopathy is to support the natural healing processes within the body. Our bodies have the capability to heal themselves; it’s up to us to support those natural processes by optimising diet, sleep, lifestyle, energy, and reducing stress levels.

We formulate a specific, individualised treatment plan for each client that incorporates herbal medicines and nutritional supplementations, and make recommendations based on diet, lifestyle, sleep and environment.
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If you’re looking for support with your health journey, we are here to help. We also offer online consultations.
More information can be found on our website, link is in the bio.

11/08/2021

FLOWER ESSENCES….to be honest when I first studied flower essences at uni I was very sceptical and didn’t feel they were ‘scientific’ enough for my liking. However, after seeing first-hand the impacts that flower essences have had on my clients, I am now totally in love with them!

Flower essences have been used throughout history to address the emotional and mental states that many healers believe cause the physical manifestation of disease. They are produced by imprinting a flower’s unique vibrational energy into a carrier solution which then helps to bring about emotional and spiritual balance in the person that takes the essence.

Do you have a favourite flower that you just love to look at? Or feel that certain flowers stand out to you? Perhaps this is the essence that you most need…

Image: The earliest recorded use of flower essences in Europe was by Abbess Hildegard von Bingen in the 12th Century

10/08/2021

Schisandra chinensis
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A go-to herb that is great for people who are low in vitality, fatigued and need some extra liver support.
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It is best known for it’s liver-protecting properties as it increases glutathione (the master antioxidant), supports liver detoxification pathways, and promotes liver regeneration and hepatocyte growth.
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It is also a tonic and adaptogen herb, increases vitality, strengthens and tonifies the body, supports the body’s stress adaptation response, lifts mood, and enhances physical performance and endurance.
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Schisandra also has anti-ageing, cognitive enhancing, antioxidant, immune supporting, and anti-inflammatory properties.

10/08/2021

ADAPTOGENS FOR STRESS….Seeing lots of clients at the moment who are really feeling the pressure and experiencing higher levels of stress than usual.

One of the things that I love to incorporate into treatment in these situations is a class of herbs called adaptogens. These herbs are just so magical and have been used for centuries in traditional medicinal systems to help people cope with environmental, mental and emotional stressors.

They act as stress-response modifiers that measurably increase the body’s ability to cope with stress, be it emotional, physical or environmental. Not only this, but they are also incredibly nourishing, with many of these special herbs exerting additional actions on the body such as immune system support; boosting cognitive function, mental focus and performance; and helping with energy production and endurance.

Some of my favourites include:
🌿 Rhodiola for energy and mood boosting
🌿 Siberian ginseng (pictured) for chronic stress and immune support
🌿 Bacopa for improving cognitive performance and memory

Who doesn’t need a bit of adaptogen action in their lives at the moment?!

28/07/2021

Thinking of everyone in lockdown at the moment. We hope everyone is coping okay, and staying safe and healthy.

Our naturopaths are here to support you with online consultations. If you’ve been thinking about a naturopathic consultation, now is a great time to put your health first.

We are a natural medicine health service located in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. We are a team of qualified Natural Medicine practitioners and Scientists here to help you on your path to health. We use integrative Naturopathy, Neuroscience, and Nutritional clinical medicine to support and enhance co...

28/07/2021

Avocados are a nutrient-dense superfood. They are high in the monounsaturated form of fatty acids that are so important for health. Avocados have been associated with a reduced risk of being overweight; and they can reduce weight gain by increasing satiety, decreasing the hunger hormone ghrelin, and inhibiting fat absorption.

Avocados can support a healthy gut microbiome, by increasing short-chain fatty acids and butyrate (butyrate is an important source of energy for the beneficial bacteria in our digestive system).

Avos also contain other nutrients including dietary fibre, magnesium, calcium, folate, vitamin E, the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, potassium and essential fatty acids.

From an energetic perspective, avocados are often used to support fertility, because a cut avocado and the seed symbolically represent a baby in the uterus. Avos contain nutrients that support healthy foetal development such as essential fatty acids, vitamin E and folate. And just like a human baby, an avocado fruit also takes 9 months to grow from a tiny bud.

Try an avo cut in half, sprinkled with a small pinch of Celtic sea salt and chilli flakes, and eat it straight from the skin!

24/06/2021

We have a well stocked dispensary of herbal medicines and nutraceutical supplements at our clinic space in Avalon.

We also offer nutritional compounding. A compounded formula is a specialised blend of powdered nutrients in one compact tub, which provides a convenient and cost-effective way to deliver a therapeutic dose of each constituent, amino acid & nutrients to achieve optimal health.

24/06/2021

Emily is a degree-qualified naturopath with a special interest in women's health, anxiety, and plant-based diets.

Emily believes that optimal wellness comes from nurturing all the aspects of your health - the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

To book a naturopathy consultation with Emily, click on the link in our bio.

24/06/2021

Meet Bronwyn

Bronwyn is a degree-qualified clinical Naturopath and Nutritionist.

She is a long-term Avalon local, and has two beautiful young children. Bronwyn's specialty is supporting other busy mothers to have increased energy and vitality, along with a special interest in the areas of gut health, female hormones, and migraines.

To book a consultation with Bronwyn, or to find out more, click on the link in our bio

24/06/2021

Maria is the Principal Naturopath, Neuroscientist, Clinical Nutritionist & Remedial Therapist with post-graduate qualifications in Neuroscience & Pharmacognosy.

Maria is currently completing her final year in her third Master’s degree as a TCM practitioner of Acupuncture which she will add to the collective later in 2021.

Maria is highly experienced, and in addition to working in private practice, she is a university lecturer of nutritional and naturopathic medicine.

To book an appointment with Maria, or find out more, click on the link in bio