Treatments and Services 

  Our Services
  Microcurrent Therapy
  Bioptron Light Therapy
  Aesthetic Natural Therapies
  Muscle and Joint Pain
  Clinical Trial - Bioptron Light Theraputic Outcomes
  Natural Fertility Program
  Children's Health
  Children's Medicine
  Weight Loss
  Nutrition - Facts and Fallacies

Our Services         

• Acupuncture - Plus Traditional Chinese Herbs      
• Food Sensitivity Testing 
• Biomesotherapy - Pain, sports injuries, facial rejuvenation
• Bio-impedence VLA - Body composition analysis for weight loss 
• Bioptron Light Therapy
• Herbal Medicine - Quality herbal dispensary
• Homeopathy - includes tissue salts and flower essences
  
• Hemaview Live Blood Analysis - Blood microscopy and patient report
• Hyperton-X Kinesiology - Neuro-muscular techniques
• Iridology - High definition camera and digitally enhanced computer software
• Massage Therapies - deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage  
• Microcurrent Therapy - Pain, numbness, sports injuries, facial toning and more.....
• Naturopathy - Wellness review, preventative medicine, longevity and healthy aging 
• Pathology Tests - Digestive, salivary hormone and hair analysis. Non Medicare
• Thyroflex - Safe, reliable thyroid testing and treatment 

Jennifer has three separate health provider registration numbers for massage, acupuncture and naturopathy, enabling many clients to receive a better rebate from their fund with certain treatment programs.

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Microcurrent Therapy

TGA Approved for pain, Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) therapy. During the 1900’s Dr Albert Abrams was the first to use Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) using a calibrated instrument which was capable of detecting the radiations of living tissues. Dr Abrams found all matter radiated electromagnetic energy specific to its own matter type. He became convinced that if he could match the frequencies involved, the tissue would be isolated and healed and would return to its natural frequency. Today there are many frequencies used by the FSM making it more versatile and able to be used for a wide variety of health concerns.Because the output current from the device is low, it doesn't stimulate sensory nerves, and therefore the patient may only feel some warmth or slight coolness during the treatment.
     
Black graphite gloves are used to conduct the current from the device to the patient. By using the gloves the practitioner can feel the movement of muscles, and this helps the practitioner to currently place the current. The gloves are made from graphite to prevent the transfer of the current to the practitioner.
Frequencies are continually changed as it has been shown using a combination of frequencies directed toward the tissues there may be a greater pain relieving effect and recovery. Every person is an individual and the longevity and the severity of the condition can influence the number of treatments required. Approximately 60-80% of changes which occur within one treatment may last until the next treatment providing it is within an appropriate time frame of up to seven days.
      The treatment may be used to treat pain, skin toning and more...

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Bioptron Light Therapy

 

Deep pus engorged sinus fissure pre treatment	- 10 days later following daily treatment - no other treatment

Bioptron light therapy does not emit ultra violet rays and has no harmful side effects. The usual treatment regime to provide best results allows for eight minutes exposure to the Bioptron light therapy once or twice a day.

Safe on eyes, may improve skin wound healing, may help to reduce pain and inflammation  

Above Photo illustrates patient undergoing acupuncture icorporating Bioptron Light Therapy for facial neuralgia with successful outcome.

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Aesthetic Natural Therapies

by Jennifer Weekes ND B c

Jennifer weekes offers her clients certain aesthetic therapies such as facial skin toning as an adjunct to her natural health regime. Good health and beauty are closely linked.  Tobacco, alcohol and drugs are very aging.  Alcohol dehydrates the skin and robs the tissues of minerals such as magnesium and calcium.  Tobacco is high in cadmium and other chemicals that add to the toxic load and reduce cellular oxygen uptake. Consequently our lifestyle and diet as well as certain genetic factors impact on our ability to retain a youthful appearance.

Jennifer Weekes offers appropriate dietary and lifestyle advice to all of her clients. As an advocate of traditional foods, exercise, laughter, hard work and happy relationships.  It really comes down to old fashioned values.

It is USELESS to claim that genes don’t count in the issue of health and aging. Genes matter a lot, and I have many examples in my own family of people in their eighties with good skin who have been working outdoors all their lives but look 20 years younger than their age , have laughing, alert eyes, tanned healthy skin, fit bodies, still working, jolly and popular with the young generations.

LOOKING OLDER THAN YOUR AGE ?
Many people ask me how I manage to look so good for my age. I will share my beauty secrets with you during a consultation.

