Dr Paul Portelli in Point Cook, Victoria | Alternative & holistic health service

Dr Paul Portelli

Locality: Point Cook, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8353 8333

Address: 17 Dunnings Rd 3030 Point Cook, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.drpaulportelli.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Vitamin A, How Important is it? Vitamin A is one of the four fat soluble vitamins, which means that any excess that you ingest, your body will store in your liver and fat cells. There are several forms of vitamin A, with the two most important being retinol and beta-carotene. Fortunately, unless you are pregnant or planning on being, there are not many issues with having large amounts of either source of vitamin A in your system.... The recommended daily intake of retinol is as follows: Teenage girls - 700 g (0.7mg or 0.0007g) Teenage boys 900g Women - 700 g Men - 900 g There are currently no recommended daily intake values set for beta-carotene, but caution is advised for smokers, pregnant mothers and people with previous asbestos exposure. The above figures is the reason why there is no one multivitamin for everyone in the family. It is always recommended that the best way to get your daily intake of vitamin A is to consume vitamin A rich foods rather than source it via a tablet. High doses of vitamin A (retinol) during pregnancy can cause birth defects. Most pregnancy multivitamins already contain no vitamin A, but please check your bottles to confirm. Vitamin A is needed for new cell division, fertility, promoting healthy hair, skin, nails and aids in low light vision. This is a very important vitamin, but only in very low quantities to keep you healthy. Unless you are eating fast food daily, you're probably receiving sufficient amounts in your foods. Sources include: Liver (beef, veal, lamb and chicken), Egg yolk, Butter, Carrots, Tomatoes, Rockmelon, Apricots, Mangos, Pumpkin, Peaches, Spinach, Sweet potato (kumara), Basil, chives, parsley and chilli Please share with your family and friends so they can understand vitamins

25.01.2022 Point Cook Health Centre is still operational. The health minister Hon. Greg Hunt has said that Allied Health Professionals are an essential part of our healthcare system. We have further updated our clinic policies and procedures to reflect the best medical advice handed down from our governmental bodies. Please read your appointment email that you will receive from us the day prior to your appointment to stay informed to the changes we are making on an almost daily basis. Take care of your friends, family and yourself.

20.01.2022 COVID UPDATE Yes, I am still open. With restrictions back in place in Melbourne, it is important that we stay at home except for essential reasons. Looking after your health is vital for us at Point Cook Health Centre, so keeping our doors open will be our priority. Please be understanding with the procedures we have put in place to best ensure everyone's safety. Some new measures have been put in place, which include:... - Only 2 patients are still allowed in the waiting area. Carers and family members are asked to stay home or in their car. - Your temperature will be taken along your arrival. Please present yourself to the reception to have your touch-free check. - Use the hand sanitiser before entering the practitioners' rooms. You may touch your phone or other items while waiting, meaning your hands need to be cleaned again. - While we offer payment in cash, please have the correct change. Any extra monies will be applied as a credit to your account, as staff will not be handling cash. - PayPass is still the only card payment method we accept. - As cute as the turtles are, we ask that you and your children do not touch their tank. We look forward to seeing you soon

18.01.2022 I will be taking a short break over Christmas from 21 December, returning on 6 January 2020. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, safe holidays and wonderful New Year.

17.01.2022 Fat vs Water Soluble Vitamins How does a water soluble vitamin differ to a fat soluble vitamin? Water soluble vitamins require constant replenishing as your body needs them for so many cellular functions. They are absorbed by your blood stream and are circulated through the body. Once it reaches the kidneys, any that has not been use will be excreted. Water soluble vitamins include the B complex (all the B vitamins) and vitamin C.... Whereas fat soluble vitamins are not required daily, so the body will store them in your liver and fat cells for later use. Your body will draw on the stored supplies of 'fat soluble' vitamins as needed. As important as fat soluble vitamins are, they can also be extremely toxic to your body in excess. Fat soluble vitamins include A, D, E and K. So remember that if you are taking multivitamins, look at what is in them. It can be as important as looking at the back of your food labels. You need to make sure that the fat soluble vitamins are in very small quantities. Whereas your water soluble vitamins can be in much higher quantities. It is important that your water soluble vitamins are circulating your system constantly. I have heard many times that multivitamins are 'just expensive urine'. While that is partially true, it is important to have more 'water soluble' vitamins in your body than your body requires. This ensures that every cell in your body receives enough of that vitamin before it is excreted. On the other hand, you want to make sure that you are not having more than your body requires of the 'fat soluble' vitamins, as your body will store them. It may make your body toxic and can make you quite ill. Over the next few weeks I will show you the different vitamins and how much or little of each you should be having to stay healthy. Remember, you could have a healthy diet, but if you are lacking in a vitamin, it could be keeping you sick, lethargic or decrease many other body functions. Please share with your family and friends so they can understand vitamins

