Essence of Health in Seacliff, South Australia | Medical and health

Essence of Health

Locality: Seacliff, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8296 4333

Address: Shop 6, 685 Brighton Road 5049 Seacliff, SA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 So our final answer to our fertility inspired circuit break quiz...... On average, the most amount of eggs a woman will likely have in her ovaries is between 4 7 million. at 5 months gestation! By the time a woman is born, this amount decreases to around 2 -3 million. And by the time of the first period, this number drops again to around 400, 000 700, 000. Thank you to everyone who played along. We hope you enjoyed it and look forward to seeing you in clinic soon

24.01.2022 Ready to take your health to the next level but not sure how? Our combination Nutrition and Naturopathy package is the perfect solution! All patients will receive a review of their current diet, an individualised healthy eating plan, a specialised 7-day meal plan including recipes and shopping list and supplement prescriptions to address their health concern.... If you would like support with weight-loss, detoxification, fertility health for men and women, hormone issues, inflammation, gut health and postnatal support, contact us to find out more!

24.01.2022 Need help with your physical health throughout pregnancy? Our Physiotherapist Kim McSporran aims to restore, maintain and promote health in pregnant women using techniques to reduce pain, and prevent further injury. She uses hands-on techniques, as well as exercise prescription and patient education to contribute to long term management and a healthy pregnancy. Bookings available Tuesday and Thursday

23.01.2022 It’s time for the Essence of Health Black Friday sale 30% off of Oriental Botanicals Astragalus (120 and 60 tablets) and Bactevir (60 tablets) Available in-clinic and online from our shop (link in bio)... Today and tomorrow only

23.01.2022 Essence of Health - 6 Day Closure In accordance with current South Australian COVID-19 restrictions, please be advised that allied health services will not be permitted to remain open in the 6 day ‘Circuit Breaker’ closure commencing tomorrow 12.01am Thursday 19th November 2020. Essence of Health will therefore be temporarily closed for the 6 days, understanding such strict measures are needed for our community safety and aiming to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our state. ... We have been informed that after the 6 day stay at home lockdown, there will be a further 8 days of reduced restrictions. At this stage we are unaware if allied health services will be exempt, and understand any relaxing of restricting will be dependant on the success of controlling a potential outbreak. Whist we all wait for further information and updates in relation to this, know that from Wednesday 25th of November all appointments remain and the clinic hopes to reopen, unless we are advised otherwise. Within the coming days we will all be better informed of when the reopening of health services will be permitted and in such event we will be in contact ASAP to reschedule your appointment. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you in the clinic soon. Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe Team @ Essence of Health

22.01.2022 Did you know that we offer physiotherapy at Essence of Health? Physiotherapy is a modality used to restore, maintain and promote health in people using techniques to reduce pain, and prevent further injury. Physiotherapists will often use a combination of ‘hands on’ techniques including massage, joint mobilisation and stretching. ... Sometimes your physiotherapist may prescribe exercises for you to do at home to assist with your treatment and move towards your health goal faster. Our physiotherapist Kim is available Tuesday and Thursday each week to support you and your wellbeing.

22.01.2022 SO relieved and excited to be back on Monday! My thoughts in the past few days have been with all my IVF, fertility and pregnant patients who have been anxious about ceasing treatment, and not knowing when treatments would resume again. For many on this journey one more obstacle or hurdle is the last thing you need, let alone when it’s something so far out of expectation. I’m so glad what we were expecting didn’t eventuate and we can all move forward just as quickly as we took time to pause ...... From myself and the team at Essence of Health we look forward to seeing you next week! Sandra Sapio x

22.01.2022 HAYFEVER SINUSITIS If the change of seasons has caused your allergies to flare, book in for an acupuncture treatment today! Acupuncture is a natural treatment option that may help to manage your hayfever and sinus symptoms ... The World Health Organisation recognises acupuncture as a safe and effective natural option which may help manage your symptoms. A 2015 study in Melbourne found ‘Four weeks of acupuncture treatment is a safe and effective option for clinical management of seasonal allergic rhinitis in the Melbourne area for patients’ symptom relief and quality of life improvement’ Natural medicines may also be recommended. Appointments available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Please call 8296 4333 to book an appointment with our Acupuncturist Bernadette!

