Thornlie Naturopathic & Acupuncture Centre in Thornlie, Western Australia | Alternative & holistic health service

Thornlie Naturopathic & Acupuncture Centre

Locality: Thornlie, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9452 0722

Address: 32 Selby Street 6108 Thornlie, WA, Australia

Website: http://thornlienaturopath.com.au

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23.01.2022 Did you know that up to 75% of Australians are not taking sufficient water for optimal health? The American statistic in the photo below has just as much relevance here in Australia. Not only is water basically a no cost health product, it has such an important role to play in every area of our health. 30ml per kg of body weight is a good guide for how much we should be drinking each day.

21.01.2022 The following article was sent to me by BWellness, which is a company that provides natural medicine products and education within Australia. It is certainly worth a read, and a click on the link will give you access to the research paper that the article quotes. This year the government has cut private health insurance cover for over a dozen natural therapy modalities in light of them supposedly having no clear evidence demonstrating the efficacy of the excluded natural th...erapies. However, it appears evident that the scientific review that led to the health funding cuts was not conducted in the same way as a r ecently published systematic review by Southern Cross University, which focused on the evidence for whole-system, multi-modality naturopathic medicine worldwide. With an abundance of research on individual tools of the trade (e.g. dietary supplements, herbs etc), but limited evidence evaluating the complexity of naturopathic care as a whole system, the researchers sought to gather qualitative scientific evidence in naturopathic medicine as a modality, not on single treatment or preventative agents. Reviewing research from America, Canada, Germany India, Australia, United Kingdom and Japan, across a range of chronic clinical conditions, they discovered predominately positive results across cultures and health outcomes. In clear contradiction of the review of naturopathy for the private health insurance reforms, the researchers concluded that To date, research in whole-system, multi-modality naturopathic medicine shows that it is effective for treating cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal pain, type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, depression, anxiety, and a range of complex chronic conditions. See article at this address: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/acm.2018.0340&

21.01.2022 Intermittent fasting has been gaining traction recently as a new (old) approach to health. People have been using Fasting in various forms since Biblical times - for health and spiritual clarity. Dr Michael Mosely has introduced some great semi fast regimes which can be very helpful, starting with the 5:2 then the 16:8 and now the Fast 800. All good depending on your circumstances. People who are pregnant need to avoid Fasting, however, others can get guidance on how to best approach modified eating! Certainly worth considering in our over indulgent society.

18.01.2022 Another reason to take glucosamine: Regular use of glucosamine supplements may be related to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to an analysis of data from the UK Biobank study, published in the British Medical Journal. The findings suggest that glucosamine may have benefits in preventing CVD events, such as coronary heart disease and stroke, and further clinical trials are needed to test this theory, say the researchers. The most significant decrease was noted in smokers, who seemed to benefit the most from the glucosamine reduction in CVD.

17.01.2022 Just about to get some stock of a new probiotic liquid that has seven years of very successful use in Scandinavia. Check it out here https://www.probioform.com.au/ Tested on one of my more tricky cases of chronic constipation and it is showing some remarkable benefits so far!

17.01.2022 Here is a link to one of the best articles I have read about intermittent fasting. It summarizes a common sense approach to limiting calories for up to 3 days and has certainly made a difference to my health. Remember that a fast does not have to be as full on as water only. It can be done with bone broth, clear soups, and plenty of filtered water.

16.01.2022 Another great reminder about the importance of Vitamin D. Getting enough safe exposure to the sun is our number one priority, however, safe and effective supplementation can help. My experience is that the gel cap Vit D approach is faster and much more effective than solid tablets. They are very cost effective (less than $20 for 200 capsules!)

16.01.2022 Did you know that acupuncture helps with anxiety? It stimulates Alpha waves in the brain which are associated with relaxation. That explains why you will often feel like you have had a power nap after your session

14.01.2022 Just thinking about the incredibly important role of Vitamin D in our body. In my 20 years as a naturopath who has taken a variety of herbs and supplements, I consider Vitamin D to have made the most difference to my health - alongside concentrated fish oils and maritime pine bark extract. Here are a couple of charts from Dr Jockers which highlight the role and importance of adequate Vitamin D. Note the amount required for therapeutic relevance is higher than the 50 that seems to be the standard in Australia. I would be aiming for a reading of 70.

