Jan Juc-Torquay Chiropractic, Sports & Natural Therapies Clinic in Torquay, Victoria | Alternative & holistic health service

Jan Juc-Torquay Chiropractic, Sports & Natural Therapies Clinic

Locality: Torquay, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5264 7477

Address: 1 Stuart Ave 3228 Torquay, VIC, Australia

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

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20.01.2022 Ok guys, strap yourselves in, get your frugal pants on and let's tackle these out of control grocery bills once and for all!! But......... Let me start by sayi...ng this...... Let's be realistic. The unfortunate reality is that organic produce and wholefoods are more expensive, in the short run (we all know how eating poorly can cost you in the long run) , but there are definitely savings to be made and better habits to be consolidated. We are not saving money here by buying 80c white bread and 60c white sugar. We are not buying highly processed meals and meats, nor are we looking to compromise on quality. We are merely trying to be more savvy, thrifty and smarter with our hip pockets, when it comes to sourcing and shopping for whole foods and organic produce. Lets compare apples with apples, let's NOT compare organic apples with floury, cheap supermarket apples.... Ok, my first tip has nothing to do with buying things on sale or getting creative with leftovers, but everything to do with "doing it like your Grandma", sit down peeps, lets get started... 1) Be more like Grandma....... Now you can take this as literally or metaphorically as you like, luckily for me, my Nanny Pat was a clever woman who raised 5 kids while her husband (my late Pa) worked full time, Nan worked part time. Nan made and mended her own clothes, cut hers and her children's hair, grew a lot of her own vegetables and cooked from scratch. My mum and her siblings went to school around the corner from their home and used to home home at lunch to a cooked meal. They were not rich, nor were they poor, but certainly didn't have the luxuries that many of us have become accustomed to nowdays. Bills were paid in cash, there was no interest free, no credit cards. My Nan didn't get her licence until much later in life and used to cart 5 kids grocery shopping by foot. She even walked herself home after having all of her teeth removed in preparation for dentures. So you get my drift. The first lesson is not going to be a DIY haircut, or how to make your winter scarf (but that's a good idea for my next CWA meeting!) but we are going to talk about taking a leaf from Grandma's cook book. No matter how small or large your outdoor area, make room for some herbs and veggies. I will elaborate on these points in a later post, but for now, get your green thumb out. No waste!! My nan still routinely makes broth/stock from her bones as soon as the meat is removed. Embrace cheaper cuts of meat, which are perfect for slow cooker weather. Watch your portions. Now this relates not only to the portion that we serve up on our own plate, but also to be realistic with how much of each meal you actually need to make , unless of course, you wish to have leftovers. This was a big lesson for me. I used to cook WAAAAY more that our family actually needed, and before I got a bit more savvy with this and using or freezing leftovers, there was way too much food waste. We have all seen the correlation between the increasing size of our dinner plates and our expanding waist lines. Eat slowly and away from the televisions or other distractions. Don't over eat. Pile up your plate with seasonal (cheaper) or home grown vegies and salad. Meat is considered an absolute luxury in many parts of the world. The famous meditterranean diet, purported to be the healthiest diet in the world, is low in meat, high in plant produce and good oils. Take Italian and Greek cultures. Most of the produce comes from their very own or a neighbours garden, meat is a rarity traditionally speaking and fish is freshly caught. We have a lot to learn.....Not to mention the French paradox of taking a 2 hour lunch break, eating smaller portions, or if we skip across to South America and embrace the siesta..... Anyway, I digress (this is a big problem of mine!!) The point of that ramble, was that eating more plants and less meat is WAY cheaper!!! Especially if you grow or trade your own. Pickle, stew and preserve. This goes for fruit and vegetables. Buy overripe or perfectly ripe tomatoes and make big batches of sauce, but cheap ripe bananas, peel and freeze for smoothies and baking. You catch my drift. And who doesn't like pickles?! Don't get too big for your boots. Buy and cook within your means. This is a big one I had to turn around. With $20 in your bank account at the end of the week and bills hanging over your head, forget the Goji berries and ACAI powder. Use natures cheap and available superfoods like apples, sweet potatoes and silverbeet. Stock your pantry. Yes, it's an outlay that you will have to build on, but it will save your arse on nights when the fridge is bare. Have a good array of flours, nuts, seeds and grains if you eat them. BUY in BULK or join a co-op (this will be my next post tomorrow, don't miss it) Embrace soaking dried beans and lentils (cheap as chips), humble rice dishes with home made stock and what ever is floating around in the crisper. Flavour your food with good quality herbs and spices from your garden. Spices are SUPER, ridiculously cheap when you buy in bulk. If your ingredients are GOOD quality, then no meal is too humble. Don't be too picky. Be grateful that we have access and abundance in our country. Be grateful that most of us will never have to know true poverty, where a bowl of water rice and a cup of dirty water is the only sustenance for days. Embrace the simple and dont long for expensive, unattainable ingredients and dishes. Please read that last sentence again. Teach your children that food is to be appreciated. To be grateful for full bellies and the absence of scurvy and ricketts. And lastly, embrace your inner Nanna xxxxx (PS, I may or may not go to bed at 8:30 every night) How was that guys?! TOo much?! Please feel free to tag and share x See more

