How I can help
The immune system
In holistic medicine, the immune system is seen as an extension of the digestive system and, therefore, equally susceptible to dietary influences. As a naturopath, I work with my clients to correct nutritional deficiencies and prescribe supplements and herbs to holistically address immune issues.
Cold and flu
Our resistance to infection starts in the gut's immune system, influenced by the food we eat. Fibres found in whole foods feed the gut bacteria, which break it down to initiate an array of positive physiological effects via the digestive system, immunity, and mental health. Following a detailed 60-minute consult, I can prescribe nutrients like zinc and vitamin D can be prescribed as they are essential for a healthy immune system. As well as supporting a healthy gut, I prescribe herbs that can modulate and stimulate the immune system and herbs with potent anti-viral qualities.
Never the same since
Many of my clients come to me saying they have never been the same since a bad bout of the flu or tropical infection. If you haven't been the same since an acute illness, it often indicates residual inflammation and tissue damage. During a consult, I can identify patterns that correlate with the location of inflammation or tissue damage and prescribe nutrients that repair the tissue and herbs that can downregulate inflammatory pathways. Many herbs also have detoxifying properties for specific organs, which can help guide the body back into balance.
