Cath McCarthy – Medical Herbalist/Naturopath
I have been practising as a medical herbalist/naturopath since 1995.
I see my role as a health practitioner as helping you in a process of renewal which is also preventative in the long run. I support you to optimise your total health, to maintain or regain your vitality, and so enhance the overall quality of your life. This may involve addressing any of the following areas – diet, digestive health, immune status, hormonal balance, stress and energy levels, or cardiovascular health.
Some of the strategies which we may employ in this process include:
Weight Management
Blood sugar control and a healthy weight are essential to prevent diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and many of our degenerative aging processes. I tailor weight loss programs to suit your individual metabolic needs. Often when we plateau with weight loss, we need to facilitate the process with some gut repair and detoxification, or to support the adrenals in reducing our stress response, or to regulate hormones. Successful and lasting weight loss comes in conjunction with such support.
One program patients always have great success with is the Ultra-Lite Weight Management System. It is not a meal replacement system – you eat regular healthy food – so you learn how to maintain your new weight beyond the program. You are monitored with weekly individual consultations (no groups) and clients consistently lose 8-10kgs in 5 weeks. Many lose much more over longer periods. For more information see www.ultralite.com.au
Gut Repair & Detox
Our gut wall is the first line in our defence system. Constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, colic, reflux and heartburn point to problems in this area.
A damaged gut wall can lead to impaired neurotransmitter production, affecting our moods and sleep. The entry of toxins via gut wall into our circulation can cause systemic inflammation associated with many chronic diseases such as allergies, arthritis, respiratory and skin symptoms.
Such problems can be remedied by undertaking a comprehensive gut repair and liver regeneration program.
Hormonal Balance & Fertility Management
PMT, painful periods, irregular cycles, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, fibroids, menopausal symptoms, male and female infertility can all be treated.
Many of my fertility patients over the years have had healthy babies!
Adrenal & Immunity Support
The link between stress and immunity cannot be ignored. In the initial stages of stress we are anxious and in constant fight-&-flight. Our cortisol levels go up and we may develop allergies and auto-immune conditions.
With prolonged stress we can become adrenally exhausted, susceptible to depression, chronic illness, post-viral syndromes, and chronic fatigue.
Wellness/ Anti-Aging Program
Ensuring your ongoing health requires sensible diet, exercise, emotional balance and taking a few supplements or remedies from time to time as preventative measures. Regular checkups (eg, every 3 months) can keep you focused on your long-term wellness goal, fine-tuned and vitalised.
Other services offered include:
Cellular Health Analysis (Bioimpedance Testing)
Using computerised equipment to ascertain your fat to muscle ratios and levels of inflammation. Also indicates your biological age – which changes as your health improves or deteriorates.
Iridology
Another diagnostic tool indicating areas of the body which most need support.
Reiki
A very calming but non-invasive body therapy, it is especially good for times of emotional duress.
Avatar
Avatar is a 9 day personal development course which began in USA 20 years ago and has since spread worldwide. Very simply, it is process which helps you find emotional balance and a sense of personal empowerment and mastery over your life. Seven of these courses are run annually in Australia and New Zealand.
Over the last two years I have trained as an Avatar master and am involved in helping to deliver some of these courses. I see the course as a wonderful healing tool to offer clients who may be attracted to this level of personal exploration. For more information see www.AvatarEPC.com & www.AvatarPacific.com
Further information can be found on my site at www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/1787. For more information on natural therapies see also www.atms.com.au or www.nhaa.org.au
Health Fund Rebates Available
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