17.01.2022 Please call in or phone 5264 7477 to feel better today!

16.01.2022 Hi guys! I've got some exciting news to share with you all........ As of January 2018 I will now be opening up my books to new patients again! Apologies for t...hose that have missed out or had to wait, but I'm back! Please consider booking soon as January is almost already booked out. If my available days/times don't suit you or your family, Carly Merlo will continue to be available every Saturday and Hollie Magree on her days too. So excited for a nice, fresh year, new faces and lots of healing, sharing, educating, inspiring and learning with you all xx Ps for all bookings and enquiries please call 52647477 or feel free to email me directly in [email protected] xx You can also read more on my website www.treeoflifenaturalhealthandfertility.com See more

15.01.2022 WE WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR: MELISSA AYTAN - FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST Melissa is certified Functional Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Applied Science. She brings over 10 years of experience in the wellness field and has been specifically trained to analyse and interpret functional lab results which helps customize treatment plans suited to individuals. ... Functional Nutrition is a type of detective work that seeks to identify the underlying causes of disease and conditions instead of treating symptoms. Using state of the art functional lab work identifies healing opportunities and engages each client in a health building process using potent, proven, professional protocols. This includes Diet, Rest, Exercise, Smart Supplementation, Essential oils and Stress Reduction. This natural, holistic approach yields the highest level of positive clinical outcomes. The functional lab work Mel uses looks for dysfunction with hormones, immunity, digestion, detoxification, food allergies and intolerances and intestinal barrier systems. Mel then works with her patients to rebuild these systems to function effectively and efficiently and symptoms start to subside and disappear. Mel understands not every patient needs a deep investigation into their physiology with testing and sometimes it may be a nutrition and lifestyle plan that will help her patients achieve their goals of wellness. Mel has had to navigate her own emotional journey with infertility and personally understands the frustration of moving from practitioner to practitioner and not getting answers. After her own healing journey Mel is now the mother of a beautiful toddler girl and baby boy. Her special interests in clinic are; Fertility Thyroid health Gut health IBS Fatigue Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) General health and well-being Eating sensibly and educating clients on the conflicting information that is rife Please visit Mel’s website to learn more. Consultation Fees: Initial Consultation$110 Results Consultation$110 Follow up Consultations (45 min) $90 Follow up Consultations (30 min)$50 Please note that all functional diagnostic testing attracts additional third-party fees.

15.01.2022 Happy 10th Birthday to our super clinic. Thank you to our amazing team, patients, clients and friends for helping us build an alternative hub of health & wellness.

12.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the crew.

10.01.2022 We are still looking for more massage therapists. Please PM me or email your interest to [email protected].

09.01.2022 We are looking for keen massage therapists to work alongside chiropractor, Dr Peter Smith. Please email interest to: [email protected]

09.01.2022 If there are any massage therapists looking for some casual work, to work alongside our chiropractor, please get in touch.

05.01.2022 ***COVID-19 UPDATE*** The State & Federal Governments have deemed Chiropractic & Allied Health services an essential industry in keeping people healthy & away from hospitals during this difficult period. We are enforcing a very strict safety & cleanliness policy, which is outlined on our front door, to protect staff & patients, so please read carefully before entering. We are still treating in Chiropractic, Myotherapy & Massage, unless government rules change. Our naturopaths are providing phone consultations.

04.01.2022 WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE HUNT FOR CASUAL MASSAGE THERAPISTS. PLEASE PM ME IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK.

01.01.2022 We have stocked up on the very popular Native Deodorant. Pop in & grab some.