Children's Health at Bribie Natural Health Clinic
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.
For acutely ill children, parents are advised to seek urgent medical attention. I am a wellness clinician, NOT a medical doctor. If you have insidious problems with your child that the doctor can't help, call Jennifer Weekes
Bribie Natural Health Clinic on Phone 34087141
Childrens Medicine - I am very careful when prescribing to children due to their individual sensitivities. I am careful to comply with recomended dosages of herbs appropriate to age, weight and height of child. I use alcohol free herbal mixtures that are organic, sugar-free and pleasant tasting for compliance. Only small dosages are prescribed, so the formulas are usually easy for parents to administer. Homeopathy often works well with children and safe from newborns to the elderly, and does not interfere with medications.
For acutely ill children, parents are advised to seek urgent medical attention. I am a wellness clinician, NOT a medical doctor. If you have insidious problems with your child that the doctor can't help, call Jennifer Weekes at Bribie Natural Health Clinic on 34087141
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
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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.
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