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Agyeman Integrative Medical Health Institute

Locality: Burpengary, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3185 1769

Address: 31 Glorious Drive 4505 Burpengary, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.aimhi.com.au

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25.01.2022 Car Park Corona Consulting at AIMHI Playing our part to keep everyone safe. Self quarantine! Dont infect your friends or fellow community members. Stay at home & Call Us

23.01.2022 I just wanted to share what a good and eloquent friend of mine just posted which should hopefully help advice people who still arent sure what this is about or why CoviD is goinG to be a troublesome nUisance For a while. Dear friends, I was recently asked to share my medical opinion with a social group of which I am a part. I was then asked to share that post publicly so that it could be shared, so here it is, modified for a more general audience:...Continue reading

21.01.2022 Our pain offerings are increasing. Get your non-opioid natural pain management with AIMHI

20.01.2022 Updating our group on how the CPWM program has been going and introducing the new AIMHI direction

20.01.2022 Many patients have experienced distress and fear during this pandemic as the world as they know it has come crashing down. For those with family, this has been a time for coming together to connect and share their distress. They have found ways of getting together and sharing their concerns. Others who have a lot of dysfunction in their lives, however, have found this to be a very trying time. Loneliness, store shelves without supplies, no one to talk to and even financia...l distress as jobs and businesses close. Their world has imploded and their sense of control has eroded. It is important in this time to reach out to your GP, priests/pastors, counselors to share your fears. You are not alone, however much it may feel like the world has gone crazy. CovID is notable for being recorded live on TV with death counts and panic. It has just opened our eyes to the impermanence of life. In fact, this has always been the world you live in. We are exposed daily to many diseases, many of which our immune system quietly fights without involving us. In every winter season, there is a percentage of people who die quietly of flu, cholera, malaria and any number of parasitic, viral and bacterial diseases. It is a well known fact that the infectious disease specialist warn us about of the waning efficacy of many of the antibiotics we use. Viruses, as I tell my patients all the time, have always been intractable little beasties, often, out of our control as we lack many efficacious antivirals to combat them. CovID's greatest claim to fame, is it's propensity to cause pneumonia which is and has always been a difficult disease to treat. In a pandemic setting, this obviously strains medical resources. But there is light at the end of this tunnel. Staying healthy, practicing healthy habits, avoiding behaviors that can expose us to illness have and will always be the way to avoid the many bugs out there. Sanitation and healthy behaviors brought us out of the plague years in Europe and continue to make our lives better. If you are struggling to cope, see your GP, counselor or pastor and talk through it. This will pass once we understand the virus a little better and have some strategies in place to deal with its peculiarities. We will go on. Just keep the faith and stay strong. See more

20.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN FOR EASTER 2020 !! Monday 6th April 2020 - 9:30 am 6:00 pm Tuesday 7th April 2020 - 9:30 am 6:00 pm... Wednesday 8th April 2020 - 9:30 am 6:00 pm Thursday 9th April 2020 - 9:30 am 6:00 pm Friday 10th April 2020 GOOD FRIDAY CLOSED Saturday 11th April 2020 EASTER SATURDAY - 12:00pm 6:00pm Sunday 12th April 2020 EASTER Sunday -12:00pm 6:00pm Monday 13th April 2020 - EASTER MONDAY - 9:30 am 6:00 pm Tuesday 14th April 2020 - 9:30 am 6:00 pm Wednesday 15th April 2020 - 9:30 am 6:00 pm Thursday 16th April 2020 - 9:30 am 6:00 pm Friday 17th April 2020 - CLOSED Saturday 18th April 2020 - 12:00 pm 6:00 pm Sunday 19th April 2020 - 12:00 pm 6:00 pm Please call 07 3888 7364 for more information. Don't forget to ask about our Phone and Skype/Zoom Video Sessions which is now available. You can also Book online at HotDoc / TeleHealth.

