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NATUROPATHY IS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTH CARE

Naturopathy is a form of natural medicine that encompasses the foundations of health (diet & lifestyle) with the goal of isolating the cause of a particular complaint.

Naturopathic principles are based on treating the individual, rather than the disease. No one condition will be treated the same, as the cause of this condition will vary from person to person. I often refer to myself as a ‘health detective’, as finding the cause(s) can often be a process of elimination whilst treating the whole body.

Both an art and a science

Naturopathy is both an art and a science and is well suited to any age group. We are working together to boost your body’s natural healing potential to improve your overall health and prevent disease onset.

Today’s naturopaths are trained in both scientific and traditional evidence.

We have many tools in our ‘tool box’, so to speak. This means naturopathic treatment can be used in conjunction with medical care where necessary.

The 6 Naturopathic Principles

1. The Healing Power of Nature
   Facilitate the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
2. Identify and Treat the Causes
   Search for and treat the underlying causes rather than supress symptoms. These causes may be physical, mental or emotional.
3. First Do No Harm
   Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies.
4. Doctor as Teacher
   Educate patients by encouraging and motivating them towards achieving and maintaining their health.
5. Treat the Whole Person
   Treating the body holistically, taking into account each individuals mental, physical, emotional and environmental health factors.
6. Prevention
   Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.

These naturopathic principles are the building blocks behind every consultation process.

CORE MODALITIES, VALUES & BELIEFS

Nutritional and herbal medicine are the two core modalities that make up naturopathic treatment. Dietary and lifestyle advice also make up a large component of your prescription.

My Values & Beliefs

Being realistic with my treatment outcomes is imperative, as I believe in the importance of balance and being able to enjoy one’s life.

Practising as a naturopath and herbalist, I believe in the importance of ‘food as medicine’ and feel dietary changes to be as important as any prescription given by any medical practitioner.

Treatment Variations

You may sometimes leave your consultation with only a diet and lifestyle prescription. This is because I like to take my time with each individual’s prescription, rushing into treatment before collecting all the vital information can simply slow down the treatment progression.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach in naturopathy, meaning no one condition will be treated the same. The individual and their own symptoms are treated accordingly rather than a standard protocol for that particular condition.

About Magda

I graduated from the Southern School of Natural Therapies (SSNT) with a Bachelor of Health Science Naturopathy.

Growing up I always favoured healthy eating with an interested in herbal medicine and nutrition. This interest grew with the ill health of my older brother, where naturopathy was his saviour and we saw his health improve dramatically.

My interest in children’s health started from a very young age where I became a babysitter, and then moved overseas to become a live in nanny. Watching how a healthy diet could affect the behaviour and concentration of children in a positive way just made my thirst for knowledge stronger.

Of course I wouldn’t be a naturopath without my own health stories. Naturopathy has helped me through some very serious health complaints, which I think makes me a better and more knowledgeable practitioner today.

When I am not in the clinic treating patients, I also work part-time and a clinic tutor and casual lecturer at SSNT. Seeing how passionate all these students are is such a rewarding part of my job.

Functional Tests

Having testing options at our fingertips enhances your treatment outcomes. We have access to functional pathology that can help us underpin the causation of your complaint.

Functional tests

Functional tests may include the following:

• Food intolerance testing
• Salivary hormones (male and female sex hormones)
• Cortisol stress tests
• Hair mineral analysis
• CDSA (comprehensive digestive stool analysis)
• Urinary iodine
• Thyroid hormone profiles
• Parasitology profile

Clinical tests

It may be appropriate to perform some in clinic testing. Having these tests available help us monitor your treatment and health status. These may include:

• Urinalysis
• BIA (Bioelectric Impedance Analysis)
• Zinc tally test
• Body measurements
• Blood pressure monitoring

MAIN AREAS OF SPECIALISATION

As Naturopaths we can treat conditions ranging from the the common cold to chronic pain. We have many modalities to choose from and can work alongside your other healthcare professionals to provide you with the best health care possible.

During my time practising I have developed special interest in the following conditions;

Children’s Health & Behaviour

General health, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, bedwetting, insomnia, food intolerances, gut issues & behaviour concerns.

Thyroid Dysfunction

Hypo & hyperthyroid conditions. Diagnosed or un-diagnosed, medicated or un-medicated.

Weight loss

Passionate about correct weight loss for long-term results. Weight loss plans to educate clients on long-term healthier eating. Different plans to suit everyone’s lifestyle, whilst monitoring progress using a medical device.

*My other areas of interest include anxiety & depression, immune dysfunction (acute or chronic), infertility & preconception care, hormonal imbalances and osteoporosis.

BODY COMPOSITION MONITORING

When you stand on the scales you are weighing your entire body (bones, blood, organs, fat, muscle, water). This already explains a little as to why body weight cannot tell you much about your overall health or body composition.

Validity

I have been trained to use a scientifically validated medical device known as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). This test in completed in a matter of minutes, is pain free and works via a low-grade electrical current that is passed through the body. Here at Magda Piszczuk Naturopath I use the Quadscan BIA device.

BIA provides me with your body composition measurements, giving me an insight into important aspects of your health. You may for example be holding excess fluid. This not only means you will be ‘heavier’ on the scales, but may also indicate there is something going on hormonally or with your body’s ability to correctly absorb the water you drink. This is just one example of how measuring body composition can help us get to the cause of what is really going on with your weight.

Using this device we can monitor your weight loss correctly, making sure your are losing ‘fat’ and not ‘muscle’, which is essential for your long term weight loss goals.

Results

Results are given to you on the day, along with a print out and brief interpretation. BIA consults are only 15 minutes in duration, sometimes you will require additional time to discuss your report in more detail and design your treatment plan.

When is BIA testing useful?

• Weight loss
• Hormonal & Endocrine conditions (PMS, Thyroid, Menopause)
• Low energy
• Monitoring cellular health
• Monitoring fluid distribution
• General wellness