Naturopathy is an umbrella term used to identify a natural health practitioner who is trained in a number of modalities and utilises medicines that are created from the earth and are safe to use when prescribed by a professional. 

 

Naturopathy in its true historical sense is using clean air and water to remedy ill health.  Today we also include herbal medicine, homoeopathy, nutritional medicine, Bach & Australian Bush flower essences, iridology, EFT and other diagnostic techniques

 

The art of iridology is utilised in most initial naturopathic consultations.  I have installed modern digital technology so that my clients can share the experience of what the coloured part of the eyes reveal.

 

Iridology could be described as a  biographical indicator of constitutional body type and physiological history.  It allows the practitioner to confirm the naturopathic cause of illness, following a full case history. It is not used to diagnose frank disease and the iris will not exhibit a change in structure with healing, although clarity of colour can be returned with good health.

 

Technology now being a wonderful thing, computerised iridology allows excellent illumination and magnification of the iris (the coloured part of the eye) and this allows me to assess its features in great depth. Images are now displayed on LCD screens.

 

Additionally, clients can purchase a copy of their iris charts which can be emailed to them following their consultation at a cost of $25 inc GST. 

 

At Earth Wise Natural Medicine I utilise natural and traditional medicine techniques and treatments including Herbal Medicine.

What are herbal medicines used for? Herbal Medicines are a significant tool in treating and managing many conditions. Over thousands of years and through clinical observation specific herbs have been selected for their ability to assist the body in its resolution of specific conditions.

 

Many modern drugs are derived from traditional herbal remedies. In recent years increasing amounts of scientific research has been undertaken to refine the understanding of the contents of herbal medicines and to clarify their actions.

 

Herbal Medicines are powerful and effective remedies that are useful in the treatment of a broad range of ailments, conditions and diseases, including:

In order to help my clients succeed in their health programme I have herbal medicines available in several forms including Tablets, Teas and Tinctures.

 

Since ancient times herbal medicines have been given in the form of teas brewed in water, such as chamomile, green and peppermint tea.  More recently, herbal medicines have been extracted in ethanol (alcohol) which improves the longevity, strength and storage of herbs.

 

Teas and tinctures are ideal for blending mixtures that are specific for an individual client.  I create various blends of tasty herbal teas that are sourced from organic and biodynamic local growers.

 

My range includes:

* Tummy tea for indigestion and reflux

* Complexion tea to cleanse blood and skin

* Tranquilitea for healthy sleep patterns & stress reduction

* Wellbeing tea for general detoxification

* Medicine Man tea for lung cleansing

 

I also stock single plant teas including sage, red clover, nettle, chamomile, mint, melissa, passionflower, calendula and raspberry leaf.

It is true that most herbal medicines don't taste nice. In recognition of this fact manufacturers now produce many common and useful herbal medicines in the form of tablets and capsules. This means that now you can have the benefit of the remedy without the unpleasant aftertaste.

 

Herbalists don't always treat from the inside-out. Quite often an herbal creme is an appropriate way to help treat a condition and bring relief. I stock a range of over-the-counter preparations and also manufacture my own arthritic ointment.

 

Australia is lucky to have high standards of good manufacturing practice for the production of therapeutic substances such as herbal medicines.

 

Standards of manufacturing therapeutic products within Australia are set and administered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). These standards help ensure quality and purity of the remedies that I prescribe at Earth Wise Natural medicine.

 

Dietary Advice is an essential element in holistic health care. Good nutrition is essential to good health in the same way that good quality materials are essential to build a good quality product. Your food and drink can be your poison or it can be your medicine.

 

Most health conditions are influenced by your dietary choices, but good choices are based on good information and understanding.  Without professional training it is difficult to differentiate good dietary information from "spin" or advertising in our "information overloaded" world. Independent professional dietary advice helps you sort through this maze.

 

At Earth Wise Natural Medicine I can provide you with clear individualised dietary advice that focuses on improving your health and well being. In many cases your food can be your medicine.