22.01.2022 Sleep is very important for health and wellbeing. In fact it’s just as important as healthy eating and exercise! Unfortunately, getting enough quality sleep is an issue for many, especially women, due to factors such as stress, anxiety, pain, gut issues, children’s sleep patterns and work schedules. If you say yes to one or more of the following, your sleep pattern may need a reset: It takes 30 minutes or more to fall asleep... You wake more than once per night You wake for more than 20 minutes a time You wake up unrefreshed You need coffee, other caffeinated beverages and sugar to get through the day What can you do to reset your sleep pattern? Establish a sleep routine try going to bed and waking up at the same time each day Create a relaxing pre-sleep ritual journal, meditate, breathe, stretch Avoid screens 30 minutes before bed bluelight interferes with the sleep hormone melatonin If you don’t fall asleep within 20 minutes, get up and do something else (make sure it’s really boring!!) to try and induce sleepiness Address any underlying health concerns for example pain, digestive issues, stress and anxiety that may be making sleeping difficult Support quality sleep with nutrients like magnesium, herbs and acupuncture

19.01.2022 Hormones playing up? Gut feeling sluggish? Book an appointment with our Clinical Nutritionist Stacie. Stacie can help you address... weight-loss detoxification fertility health for men and women hormone issues inflammation gut health postnatal support. You will receive a review of your current diet, an individualised healthy eating plan, a specialised 7-day meal plan including recipes and shopping list. Appointments available Tuesday and Friday.

19.01.2022 Having trouble with your hormones? Apart from diet, fixing any nutrient deficiencies and using modalities like acupuncture, it is important to look at what products you are using. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, otherwise known as EDC’s, are generally man made materials that can affect our hormones - reducing or stopping their release by mimicking their function and competing with hormones at our cell receptors. EDC’s are found in personal care products, cleaning products, f...ood and plastics. If you are trying to balance your hormones, be sure to check your products, and try to switch them for healthier options!

18.01.2022 Did you get told that a ‘normal cycle’ is 28 days and you ovulate on day 14? We’re all different and this means there is a wide range of what is considered ‘normal’. A normal cycle is between 21 and 35 days. ... Polymenorrhea is the medical term used to describe cycles less than 21 days. Oligomenorrhea is the medical term used to describe cycles greater than 35 days/ infrequent cycles. The day of ovulation is determined by the length of your cycle, so it is good to use tracking methods such as ovulation predictor kits, basal body temperature checking or cervical mucus tracking to pinpoint it more closely if your cycle is shorter or longer. If you have an issue with the length of your cycle, or you’re not sure how to tell when you’re ovulating, please make an appointment. We can discuss natural treatment options that may help you.

17.01.2022 Hands up who loves a good quiz Seeing as we can’t go out for the next 6 days, we thought why not create a fertility inspired quiz to exercise our brain We’ll release a question each night of the 6-day circuit break, and release the answer the next morning. Feel free to comment with your answer. ... See how you go..... Day 1 What is the biggest cell in the human body? Keep an eye an out for the answer tomorrow morning!

