Alexandra Boot Integrative Therapies in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Medical and health

Alexandra Boot Integrative Therapies

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 415 373 477

Address: 19 Victoria Street, West End 4101 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.abintegrativetherapies.com/

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24.01.2022 Sustainable change takes time and effort, but when you have a strong support network reaching those goals is much easier.

24.01.2022 Back to work this week? Me too. There are a few appointments available today. Call 0415373477 to book!

22.01.2022 Five Element Theory, what TCM practitioners use to help determine patterns of health and disease in humans and the environment.

22.01.2022 Ive been prescribing a lot of digestive herbal formulas lately but did you know you can eat bitter greens before a meal to help kickstart your digestive processes? Rocket, kale, Dandelion leaf with a bit of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt. Maintaining good digestive function is one of the foundations of Naturopathic treatment.

22.01.2022 An interesting article from 2006 about Complementary Medicine research and where it is headed. Imagine if all Governments considered research into CAM therapies to be as important to fund as conventional medicine. Lack of reliable research has been used as a reason to not consider various natural therapies as useful, as seen in last years removal of some natural therapies from Private Health rebates. All the more reason to investigate their effectiveness especially when the public are using them regularly. Often it takes an extreme event to acknowledge we need to re-assess and make a move to a holistic and integrated approach. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1475932/

21.01.2022 FEET | One of the most neglected areas for massage. I find a full hour treatment on feet and legs is sometimes better for the whole body than the stock standard back, neck, shoulders people usually opt for. You should give it a try!

20.01.2022 QI GONG | Strengthen your lungs with focused breath TCM style https://vimeo.com/407821023

20.01.2022 Do you know someone who would appreciate a helping hand managing the stresses of this time of year? Contact me directly to order a Wellbeing Voucher for your friends, family or even yourself!

19.01.2022 Brisbane Acupuncture Clinic, West End is still open and we are here to assist you during this stressful time to manage your pain and keep you well. If you require remote assistance I can offer online or phone Naturopathy and Nutrition Consultations to guide you in building a strong and healthy body and mind. Please visit my website where I will be updating resources you can use at home. www.abintegrativetherapies.com

19.01.2022 A late cancellation means theres an appointment free for you at 5pm or 5.30pm this rainy Thursday. Contact me quick 0415373477

18.01.2022 Mondayitis, that pain you feel at the start of the week. Lets make it all better. Appointments available today!

17.01.2022 CARMA YOGA ZONE | Check out my Aunty Carmelas free yoga sessions on YouTube. I remember putting on my leotard with sash and doing yoga with her when I was 5 years old! https://youtu.be/8cTzNB_16Ws

17.01.2022 Online bookings now available for Naturopathy and Massage at Brisbane Acupuncture Clinic, West End. Click Book Now!

17.01.2022 TCM WIND | Lots of interesting info here on how to view the natural element of Wind and it’s effects on your health. Now we feel the season changing make sure to protect your Kidneys, Lungs, Neck to avoid attack of wind that weakens immune defences. Perhaps the old wives tale had some merit? Time to stop exercising in your crop top! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5234349/

17.01.2022 Massage reduces stress, less stress means a stronger immune system. Build your defences through food, bodywork, sunshine, water and focus on what really matters.

16.01.2022 I often use cupping during treatments and find it an effective and relaxing technique for reducing sensitivity around stubborn areas such as shoulder blades and the illo-tibial band (ITB). Gliding the cups along myo-fascial lines or meridians, or keeping them stationary on trigger points or acupressure points are two ways of using them. If you want to know more the best way is to experience the effects yourself!

16.01.2022 How healthy is your skin? It is an important part of your immune system in that it produces Vitamin D. Keep it healthy through diet with water, Omega 3s, Vitamins ACE, Zinc and Silica. Regular applications of oils and creams will also help. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4642156/

15.01.2022 Did you know a Naturopath is both a Nutritionist and Western Medicine Herbalist? As a Naturopath, chef and massage therapist I am able to offer unique advice and treatment options to achieve your health goals. Contact me to find out if you can claim Nutrition consultations with your health fund.

14.01.2022 Until 31 Dec I have 20% off 20 Well-being Vouchers to use through 2020! Lock in some discounted treatments for yourself or give to a friend. Lets work together to support your health goals next year.

14.01.2022 Between Saturday 21st Dec to Sunday 5th Jan I will be doing lots of this. But theres still time for you to have a well deserved massage before then. Click Book Now to see whats available!

13.01.2022 TCM WIND | Lots of interesting info here on how to view the natural element of Wind and its effects on your health. Now we feel the season changing make sure to protect your Kidneys, Lungs, Neck to avoid attack of wind that weakens immune defences. Perhaps the old wives tale had some merit? Time to stop exercising in your crop top! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5234349/

12.01.2022 Often used in Lung Tonics Astragalus is one of my favourite herbs. Herbal formulas are a great way to build immune defence and strengthen vitality.

11.01.2022 I dont have enough time. A suggested psychological concept on time is that it slows down when we are processing new information. Try doing something different rather than more of the same.