Jennifer will provide dietary and lifestyle advice

FACIAL TONING PROCEDURES USING NATURAL THERAPIES are DISCUSSED with CLIENTS and consent is required prior to treatment.

Treatments include:

FSM Microcurrent Therapy in accordance with Metagenics Facial Skin Toning practitioner training

Acupunture for facial toning using ultra fine needles

Biopuncture - requires informed patient consent

Bioptron Light TM therapy

Lymphatic Massage Therapy 

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Muscle and Joint Pain

For muscle, joint and back pain, neck stiffness and headaches, massage is an excellent soft tissue detoxifier, stimulating circulation and lymphatic flow. Tissue congestion due to old injuries creates a toxic state due to stagnation and poor perfusion. Frequency specific microcurrent therapy is often incorporated into the treatments.  Jennifer will often treat pain problems with acupuncture aBiomesotherapy. 
  For more information select Pain Treatment on the menu bar.

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Clinical Trial - Bioptron Light Theraputic Outcomes

Bribie natural Health Clinic incorporates Bioptron Light Therapy into most of their treatments - Phone 34087141 for an appointment

Russian Trial  Results - Read on!       

EXPOSURE OF THE VOLUNTEERS' SKIN TO VISIBLE POLARIZED LIGHT IS ACCOMPANIED BY INCREASE IN GROWTH PROMOTING ACTIVITY OF THE CIRCULATING BLOOD FOR HUMAN CELLS IN VITRO : DEPENDENCE OF THE EFFECT ON CELL TYPE

K.A.Samoilova, M.I.Blinova, N.M.Yudintzeva, N.V.Kalmykova, E.V.Kuz'minych *D.I.Sokolov, O.I.Zubanova, K.D.Obolenskaya

Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, *Institute for Experimental Medicine of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, St.Petersburg, Russia

In analyzing mechanisms of the visible light-induced stimulation of wound healing we studied the growth promoting (GP) activity of the volunteers' blood for cultured human cells after a single exposure of small area of the body (15x15 cm) to therapeutic dose of visible incoherent polarized (VIP) light (Swiss BIOPTRON-2 device, 400-2000 nm, 95% of polarization, 12 J/cm2). The exfusion of blood and its centrifugation were performed before and after VIP-session; cell-depleted plasma (2.5-10%) was added to the culture medium instead of fetal calf serum. In the 1st group of the experiments the following cells were used as targets: two primary cultures (keratinocytes, KC, of the donor skin, embryonal fibroblasts, FB) and two continuos lines (endothelial cells ECV304 and epidermoid carcinoma A-431 cells). The number of cells was determined by a colorimetric method.

In the 2nd group the primary cultures of the PHA-stimulated blood lymphocytes (Lym) after their damage with X-ray (0.5 Gy) were tested. The mitotic index (MI) and incidence of the chromosome breaks (ChrBr) were determined in these cells after their cultivation in presence of 22% of autologous plasma derived from the same volunteers before and after VIP-treatment.

It has been established that in 0.5 hr after the VIP-session, soluble factors appear in the volunteers' blood; they stimulate proliferation of KC (in 57% of the cases, on average, by 20%), FB (in 41%, by 10%), ECV304 (in 53%, by 30%), but not of the tumor cells. The blood drawn from volunteers next day after exposure has a higher GP activity for KC (frequency of the increments is 70%, by 30%) but not for other cells. It is essential that the frequency and degree of the stimulation of FB proliferation are 1.5-2 times lower than those of KC and ECV304, which might be one of the explanations as to why no pronounced hyperproliferation of the connective tissue is observed after the VIP-treatment of wounds. A significant individual variability of the blood GP properties has been revealed, as well as a high degree of dependence of VIP- effects on the initial level of the blood GP activity: as a rule, it rises at a low indices, while slightly decreases at the high ones. Hence, VIP light produces regulatory effect on the GP activity of the circulating blood for KC, FB, and ECV304.

