Improving You

As each person is uniquely different, we believe it is best to seek qualified professional advice in order to gain long-term results.  It is important that a weight loss program can be tailored to suit you and helps to improve your long-term health and wellbeing. 

At Nurtura Health our approach addresses “why” you have issues with your weight and your metabolism.  We often find there is a combination of thyroid, liver and pancreas issues ie. a sluggish metabolism, inability to burn fat, and irregular blood sugar control.  Once these issues are supported, we see clients achieve their weight loss and health goals.

The old saying – “if you can’t measure it, you can’t do it” is true.  Our Naturopaths use the information from QuadScan to monitor your weight loss and health.  It is very important that you are achieving fat loss and preserving your muscle mass to ensure results and then long-term maintenance.

We support you to achieve your weight-loss journey, monitor your progress, share tips and strategies on how to make the changes you need to enjoy long-term success.

Detoxification is nothing new.  People have been fasting and cleansing throughout the ages – historical references date back to 2700 BC!!

Given the world that we live in and the lifestyles that we lead it is increasingly obvious that there is a greater need for more awareness generally, but also a need for us to assist our bodies as they constantly work to repair damage and protect us as best they can from all that we are exposed to  – pollution in the air we breathe; chemicals we are exposed to; food exposed to modern farming methods and storage. 

Our body is constantly working via pathways of detoxification to process and eliminate toxins – the lungs, liver, bowel, kidneys and skin being our major eliminative organs, as well as the blood and lymphatic system.

The short answer is everyone may benefit from a detox at least once in a 12 month period.  Have a look at the list of symptoms below and if you have 3 or more of the symptoms below and/or 3 or more of the lifestyle habits, it may be an indication that your body is showing signs of toxicity and that a detox may be a great way to reduce that overload.

A few common symptoms of toxic overload are:

• Waking up feeling tired, sluggish, fatigued
• Problems concentrating, staying focused or short -erm memory
• Digestive disturbances – gas, bloating, cramps, indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation
• Sugar craving
• Joint or back pain
• Regular headaches
• Bad breath or a coated tongue
• Dull skin, eczema, psoriasis

Along with these symptoms, our day-t- day environment and lifestyle can add to the strain – check the list below and see how many apply to you:

• Use of chemical domestic cleaning products, inset sprays etc.
• Exposure to chemicals at work
• Antibiotics in the last 12 months
• Regular medications – either prescription or over the counter (including the pill)
• A diet high in sugar or processed foods
• Smoking – tobacco or recreational
• Drinking 3 or more coffees a day
• Drinking alcohol regularly
• Drinking less the 1.5-2 l water a day

Absolutely!  We often hear of clients trying the over-the-counter detox kits and complain of headaches and nausea.  Firstly, Our Naturopaths recommend your detox is conducted after you have had a thorough assessment and have herbal or nutritional support to ensure your detox is effective without unpleasant side effects.

We find incorporating Colonics increase the effectiveness of the detoxification process and make the whole process more comfortable without the side effects.  Our Detox programs at Nurtura Health, like all of our treatment programs, are individually assessed and planned with a personalised prescription for supporting nutritional or herbal preparations.