13.01.2022 Interesting story about Zinc and weight loss. Anything that helps is worth a try with our obesity levels soaring in Australia!

12.01.2022 Excellent summary chart regarding the signs of Vitamin D deficiency. As many Australians are also deficient it is worth a look! Dr Jockers website has some great resources.

11.01.2022 Just a reminder about appointments. We have been accepting online bookings for some time now and many people are taking advantage of the convenience of being able to book when they remember rather than during office hours. Press the BOOK NOW button on www.thornlienaturopath.com.au select a time that suits and fill in your details. Easy.

11.01.2022 Dry Eyes? Researchers are suggesting that polyunsaturated fatty acids supplements are worth recommending to patients with dry eye disease after a new meta-analysis finds that they are an effective treatment with few adverse effects. Source: Nutrients. 2019 Apr 26;11(5). doi: 10.3390/nu11050942.

10.01.2022 Great news about the decision by the Federal Health Minister to spend $2m on a review of the recommendations which caused the removal of many natural therapies from Health Funds. Thanks to all who signed petitions and wrote letters. At least there is a small chance that the rules may change back again

09.01.2022 Great summary of the nutrients required for optimal Thyroid function. It is such a shame that so many people are put onto Thyroxine before they are given advice about the nutrition required to help the thyroid gland to work properly.

09.01.2022 At TNC we are happy to provide you with a good amount of time for your consultation. Sadly, that is backfiring at the moment as the number of "no shows" is increasing. I know this is a negative comment in a world that doesnt seem to like them but please be considerate to your practitioners. If you have to miss an appointment for any reason a short phone call to say you cant make it would be really appreciated. To those who do - THANK YOU.

08.01.2022 Just attended a continuing professional education session on NAFLD (Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease). Sadly, Australia is one of the countries leading the way in the high international statistics for this issue, which is a precursor to Type 2 Diabetes and can lead to some other serious health issues. Signs to watch out for are: increased sugar and carbohydrate cravings, fat accumulation - especially around the stomach, anxiety, broken sleep and tiredness. We have a program to address those issues so feel free to contact us if you would like any further information!

08.01.2022 Hi again all. Once again sorry for the long break in between posting. Hopefully I will get the hang of this soon. I have a request for those of you who really like this business. It appears we have had a "troll" who has put a 2 star rating on my Google ratings. No-one of that name has ever attended here, yet the rating has dragged our 5 star rating downwards. If you have been really happy with TNC and your service from here, could you please help us to overcome this "fake" rating by reviewing us on Google? It would mean a lot to us if we could get our 5 star rating back. Just search Thornlie Naturopathic and Acupuncture Centre on Google and follow the review this business prompts. THANKS

07.01.2022 Great summary from Dr Jockers about Food Cravings and which nutritional deficiencies can cause them

07.01.2022 We are hoping to have an interesting link or short article every week. Whilst I am quite happy to be controversial I will try and keep the comments positive and or educational. This link is a fantastic summary of Cannabis oil which is so topical in Australia as it is still illegal here - even though it is sold over the counter in the vast majority of places throughout the world. Interesting reading for those who would like to have an educated opinion! https://drjockers.com/cbd-oil-benefits/

07.01.2022 Remember that at TNC we are registered for Acupuncture, which means that you can claim if you have the right Health Fund cover - and we will be including natural medicine advice, Dorn and Bowen at no extra charge for anyone who has laser or needle acupuncture. The Govt rates the other therapies as worth nothing so they will be included for FREE

06.01.2022 Just in the process of getting our Facebook page up and running again. Hope to have some photos and interesting posts very soon

02.01.2022 Interesting and disturbing to see Phase 2 of the attack on complementary medicine starting now. The Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency quietly "announced" in February that they are wanting public comment on restricting a Doctors right to practice complementary and so called "unproven" approaches. See https://www.medicalboard.gov.au//current-consultations.aspx So now all Integrative Medical Practitioners are under threat!

01.01.2022 With HBF jumping the gun and abolishing health rebates for naturopathy and herbal medicine it is a good time to consider signing the petition at this link https://www.yourhealthyourchoice.com.au/ We should have the right to choose the health services we prefer and not to be cut out of the health fund rebate system due to flawed logic and poor research!