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Naturopathic Weight Loss

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What makes Naturopathic Weight Loss is so popular and successful?

When you come to GWN for weight loss, be excited, because what you’re about to learn explains why so many people struggle to lose weight and keep it off.

You’ll also learn why so many factors have contributed to the frustration and heartache that so many people experience when their weight loss attempts are two steps forward and one step backwards.

Many people get a couple of things right but their efforts can be thwarted completely, by the one or two things that they didn’t know to do.

Working with a GWN can give you a significant edge in your weight loss efforts. When you get your biochemistry right and all the other factors sorted, there’s absolutely no reason why you won’t achieve your goal weight.

Society seems to treat being overweight as normal. Many people expect to gain weight as they get older or have children. Men wear a beer belly as if it is an inevitable part of aging.

But if you’re carrying extra weight, you need to approach it as a serious health issue. Weight gain is a sign that there is inflammation in the body, a build up of toxins, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal dysregulation and a myraid of other medical concerns.

If walking up a flight of stairs leaves you puffing and sweating, now is the time to take action. Your heart and circulation are not coping with the small demands you’re placing on them. So what’s liable to happen when you get a bigger stressor in your life? A heart attack, a stroke? What if you’re only in your 30’s or 40’s and you have a young family who depend on you?

Do you’re muscles, back or joints hurt if you’re bend down or you’re legs for too long?

Is you blood pressure dangerously high? Is your cholesterol high, blood glucose levels high?

Gaining weight is not healthy. It’s not normal and it’s no joke.

The consequences are dire.

The question is: Are you ready to learn why GWN Naturopathic Weight Loss is so successful?

There’s no less than 26 factors that a GWN takes into consideration when assessing your weight concerns.

And let me tell you. No other professional will assess all of these things for you. A gym or GP can only assist with a fraction of these issues.

So if you’re not getting the results you need right now, why not experience Naturopathic Weight Loss and find out the keys to successful weight loss.

Be the exception. Call today and show your family & friends how it’s done. Call 0409 352 478 today.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD Syndrome)

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Does overcast weather make you sleepy and sad?

For those who live in Melbourne, the long range weather forecast is a much anticipated part of the day. Millions watch/listen to the weather report with just one question in mind.

Will the sunshine tomorrow?

Instead, they are greeted with a prediction of a wet, cold and miserable weekend ahead. Melbourne’s current spate of wet weather looks set to continue with predictions of overcast conditions and showers throughout much of the cup weekend.’

You can almost hear their collective sigh. No sun, disaster!

The weather has a profound affect on our emotional and physical health. There is a form of depression/anxiety which is directly brought on by overcast weather. It is literally known as SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder and usually strikes in winter but it can occur during unseasonably overcast weather in spring and autumn.

Sufferers experience a range of symptoms such as: carbohydrate craving, increased weight, irritability, low mood, negative thoughts or feelings, restlessness, over sleeping, getting up too early, low libido and no interest in going out.

Other more severe symptoms include: paranoid or suspicious behavior, depression, anxiety, heavy limbs, feelings of hopelessness and despair.

The good news is you don’t have to put up with these depressing symptoms.

There are many safe and effective, natural treatments available.
So why not call 0409 352 478 today and start enjoying life again!

How to defeat Thush and increase your Fertility.

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In recent times I’ve noticed a huge increase in the number of women coming to the clinic for persistent Thrush.

Their stories of suffering from this condition are heartbreaking. Listening to my clients recounting their miserable and humiliating symptoms of vaginal itching and stinging, vaginal discharge like cottage cheese, fatigue and pain on intercourse, it’s easy to see why women can feel completely exhausted and demoralized.

One of the most heartbreaking things of all is the impact it can have on a woman’s fertility. Most of these women will struggle to fall pregnant despite treating themselves with over the counter pressaries, creams and prescribed medications. It’s frustrating for these women to use the treatment options suggested by their pharmacist or GP only to receive minimal or no lasting relief from the symptoms of thrush.

Indeed all that’s really happening here, is the superficial treatment of the symptoms without an effort to address the root cause of the Candida infection. This is where the Naturopathic treatment of Thrush is different. Once our clients understand the contributing factors behind a Candida infection they have the power to defeat it.

Through a combination of natural therapies our clients recover fully from this debilitating condition.

Our clients also learn how to head off further Thrush infections by being aware of the things which allow it to take hold.

And best of all our clients are failing pregnant too!

So if you are suffering with a Thrush infection that’s resistant to treatment why not try a new approach today.

Call 0409 352 478 today.

 

Eradicate Thrush & Candida

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How to eradicate Thrush & Candida for Good and Gain Unlimited Health

Health is a curious thing.