20.01.2022 We've officially opened at our new location. It's been busy and patients have been applauding the new move to functional medicine. Many people however have been asking what functional medicine is...the simple answer is ...we look at EVERYTHING else that can be causing your problem BEFORE we reach for a pill. Many illnesses that patients accept as inevitable are lifestyle diseases, related to poor sleep, poor food quality, poor tooth care, sick gut, too many antibiotics, stres...s in life (work, kids, partner, self). We are the most unhealthy we've ever been in the world despite all the advances in technology, medicine, and science simply because the more we are able to do, the more we abuse ourselves. This is taking a toll on our lives and this toll which evidences as disease is why so many people are on medications. Think of the chronic headache you get, the inability to fall asleep, the grumbly belly, the fatigue, the bad periods, the low libido, the hair loss, the dry flaky skin/hair/nails...These all are abnormal and point to cortisol dysregulation, gut dysbiosis, gluten intolerance, and more. What functional medicine does, is look for the underlying cause of the presenting problem and use supplements, behavioral changes, diet changes and more to help you get better. Does that mean disease will never come, no, we just figure out ways to minimize your propensity to disease and augment your body's ability to heal using now forgotten techniques that we have had for years? Why take glucosamine and chondroitin if bone broth can give you the same nutrient in a better bioavailable form with other necessary nutrients to augment its absorption. Why take a sleeping pill if meditation, valerian, and melatonin will fix the problem naturally. Functional medicine looks for the root cause and clears it to help you achieve optimal health. That has always been our goal at AIMHI and we look forward to continuing to work with you towards your health goals. Many people have also asked about cost. Unfortunately, much of what we do is not covered by Medicare. This means we have to change to a private billing model of care. While you may still qualify for some rebates from Medicare, you will have to cover the costs up-front when you visit us. We look forward to seeing you at our new location...your partner in good health, AIMHI.

19.01.2022 It's World Obesity Day! 2 in 3 adults in Australia are overweight. Carrying excess weight affects how your body functions and repairs itself. Obesity can lead to severe medical issues, like diabetes, heart disease, liver disease and the risk of having a stroke. Do you need help? Book in and speak with our GP at Agyeman Integrative Medical Health Institute #worldobesityday

19.01.2022 Hi guys, We are 2 weeks away from starting our ultimate 24-week Paleo challenge. Many AIMHI patients have come to me asking about how to lose weight, feel bett...er, stop the aches and pains so I decided to start a 6 month free challenge to help you jumpstart your health. Even better, our practice team will be doing this challenge with you. For the next 6 months, starting from June 1, we are GOING PALEO! We will be posting yummy weekly recipes, shopping lists, smoothie and snack ideas for you to help you get started on this journey. If you are eat gluten-free, please join us anyway and post gluten-free versions of what we showcase as well to share your journey with us. Before June 1, there will be a initial weigh-in and baseline bloodwork done. Please do not miss this critical initial step as we will do monthly weigh-ins measuring skin thickness and inches lost and repeat bloodwork at 3 months and 6 months to track your progress. We invite you to post before/during and after photographs as we share our successes together. This Paleo-thon is open to everyone, so invite friends and family to join in. They can get the baseline weigh-in and bloodwork done with their own GPs and email it to us so we can track the winner of the prize at the end of the 24 week challenge. What can you expect at the end of this Paleo-thon: significant weight loss reduction in blood pressure reduction in medications decreased aches and pains increase in energy improved mood better sleep We are doing this the easy way. You may choose to exercise or not. If you do, post your experience and results on the Come Paleo with Me Facebook page so we can learn from you. This is meant to be fun, so no meanness or judgement, only love and support to all participant as we make this lifestyle change.

18.01.2022 From someone that works at Royal Melbourne hospital in HR. tonight .. FYI Dear Friends, this is advice given to hospital staff. Explains the virus and how to prevent the virus. Please share with family , friends and work colleagues. Cheers Jos ...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Talking about where we are in the challenge and what's next.