As to X-damaged Lym, cultivation together with autologous plasma of VIP-exposed volunteers resulted to the restoration of the cell mitotic activity, on average, from 82% to the level in non-damaged Lym and simultaneously reduced the ChrBr frequency, on average, by 17%. According to our findings the photomodified platelets can be an important source of factors able to restore the damaged autologous cells. Moreover, a proof has been obtained that platelet - associated growth factors (PDGF and EGF) have such activity. The results are discussed in the connection with VIP-induced changes of the content of some cytokines and growth factors in blood. 2

CHANGES OF THE CONTENT OF SOME CYTOKINES AND GROWTH FACTORS IN CIRCULATING BLOOD OF VOLUNTEERS EXPOSED TO VISIBLE POLARIZED LIGHT AT A THERAPEUTIC DOSE

The promotion of wound healing and immunomodulation are the cardinal indications for laser therapy. Since these complex phenomena involve participation of immunomodulators and growth factors circulating in blood, it is necessary to study effects of phototherapy their level. Using an ELISA, we determined the plasma levels of Il-b, TNF-a, INF-g, Il-10, and transforming growth factor (TGF-b) in healthy volunteers (n=15-20) in 0, 0.5, and 24 hr after exposures of their back (400 cm2) to a therapeutic dose of visible incoherent polarized (VIP) light (Swiss BIOPTRON-2 device, 400-2000 nm, 95% polarization, 12 J/cm2).

As a control (Placebo) group, unexposed people were similarly tested after 2 exfusions of blood for study (30-40 ml for 24 hr). There were no changes of the IL-1b level in 0.5 and 24 hr after the VIP-exposure of 17 volunteers, however, the TNF-a content in 0.5 hr changed in 85% of the subjects: a very slight increase was revealed in persons with a low initial cytokine level (50% of all tested) and a more marked decrease, in volunteers with a high initial cytokine level. The inverse dependence of the light-induced effects on the initial TNF-a levels is confirmed by a negative correlation coefficient r (-0.67). In other 22 volunteers a statistically significant increase in the INF-g level was found in 0.5 and 24 hr: its mean amount changed by 44 pg/ml (from 21 to 65 pg/ml), in some people, by 102-308 pg/ml.

Meanwhile, in the Placebo group (n=7) a decrease in the INF-g content was observed, which presumably resulted from the hemoexfusion. There also were changes of the Il-10 and TGF-b levels in 78-85% of volunteers, a high dependence of these changes being found on the initial level: r=-0.96 (Il-10) and r=-0.60 (TGF-b). Indeed, in subjects with the low values of Il-10 (40% of cases) its level increased in 0.5 hr (from 9 to 49 pg/m) and, to a lesser degree, in 24 hr, while in the group with the high Il-10 content it fell markedly (from 150 to 5 pg/ml); in the Placebo group a significant increase of Il-10 was observed (from 67 to 126 pg/ml in 24 h).

As to TGF-b, its content within 0.5 hr decreased almost twice in 40% of cases (from 20.4 to 11 ng/ml) and rose in the 40% of volunteers 1.5 times (from 7.9 to 11.8 ng/ml). In the Placebo group there was an elevation of the TGF-b level in 60% of the people, while a decrease, only in 27% of the tested persons (by 25%).

However, in 24 hr the 2-fold fall of the TGF-b content was revealed already in 71% of the control group persons, whereas among the irradiated volunteers, it was revealed only in 40%. Thus, a single VIP-exposure of healthy people immediately increases the plasma INF-g level and produces a regulatory effect on the TNF-b, Il-10, and TGF-b content. 3

CHANGES IN SOME FUNCTIONAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF THE CIRCULATING HUMAN BLOOD AFTER PERCUTANEOUS APPLICATION OF VISIBLE POLARIZED LIGHT AT A THERAPEUTIC DOSE

M.F.Balljuzek, N.Yu.Romanenko, S.I.Morozova, E.A.Manova, 1K.A.Samoilova, 1A.V.Vologdina. Center of Phototherapy and Laser Surgery of the Russian Academy of Sciences Hospital, 1Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St.Petersburg, Russia

Three years ago, our clinics started application of a Swiss phototherapeutic device BIOPTRON that allows an exposure of a small body area to visible incoherent polarized (VIP) light, whose spectrum and power density are close to the Sun visible radiation (400- 2000 nm, 95% of polarization, 12 J/cm2).

To elucidate physiological mechanisms and to specify indications for this type of phototherapy, we analyzed some biochemcal parameters in 26 healthy volunteers during the course of 10 daily irradiations of a body area, 400 cm2.

In the Placebo group (n=16) the irradiation was imitated and 5 exfusions of 140 ml blood for 10 days for study was performed, like in the main group. A rapid statistically significant decrease of the glucose level in 65% of VIP-exposed volunteers (on average, by 10%) has been observed in 0.5 hr after VIP-session but no significant changes in the Placebo group. Subsequently, strongly depending on the initial level, there was a decrease or an increase of this parameter in most VIP-irradiated subjects. The correlation and dispersion analysis has revealed regulatory and normalizing effect of the VIP-sessions on the glucose content. In the Placebo group, this regularity was not detected. Deep changes were in parameters of lipid metabolism: an immediate decrease of triglyceride content, (from 1.14 to 1.00 mmole/l) and its gradual, statistically significant decrease by the end of the course. The analysis indicated both a regulatory and normalizing effect of the VIP-course on the content of these atherogenic lipids.

