Insomnia

by Dr Asal Shalviri, Naturopath

Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, it is estimated that the prevalence for insomnia may be as high as 50% of the adult population, with about 15% suffering from chronic insomnia and an additional 35% having transient or occasional insomnia. Insomnia affects women ten times more often than men. This discrepancy may be due to hormonal fluctuations as well as the fact that women tend to wear many hats- working, caring for family, and running a home are very demanding and stressful jobs indeed!

Signs and Symptoms  

• Not feeling refreshed after sleep
• Inability to sleep despite being tired
• Daytime drowsiness, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and impaired ability to perform normal activities
• Anxiety as bedtime approaches

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For more info or to book an appointment with Dr Shalviri please contact reception. 

Acupuncture and Travel 

Registered Acupuncturist  

Planning on going away soon?

First come in for some Acupuncture!

Here is why:

Acupuncture is known to be able to improve people's health and wellness. It not only can relieve pain, balance organ systems but also can calm your mind and help to deal with fears, stress and anxiety. This is where Acupuncture could tremendously change your travel experience during holidays or while on business trips!

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For more info or to book an appointment with Alexandra please contact reception. 

Product Spotlight

Cal Apatite Forte Capsules  

by Metagenics

*Microcrystalline Calcium Hydroxyapatite Complex (M.C.H.C.) has been used with great clinical success in the prevention and treatment of accelerated bone loss due to osteoporosis, not only to prevent and halt bone loss, but also to restore bone density.

This product will be highlighted at the Osteoporosis seminar and is available to purchase in our clinic.  

Stretching: for good or bad?

by Dr Ryan Flatt

Stretching. For good or for bad people are doing it and Doctors are prescribing it. Have you ever heard someone say "I stretch all the time because I always feel tight." Perhaps you have felt this way too? Every answer originates from a question but unfortunately some answers never come to fruition because the question is never asked.

Question: Are you tight? If yes, stretch.

But wait, we forgot a question. WHY are you tight?

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Metatarsalgia

and Custom Orthotics

Numbness, tingling, and burning pain - These are all symptoms that patients might experience as a result of metatarsalgia.  This can make daily actions such as walking, standing, or wiggling the toes excruciatingly painful.

In conjunction with good shoes, orthotics are often the best defense against returning metatarsalgia. According to the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, Studies have shown that custom orthotics can consistently decrease pain in the forefoot with proximal padding, which unburdens the metatarsal heads and prevents midtarsal joint pronation.[iv] Footmaxx orthotics with the Met Pad accommodation protect the metatarsals and offer patients more protection and support.    

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Our Chiropractors Dr Flatt and Dr Kusch are available to book in for your gait scan at any time during usual office hours.  

Healthy Tips 

Buy Local, In-Season Fruit & Vegetables  

Here's a handy reference for what's in season, some recipes and local markets.   

Grilling like a pro!

Grilling: Cooking small prime cuts of meat quickly and directly over hot, dry heat, unlike BBQing where you're slow cooking large cuts of meat for long periods of time over indirect heat. Grilled meats should have a nice browned flavor crust but not be charred black. Charring creates carbon, a carcinogen.

Jennifer Northrup, BA HSci
Wellness Coordinator & Nutrition Enthusiast     

"On the Grill" Recipe  

Foil Wrapped Veggies 

"Grilling vegetables in foil packets with olive oil and herbs is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy the summer harvest."