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Women's Health - The Feminine Principles

Throughout history, the feminine principles have included love, gentleness and nurturing, which are a natural contrast with the male principles of being goal oriented, striving to achieve and winning in all that they do. In the past 50 years, however, women have been given new opportunities to take on roles once considered masculine, such as becoming leaders of organizations, playing aggressive sports, undertaking military careers and attaining political leadership. It is evident that women carry these roles out well, but there's a price to pay: women's health.

A woman's body has an innate intelligence that adjusts itself to be in balance at all times, the new stresses they are facing are disrupting this wonderful balance. The disruption of this fine balance manifests in many ways: menstrual problems, pre menstrual tension (PMT), infertility, menopausal difficulties, or pathological changes such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (POS), fibroids, various types of cancers and other gynaecological diseases.

Medical advances have given us new hormone and drug therapies that can be highly effective when used in advanced stages of imbalance, or in severe and acute cases. Although they often give significant relief of symptoms, they have short and long-term side effects and so should be viewed as a last resort. Natural therapies attempt to address the core of the problems: the hormonal imbalance. Their aim is to support and strengthen your body's innate intelligence that constantly strives towards balance. Natural therapies are most effective in the early or medium stages of a hormonal imbalance before it manifests in a serious pathology. Common sense would indicate that should be your first choice.

The future of humanity may well depend on whether we are able to establish a true balance between masculine and feminine principles in both men and women. This needs to be reflected from the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our beings. In this process, naturally, women need to play a dominant role. Therefore, women's health is important not only for their individual well being, but also for the future of humanity. Click on our Women's Health list of problems to find the support you need.

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Natural Fertility and IVF Support

Improve your chances of a healthy conception and successful pregnancy.

If you said 'yes' to any of these questions, then our Natural Fertility, IVF and IUI support programs will give you the best chance to achieve your dream. These programs are offered by the IVF Support Centre which operates from the Reach for Health Centre.

At the IVF Support Centre we are dedicated to optimising your reproductive health so that you can conceive a healthy and happy baby. A successful conception and pregnancy however, also requires a healthy and fertile male because they contribute fifty percent to a healthy conception. Therefore, to further improve your chances of a healthy conception and successful pregnancy we offer a program designed especially for men to optimise their health and natural vitality.

One of Perth's most highly qualified and respected acupuncturist and naturopath, Andrash Bodonyi, is the coordinator of the IVF Support Centre where he pioneered the approach of improving the couple's reproductive health rather than just focusing on the women's reproductive health.

The programs offered at the IVF Support Centre incorporate acupuncture, naturopathic supplements, herbal preparations, diet and lifestyle advice, and emotional support. For more information please visit www.ivfsupport.com.au.

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Acupuncture Pregnancy Support

Encouraging optimal health during pregnancy

Did you know that several thousand years ago in Traditional Chinese Medicine a high importance was placed on encouraging optimal health during pregnancy and childhood? It was during this period that a range of sophisticated acupuncture methods were developed to treat pregnant women safely and effectively. These methods have stood the test of time as for the past 30 years they have been subjected to scrupulous research as well as a range of clinical trials. The results have provided overwhelming evidence for the benefits and effectiveness of acupuncture treatments during various stages of gestation.

Acupuncture support is available at our Centre if you are thinking of falling pregnant, are pregnant or for post-partum disorders. Our highly accredited acupuncture practitioners are specialised in gynaecology and obstetrics, and so you can rest assured that you will receive safe and appropriate acupuncture treatments. It is extremely important that you receive acupuncture from a highly trained practitioner as there are some acupuncture points that are traditionally forbidden during the nine months of gestation.

All acupuncture treatments are designed specifically for each woman according to how they present.
The frequency of treatments depends on the stage of her pregnancy. Acupuncture is extremely safe and effective and it may be the only treatment available for a pregnant woman with a pre-existing medical condition, when the use of prescription medications may carry significant risk or be contraindicated.

Both empirical and scientific research has shown that acupuncture can be beneficial for the following common pregnancy-related health problems:

Conception
Acupuncture treatments are given to clear underlying pathology that may adversely effect conception, thereby increasing the chance of a successful pregnancy. For more information please click on Natural Fertility and IVF support.