The data obtained have allowed us to apply the VIP-therapy in 10 patients with X-syndrome. For comparison 10 other patients as well as 12 volunteers were irradiated with therapeutic doses of He-Ne laser light. A small number of examined subjects allows only preliminary conclusions. Unlike volunteers no significant decrease was revealed in the sugar and triglyceride levels, whereas b-lipoproteins' content decreased soon after the 1st session and by the end of the course of both VIP-therapy and laser treatment (by 32%). As to a-cholesterol, it increased in patients with initially low values and decreased in subjects with high level both after a single exposure to light and by the end of course. The Exposure of the volunteers' skin to visible polarized light is accompanied by increase in growth, promiting activity of the circulating blood for human cells in vitro : dependence of the effect on cell type.

Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, *Institute for Experimental Medicine of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, St.Petersburg, Russia

In analyzing mechanisms of the visible light-induced stimulation of wound healing we studied the growth promoting (GP) activity of the volunteers' blood for cultured human cells after a single exposure of small area of the body (15x15 cm) to therapeutic dose of visible incoherent polarized (VIP) light (Swiss BIOPTRON-2 device, 400-2000 nm, 95% of polarization, 12 J/cm2). The exfusion of blood and its centrifugation were performed before and after VIP-session; cell-depleted plasma (2.5-10%) was added to the culture medium instead of fetal calf serum. In the 1st group of the experiments the following cells were used as targets: two primary cultures (keratinocytes, KC, of the donor skin, embryonal fibroblasts, FB) and two continuos lines (endothelial cells ECV304 and epidermoid carcinoma A-431 cells). The number of cells was determined by a colorimetric method.

In the 2nd group the primary cultures of the PHA-stimulated blood lymphocytes (Lym) after their damage with X-ray (0.5 Gy) were tested. The mitotic index (MI) and incidence of the chromosome breaks (ChrBr) were determined in these cells after their cultivation in presence of 22% of autologous plasma derived from the same volunteers before and after VIP-treatment.

It has been established that in 0.5 hr after the VIP-session, soluble factors appear in the volunteers' blood; they stimulate proliferation of KC (in 57% of the cases, on average, by 20%), FB (in 41%, by 10%), ECV304 (in 53%, by 30%), but not of the tumor cells. The blood drawn from volunteers next day after exposure has a higher GP activity for KC (frequency of the increments is 70%, by 30%) but not for other cells. It is essential that the frequency and degree of the stimulation of FB proliferation are 1.5-2 times lower than those of KC and ECV304, which might be one of the explanations as to why no pronounced hyperproliferation of the connective tissue is observed after the VIP-treatment of wounds. A significant

individual variability of the blood GP properties has been revealed, as well as a high degree of dependence of VIP- effects on the initial level of the blood GP activity: as a rule, it rises at a low indices, while slightly decreases at the high ones. Hence, VIP light produces regulatory effect on the GP activity of the circulating blood for KC, FB, and ECV304.

As to X-damaged Lym, cultivation together with autologous plasma of VIP-exposed volunteers resulted to the restoration of the cell mitotic activity, on average, from 82% to the level in non-damaged Lym and simultaneously reduced the ChrBr frequency, on average, by 17%. According to our findings the photomodified platelets can be an important source of factors able to restore the damaged autologous cells. Moreover, a proof has been obtained that platelet - associated growth factors (PDGF and EGF) have such activity. The results are discussed in the connection with VIP-induced changes of the content of some cytokines and growth factors in blood. 2

CHANGES OF THE CONTENT OF SOME CYTOKINES AND GROWTH FACTORS IN CIRCULATING BLOOD OF VOLUNTEERS EXPOSED TO VISIBLE POLARIZED LIGHT AT A THERAPEUTIC DOSE

The promotion of wound healing and immunomodulation are the cardinal indications for laser therapy. Since these complex phenomena involve participation of immunomodulators and growth factors circulating in blood, it is necessary to study effects of phototherapy their level. Using an ELISA, we determined the plasma levels of Il-b, TNF-a, INF-g, Il-10, and transforming growth factor (TGF-b) in healthy volunteers (n=15-20) in 0, 0.5, and 24 hr after exposures of their back (400 cm2) to a therapeutic dose of visible incoherent polarized (VIP) light (Swiss BIOPTRON-2 device, 400-2000 nm, 95% polarization, 12 J/cm2).

