What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a system of health care that combines a traditional approach, based on thousands of years of practice, combined with a modern approach that incorporates recent advances in scientific research. Naturopathy views the body as a whole and uses the healing power of nature to maintain health and prevent disease. Working on prevention as well as treatment, Naturopathy utilises and enhances the body's owns natural ability to heal itself and maintain well-being.

Most health conditions can be treated safely and effectively with naturopathy, however Lisa also recognises the importance of referring when necessary.

Maintaining Wellness

The term "wellness" is often thought of as being "free from disease"; however, wellness is also a state of physical and mental well-being, beyond the manifestation of obvious disease symptoms. Many patients who seek medical help for an illness are actually seeking wellness, although they may not know it. Our current mainstream medical model does not encourage people to seek professional help for the promotion of health and well-being and deals mostly with disease management, not prevention. As a complementary health care professional, Lisa is in a unique position of being able to provide wellness advise to her patients. Simple dietary, lifestyle and nutritional/herbal prescriptions have the potential to improve health, keep people well and prevent disease.

Digestion

Our digestive systems break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. For digestion to proceed in a smooth and timely manner there needs to be adequate hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes and fibre. For healthy digestive function there must also be good balance of normal, healthy intestinal flora to help maintain healthy bowel function and support immunological balance. Due to the key role the digestive tract plays in nutrient catabolism and absorption, a poorly functioning gut can have an enormous impact in your health and well-being. To support healthy digestive function Lisa uses scientifically proven treatment to help restore you to health.

Effective Weight Loss

So you would like to lose some weight? An effective program for losing excess fat is the Ketosystem, which has been shown to effectively reduce fat and also control appetite. This achieved through the use of a special protein supplement , which when taken once or twice a day provides essential amino acids that help to manage cravings and support healthy muscle levels. By reducing carbohydrate intake, the Ketosystem forces the body to burn fat as fuel.

Spots Nutrition and Naturopathy

Special nutritional plans for the novice to elite athlete to aid training, promote quicker recovery and optimise sporting outcomes.