Anxiety and depression
Common complaints women experience during pregnancy is worry, anxiety, and overall tension which may eventuate in depression. These complaints may not only increase the risk of a miscarriage, but also take away the joy of being pregnant, and becoming a mother.

Fatigue
Acupuncture, although always relaxing, is useful to lift the woman's energy level during pregnancy.

Morning Sickness
Acupuncture is very successful in the prevention and treatment of morning sickness which women often experience during the early stages of pregnancy. In fact, acupuncture has been found to be superior to pharmaceutical intervention in treating the various symptoms associated with morning sickness.

Back pain and sciatica
In the later stages of gestation back pain and sciatica effects around 60-70% of pregnant women. Most anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers are contraindicated during pregnancy whereas acupuncture is considered a safe alternative for pain relief during pregnancy.

Sinusitis and Rhinitis
Hormone related sinusitis and rhinitis accompanies some women's pregnancy. Decongestant medications are contraindicated during pregnancy whereas acupuncture has been found useful.

Breech presentation
A fascinating use of acupuncture is with regard to the treatment of a breech presentation of the baby during the last 8-10 weeks of pregnancy. Large scale clinical trials have reported the effectiveness of acupuncture/moxibustion methods in turning the baby to the birth position.

Post due birth
Another fascinating use of acupuncture is the induction of post due birth. The effect of using the appropriate acupuncture points is comparable with that of oxytocin by intravenous drip.

Caesarean section
Using a combination of acupuncture and microcurrent therapy will encourage surgical wound healing and reduce scarring.

Lactation
After delivery acupuncture may be useful to induce lactation, and increase milk production. It has been observed that acupuncture elevates the blood prolactin level in women with deficient milk secretion after childbirth.

Post-partum disorders
The most common post-partum disorders that acupuncture may treat successfully are mastitis, post-partum depression, excessive vaginal discharge and fatigue.

 

Pregnancy Massage - Celebrate your pregnancy and nurture yourself as well as your little one

When you become pregnant your body undergoes major changes as you create the first ecological environment of your baby's life in the womb. During this time of change, many mothers-to-be will be drawn to explore the vitally important emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of pregnancy. This exploration may trigger the potential for great self-empowerment, healing and transformation. It is important at this time to honour yourself and the essential work you are doing by giving yourself and your baby all the support and attention you both need. And massage whilst you are pregnant is one way of doing this.

At Reach for Health we offer a deeply soothing, calming and relaxing massage by our trained therapist who uses gentle techniques suitable and supportive for your body throughout all the stages of your pregnancy and beyond.

You will be made welcome and comfortable in our room with the massage table set up so that you are lying on your side with extra pillows and cushions to support you. Low lighting and soft music will help you relax and drift off for an hour in a nurturing, caring and safe environment, leaving you refreshed, relaxed, and re-energised.

Prenatal massage is beneficial for baby too. Endorphins secreted naturally by your body while receiving a relaxing massage will filter through the placenta, ultimately soothing and relaxing your baby.

Other great benefits also include:

The pregnancy massage program covers the three trimesters of pregnancy with the appropriate massage techniques for each stage incorporated into the program.

Most importantly, pregnancy massage makes you feel fantastic!

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Pain Management - PainAway

Gentle, Rapid Pain Relief with Lasting Results

At the Reach for Health Centre, our PainAway team has combined ancient healing arts with modern science and technology to successfully treat the following conditions:

Your initial consultation will involve a general assessment of your problem such as evaluating test results, scans and past medical reports. We also use iridology examinations to uncover the major causative and trigger factors of the pain.

When we have gathered this information we develop a treatment program to meet your needs. This may incorporate appropriate dietary and lifestyle changes, conventional medicine and naturopathic prescriptions. Dietary supplements and herbs may be recommended.

The powerful synergy of this program comes from its unique blend of acupuncture, microcurrent therapy and Bowen therapy. Therapeutic massage and exercise may also become part of the program, depending on individual needs.

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