As a control (Placebo) group, unexposed people were similarly tested after 2 exfusions of blood for study (30-40 ml for 24 hr). There were no changes of the IL-1b level in 0.5 and 24 hr after the VIP-exposure of 17 volunteers, however, the TNF-a content in 0.5 hr changed in 85% of the subjects: a very slight increase was revealed in persons with a low initial cytokine level (50% of all tested) and a more marked decrease, in volunteers with a high initial cytokine level. The inverse dependence of the light-induced effects on the initial TNF-a levels is confirmed by a negative correlation coefficient r (-0.67). In other 22 volunteers a statistically significant increase in the INF-g level was found in 0.5 and 24 hr: its mean amount changed by 44 pg/ml (from 21 to 65 pg/ml), in some people, by 102-308 pg/ml.

Meanwhile, in the Placebo group (n=7) a decrease in the INF-g content was observed, which presumably resulted from the hemoexfusion. There also were changes of the Il-10 and TGF-b levels in 78-85% of volunteers, a high dependence of these changes being found on the initial level: r=-0.96 (Il-10) and r=-0.60 (TGF-b). Indeed, in subjects with the low values of Il-10 (40% of cases) its level increased in 0.5 hr (from 9 to 49 pg/m) and, to a lesser degree, in 24 hr, while in the group with the high Il-10 content it fell markedly (from 150 to 5 pg/ml); in the Placebo group a significant increase of Il-10 was observed (from 67 to 126 pg/ml in 24 h).

As to TGF-b, its content within 0.5 hr decreased almost twice in 40% of cases (from 20.4 to 11 ng/ml) and rose in the 40% of volunteers 1.5 times (from 7.9 to 11.8 ng/ml). In the Placebo group there was an elevation of the TGF-b level in 60% of the people, while a decrease, only in 27% of the tested persons (by 25%).

However, in 24 hr the 2-fold fall of the TGF-b content was revealed already in 71% of the control group persons, whereas among the irradiated volunteers, it was revealed only in 40%. Thus, a single VIP-exposure of healthy people immediately increases the plasma INF-g level and produces a regulatory effect on the TNF-b, Il-10, and TGF-b content. 3

CHANGES IN SOME FUNCTIONAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF THE CIRCULATING HUMAN BLOOD AFTER PERCUTANEOUS APPLICATION OF VISIBLE POLARIZED LIGHT AT A THERAPEUTIC DOSE

Three years ago, our clinics started application of a Swiss phototherapeutic device BIOPTRON that allows an exposure of a small body area to visible incoherent polarized (VIP) light, whose spectrum and power density are close to the Sun visible radiation (400- 2000 nm, 95% of polarization, 12 J/cm2).

To elucidate physiological mechanisms and to specify indications for this type of phototherapy, we analyzed some biochemcal parameters in 26 healthy volunteers during the course of 10 daily irradiations of a body area, 400 cm2.

In the Placebo group (n=16) the irradiation was imitated and 5 exfusions of 140 ml blood for 10 days for study was performed, like in the main group. A rapid statistically significant decrease of the glucose level in 65% of VIP-exposed volunteers (on average, by 10%) has been observed in 0.5 hr after VIP-session but no significant changes in the Placebo group. Subsequently, strongly depending on the initial level, there was a decrease or an increase of this parameter in most VIP-irradiated subjects. The correlation and dispersion analysis has revealed regulatory and normalizing effect of the VIP-sessions on the glucose content. In the Placebo group, this regularity was not detected. Deep changes were in parameters of lipid metabolism: an immediate decrease of triglyceride content, (from 1.14 to 1.00 mmole/l) and its gradual, statistically significant decrease by the end of the course. The analysis indicated both a regulatory and normalizing effect of the VIP-course on the content of these atherogenic lipids.

The increase in b-lypoproteins' level was observed in 24 hr as well as by the end of course in both groups. Hence, this effect was due to the hemoexfusion rather than the effect of light. A statistically significant increase of the level of anti-atherogenic lipid a-cholesterol (from 1,76 to 1.98 mmol/l), was found out at all periods of the VIP-course, whereas in the Placebo group this parameter decreased.

