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Melbourne Natural Medicine Clinic offers natural treatment for conditions related to an Digestive Disorders and Gut Health, helping you to enjoy a quality of life that enables you to do what you want without being dictated to by your digestive...
Pregnancy Support Counselling Pregnancy is a journey that both expectant mothers and fathers go through, and like any other journey, it’s possible for challenges to emerge along the way. If you require support to help you and your partner maintain emotional equilibrium throughout your journey, Melbourne Natural Medicine Clinic offers pregnancy support counselling at our[…..]
Antenatal Care in Melbourne Melbourne Natural Medicine Clinic has a staff of natural health practitioners who can assist with antenatal care in Melbourne. Our team consists of naturopaths, acupuncturists and masseuses who aim to support health and wellbeing during pregnancy. What is Antenatal Care? Antenatal care refers to the care provided by health professionals to[…..]
Vaginal thrush is caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans – a yeast that lives in the bowel and vagina. While usually harmless, an overgrowth of this yeast can throw out the balance of the vagina and result in a number of symptoms. Vaginal thrush is very common, with about 75 per cent of women[…..]
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[…..]
Fibroids are typically benign abnormal growths that can develop in or on a woman’s uterus. They are extremely common – according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), around 70 to 80 percent of women will develop fibroids by the age of 50. Although they are often symptomless, in some cases they can cause severe[…..]
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[…..]
Dysmenorrhoea means painful menstruation. It is a common menstrual irregularity affecting approximately fifty percent of women. The condition is categorised […]
Menopause represents the end of menstruation. While technically it refers to the final period, it is not an abrupt event, but a gradual process. Menopause is not a disease that needs to be cured […]
Endometriosis affects 10% to 15% of menstruating women between the ages of 24 and 40 years old. The condition develops because the lining of the uterus called the endometrium […]
PCO/S originates on the ovaries where twelve or more small follicles form a pearl necklace like pattern from two to nine millimetres in size. Normally a woman should have only […]
Amenorrhoea is a term used to define the absence of menstruation during the usual menstrual years for more than six months. It is considered to be a symptom of another condition […]
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 […]
PMS is a condition characterised by psychological symptoms that occur during the week before menses begins and end within a few days of the onset of bleeding. It is believed that during this time […]
Having a baby is a precious gift and conceiving should be an easy, natural process. Sadly for many couples it is an extremely distressing experience as they struggle to conceive […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our hormones undoubtedly have a major influence on our lives; however there is no need for us to be at the mercy of our hormones! Women in particular know all too well how hormones […]
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 […]
Metabolic syndrome is the precursor to Type 2 diabetes, which has become a worldwide health problem. There are approximately 890,000 Australians and 270,000 New Zealanders […]
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 […]
Metabolic Syndrome is a condition in which a group of risk factors for Cardiovascular issues and lifestyle related Type 2 Diabetes occur together. Metabolic Syndrome is now recognised to be a leading cause […]
Spring is often thought of as the time for allergies, but really any change of season can trigger allergies and asthma. But what is it about moving into autumn that gets you itching and sneezing […]
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 […]
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 […]