17.01.2022 Essence of Health is now closed for the festive holidays. Our team is taking a few weeks off for some R&R and to spend time with our family and friends. We will reopen on Wednesday 6th January 2021. #happyholidays #restandrelaxation #health #christmasbreak #christmas #christmasspirit #holidays #holidayseason #2021 #familytime #happynewyear

17.01.2022 We are often out of tune with our body. Often it has been giving us subtle signs for years before it eventually lets us know in no uncertain terms that something is not right! A good way to tune into your body is to do a body scan. You are checking your body to see if there is any discomfort. No need to do anything if you come across any discomfort. Just know that it is there. Get comfortable by laying down or sitting in a quiet environment... Close your eyes Take three deep breaths Focus your attention on the top of your head. Notice how it feels is there any pain or discomfort? No need to do anything except notice. Continue scanning down your body all the way to your toes. Doing this regularly will help you come across patterns such as foods that cause digestive discomfort or emotions that create pain or tightness. You can let your practitioner know if you have noticed any patterns at your next appointment.

16.01.2022 Welcome to Christmas, your very first one! Welcome to twinkle lights, laughter and fun. Happy baby’s first Christmas to all the new mums and dads. We hope you have a wonderful day.

14.01.2022 Even though lockdown is ending a little earlier than expected, let’s keep our fertility inspired quiz going! Day 2 What is the smallest cell in the human body?

14.01.2022 **PLEASE SHARE** Introducing our Clinical Nutritionist Stacie Symons Stacie is a qualified Nutritionist with a passion for food and helping others achieve a healthier lifestyle using a ‘food as medicine’ approach. She encourages individuals and families to get back to basics in the kitchen. Using specific strategies, she aims to help individuals and families integrate healthy food habits into their lifestyles.... Stacie can help you address weight-loss, detoxification, fertility health for men and women, hormone issues, inflammation, gut health and postnatal support. You will receive a review of your current diet, an individualised healthy eating plan, a specialised 7-day meal plan including recipes and shopping list. Available for appointments on Tuesday and Friday each week

13.01.2022 We are open And we would like to reassure you that we put a number of measures in place before we reopened in May, and we continue the following: Medical grade air purifiers in every room... Hand sanitiser for staff and patients Temperature testing on arrival Clean & wipe pillows and bed coverings, and disposable bed linen Practitioners using disposable gloves Treatment beds are sanitised between patients Increased cleaning Ready to go prescriptions (please call ahead to arrange) Telehealth consults We ask that you: Stay home if you are unwell and arrange to get tested if you have COVID symptoms as listed on the SA Health website Bring your own towel for draping Wear loose / appropriate clothing for an acupuncture or chiropractic treatment Bring your own water Come by yourself unless unavoidable/ not practical

12.01.2022 **PLEASE SHARE** Introducing our Physiotherapist Kim McSporran Kim is a qualified physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience. She has a musculoskeletal background and enjoys working with all types of patients to address concerns like back, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, injuries, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome. Kim has completed further education in pre and postnatal physiotherapy and has a special interest in helping antenatal clients manage any issues that ma...y arise during this time, as well as encouraging them to keep fit and active. Kim is available in clinic on Tuesday and Thursday each week.

12.01.2022 Well done @nicstar1211 The ovum (female egg cell) is the biggest cell in the body Most cells in your body are so small that you need a microscope to see them. The ovum is big enough to be seen without one ... Keep an eye out for question number 2 tonight

12.01.2022 Okay... so we’ve only got a few more hours of strict lockdown left, so let’s have one last fertility inspired quiz question! Day 3 At what age does a woman have the greatest number of eggs?... Comment below if you think you know!

10.01.2022 Acupuncture may encourage the onset of natural labour by helping to increase blood flow, stimulating uterine contractions, softening the cervix and relaxing the mother. During your treatment, we will discuss a number of details with you, including how your pregnancy has gone so far, the position and engagement of the baby and any other concerns or worries you may be experiencing. Acupuncture to prepare for labour can commence from 34 weeks, and induction treatments can commen...ce from 37 weeks. We recommend one treatment per week from 34 weeks, increasing to two treatments per week at around 40 weeks. Your midwife/ obstetrician will need to approve the commencement of acupuncture induction from 37 weeks. Please contact the clinic if you would like to book an appointment for labour preparation and/ or labour induction.