The data obtained have allowed us to apply the VIP-therapy in 10 patients with X-syndrome. For comparison 10 other patients as well as 12 volunteers were irradiated with therapeutic doses of He-Ne laser light. A small number of examined subjects allows only preliminary conclusions. Unlike volunteers no significant decrease was revealed in the sugar and triglyceride levels, whereas b-lipoproteins' content decreased soon after the 1st session and by the end of the course of both VIP-therapy and laser treatment (by 32%). As to a-cholesterol, it increased in patients with initially low values and decreased in subjects with high level both after a single exposure to light and by the end of course. 

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Natural Fertility Program  

HOW CAN I HELP & WHAT ARE THE COSTS INVOLVED?

First of all I need a thorough case history and a wellness review. Heavy metal tests using urine, an inexpensive in – clinic test. Naturopathic consultations takes an hour and 30 minutes and includes Hemaview TM (select from the menu bar). Tongue and pulse assessments are included as well as a zinc taste test for zinc status. Where there is evidence of gut dysbiosis that is indicated in the blood consistency and urinary indican testing, it is important to regulate that area of health in order to stabilise the immune system and hormone functions. Weight loss is an area that would need addressing where necessary. Heavy metal chelation therapy using cerain prescriptions may also be required. Acupuncture has proven highly beneficial with fertility programs and I always try to encourage women to undergo a regime of acupuncture session as well as a Miridiacheck (select acugraph from the menu bar). All skin penetration involves the use of high quality, sterile, disposable, single use acupuncture needles. Many people refuse any sort of needling and I do not try to coerce them against their wishes. However, laser acupuncture is painless and is always an option. Massage and lymphatic drainage are options that sometimes support conception. Herbal medicine is a major part of natural fertility, using both western as well as Chinese herbal formulas. Homeopathy is equally important and is incorporated into miridian rebalancing, where certain auricular points are used, and has an enormous impact on the body’s response to the entire treatment program, including assimilation of nutrients and detoxification processes. Biomesotherapy – Likewise with acupuncture, this amazing technique is not suitable for those with a fear of needles. Single use, sterile syringes, needles and ampoules are used to inject small amounts of saline at specific points to open up the energy flow through the matrix and modulate inflammatory cytokines and hormone release via cellular detoxification pathways that may be overloaded and sluggish. Orally ingested homeopathic hormones and suis organ medicine (homeopathic) are dispensed as part of the treatment. Microcurrent Therapy – this amazing therapy supports Biomesotherapy and is used with or without the needling, along with laser light acupuncture and bioptron light. Herbal and homeopathic fertility cream formulas may also be prescribed. 

Nutritional support – Naturally derived vitamins that are free from magnesium stereate are preferable during a detoxification program. Only very high grade fish oils that are free from marine pollutants are recommended and preference is given to nutritional food derived oils such as organic Faxseed and fat soluble vitamins. 

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Naturopath, nurse and mother of four, Jennifer Weekes, provides safe, non-invasive child health support and parental guidance on evidence based natural medicine and nutrition.  Jennifer has had a lifetime of experience with chilhood health and behavioural problems and her caring, understanding attitude towards her patients promotes a great deal of trust and communication that is necessary to produce a positive outcome. 

I relate well to young people and they always feel comfortable in our kid's friendly clinic. I understand that children often react unusually in unfamiliar territory and we play down their presence, by acting in a friendly, natural manner. Children toys are provided appropriate to age and while attention is largely focused on discussions with parents. Older children are treated with friendliness and respect and their communication is encourages where appropriate. The first stage of childhood assessment includes a pregnancy and neonatal health history of mother and child. I need to know about breast feeding, formulas, weaning, food reaction, skin problems, digestion, sleep patterns, social and behavioural patterns, environmental situation, health and vaccination history and post vaccination reactions if any. It is like piecing together a jigsaw that unfolds the mystery of what triggered the illness or behavioural changes.

Many children's problems are related to diet, and it is for this reason that I need to test for sensitivies in children old enough and compliant with holding a probe in one hand whilst I gently palpate a finger with a blunt and painless intrustment on the opposite hand that registers a reading on a computer screen to assist in assessing food  intolerances.

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Children's Medicine

The Common Cold

Recommendations - increased fluids and rest plus a herbal mixture to soothe the mucous membranes and dry up excess secretions. A tonic herbal extract, to improve wellbeing, is also suggested. Fever is reduced with diaphoretic herbs that cleanse the lymphatics and stimulate the immune system. 
  Steam inhalations with the addition of decongesting essential oils may assist in opening and cleansing the airways.