17.01.2022 Check out our latest AIMHI Vidcast All about Paleo and what the pain points are to adopting itCheck out our latest AIMHI Vidcast All about Paleo and what the pain points are to adopting it

17.01.2022 Social distancing, what it means and why its important Many people have asked me why it is necessary to social distance. So lets talk about why practicing this very important, if very difficult task can get us out of CoVid-town as soon as possible....Continue reading

16.01.2022 At AIMHI, Agyeman Integrative Medical Health Institute understands that the changes brought about by the COVID-19 crisis will impact an individuals mental wellbeing and are committed to supporting you and your patients wherever possible. Been in contact with or exposure to a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 / Coronavirus person? Social isolation to protect your own health? Did you know that you are eligible to bulk billed TELEHEALTH Telephone or Video (Skype or Zoom) call w...ith Dr. Akua Agyeman. We offer TELEHEALTH sessions for every Australian, that is now covered by Medicare and bulk billed when you have a current Medicare card. From Tuesday 14th April, there is a $20.00 co-payment for in-surgery visits. To ensure we continue to offer safe and effective services and to keep our doors open to the public, We advise any patients with upper respiratory symptoms to call the clinic on 07 3888 7364 before booking any appointments. Please feel free to contact us on 07 3888 7364 & [email protected]. You can also visit our website www.aimhi.com.au for more information. #covid19 #coronavirus #burpengary #aimhi #drakuaagyeman #bulkbilled #telehealth #videoconsultation

15.01.2022 We are proud to announce that we are extending our PRP treatment offerings. Platelet rich plasma has been a new treatment process, used in orthopaedic medicine and by elite athletes to treat torn tendons, tendinitis, muscle injuries, arthritis-related pain, and joint injuries. In cosmetic medicine, it is used by dermatologists and hair replacement specialists to treat a hair loss type known as androgenic alopecia. Vampire facials consist of PRP injections into the face and... neck to rejuvenate tired blotchy aging skin, as well as in place of hyaluronic acid as a filler for those who like the holistic, and natural way these products work. Using blood drawn from your body, the platelets are spun off and injected into the area of interest and break down to release growth factors which work to repair damaged cells. Treatments may be as few as 1 injection to repair torn or damaged meniscii or rotator cuffs to as many as 6 months of treatment to regrow hair or rejuvenate sagging skin. We offer these and more at AIMHI as part of our holistic medical therapies. Ask how we can help address these problems for you. Ask us also how these therapies can help with sexual rejuvenation as well. See more

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15.01.2022 We are shifting gears. Debuting a 100% functional medicine clinic at AIMHI starting August 1, 2020. After a year and a half of testing the concepts, engaging with patients and sharing my philosophy of medicine, we are now stepping out fully into the Integrative medical model to focus on providing Wellness for our patients. The last year and a half have really brought home to me the value of the integrative approach and many successes for patients in the short time I've been ...switching gears. As with any major shift in methodology, it takes prudence, fear and no small amount of self-doubt to walk on the edge of the world, but the results of the past year have convinced that this really is the better way. By embracing the integrative method and spending time with patients, we have managed to change behaviors, reduce addictions, save lives, marriages, futures, and more. Patients have stopped drinking, reduced opioid use, come off antidepressants, and gained a sense of a brighter future of wellness, fueled by their efforts and lifestyle changes. We have tested the AIMHI method, and found that it works and are now ready to deploy the model fully to serve our clients. We offer integrative medical methodologies to patients with chronic inflammatory disorders which affect a multiplicity of organs and present in myriad ways and look for and address root cause issues to achieve wellness. Visit us for complementary medicine, integrative medical therapies that help you stave off illness and reduce the sequelae of your chronic illness. Let a physician/ GP well trained in general medicine help you, using new integrative methodologies in a new wellness framework to help you.

15.01.2022 Do you have children? Here's some advice from Children's Health Queensland on how to proceed when in doubt during the next couple of weeks

14.01.2022 More good news Evidence is mounting that CovID is spread by droplet not aerosol. This means that not shaking hands, staying at least 1.5-2m away from sniffly coughing people should reduce your chances of getting infection. If you are coughing, please cough into your elbow or your shirt. Avoid coughing openly into the air or people's faces. Time to have a cone of Cov around you...the CovID bubble. Hope this info helps.