09.01.2022 Today is the Summer solstice! It is officially the first day of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere It is also the longest day of the year - the earth is tilted more towards the sun which means we have more hours of the sun being above the horizon (daylight) and less below the horizon (night-time) In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the sun provides qi, warming the body to nourish our kidney yang. Kidney yang is needed for the body to function properly. Signs of ...an imbalance are based around feeling cold and pain in areas such as the knees, back and uterus. Cold will cause qi and blood to slow and stagnate. - It is also the last Monday in clinic before Christmas and the start of 2021 If you want to kickstart your health in 2021, give us a call on 8296 4333 to book your appointment for when we reopen.

09.01.2022 Vitamin D is essential for good health It is formed in the lower layers of skin epidermis when your skin is exposed to sunlight. Most Australians can meet their vitamin D requirements through incidental sun exposure in Summer, and 10 to 30 minutes of midday sun exposure in the rest of the year (depending on skin type and UV rating - always be sun safe! )... Food sources of vitamin D are oily fish, egg yolks, mushrooms and vitamin D fortified food. Supplementation is also an option. If you are deficient in vitamin D, you may experience brittle bones, lowered immunity, low energy, and anxiety and depression. Vitamin D may also affect fertility. A simple blood test through your GP can tell you if you are deficient. How can we help? We can work with you to improve your diet and supplement deficiencies, which may help you meet the requirements of all nutrients, including vitamin D.

06.01.2022 The sperm cell is the smallest cell in the human body. Unlike the female ovum/ egg, sperm cannot be seen without a microscope

06.01.2022 The South Australian Government has announced that from Tuesday the 1st of December, it will be mandatory for all health care sectors to be wearing a DISPOSABLE medical mask. This includes allied health practitioners, staff and patients. Essence of Health will be requesting all patients wear a DISPOSABLE mask within our clinic, even if you are just picking up supplements. If you don't have a DISPOSABLE mask, we will provide one for $1.00. The cost will be billed at the end of your treatment.

06.01.2022 We’re Back After the easing of the circuit break restrictions today, we’d like to advise we will be open on Monday. We will open at 7.30am (a little earlier than normal) for anyone who would like to pick up supplements on their way to work. We can’t wait to be back in clinic doing what we love in supporting you all and look forward to seeing you soon

06.01.2022 Fertility fact The lifespan of an egg is only 12 - 24 hours After ovulation an egg will only survive for 12 24 hours. The egg is then absorbed back into the body and it is not possible to get pregnant. ... Given the right conditions (optimal cervical mucus!) sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for around 5 days. For this reason, if you are trying to get pregnant, it is best to try in the 3 - 6 days leading up to, and the day of ovulation. It is also why you should be very careful in the 6 days leading up to ovulation if you don’t want to get pregnant!

04.01.2022 We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year The team at Essence of Health would like to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas. We hope that you have a wonderful day filled with laughter and love

03.01.2022 Pregnancy pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is discomfort experienced around the buttock (sacral) and/or the pubic bone region and occurs in approximately 30% of pregnant women. It can be mild or really quite debilitating. Things that typically aggravate PGP are: Standing (especially standing on one leg- e.g. putting your pants on!) - Walking... - Sitting - Stairs - Getting in and out of the car - Turning in bed - Crossing your legs If you are experiencing PGP, there are lots of things we can do to help manage your symptoms and keep you moving. Come in and see our Physiotherapist Kim, we would love to help you have a more comfortable pregnancy

02.01.2022 After we put the needles in, we turn off the main lights and leave our patients to relax It’s one of the best parts of an acupuncture treatment and many people tell us that this is the only time they have for themselves. Sometimes it takes a while to switch off. But eventually it happens. Then our patients can just be! Self-care at it’s best! ... What are you doing for yourself this weekend? (Hopefully booking an acupuncture appointment for sometime soon )

02.01.2022 ‘And now we welcome the New Year. Full of things that have never been’ Rainer Maria Rilke Happy New Year everyone!