Lichen sclerosus is a chronic condition that causes thin, white patches of skin that look pale or crinkled, usually in the genital (vulvar or anal) area. It can cause pain and discomfort, itching, and easy bruising or tearing of the skin. It often causes permanent scarring. 4% of women with this condition go on to develop vulvar cancer. Skin affected by lichen sclerosus can also scar and join up with...

Chelation therapy is used to treat a variety of health problems. First, chelating agents are used to bind with heavy toxic metals such as cadmium, lead, and mercury substances that enter the body through food, water, and other means-and excrete these metals from the body. As certain minerals accumulate in the body, they interact with other minerals, promoting the actions of some and inhibiting the actions of others. Lead, for...

As you may well be aware, Australians and people around the world, seem to struggle significantly with mental health, especially anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Additionally, addiction and substance abuse, seem to be prevalent in the population and often have a tight grasp on some people, despite their intentions to change. This has a profound effect on the person involved, but also affects their loved ones significantly. Research has shown that...

When NAD is given intravenously, it restores the cellular energy system which in turn increases energy, relieves mood disturbances, and reduces pain, and helps with recovery from addiction. NAD helps enzymes in our body convert food into energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Studies suggest that some people with chronic fatigue and related conditions have low levels of ATP. Research also shows that NAD can stimulate brain function,...

It’s no surprise that each of us are unique individuals and quite often, we find there is no magic cure that can heal every single patient in the exact same way. Enter Functional medicine – a strongly evidence based field of medicine with a systems biology–based approach that addresses the person as a whole and not just an isolated set of symptoms. Creating a therapeutic relationship between the patient and...

Everyone can benefit from a boost to their immune system. Factors like stress or lack of sleep can weaken the immune system, and with COVID-19 occurring globally, ensuring that your body’s immune system is at its peak will be worthwhile. Maintaining it in tip-top shape will help fight off potential illness and help keep yourself healthy. There are numerous ways to help enhance your immune system, but intravenous (IV) therapy...

When going through Cancer treatment, many people often find themselves feeling not in control of the management system – this can lead to feelings of fear, depression and uncertainty. Integrative Cancer Care includes therapeutic interventions in diet, lifestyle, exercise, stress care and nutritional supplements to name a few - that allow the patient to be a part of the decision making and that they can actively manage in combination with...

It seems these days, that either everyone is talking about their gut health, or not talking about it all. My concern is probably more for those people who still don't realise how critical your gut is to your overall wellbeing. Our gut is literally our second brain, and when it's not happy, nobody's happy! When you suffer with gut dysfunction, it can affect you in several different ways. You could...

A lot of people lack vitamins and minerals in their bodies, and they struggle to find an accurate solution for it, causing different consequences for the long term. But, have you ever heard about ‘Nutritional IV Therapy’? Nutritional IV Therapy or also known as Intravenous Vitamin Therapy is the process of providing your body with different vitamins and minerals through the bloodstream. To keep your body healthy and safe from different diseases. Nutritional IV Therapy...

Have you ever stopped to consider how much of your daily life is determined by hormones? Did you know that all of your hormones are produced from cholesterol and that they can therefore be influenced by diet, lifestyle, stress, nutrients, drugs and your metabolism? Up until now, you’ve probably only thought of them as the pesky little things that drive women crazy? That time of the month?! Pregnancy brain? The...

In my view, an important aspect of the human condition is the variety of opinion, the need for opposing views and healthy scepticism. But it is also disturbing when the loudest voice or the greatest critic is seen as the correct opinion, often because the person in question appears well credentialed. This is typically the case in medicine and science, when the opinions of conservative, ingrained professors are taken, often...

Did you know that many Australians are Iodine deficient due to the lack of Iodine in our soil and that Iodine is one of the key factors needed for your thyroid to function optimally? See, the thyroid is a gland that regulates our entire metabolism, and when it’s not doing so well, neither are you. Conventional GPs usually only test for TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and leave it at that....

Methylation Disorders The methylation cycle is one of the most critical (and often misunderstood) biological processes in the body - influencing our ability to detox, produce energy, regulate our immune system and repair DNA. It also affects neurotransmitter production and activity. When our ability to methylate is influenced by genetics, it is often associated with a dysregulation of emotion, often leading to an increased risk of depression, schizophrenia, OCD and...

Despite cannabis, or marijuana, being around for a very long time, there is still not much formal evidence for doctors to rely on when deciding which product to prescribe to patients - sometimes we start with one, and then change over to another product as we reassess the patient and their response. There is some evidence that certain medicinal cannabis products may be useful in treating the following conditions: anxiety...

Chelation refers to the binding of an organic compound (e.g.EDTA) to a metal ion. The word chelation is derived rom the Greek word “chele”, which refers to the claw of a crab or a lobster. EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid) is a synthetic amino acid which, when added to the blood stream, can bind calcium, lead, cadmium and other heavy metals. The EDTA and metal ion complex is eliminated...