Flu Symptoms

Muscle pain, neck stiffness, fever and headache usually mark flu symptoms. Respiratory symptoms may be present, or nausea and diarrhea. Duration may be between 24 hours to 14 days in an otherwise healthy adult. Children and the elderly need to be carefully monitored for secondary infections of the ears and lungs. Although mild flu is less debilitating, a severe attack can lead to serious illness. Where the appetite is poor, fresh fruit and vegetable juices should be provided as well as copious water to prevent dehydration. Where there is a fever the body should be sponged regularly and warmth should be maintained. A massive sweat may reduce body temperature, but always check the temperature afterwards, particularly where there is shivering. If the temperature is elevated whilst shivering, it is possibly a rigor and medical assistance should be sought immediately. Acute respiratory infections and fever can be life threatening and require prompt medical attention. 

For all the above reasons, Jennifer will treat patients for early symptoms or with a mild infection.  She will offer herbal remedies and homeopathy.  Naturopathy is about strengthening the vital force to fight infection.  Jennifer is happy to provide herbal and homeopathic formulas to family for homecare of their infected familiy in quarantine, but in the interest of the general public and her own personal health, it is appreciated if infected people stay at home to avoid spreading viruses.  

"We have introduced VIBRO TRAINER into our huge range of natural therapies treatments.  Some physiotherapists that are using the VIBRO TRAINER with special needs children in Melbourne are finding that the VIBRO TRAINER is helping the kids with their coordination and their general wellbeing. They have also commented that the children love the sensation of being on the machine, which helps them to get exercise they normally would not get."

Testimonial made by a physiotherapist - Melbourne

Bribie Natural Health Clinic on Phone 34087141

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Weight Loss

 

Gaining Slimness - Vitality and Healthy Aging Program

Jennifer offers a weight loss program that is tailor made for the individual. Consideration is given to any medical issues that may be a cause of the problem. The program is a health promoting diet which will lower both cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

Focus
  Because the focus is on natural foods and avoidance of artificial sweeteners and preservatives, the metabolism, mental outlook and general wellbeing is improved.

Convenience
  Meals are designed to cater for personal tastes and convenience within the family lifestyle, as well as providing individual nutritional requirements. Because the program is about fat loss and gaining slimness and vitality, not unhealthy weight loss where the body burns too much lean muscle and the fat is retained as in syndrome X, Jennifer utilizes the VLA cellular analysis into her consultations. VLA is a bio impedence cellular analysis that measures the body’s proportions of fat, muscle, intra and extra-cellular fluid balance. She uses the readings as a guide to adjusting protein and carbohydrate portions to the diet to ensure the body is burning fat efficiently.

Health Analysis For Vitality and Healthy Ageing
  Naturopath and Nutritionist Jennifer Weekes uses bio impedence health analysis (VLA), with her successful weight loss program .  The TGA registered medical monitoring machine is very popular within the wellness industry.  Testing is painless and quick.  A printed report is generated for the client, and fortnightly follow-up tests produce various graphs that can show how much fat is actually shrinking, increased levels of active tissue mass and improved cellular energy pathways with compliance.  People expect to see results on the scales within a week of dieting.  Fat loss using sensible food and exercise will not necessarily produce immediate weight loss.  Remember, muscle weighs more than fat and with exercise and reduced calorie intake from slow burning carbohydrates, there is a huge exchange rate going on in the body within the first ten days.  The VLA test is very encouraging during this period and it will also show some decreased measurements particularly around the girth during the first stages of fat loss.  It always bothers me when I see people losing weight too rapidly, because it is in an unhealthy pattern that is not actually fat loss, but active tissue shrinkage through cell dehydration.   To ensure fat is being burned at a safe level, urine testing will indicate whether or not the body is producing ketones.  If moderate ketosis is maintained for the first month, a substantial amount of fat will be shed, and cellular health and energy will be greatly improved.  It is very important to drink plenty of water and to maintain energy and mood levels, and to avoid sugar cravings.  All this is possible without yo-yoing your weight.  My fat loss program has continued to change lives in the Bribie Island district for over five years now.  I try to keep it affordable, but just as the program is not promoted as a gimmick, nor is the cost.   No professional business can offer free services without money entering the equation.  If you want to achieve long term value from a service, you will be prepared to pay for it.  I am a nutritionist with a lifetime of knowledge on health and fat loss, and my triple degree qualifications garantee a high professional standard.