14.01.2022 Call the Clinic on 07 3888 7364 before booking an appointment if you are someone complaining of upper respiratory symptoms !! #covid19 #coronavirus #aimhi #burpengary

12.01.2022 Corona virus How to it is important in this time of coronavirus spread to practice what has become known as extreme social distancing. The only way to stop the spread of the virus is to avoid crowds. Stay at home if you dont have to go out, order your groceries online and avoid places where people congregate. Unfortunately, the cat is out of the bag and as CovID is already here and coming in all the time as long as flights into Australia continue, one must exercise caution.... Yes, the corona virus does appear to have higher lethality than the flu, nevertheless, it acts like the flu and pretty much any other rhinovirus. People who have chronic disease, are elderly or very young are likely to suffer more severe illness, nevertheless again, it is usually just like a bad flu. Sniffles, head cold, flu-like symptoms are common symptoms particularly since the cough and cold/flu season seems also to be starting at this time. Even for corona virus, most of this degree of illness is recoverable and there is no need for anyone to panic. DO NOT COME INTO THE CLINIC!!! STAY AT HOME! Please do yourself and the rest of the country a favor. If you merely have the sniffles, sleep, rest, stay hydrated and wait to get well. There are no antibiotics to cure viruses and no meds at this time for corona virus and there is no fast-tracking to getting well, only TIME. Testing is only offered for VERY specific findings which do not include mild sniffles, head cold and sore throat. So when should you worry...not if you have a fever but if you develop shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, fast pulse etc...signs that you may have a viral pneumonia. This is when your risk of severe illness goes up. What should you do then??? IF you are SERIOUSLY ILL, call the clinic and we will either Skype with you to determine if further intervention is needed. On arrival, text us from the car, we will bring a mask out to you and then assess you in a private room. We do not want to spread any viruses at this time. Please follow these instructions. We do not want to contribute to the spread of this disease. If you are too unwell, call 000, tell them your suspicions and they will retrieve you to the hospital. Again, common sense. Do not tax the health system with false alarms. Most people with corona virus and flu get better. Only a fraction get sick enough to warrant worry. Use common sense and we will all get through this pandemic as well. These are not new problems and we know how to solve them. https://i.insider.com/5e6a58e684159f61963287a2 Yours in partnership for health Dr. Akua Agyeman

11.01.2022 this image perfectly describes what problems can be fixed with Botox. Real simple subtle changes can be achieved without looking like a lot of work has been done

10.01.2022 Hand is turning a dice and changes the word "Health" to "Wealth"

09.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN FOR EASTER 2020 !!! Phone: 3888 7364 Book online at HotDoc TeleHealth ... Phone and Skype/Zoom Video Sessions are available

08.01.2022 Handwashing, social distancing, drinking hot fluids. Each morning, practice the 10sec breath hold to see if you have lower respiratory symptoms. If you cough consistently during the breath hold and have chest tightness, fever, contact your dr for a discussion. Remember TELEHEALTH is available.

07.01.2022 Coronavirus Prevention Tips : 1. Use soap or hand sanitizer to clean hands 2. Cover your nose/mouth with elbow or tissue when coughing/sneezing 3. Avoid close contact with anyone experiencing fever, respiratory symptoms... 4. If you feel sick stay home and contact a GP Credit: Australian Medical Association #health #queensland

07.01.2022 During this crisis, we are working with our patients to ensure that we can offer safe and effective services and keep our doors open. We ask that any patients with upper respiratory symptoms call the clinic on 07 3888 7364 before booking any appointments. We offer TELEHEALTH and Videoconferencing for our patients with Covid-19 or who are in isolation. Patients suffering from coughs and colds should not walk-in to the clinic, but should call us on 07 3888 7364 from home or the...ir car on arrival and request further assistance. #Covid19 #Coronovirus #aimhi.com.au #Coronavirusaustralia #Coronavirusqueensland #coronavirusbrisbane #coronavirusburpengary #Covid19australia #Covid19queensland #Covid19brisbane #Covid19burpengary https://local.google.com/place

