Alzheimers Disease & Dementia  Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are two conditions that are growing in prevalence in Australia and throughout the world. Dementia is characterised by multiple cognitive deficits, including decreased intellectual functioning, that are severe enough to cause significant impairment in social or occupational functioning. Dementia is diagnosed only if two or more brain…

Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmunity – Functional Medicine Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It causes inflammation and destruction of the myelin sheath, the protective covering that surrounds nerve fibre’s. Our Perth clinic specialises in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and autoimmunity. There are many natural…

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disorder of the CNS characterised by tremor, rigidity, postural instability and difficulty with walking, movement and coordination. It is caused by the destruction of dopaminergic neurons in the brain, which leads to depletion of dopamine, a neurotransmitter needed to control muscle movement. It affects both men and women, and…

Insomnia is defined as the persistent difficulty or the inability to fall and/or stay asleep. It may be primary, but is often a symptom of an underlying medical or psychological condition. May be episodic, short-term or chronic. Three common types of insomnia are: delayed sleep onset, early morning arousal and frequent awakenings.  Insomnia and sleep…

A migraine is a severe, throbbing, recurring headache, typically only affecting one side of the head and lasting 2 to 72 hours. The pain is commonly centred at the temple, over one eye or behind one ear. It commonly occurs with nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light. Some migraine sufferers also experience an “aura”, prior…

Chronic Stress & Fatigue – Causes, Symptoms & Natural Treatment Stress can come from events that cause feelings of frustration, anger, irritability, nervousness, tension, etc. Stress is a normal part of the adrenal fight-flight response, and in small doses is important in order to cope with challenges. Stress causes a response in the sympathetic nervous…

Schizophrenia – Causes, Symptoms & Natural Treatment Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder characterised by: Difficulty differentiating between what is imagined and what is real (hallucinations, delusions) Difficulty thinking and concentrating Abnormal emotional responses or lack of emotion Abnormal social behaviour Schizophrenia affects men and women equally and usually begins in adolescence or young…

 Anorexia & Bulimia – Eating Disorders  Anorexia nervosa is an emotional eating disorder characterised by severe and potentially life-threatening weight loss through self-induced reduction in total food intake. People with this disorder have an intense fear of weight gain, even when they are underweight. They may diet or exercise obsessively in order to lose weight.…

Tension Headaches – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment A tension headache is one of the most common types of headache, occurring in the head, scalp or neck due to muscle tension or tightness. They may be intermittent or chronic (two or more times per week for several months or longer) and are characterised by a dull,…

Rheumatoid Arthritis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease causing inflammatory arthritis. The immune system attacks the synovial membranes of the joints, causing pain, inflammation and deformity. It can occur at any age, but is more common between 30 and 50, and affects more three times more women than men. …