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(Nutritional Medicine)
Dr
Tracie O'Keefe DCH (Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy), ND
Registered Naturopath (ANPA) & Medical Nutritionist
PH:
02 9571 4333
INSTANT HEALTH FUND REBATES THROUGH HICAPS MAY APPLY
What
is nutritional medicine?
Clinicians trained in nutritional medicine study physiology, microbiology,
and the relationship between food and health, wellbeing or disease. It
is important to remember that most of the diseases in modern society are
due to poor diet, leading to the body not operating at its maximum capacity.
To be well, you must eat well. In fact, very well indeed. Many people
need help from a professional nutritionist in developing diets that will
specifically suit their body's needs. Unfortunately our education system
fails to teach children what is the safest and best diet to eat specifically
for that person. What is important in developing a personal diet is to
take into account factors such as genetics, medical history, gastrointestinal
history and the person's allergies, which are often unseen or unknown
to that individual. Professional nutritionists are trained to take all
these factors into consideration.
Why
visit a nutritionist?
Naturopathic dietitians work by the motto of the ancient healer, Hippocrates
of 'Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.' Many people
can profoundly benefit from professional help with carefully planning
what, when, where, why and how they eat. Without realising it, people
are often eating what is called food product, instead of actual food.
While they may be taking in large amounts of carbohydrates, they are often
deficient in the vitamins, minerals and amino acids that they need to
recover from an illness and to promote wellbeing.
What
happens in the first consultation?
A nutritional medicine consultation consists of taking an extensively
detailed case history, asking questions about the person's problem and
situation. We look specifically at what people are eating and what effect
it may be having on their body. Because nutritionists are trained to consider
the biochemical effects of food, we are able to tell from symptoms and
other tests how a person needs to change their diet. The consultation
may include a physical examination with the taking of pulse, blood pressure
and temperature, listening to the chest with a stethoscope, a tongue and
eye examination, palpating and percussing different parts of the body,
and considering the results of blood, urine and faecal and allergy screening.
What treatments are offered?
We advise people, after close scrutiny of their diet, exactly what it
is they need to eat, in what amounts and how to prepare those foods. Prescribing
of vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplements is an essential part of
the work we do to help people maximise their absorption of the right nutrients
that are key to wellbeing. In cases of poor digestion, we may also prescribe
other nutritional supplements and herbs, in order to settle the gastro-intestinal
tract, desensitise the person to certain foods and prevent nausea, constipation
or diarrohea.
What conditions can our nutritionist, Dr Tracie O'Keefe DCH, ND help
with?
Because Tracie is qualified in several disciplines, including naturopathy, herbal and nutritional medicine, massage therapy, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, counselling and sex therapy, she is able to offer help with a wide range of conditions, offering a complete holistic, mind-body solution. These conditions include:
| Flu, colds & respiratory infections | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Anxiety |
| Stress & PTSD | Insomnia | High cholestrol |
| Weight loss | Circulatory & cardio-vascular problems | Parasitic infection |
| Diarrohea | Hypothyroidism | Hyperthyroidism |
| Low energy levels | Muscle cramps | Inflamed joints |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Constipation | Digestion problems |
| Eating problems & disorders | Dandruff | Depression |
| Poor concentration | Dry skin | ADHD |
| Headaches & migraines | Blood pressure problems | Leaky Gut Syndrome |
| Stopping smoking | Drug & alcohol addiction | Gastroenteritis |
| Haemorroids | Hepatitis | Hernia |
| Ankylosing spondylitis | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Gout |
| Back pain | Osteoarthritis | Osteoporosis |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | Sprains & strains | Sciatica |
| Tenosinivitis | Tennis & golf elbow | Preparing for pregnancy |
| Morning sickness | Natural fertility | Impotence & infertility (m&f) |
| Sacral pain | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Menstrual difficulties |
| PMS | Endometriosis | Fibrocystic breast problems |
| Lactation problems | Mastitis | Orchitis |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) | Prostatitis | Vaginitis |
| Vaginismus | Menopause | Acne |
| Rosacea | Skin rash | Psoriasis |
| Herpes | Shingles | Impetigo |
| Scarring | Rubella | Measles |
| Mumps | After cancer care | Tolerating cancer treatments |
| Liver & kidney function | Urinary tract infections | Gall bladder & gallstones |
Plus
many more day-to-day physical and psychological problems, along with helping
you in promoting your health to its optimum level.
What diagnostic tests are used?
Physical
examination
Candida test
Urine test
Faecal matter analysis
Iridology
Blood testing
Behavioural profiling
Hair mineral analysis
Allergy testing
Skin analysis
Comprehensive dietary analysis
Can
I claim for treatments on my private health fund?
You may be able to claim for nutritional medicine consultations under
naturopathy treatments through your private health fund, either instantly
through the HICAPS machine on the day, or by sending off your receipt
to your provider. Most health funds do not offer rebates for any supplements
or herbs, just the consultation. For details about claiming for treatments
through your health fund, please visit our health
funds section.
Are
your products tested on animals?
All products used at the centre are cruelty-free: they are not tested
on animals and do not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
Why
choose the Australian Health & Education Centre?
Because Dr Tracie O'Keefe, DCH, ND is highly qualified in several modalities,
including naturopathy, herbal and nutritional medicine, massage therapy,
hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, counselling and sex therapy, with a wealth
of many years' experience, she is able to look at patients from many different
perspectives and evaluate what the best solutions are for that person.
She can offer, if necessary, several treatment options within the one
clinic. This means your healing process is conveniently managed with the
one practitioner.
We have run health centres since 1972 and have had a deep and binding interest in healthy foods and how to maximise health through nutrition. In the 1980s Tracie owned an organic hotel and restaurant in the UK. Because Tracie is a naturopathic nutritionist she also considers food preparation and sources in all the diets we formulate for each individual.
We also have extensive knowledge of helping vegetarians, vegans, diabetics, anorexics, bulimics, binge eaters, those with weight problems and those with medical dietary needs, as well as helping people improve their diets.
We
are conveniently located on Glebe Point Road, just 10 minutes from the
CBD and a 4-minute walk from Broadway Shopping Centre, where free parking
is available.
We are happy to see patients independently or to work with patients' doctors.
Ph
02 9571 4333
to book an appointment
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