Integrative Medical Retreat Case Study – Treating Chronic Illness by Reine DuBois and Hannah Hempenstall
By Reine DuBois, Clinical Director and Hannah Hempenstall, Wellness Writer Recovery from long term illness is a delicate process that requires time, solid data and an integrated team of experts . When Rachel*, 41, entered The Health Lodge it was uncertain what her most prominent ailment was. She presented with what we now know […]
How Traditional Chinese Medicine can support your mental health by Joshua Leishman
By Joshua Leishman, Acupuncturist It is estimated that one in five Australians – roughly five million people – have suffered from mental health issues over the past year. Mental illnesses are far more than feeling sad or stressed, as they can have debilitating effects on our cognition and emotional balance, but conventional medications often have […]
Moving Forward from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by Alexandra Preston
Written by Alexandra Preston Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition where our natural response to threat is constantly heightened. It is characterised by recurrent flashbacks, including nightmares; avoidance of reminders; and emotional over-reactivity. Any traumatic event can trigger it, such as the death of a loved one or domestic violence. As PTSD can be […]
Trauma: The Root Cause of Chronic Disease? By Emily Holler
By Emily Holler We all experience trauma in our lives. It fairly unavoidable as a human being. Even the act of being born is a potentially traumatic experience. But what happens when the trauma we experience is severe and frequent? How does this affect us in the long term? Could intense trauma actually be one […]