Bribie Natural Health Clinic provides VLA bioimpedence analysis reports that indicate the exact parameters for fat, muscle and fluid composition as well as cellular health. The software calculates the patient’s calorie, protein, fat, carbohydrate and water requirements to adjust imbalances.  Most fitness centres use electronic scales or hand grip devices that are designed to calculate body fat percentages.  However, anyone who understands how electricity travels will realise that these devices can only read the upper or lower body, because the current always takes the shortest course through its pole, therefore scales are measuring the lower half of the body, whilst hand grips measure the trunk.  Due to various differing body shapes it is necessary to measure one half of the frame that includes upper and lower body fat as well as fluid and muscle parameters.  Bo-impedence testing is much more reliable as a BFI (body fat index) because it measures from the foot to the hand, thus one half of the body is tested that includes the limbs and trunk including abdominal fat.  The term Cellular Health Analysis is used to describe the test because it also measures the hydration levels of our cells, an important factor in determining biological aging.  Unhealthy cells are poorly hydrated due to a slowing down of ATP or in simple English, the cells fail produce enough energy to retain their electrolytes, therefore the water leaks into the extra cellular space (edema).

Where losing weight proves difficult despite patient compliance, other metabolic imbalances are investigated.  Jennifer will refer her patients to Tess Mitchell, who will test the thyroid health of the patient using a simple non-invasive but reliable device.  Tess visits Bribie Natural Health Clinic on a monthly basis, so if you are interested in having your thyroid health checked phone 34087141 for an appointment.  To rate your thyroid health, select  Metabolic Testing -Thyroflex from the menu bar.

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Nutrition - Facts and Fallacies

- by Jennifer Weekes ND

My naturopathic consultations include a dietary assessment and many people believe they are making wise food choices that may in fact e harmful to their health.

Some examples are commercial fruit juices, and muesli bars that are loaded with sugar and other nasties.  I always advocate simple foods in balanced portions that are the cheapest and healthiest choices. We can cur grocery bill in half by shopping for fruit and vegetables at the greengrocers, meat, eggs and poultry from the butcher and fish from the seafood outlets.  When time is limited to the convenience of supermarket shopping, visit only the rows that contain fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and natural yoghurt, olive oil etc., seafood and undenatured grains, nuts and cereals.  Avoid all the marinades, sauces and packaged foods and save a fortune in one year. 

Many people fell victim to the fat free food fad, and wondered why their cholesterol went through the roof. An adults daily requirements is approximately 70 grams of healthy fats such as cold water fish, virgin olive oil and nuts to provide essential fatty acids, burn body fat, and supply energy and essential fatty acids to the cells.

It is equally important to include a balanced portion of protein in each meal to maintain energy, muscle mass and cellular repair. A vegetarian diet can often prove deficient in cell building amino acids that sometimes leads to hypoproteinuria, where the body stores excess water, with low muscle to fat ratios.  Many weight loss diets promote the consumption of high protein diets with almost no carbohydrates such as the controversial Atkins diet.  We now promote a more balanced intake of moderate protein, healthy, omega rich fats in sensible portions and low glycaemic carbohydrates from vegetables and a small amount of allowable fruit and grains.

Bribie Natural Health Clinic provides access to HICAPs from private health funds that are affiliated with the scheme. HICAPs takes all the paper work out of private health fund rebates. The card is swiped and the patient pays the gap. Health funds NOT affiliated with Hi-Caps will pay a rebate to members on presentation of an official clinic receipt.

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Jennifer Weekes B Nat. is a licensed Naturopath, Acupuncturist and Nurse. She draws on her vast experience in assessing your health and prescribes the right products to treat symptoms as well as the cause of unwellness. Talk to Jennifer about her high quality supplements available at competetive prices.

NB: no claims are made for cures to irreversivble degenerative diseases and cancer. Natural Therapies can reduce symptoms and slow disease processes. Regulations for Natural Therapies allow external physical assessments that do not include inspection of the genital regions, nor internal examinations.  Treatments for such problems as genital herpes and vaginal prolapse would require medical diagnosis by a registered medical doctor.  Natural therapies are aimed at supporting wellness, improving immunity, digestion and detoxification pathways thus reducing inflammation and pain and increasing vitality.  Alternative medicine includes Acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, homeopathy and nutraceuticals plus certain approved medical equipment to support healing such as FS microcurrent therapy and Bioptron Light Therapy.  Naturopathy does NOT include any form of intra-venous therapy or medical drugs.  Jennifer is registered as a mesotherapist that allows the injecting of sterile saline sub-cutanoeosly with the consent of her patients.  This is a non medicare provider service that can be claimed as acupuncture or naturopathic treatment through private health fund extras only.

Multi modality HI-CAPS health fund rebates. Fully registered and accredited practitioner. Visit our clinic in ANZ  complex Bellara.  Phone 34087141