12.01.2022 News for the Festive Season and 2017 Holiday opening hours Over the holiday season, the clinic will be open on Tuesday and Thursday of each week from Saturday 24 December, 2016 until Friday 6 January, 2017. Dr Amer will be filling in for Dr Paul during this period.... Regular scheduling will recommence from Saturday 7 January, 2017. Christmas vouchers Do you have someone that you think could benefit from Chiropractic care? Gift vouchers are now available at Aviation Central Health. With only 10 days until Christmas, be sure to take advantage of this offer and speak with our friendly staff at your next visit. Vouchers cost $40 and will entitle the bearer to an initial consultation, valued at $86. Consultations will include a full history and examination. Vouchers will be valid from the Monday 9 January to Friday 31 March, 2017. Welcome Dr Amer Aviation Central Health would like to introduce Dr Amer. Dr Amer has been working with Dr Paul for the past two years, learning technique and the art of Chiropractic. Dr Amer will commence in December 2016 and will be available for bookings all day Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoon. As a skilled health and fitness professional, Dr Amer takes great pleasure in seeing his patients achieve their goals. With a focus in movement therapy and coaching, he has a Masters in Chiropractic, Diploma in Sports Kinesiology and is a certified provider of the medically patented Active Release Techniques (ART). He is also a Fellow of the Gray Institute of Applied Functional Science. Dr Amer takes an integrated and holistic approach to wellness and can assist clients with a range of issues including injury rehabilitation, postural misalignment, chronic and acute pain and illness, allergies, nutritional deficiencies and hormonal imbalances. SMS reminder for appointments No more appointment cards filling up your wallet, or emails clogging up your inbox. Receive appointment reminders via SMS. Please let our reception staff know if you would like to opt in for SMS and/or email reminders at your next visit. Online bookings We understand that sometimes you don’t have the time to call to book an appointment. Online bookings are now available at www.drpaulportelli.com.au. You can select your preferred date, time and practitioner. Click on the ‘Request appointment’ button on our homepage to book your next consultation.

10.01.2022 Sports drinks, fruit juice and sodas may be associated with around 180,000 deaths per year. This is what was presented to the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism this year. Of these deaths 133,000 were diabetes related 44,000 cardiovascular and 6,000 cancer related. Is water really that bad that we can only get our water intake by drinks that not only dehydrate us, but may also kill us?... If you're one of the many that 'don't like the taste of water' then try adding some lemon, orange, cucumber or even better try some kiwi fruit (one of the best sources of vitamin C) with your water. http://newsroom.heart.org//180-000-deaths-worldwide-may-be

09.01.2022 Some exciting news for 2016 As of a week ago, I started practicing from a new location. I will still be available at Keilor East, but I am now also available at: 17 Dunnings Rd in Point Cook. P: 83538333... Appointments will be available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday each week. Please visit my website www.drpaulportelli.com.au for further details and updates on my opening hours.

07.01.2022 For the next few weeks I will be posting about vitamins and what we should all know about them. We are all being told that it is important to have a daily multivitamin, but why? What are the benefits and the reasons we need to keep consuming these vitamins? If there is anything extra you would like to know then let me know.

06.01.2022 Help me raise funds by going online or donating in person and also check out my mo on the link below. 12 days in and starting to look good. I have 2 other Chiropractors that have joined up with me this year, with a team name: The Chi-mo-practors http://mobro.co/chi-mo-practor-dr-paul

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04.01.2022 With Stage 4 restrictions in place, the way Allied Health Health Practitioners practice has been altered in order to save lives by restricting movements where possible. I am still operating out of my Point Cook practice. Stage 4 restrictions have asked practitioners to restrict our movements and work out of one location. For this reason over the next 6 weeks only Point Cook will be accepting patient appointments for myself. The reasons you are allow to make an appointment a...re: - To prevent a chronic condition worsening. - An acute injury that will otherwise cause you to burden the medical system. No regular appointments will be booked during Stage 4. If you call for an appointment for a sudden onset of pain or injury, you will be book in with the next available Chiropractor. If you are able to wait several days for the Chiropractor or appointment time you would like, then your condition is not severe enough to book in the first place and will be treated as such. Please be understanding and courteous to the clinic staff, we are all in this together and trying to do our part to help our community.

03.01.2022 B Group Vitamins, What's All The Fuss About? We are constantly hearing advertising campaigns talk about energy drinks and tablets having a particular B vitamin in. So what is it about the B vitamins and are they really that important for energy? The B group of vitamins are a group of closely related water soluble vitamins that have important roles of many functions throughout the body. The functions range from adrenal gland support (cortisol), brain and nerve function, cellul...ar/DNA replication and repair, glucose breakdown, muscular support, skin rejuvenation and immune system function. Really, it is needed for almost every system and function of your body. So, if you are lacking in B group vitamins, is there any wonder why you are always feeling tired! The B group are water soluble, which means we need to replenish our intake daily. So if you are feeling tired, depressed, weak or always coming down with a cold, flu or allergies, it may be that you are just not getting sufficient B vitamins in your diet. Just remember that B group vitamins are water soluble, so when looking for a supplement, try getting one that dissolves in water or crush the tablet up before swallowing it. A powder or soluble tablet prevents 'fillers' being used to hold the tablet together or more importantly, preventing our gut breaking down the tablet. The B group vitamins are found in meat, whole grains, fish and nuts, so a healthy variety of food goes a long way to ensure you are getting enough of each of the B vitamins. Please share with your family and friends so they can better understand vitamins

02.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE 30 March 2020 As we all navigate our way through these difficult times, I am striving to assist our community. Please take care of your family and those around you by staying at home, where possible. The government has asked that healthcare services remain open to assist the medical system manage COVID-19 without the strain of musculoskeletal admissions.... Updates to our policies, in line with advice from Australian Government, include: - We have ceased all Remedial Massage appointments until further notice. - We have temporarily ceased online bookings. - We are only accepting new patients that have an acute condition. - Patients over the age of 70 are advised to stay home. If you feel that you require an appointment, please call the clinic and speak to our staff. - Regular patients are advised to self manage and only come in if required. - Only two (2) patients will be allowed in the waiting area and any time. PLEASE NOTE Patients should only attend the clinic if they are symptom free. For more information on COVID-19 (Corona virus) please visit: Website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Or download the Australian Government mobile app: Apple: https://apps.apple.com//app/coronavirus-austr/id1503846231 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details