09.01.2022 It takes time to unwind. When we slow down or stop it can feel strange and that sense of needing to be doing something can stop us from really resting. Focus on breathing deep to calm the cortisol.

07.01.2022 The migrating motor complex (MMC) is a cyclic, recurring motility pattern that occurs in the stomach and small bowel during fasting; it is interrupted by feeding. This is your natural gut cleaning mechanism. Often we think about the quantity we eat, but are you eating too frequently?

06.01.2022 Revising for a Homeopathy exam later this week I have been reminded of Primary and Secondary Actions of medicines. In short the Primary action is the main action initially caused by the medication, however a Secondary action or rebound reaction (vital reaction) will occur to bring back homeostasis. Using the secondary or rebound action to train the body to self heal is dependant on strength of the medicine. Small stimuli (homeopathic remedies) encourage this secondary reaction where as large stimuli (medications, herbs, food) cause the primary action.

06.01.2022 Where do you go to get a real perspective?

06.01.2022 " Grandma how do you deal with pain?" " With your hands, dear. When you do it with your mind, the pain hardens even more." With your hands, grandma?"... " Yes, yes. Our hands are the antennas of our soul. When you move them by sewing, cooking, painting, touching the earth or sinking it into the earth, they send signals of caring to the deepest part of you and your soul calms down. This way she doesn't have to send pain anymore to show it. " Are hands really that important?" " Yes my girl. Thinking of babies: they get to know the world thanks to their touches. When you look at the hands of older people, they tell more about their lives than any other part of the body. Everything that is made by hand, so is said, is made with the heart because it really is like this: hands and heart are connected. Masseuses know this: When they touch another person's body with their hands, they create a deep connection. Thinking of lovers: When their hands touch, they love each other in the most sublime way." " My hands grandma... how long haven't I used them like that!" " Move them my girl, start creating with them and everything in you will move. The pain will not pass away. But it will be the best masterpiece. And it won't hurt anymore. Because you managed to embroider your essence." ~ Elena Barnabe

06.01.2022 Not sure if this link will attach but just letting my health worker friends know there is an online training module available for COVID19 Infection Control via www.covid-19training.gov.au

05.01.2022 A bit technical but a great explanation why its so important to eat cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts and broccoli. All they need is the right recipe to make them taste great! https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blo/nutrients-detoxification

05.01.2022 Focus on whats important. https://www.chronicle.com//Why-You-Should-Ignore-A/248366

03.01.2022 I love the smell of fresh air while water rains down, it enhances the natural smell of the earth. Feels so foreign lately with drought and fire. An elemental approach to balancing our natural cycles is an interesting way to view health. Contact me to find out more.

03.01.2022 ONLINE BOOKINGS | are currently suspended as the booking tool doesnt play well with others. Please contact me directly to book before Im off in two weeks break from 17th Aug.

03.01.2022 What would you do if you had to give up coffee and alcohol? Dry July is coming up, this article talks about common food allergies causing immediate reactions but what about the slow burn reactions that go unnoticed? Perhaps next month could be a time to avoid things known to irritate the gut and give you real perspective. https://www.abc.net.au//what-can-be-done-about-fo/10799390

03.01.2022 Group Fitness | Reaching your fitness goals is often helped by having others around you. I don't mean you need to join a loud gym class, perhaps it's just you at home with your online yoga teacher or perhaps its checking in with me about your achy body, nutrition plan or exercise routine.

03.01.2022 CHILL | Lately I have been following the Wim Hof Method of 60 second cold shower blasts in the morning. (Well ive made it to 40 seconds) Cold water therapy is being researched more and more and the health benefits are quite interesting. This rockpool is at Carnarvon Gorge where I will be camping in three weeks time. I plan to take a chilly dip after each day of hiking. What are you doing this season to chill?

02.01.2022 MASSAGE | Im happy to say I am taking bookings again for Remedial Massage Therapy at Brisbane Acupuncture Clinic, West End. QLD Health finally came to the table with the other States to acknowledge the benefits and re-instated it as an essential service but still maintaining protocols around social distancing as much as can be provided. 30, 45 and 60 minute consultations are available so please contact me directly to book as my timetable has changed slightly. I look forward to seeing you again [email protected] 0415373477

02.01.2022 Ever thought about how you can keep your eyes healthy? As we age our eyes become more important as our vision slowly declines. Vitamin E, Omegas 3s, Zinc all play an important role in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress to eye cells. Think of them like other parts of your body and exercise the muscles around the eyes by opening eyes wide then squeezing tight, looking as far as you can in all directions without moving your head.

01.01.2022 SKILLS | Everyone knows something, no one knows everything. Skills can be traded in equal time if finances are limited. Right now I need an IT hero to guide me in tidying up my laptop and phone to work more efficiently and to teach me how to make my website shine. I can offer my Naturopathic health services via virtual consulting using nutritional analysis, herbal medicine, exercise prescription, stress management or simply be someone to talk to if needed. You could also pay it forward as a Gift Voucher for someone who may need these services more than you. Please share and private message me if you can help or know of anyone who might be interested. Thanks :-)