Most people only ever think about finding an effective long term solution for thrush when they’re utterly fed up.

Or when the thrush is having such an impact on their daily lives that they have no other choice.

It’s amazing how much suffering people will put up.

Sadly, men seem to be the worst for this.

Men don’t pay attention to their health at the best of times but I’ve seen some male clients with systemic candidiasis so bad that it’s a marvel that they can stand up. Let alone work or have any real quality of life.

It’s utterly phenomenal how many symptoms people will endure.

At GWN we take every symptom seriously. These symptoms are warning signals and the body’s way of communicating that something’s not right.

Ignoring symptoms doesn’t make them go away. It simply means that the body will have to amplify the degree of suffering you’re experiencing to get you to take action and fix the underlying problem.

Thursh is often a late stage manifestation of systemic candidiasis. So by the time you have thrush symptoms you are probably also experiencing multiple other symptoms all over the body, which most people think are completely unrelated.

Candida infections flood your body with over 50 toxic substances. Turning your body into a fungal factory and depriving you of nutrients and stealing your energy and wellbeing.

Don’t become a host for this fungal invader when you can take safe and effective measures to get rid of candida for good.

Our unique and simple 4 step program is designed to:

1. Out compete the Candida

You may be given special nutrients to out compete the candida yeast.

2. Kill off the excess Candida albicans

You may also be given a potent herbal antimicrobial and a nutritional immune enhancing supplement to “kill off” the excess candida and rebuild your immunity.

3. Starve the Candida

With the use of a specialized dietary regime you will learn how to pinpoint foods which “feed” the candida so that you can effectively “starve” the candida of nutrients it needs to grow.

Without this information you could be unwittingly encouraging candida overgrowth through eating everyday foods.

You will be given a specific list of foods which candida loves so you can deprive it of its energy source straight away. This knowledge will also help you to control any outbreaks in the future.

4. Candida lifestyle advice

At GWN we teach our clients everything they need to know so that they’ll need never be at the mercy of candida overgrowth again.

Lifestyle factors can promote the growth of candida. Once you’ve been taught the things that make you a susceptible host for candida, you can take action to reduce your risk of becoming infected again.

So how do you get started in 3 simple steps:

  1. Call GWN to book your initial 1 hour appointment on Ph: 0409 352 478
  2. You will be assessed for a candida infection. (In some instances a pathology test may required to confirm the diagnosis.)
  3. You will be prescribed the 3 supplements described above and given dietary and lifestyle advice.

Candida overgrowth is dangerous if left untreated. Call GWN and get the safe and effective treatment today.

Phone 0409 352 478 for an appointment today.

 

Naturopath or Nutritionist?

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Don’t know whether to see a Naturopath or Nutritionist? Find out why you needn’t choose at all.

Visiting either a Naturopath or a Nutritionist is an excellent choice for improving your health and well being.

Nutritionists are trained in accessing your diet and whether or not you need additional nutrients/foods to improve your diet. They will also assess you for nutritional deficiencies based on your presenting symptoms and medical history.

At GWN all Naturopathic consultations incorporate a nutritional assessment as a standard procedure as Naturopath’s are trained in Nutrition along with many other modalities.

Naturopath’s are trained in a huge array of different modalities, from hands on acute treatments through to biochemical modalities such as herbal medicine and nutrition. However, when a Naturopath goes into practice they specialise in their areas of interest just a doctor would choose whether to become a GP or to specialise in a certain area.

Getting Well Naturally was founded on the use of diet, nutrition and herbal medicine as the basis for all consultations and treatments.

Clients of GWN effectively get two consultations in one. At GWN no Naturopathic consultation would be complete without a thorough examination of your diet and nutritional requirements and deficiencies.

So what other value can a Naturopath provide?

GWN’s Naturopathic Nutrition give’s you detailed information on which foods are best suited to your body. This goes above and beyond the stock standard recommendations about avoiding refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, etc.

When you leave your consultation with GWN you will know exactly which foods are recommended for you and those which are best avoided for optimal health. They may be foods that you previously thought were healthy.

Nutrition from a Naturopathic perspective is all about the individual and where they are at in their lives. Very specific dietary recommendations and supplements are given depending on your overall health condition.

The important thing to remember is that Food is used as Medicine in Naturopathy.

For instance, foods can mimic hormones to bring the body into balance, certain other foods can also put hormones completely out of whack. Dietary recommendations can also be used to enhance your immunity, nourish your nervous system, improve depression and anxiety, improve your skin, reduce bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort, kill bugs, improve your menstruation, boost libido, lose weight, increase energy, improve fertility, etc.

