Irritated skin is not just uncomfortable – it can also have a big impact on your self-confidence and negatively affect your quality of life. People seek naturopathic medicine for irritated skin due to a range of symptoms. These can include: Dryness Sensitivity Itchiness Recurring rashes Redness and inflammation Scaly, rough and leathery patches Dark-coloured areas[…..]

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that can cause health issues over a long period of time. Although symptoms are usually non-existent, hypertension can increase your risk of experiencing cardiovascular issues and other life-threatening conditions. For the benefit of patients diagnosed with hypertension, the highly trained team at Melbourne[…..]

Headaches are among the most common sources of pain and discomfort people experience in life. Migraines are rarer but even worse, typically affecting one side of the head and debilitating the sufferer. At Melbourne Natural Medicine Clinic, we offer natural medicine for migraines and headaches that’s designed to address underlying issues that may be causing[…..]

Everyone understands the importance of sleep. Without adequate sleep each night, people don’t function properly in their everyday lives. Concentration diminishes, stress is elevated, well-being suffers, and health can deteriorate. Although sufferers of insomnia and other sleep disorders can take medication to mitigate the condition, it’s highly recommended that people avoid these whenever possible. Medications[…..]

It might seem surprising to learn that chiropractic treatment is applicable for conditions such as vertigo and dizziness, as most of the time we think of chiropractic care relating only to relief from physical discomfort or soreness of the body. Vertigo is an unpleasant sensation of disorientation that can cause nausea, sweating and vomiting. It[…..]

Chiropractic systems consist of a large range of movements, each of which is geared specifically towards the correction of a disorder in your neuro-musculoskeletal system. As such, you may have heard of the term Sacro Occipital Technic (SOT). What exactly is SOT and how is it applied in chiropractic treatments today? The chiropractors at Melbourne[…..]

Your teacher was right; sit up straight! Unfortunately, with so many of us sitting at our desks and on couches at home for the majority of our waking lives, our posture and subsequently our health is deteriorating. Fortunately, our chiropractic clinic in Melbourne can help you win back in the fight against bad posture. But[…..]

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a solution based approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the 1970s.  It focuses on changing limiting self-beliefs and negative thoughts to achieve specific goals. The NLP process relies on the premise that specific connections between the neurological processes and behavioural patterns are learned through experience (“programming”) which can[…..]

Many people have occasional constipation, but for others it can be a recurring problem that causes a significant amount of stress, inconvenience, and discomfort. Characterised by infrequent, difficult, and sometimes painful bowel movements, constipation occurs when a person’s stool moves through the colon too slowly. This can be due to a range of factors, including[…..]

Food intolerances or food sensitivities are much less dramatic than true food allergies and so often harder to identify. These are commonly caused by wheat or dairy but again can be caused by any foods […]

Is lack of sleep giving you bags under your eyes? Are you so sleep deprived that the only way you can get through the morning is by drinking a triple espresso? Not being able to sleep affects everyone at some […]

Inside your body there is an amazing system of immune cells and tissues that have the purpose of defending you against invasion by bacteria, viruses, toxins and parasites […]

Using the latest computerized longevity and anti-ageing testing, we can determine the rate your body is ageing and the status of your general internal health. More importantly, armed with […]

Candida is the short name used to describe yeast overgrowth in the body. The technical term for yeast overgrowth is candidiasis caused by the overgrowth of the fungus candida albicans. […]

Inflammation is when things get swollen, red and painful. Inflammation is your body’s response to anything that irritates it. Essentially inflammation is like a small biological fire […]

Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness and lack of energy. It is a symptom rather than a specific disease or disorder. People who are fatigued feel tired in both body and mind. Estimates vary […]

Toxins come in two broad categories, environmental (external) and endogenous (made in your body). Environmental toxins include metals, chemicals, hormones, bacterial and microbial toxins […]

Reflux and indigestion affects millions of people’s lives every day with one in ten adults experiencing reflux every week. For some, the symptoms of reflux and indigestion may only be mild […]

We have over 200 bones that make up our skeletal system. These bones function to move, support, and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells and store minerals […]

Blood pressure is the force blood exerts on the inside walls of blood vessels as it travels through the body. Blood pressure is largely controlled by the size of the blood vessels: the wider the blood vessels […]

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland, situated in the front part of your neck, which produces hormones needed for normal metabolism. Essentially, you can think of your thyroid hormones […]

Is it not better to prevent yourself from getting sick by living a life of wellness than to get sick and then try to get better? Your goal should be wellness! Living a life on our Wellness Diet improves health […]

The right amount of sunshine is essential to life. We rely on it for the air we breathe and the food we eat. Sunshine also affects our moods and our lifestyles too. But did you know that sunshine provides […]

In our busy modern world, toxins are commonly encountered. Environmental toxins include things like heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals, food additives, drugs and pollutants […]

The amazing thing about children is not only all that they achieve day to day, but also the potential of what they may achieve over their lifetime. We all want our children to be the best, the happiest […]

Stress is something that we deal with on a day-to-day basis. In small amounts, stress is actually beneficial. It challenges us, encourages us to change and adapt and it makes us stronger […]

Sensitivities to food or also referred to as intolerances have become increasingly prevalent in the Australian population. Many people are unaware that they are sensitive to […]