06.01.2022 Answering some of our patients questions about paleo, what it is, how it works, what the issues are sticking with the Paleothon

06.01.2022 A reminder that we are OPEN at Agyeman Integrative Medical Health Institute. We pride ourselves in keeping our medical practice COVID-19 free with the following daily procedures. This is what we are doing to keep ourselves and our patients safe: Viraclean (hospital-grade disinfectant) all chairs, armrests, benchtops, door handles... Mop all tile floors with a hospital-grade disinfectant in hot water every night Vacuum all carpeted floors every night Screen all patients at the time of booking, online, by telephone or at the medical practice All patients arrive at their appointment time so there is a minimum number of patients in the waiting room at any one time All patients use the hand sanitizer outside our front door before entering COVID-19 information and signs are on an A-Frame Billboard outside our medical practice front door. IF you DONT want to leave home, for whatever your reason, thats quite okay. Whilst this COVID-19 crisis continues, the Australian Government has announced TELEHEALTH sessions for every Australian, covered by Medicare and bulk billed when you have a current Medicare card, which will continue until 30th September 2020 and then be reviewed. We are offering Chronic Disease Management and Health Assessment Consultation appointments, also covered by Telehealth Medicare and bulk billed. Book online at our website www.aimhi.com.au or www.HotDoc.com.au

05.01.2022 AIMHI's focus on functional medicine explored.

04.01.2022 Love the skin your in #bodypostive

03.01.2022 Aka Starvation Barbie on crack

03.01.2022 Something I found on the net which seems reasonable :Surgical Masks Yes, I know that our US "experts" have been saying that they are not useful, however this is the ONE practice that we think has made an enormous difference in Hong Kong. Italians didn't put on masks. Hong Kongers, Singaporeans, Taiwanese and most of the rest of Asia are doing it. Here in HK about 99 percent of people are wearing them in public places. I recommend the regular surgical mask, the paper kind. Do...n't bother with the N95, which is uncomfortable, and kind of overkill. The experts all say that "masks don't work". It's true that they won't protect you from 100% of virus particles. But in a densely packed city like Hong Kong, or New York, the point of a mask is not to protect yourself--it is a community effort to protect OTHERS. It works if the majority of people cooperate and do it TOGETHER. This virus is spread by carriers who don't have any symptoms, so you have to visualize yourself as a potential carrier and wear it even if you are not feeling ill. Please consider taking up mask-wearing in crowded, closed public places. I hope it catches on in New York City. Personally I would not go on ANY public transport without a surgical mask right now. IMPORTANT: When you take off the mask, DON"T TOUCH THE OUTSIDE, only handle it by the side loops. It's contaminated! Keep a little plastic baggie on hand to put the mask in after you use it. And DON'T RE-USE a surgical mask--use a new one every time. Both the obsessive hand hygiene and the mask wearing sound--and at first feel--ridiculous. But seriously it is the major reason why Hong Kong has dodged this bullet against all odds. I've watched in awe these last few weeks as the community came together to protect the people, when the government would not. What's more Hong Kong has a robust center for disease control that is transparent (we know about EVERY new case as it is discovered, and how it was introduced, and where the sick people have been living and visiting). In an epidemic like this we are only as strong and safe as our weakest link. See more

03.01.2022 Our vidcast on how functional medicine differs from conventional medicine and it's focus on individual health

01.01.2022 Trigger points can be pretty persistent and not remediable by massage or PT or chiropractic treatments. Superficial ones tend to respond well to these modalities but deep fascial and tendon level trigger points can be hard to reach without dry needling or acupuncture. Talk to us to see how dry needling may help treat and minimize some of your muscle aches and pains. Trigger point treatment with dry needling followed by K-laser therapy to amp up your recovery can be a very effective post workout recovery technique for athletes and sports people. Consider booking a visit after a workout for non-medical pain relief. Why take NSAIDs when you can use these natural therapies to address pain and hasten recovery

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