So call our friendly receptionists today and start getting the value added health care you deserve.

Phone 0409 352 478 for an appointment today.

 

Is Fasting the Magic Bullet for Weight Loss?

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Weight loss methods are always a hot topic at this time of the year.

Studies have shown that while calorie restriction is associated with longevity, restricting your food intake pushes your body into starvation mode.

This slows your metabolic rate and encourages your body to store fat rather than burn it for energy.

Skipping meals is a recipe for weight loss disaster. Stimulating your metabolism to burn fat is as easy as eating smaller more frequent, nutrient dense foods specifically for your unique body type, age, gender and lifestyle.

Remember health and weight loss is all about what you eat and when, rather than what you don’t.

It’s a new dawn!

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“It’s a new dawn, it’s a new life, it’s a new day for me……”

We’re already one month into 2013 and many GWN clients are making awesome progress with their weight loss plans. All it took was a commitment to make a change and now they’re on their way. I can’t begin to tell you how exciting it is to be a weight loss health coach for these incredible people.

They are an inspiration to themselves, their family, friends and workmates. Regular Body Composition Assessments (BCA) are just the motivation many people need to keep losing weight while preserving their all important muscle mass. BCA’s can also keep track of changes in visceral fat mass (fat beneath the muscle in the abdomen) and this is especially important for the prevention of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Monitoring hydration levels is also important for fat burning as most people who are overweight are also dehydrated; so addressing this is a major turning point for many people on their weight loss journey. BCA’s also measure numerous other aspects of of body composition and can allow us to make subtle changes to our clients diet and lifestyles to maximise their fat burning potential.

For instance, if our clients are consuming too little protein for their body weight, their weight loss will be impeded. At Getting Well Naturally we’re committed to making 2013 the best year for your health ever. Call 0409 352 478 today.

Recurrent Infections

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Every winter people suffer needlessly with recurrent infections.

With the cold weather now in full force, there has never been a better time to fortify you body against nasty winter bugs.

If you work in an air conditioned office, amongst children, in hospitals, in shopping centres, airports or anywhere people conregate in large numbers, you are at risk of contracting viral and bacterial infections this winter.

Your risk of infection is greatly increased if you are under stress, sleep deprived, burning the candles at both ends, drinking too much or eating the wrong foods. These factors create the perfect environment to create a happy breeding ground for bugs to set up residence in your body while your defences are down.

Now for the GOOD NEWS…….

There are simply lifestyle measures that you can take to greatly enhance your immunity this winter.

1. Take every opportunity to get some sun. Even 10-20 mins a day can lower your stress levels and boost your Vit D, essential for healthy immunity.

2. Cold, dark nights in winter encourage us to ‘hybinate’. In other words when you come home from work, school, etc. take the opportunity to eat a nourishing meal, relax have a bath and get to bed by 10 pm at the latest. This is really crucial for maintaining strong immunity. Our body clocks are wired to ‘wind down’ when darkness falls. (Over summer longer days encourage us to stay up later.) Being in tune with your body can really keep you in good health. If you do need to attend some evenings out that’s okay, just so long as you balance it with regular nights at home.

3. Practice good hand hygiene. This means washing hands thoroughly whenever you can after doing groceries, come home from work, before preparing meals, after blowing your nose, etc. This simple measure can do wonders for decreasing your risk of infection.

4. Take some high quality nutrients/herbs to boost your immunity. This can be done both as a preventative as well as a curative measure.

5. Use plenty of garlic, onion, red/orange/yellow fruits and vege in your cooking for an added burst of nutrients. Garlic in particular is the ultimate anti-microbial. It is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. It also does loads of other amazing things too!

6. If you have any health issues that are unresolved or weighing you down, make it priority to get them sorted out. Lingering health issues will only detract from your efforts to stay free of infections this winter. If you cant remember the last time you felt really well, it’s time you did. Even if you think your health concerns are completely unrelated, I can assure you that everything is connected in the body and this applies to mental health/emotional health issues as well. You’ll be amazed how correcting an issues in one part of the body can enhance your overall health and wellness.

BUPA Weight Loss Rebates

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If you are a member of BUPA and need to lose weight check out our Shake-It Professional Weight Loss Program.

Full of vitamins, minerals, fibre and nutrients it’s certain to make you look and feel amazing. Comprising of smoothies, bars and soups you can eat as meal replacements or just as a fat burning addition to a healthy diet.

Combined with regular Body Composition Assessments and nutritional advice at your regular check-ups and you have a winning formula for weight loss.

To find out more, including other Health Funds which rebate on our weight loss progam please visit the Weight Loss page on this website.

To book an appointment to kick start your weight loss journey call 0409 352 478 today.