 

Poor diet contributes to most ill health conditions. In some cases this is the over consumption of specific foods and in others it is the absence of key nutrients.

 

In 10 years of clinical practice I have observed that dietary modification is useful in treating many conditions including:

Alison Kane at Earth Wise Natural Medicine practices from the holistic view point where food and beverages are seen as substances that can either help or hinder wellbeing. Any advice is based on a full understanding of a clientĄ¯s medical history, lifestyle and existing dietary regimen.

 

Treatment is individualised and based on food suggestions and dietary programs, and if necessary nutritional supplementation in the form of powders, tablets or capsules.

 

Australia is lucky to have high standards of good manufacturing practice for the production of therapeutic substances such as nutritional supplements. Standards of manufacturing therapeutic products within Australia are set and administered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). These standards help ensure quality and purity of the remedies and supplements that I can prescribe at Earth Wise Natural medicine.  

 

Earth Wise Natural Medicine is a Professional natural healthcare clinic and I prescribe mostly exclusive 'professional-only' quality remedies that are not available to the general retail marketplace. 

  

Homeopathy is a 200 year old traditional energetic medicine, suitable for nearly everyone, from babies to vital older people. Homeopathy focuses on you as an individual, concentrating on treating your specific physical and emotional symptoms, to give long lasting benefits.

 

The therapy is based on the theory of treating "like with like". Homoeopathic remedies are dilute natural substances that if given to a healthy person, would produce the symptoms the medicine is prescribed for. In the assessment of the client, I take into account the range of physical, emotional and lifestyle factors in order to prescribe the correct medicine.

 

I dispense remedies mostly in a liquid form, preserved with ethanol, but sometimes as pillules that can be dissolved under the tongue. I use both simple remedies (one ingredient) or Reckeweg complexes, along with a range of other proprietary homoeopathic products.

 

Homoeopathy is a cost effective medicine for the entire family. It works particularly well with children, and when correctly prescribed and administered can produce some astonishing results.

I utilise the Blackmores Celloid preparations to help rebalance physiological mineral deficiencies. Celloids are potentised like homoeopathic preparations, but also deliver a gross dose of minerals effectively into the living cells and tissue.

 

They are a low cost and very safe medication that I utilise to treat the underlying cause of poor health.

 

Flower essences, like homoeopathy, are also energetic medicines, but their purpose is to bring about emotional balance.

 

There are a vast range of emotional essences available today, and it's a fascinating area of esoteric medicine, but I choose to restrict myself to the traditional Bach Flowers (some of you may be familiar with Rescue Remedy which is a combination of 6 Bach flowers), the Australian Bush Flowers and some FES varieties.

 

Flower essences are very easy to take and you cannot overdose on them.

These wonderful remedies act as catalysts to change negative beliefs and thought processes, and bring about positive change that helps the client achieve clarity and their full potential.

 

 

Emotional Freedom Technique (also known as EFT)  is a therapeutic technique that is very gentle, simple to perform and therapeutically powerful. It aims to rid the body of negative emotions that disrupt the body's energy system and lead us to damaging and unhealthy physical and mental habits.

 

The client is guided by their practitioner through a sequence of physically 'tapping' on specific sites on the face, upper torso and the hand that correspond to energy meridians.  In addition, affirmations are made and techniques used that realign right and left brain activity.  

 

Amazingly, all of this is achieved within minutes in an atmosphere that is emotionally unconfrontational.  There is no 'dredging up' of past painful experiences and no psychological assessments are made.  It is a non-judgemental, painless and quick procedure that often leaves the client astonished at how relaxed they feel following their EFT session and the positive results just speak for themselves.

 

Usually one to two sessions is all that is required.  It can be carried out on all types of  people quite safely, regardless of whether they are medicated or not.    In fact the reason I use it at Earth Wise is because it is an incredibly safe and effective technique to achieve emotional freedom.  The only prerequisite is that the client is able to verbalise what it is that troubles them.

 

In my experience the client has not had to repeat an EFT session for their original complaint.